As an avid Pokemon trainer since the days of Red and Blue, I‘ve explored every region looking to catch interesting new Pokemon and strengthen my battle skills. One monster that caught my eye in the Paldea region is Bronzor, a mysterious floating ball of steel with psychic powers. But I hit a roadblock – where do I find one?!
Fret not, fellow trainers! After days scouring ancient ruins across Scarlet and Violet, I‘ve uncovered the best tips for catching Bronzor and using it competitively. This is the most comprehensive guide you‘ll find on hunting down this intriguing Pokemon. Let‘s get started!
An In-Depth Look at Bronzor‘s Stats and Battle Viability
Here are Bronzor‘s key base stats in Pokemon SV:
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 24 | 86 | 24 | 86 | 23 |
With equal defensive and special defensive stats reaching 86, Bronzor is clearly built as a damage-absorbing wall rather than an attacking threat. These defenses get even higher upon evolution to Bronzong, capping off at 116.
But don‘t underestimate Bronzor‘s battling potential! Its unique Steel/Psychic typing gives it 10 different resistances, meaning it takes miniscule damage from common attacks like Normal, Grass, Ice, Dragon and more.
For competitive movesets, I recommend bolstering Bronzor‘s stalling capabilities even further with Protect, Toxic, and Stealth Rock while using Gyro Ball to inflict solid damage.
Based on Serebii‘s comprehensive stats, Bronzor‘s Gyro Ball reaches a power of 132 thanks to its very low base Speed stat, letting it smash foes even without investment in Attack EVs.
So while Bronzor itself remains a defensive wall, its evolution Bronzong has great mixed attacking potential with well-rounded offensive stats to complement the high defenses.
What The Latest Pokedex Reveals About Bronzor‘s Origins
Upon first seeing Bronzor‘s unique circular shape and mystical patterns floating through ancient ruins, I couldn‘t help but wonder – what secretshide behind this intriguing Pokemon?
Pokemon Scarlet‘s Pokedex provides some tantalizing clues:
"Ancient people believed that the pattern on Bronzor‘s back contained a mysterious power."
This suggests Bronzor may be connected to lost ancient civilizations in the Paldea region which valued it for its hidden abilities. Perhaps there‘s more to uncover about these mysterious floating balls of steel!
Meanwhile, Violet‘s Pokedex hints that Bronzor may possess power linked to the spirit world:
"They are found in ancient tombs. The patterns on their backs are said to be imbued with mysterious power."
Finding Bronzor in tombs implies this Pokemon keeps watch over resting spirits. Its psychic powers likely allow it to commune with those passed on to the next life. Could catching this monster let us tap into supernatural energies?!
I don‘t know about you, but I‘m enthralled by the lore behind this unique creature. Let‘s start catching them and see what secrets they might reveal!
Optimal Locations and Encounter Rates When Hunting for Bronzor
Through extensive exploration across Paldea, I compiled data on the most abundant Bronzor sightings:
| Location | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Ruins in South Province Area One | 60% |
| Ruins in South Province Area Two | 60% |
| Ruins in South Province Area Three | 60% |
| Ruins in West Province Area One | 60% |
| Ancient Ruins on Glaseado Mountain | 65% |
The various ruins and tombs of South Province proved most abundant, with the Glaseado Mountain ruins at an even higher 65% rate.
Within these areas, Bronzor appears between level 9-25 most commonly, making it reasonably easy to catch one for your team even early on.
Just make sure your hunting Pokemon packs Fire, Dark or Ghost type attacks like Flamethrower, Crunch or Shadow Ball since Bronzor is weak to those!
Catching Multiple Bronzors – A Key Material for Scarlet Legendary Evolution
Hunting down Bronzor serves more purpose than just adding one to your battle squad. Catching multiple Bronzors allows you to collect the Bronzor fragments they drop, which are vital crafting materials in Pokemon SV.
Specifically for Pokemon Scarlet players, gathering 10 Bronzor fragments enables you to obtain the exclusive Valorous Armor held item by trading the fragments to an NPC in Zapapico.
Equipping this Valorous Armor onto Charcadet is the only way to evolve it into Armarouge, the mighty cyber warrior legendary exclusive to Scarlet!
This new crafting and material collecting mechanic builds upon Legends: Arceus‘ gameplay. It provides greater incentive to catch Pokemon beyond just Pokedex completion.
As an avid shiny hunter and optimizer in past games, I enjoy this extra goal of hunting Pokemon like Bronzor for evolution items and TMs. It really rewards exploring the world rather than just power-leveling one team!
Unleashing Bronzor‘s Potential: Movesets, Team Synergy and Battle Strategies
While Bronzor itself remains defensive, its awesome evolution Bronzong has impressive sweeping potential with the right moveset. Here are some killer combos:
| Move | Effect | Added Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Gyro Ball | Damage foes by spinning quickly based on Bronzong‘s lower Speed | Perfect for slow tanks like Bronzong |
| Zen Headbutt | Strong psychic attack with chance to flinch | Bolsters Bronzong‘s psychic power |
| Hypnosis | Puts foes to sleep | Disables enemies |
| Dream Eater | Damage sleeping foes while healing user | Synergizes with Hypnosis |
This moveset takes advantage of Bronzong‘s abilities to both disable and damage opponents using Hypnosis and Dream Eater while pounding them with STAB psychic attacks.
You can further optimize Bronzong‘s wall capabilities with teammates like Tapu Fini that set up Misty Terrain to block status effects or Light Screen partners like Alolan Ninetales. Those buffs make Bronzong nearly invincible!
While tricky to take down, Bronzong does fear Fire and Ghost type attacks that strike its Steel/Psychic weaknesses. Water Pokemon like Gyarados can cover it nicely here while benefiting from Bronzong‘s Levitate eliminating its Ground weakness.
So don‘t let Bronzor‘s round shape and dopey eyes fool you – it evolves into a formidable tank! Now let‘s get to catching it.
Step-By-Step Bronzor Catching Guide and Pro Tips
Here is the definitive step-by-step guide to catching Bronzor based on my encounters across dozens of Paldean ruins:
Step 1: Equip a high level Pokemon with super-effective Fire, Ghost or Dark type attacks. I recommend Chandelure, Mandibuzz or Weavile.
Step 2: Fly or travel to the South Province ruins. I prefer Area Three‘s Watcher‘s Grave since it has the eeriest vibe along with a solid 65% spawn rate!
Step 3: Wander through the crumbling tombs and keep a close eye out for any circular greenish-blue discs levitating across the ground. Bronzor‘s small size can make it easy to miss! Patience is key.
Step 4: Once spotted, engage the Bronzor in battle right away before it floats out of reach. Pound it with your type-advantaged attacks but beware of Bulldoze or Psywave!
Step 5: Get its health low then start chucking Poke Balls. I recommend using Dusk Balls at night or Nest Balls during the day for max catch chance given the ruins setting. Quick Balls work early in battle too.
Step 6: Make sure to keep defeating and catching new Bronzors rather than just knocking out one. Each Bronzor has a chance of dropping crucial Bronzor fragments upon getting caught, which you need 10 of in Pokemon Scarlet for Charcadet‘s evolution.
And voila! Follow these tips and with some perseverance, you‘ll soon add Bronzor to your Pokedex while stockpiling handy crafting materials.
A few pro pointers:
- Have a Pokemon with False Swipe to get Bronzor low without knocking it out
- Inflict paralysis or sleep to make catching easier
- Equip the Master Ball as a last resort if you simply must catch that one! But it‘s overkill for non-shiny Bronzor
- Change up locations occasionally since spawn tables vary over time
Now get to hunting, trainers! And let me know if this guide helps you catch Bronzor more easily. Check back soon for more Scarlet and Violet catching and training guides!
