Introduced in generation four, with the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl games, Bronzor is a dual type steel and psychic Pokemon. It is the base evolution of Bronzong and will evolve once it reaches the level threshold. Bronzor is classified by the Pokedex as the “Bronze Pokemon” which may be a nod to its general design. This guide will showcase Bronzor’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Bronzor.
About Bronzor
As a Pokemon introduced in generation four, Bronzor first appeared in the Diamond and Pearl season of the anime with the episode Journey to the Unown!. It was used by a Team Galactic trainer named Saturn to help light the way through Solaceon Ruins. The Pokedex mentions that many aspects of Bronzor’s origins and physical structure still remain a mystery.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Diamond and Pearl Journey to the Unown! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Diamond and Pearl |
| Region | Sinnoh |
| Evolution | Base evolution of Bronzong, not known to evolve from any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | 33 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | Implements shaped like it were discovered in ancient tombs. It is unknown if they are related. |
Bronzor Base Stats
| HP | 57 |
| ATTACK | 24 |
| DEFENCE | 86 |
| SP. ATTACK | 24 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 86 |
| SPEED | 23 |
| TOTAL | 300 |
Appearance
Bronzor is an odd Pokemon that is shaped like a dinner platter with six spheres around its rim. There are two yellow eyes with vertical slits as pupils in the middle of its body. It has no visible appendages and seems to be able to float with psychic powers. On Bronzor’s back is a crest that seems to resemble an herb or a branch on its back, and this crest is said to have mysterious powers. Bronzor is a small Pokemon at 1 foot and 8 inches, or 0.5 meters, tall.
Behavior
Bronzor was first found in ancient tombs and there were objects that resembled Bronzor found within the tombs as well. However, there is a large amount of mystery surrounding Bronzor as scientists of the Pokemon universe are still unsure how Bronzor came to be. The Pokedex states that there were x-ray photos of its body structure but nothing appeared. They are also believed to store some mysterious power and that its body color is the result of rusting over the years.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a base evolution Pokemon, there are not many strengths regarding Bronzor. It has decent defensive stats for a base evolution Pokemon, but it has weak offensive stats. Bronzor has a strong defensive typing and resists many types in the franchise. Bronzor takes 2x damage from ground, ghost, fire, and dark type moves. It is immune to poison types and will resist normal, flying, rock, steel, grass, psychic, ice, dragon, and fairy type moves.
Best Moveset
As a base evolution Pokemon, Bronzor is exclusively limited to the LC (Little Cup) bracket of competitive play. In this format it only has to face other base evolution Pokemon which can help Bronzor’s strengths shine. It has a good defensive typing and is capable of learning both Stealth Rock and Recycle, making it a useful disruptive Pokemon. Consider running Stealth Rock, Recycle, Earthquake, and Psychic/Toxic. The chip damage from Stealth Rock can add up quickly, Recycle is meant to reuse the Berry Juice held item, Earthquake is for type coverage, and Psychic/Toxic are interchangeable as Bronzor’s way of dealing damage.
| Stealth Rock | Recycle |
| Earthquake | Psychic/Toxic |
How to Catch Bronzor in Pokemon Go
If you would like to obtain a Bronzor in Pokemon Go, there are many different ways of doing so. You can find Bronzor spawning in the wild, at a boosted rate, near residential areas at night time, hospitals, and grassy areas. There are also occasions where Bronzor seems to spawn near libraries at a boosted rate, although this is unconfirmed. Since Bronzor is a base evolution Pokemon, it is more common than evolved forms of Pokemon and you can find it easily with enough time. Not only that, Bronzor can be hatched from 5 and 7 km eggs, and it has also appeared as a tier one raid boss at Pokemon Gyms. You will need 50 Bronzor candies to evolve it into Bronzong.
Trivia
- Bronzor turned upside down looks exactly the same from the front.
- The inspiration for Bronzor’s design is based on a dokyo or a bronze mirror.
- The name Bronzor is a combination of the words bronze and mirror.
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FAQ
Is Bronzor any good?
Bronzor has a powerful defensive typing and has access to sustainability tools that make it resilient in battle. With the move Recycle, it can survive many difficult match ups. It is also able to set up disrupting moves like Stealth Rock to impede your opponent’s strategy. Many of Bronzor’s strengths are in its defensive capability. You will not deal much damage through its offensive moves.
What is Bronzor supposed to be?
The name Bronzor is a combination of bronze and mirror. It is also based on the Japanese dokyo which is a bronze mirror. It likely turned blue due to its long lasting life and mysterious connection to tombs in the Pokemon universe. It is not uncommon for everyday objects to be turned into Pokemon in this franchise.
Is Bronzor a Rare Pokemon?
Bronzor is not a particularly rare Pokemon, although it does have a lower chance of encounter in many of the routes where you can find it. While it is less common than other Pokemon, it typically does not go lower than a 10% chance of encountering. You can find a Bronzor in the wild easily with enough dedication.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Bronze Pokemon”. While Bronzor’s use in competitive play is limited to the Little Cup bracket, it is a powerful defensive Pokemon. It has many available strategies and can self-sustain itself with moves like Recycle. Reserve a slot on your team for Bronzor if you want a defensive dual type steel and psychic Pokemon.
