As a Grass/Dark type, Brute Bonnet has 7 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Grass/Dark typing.

Base stats

HP: 111
Attack: 127
Defense: 99
Sp. Atk: 79
Sp. Def: 99
Speed: 55
Total: 570

Brute Bonnet has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. With Attack (127) well above Sp. Atk (79), it works best as a physical attacker. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 111 HP, 99 Defense and 99 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Brute Bonnet's only ability is Protosynthesis.

How to beat Brute Bonnet

The best way to beat Brute Bonnet is with Bug moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ground, Ghost, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Buzzwole hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves. Pheromosa hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves. Slither Wing hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves.