Competitive Information for Bronzong [X/Y]


Steel / Psychic
Abilities:
The power of Fire-type attacks against this Pokemon is halved; burn damage halved.
This Pokemon's weight is doubled.
This Pokemon is immune to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Smack Down/Iron Ball nullify it.


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Note: Pokemon with the Levitate ability are immune to Ground attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Bronzong? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Bronzong, an outstanding Pokémon known for its Steel and Psychic typing! It's a sight to see Bronzong out in the 6th generation battlefield. It is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-typed attacks. Curious about Bronzong's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Rock Slide / Return
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
Bronzong shows a stupendous Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. This strategy is built to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bronzong's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bronzong's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Bronzong is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Bronzong unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Flash Cannon
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
Bronzong shows a renowned Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Bronzong's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bronzong's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Bronzong is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Bronzong unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Item: Macho Brace
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Trick Room
- Gyro Ball
- Hypnosis
- Earthquake
For single battles, Bronzong is a prestigious Physical Tank. The purpose of this moveset is to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. With Levitate, Bronzong is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Bronzong unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. This set offers a completely different take on Bronzong by abusing its unique capabilities as an offensive Pokemon. These capabilities include the bulk of Arnold Schwarzenegger, more resistances than one can count on their hands, and the blessed combination of Trick Room + Gyro Ball + garbage base Speed. With this, Bronzong becomes a great late-game sweeper and check to offensive teams, while still being able to support its teammates with Trick Room. One important fact about this Bronzong is that it's not the Trick Room Supporter Bronzong. Therefore, you don't need to only use this Bronzong on a pure Trick Room team. The main team support that this Bronzong wants is entry hazard support. Stealth Rock and Spikes can make a late-game sweep much easier, and it helps Bronzong nab some OHKOs that it wouldn't have gotten otherwise. It should also be noted that this Bronzong is possibly one of the best receivers of a CursePass in the game, because CursePassing to this Bronzong is like passing physical Quiver Dances that also strengthen his main STAB. Bronzong's Gyro Ball will hit like a train after a Curse or two, even against Pokemon which resist it. With a Macho Brace equipped to it, Bronzong's speed is halved. The klutz ability does not ignore this effect.
◆ Gyro Ball is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the slower your Bronzong than the target).
◆ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Bronzong? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
Taking on double battles? Bronzong is popular Physical Sweeper. This technique aims to crush rivals using powerful physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bronzong's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bronzong's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Bronzong is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Bronzong unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Flash Cannon
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
Bronzong shows an extraordinary Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with devastating special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Bronzong's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bronzong's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Bronzong is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Bronzong unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Item: Weakness Policy
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Rock Slide / Return
- Trick Room
Bronzong is an incredible Defensive Trick Roomer to use for single battles. Weakness Policy activates if Bronzong is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Levitate, Bronzong is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Bronzong unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Bronzong can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Bronzong.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Bronzong can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Bronzong
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Gravity + Hypnosis
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Bronzong's stats
- Ancient Power
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Iron Defense
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Bronzong
- Earthquake
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Bronzong in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Bronzong's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.

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