As a Steel/Psychic type, Bronzong has 4 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 10 other Pokémon share the Steel/Psychic typing.

With Levitate: Ground 2× → 0×
With Heatproof: Fire 2× → 1×

Base stats

HP: 67
Attack: 89
Defense: 116
Sp. Atk: 79
Sp. Def: 116
Speed: 33
Total: 500

Bronzong has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (116). Its Attack (89) and Sp. Atk (79) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 33 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 67 HP, 116 Defense and 116 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Bronzong can have the abilities Levitate, Heatproof and Heavy Metal.

How to beat Bronzong

Bronzong takes 2× damage from Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Steel and Psychic moves. Victini hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Steel and Psychic moves. Iron Treads hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Steel and Psychic moves.

Evolution

Bronzong is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Bronzor → Bronzong), evolving from Bronzor.

Best counters to Bronzong

Other Steel/Psychic Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Bronzong weak to?

As a Steel/Psychic type, Bronzong takes super-effective damage from Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves.

What is Bronzong resistant to?

Bronzong resists Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Fairy and Psychic (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.

What are the best counters to Bronzong?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Victini and Iron Treads, which hit Bronzong with super-effective attacks.