Bronzong (Pokémon)

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Bronzong Bronze Bell Pokémon ドータクン Dohtakun #0437 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Steel Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Levitate or Heatproof Cacophony Cacophony Heavy Metal Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'03" 1.3 m Bronzong 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 412.3 lbs. 187.0 kg Bronzong 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 188 Gen. IV Unknown IV 175 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Bronzong 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Bronzong (Japanese: ドータクン Dohtakun) is a dual-type Steel/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Bronzor starting at level 33.

Biology

Bronzong is a large Pokémon resembling a blue-green bell with two arms coming out of its sides. It has a hollow body and a yoke attached at the top. Its face can be best described as being a "Totem Pole" design; Bronzong has two round, red eyes with blue-green irises and a rectangular mouth with one visible row of square teeth. It also has several darker, rectangular markings on its body.

When angered, Bronzong lets out a warning cry that rings out like the tolling of a bell. It can summon rain clouds, which earned it the nickname "bringer of plentiful harvests" and led to some referring to it as a deity since ancient times. Bronzong's cry is also believed to have the power to open a hole leading to other worlds. Many scientists believe the Bronzong found in Galar originated from a different region after researching the patterns on its body. Some Bronzong can sleep up to 2,000 years, with one such case leading to quite the media story when one was discovered at a construction site. Bronzong typically lives in ruins and mountain ranges.

Prior to Generation VIII, Bronzong and its pre-evolved form, Bronzor, were the only known Pokémon that could have Heatproof as an Ability.

Evolution

Bronzong evolves from Bronzor.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Bronzor  Steel  Psychic

→

First Evolution Bronzong  Steel  Psychic

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky: Bronzong, together with Hitmonlee and Regigigas, are the statues that came alive to battle the player in Aegis Cave.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #089 Johto #— Diamond One caused a news sensation when it was dug up at a construction site after a 2,000-year sleep. Pearl It can summon rain clouds. People long ago revered it as the bringer of plentiful harvests. Platinum It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests. HeartGold Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova  B2  W2 : #251 Black It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests. White Black 2 In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground. Y Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow. Omega Ruby In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground. Alpha Sapphire Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #119 Galar Crown Tundra #088 Sinnoh #089 Hisui #181 Sword Some believe it to be a deity that summons rain clouds. When angered, it lets out a warning cry that rings out like the tolling of a bell. Shield Many scientists suspect that this Pokémon originated outside the Galar region, based on the patterns on its body. Brilliant Diamond One caused a media storm when it was dug up at a construction site after a 2,000-year sleep. Shining Pearl It can summon rain clouds. People long ago revered it as the bringer of plentiful harvests. Legends: Arceus Some believe that its bell-like cry opens holes to another world. It has been revered as a deity since ancient times.
Generation IX Paldea #154 Kitakami #155 Blueberry #— Scarlet In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground. Violet It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests.

Bronzong in the Paldea Pokédex	Bronzong in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Turnback Cave, Mt. Coronet Platinum Turnback Cave, Mt. Coronet HeartGold SoulSilver Safari Zone (Forest with 56 Peak points and 35 Forest points)
Generation V Black White Abundant Shrine Black 2 White 2 Abundant Shrine (dark grass)
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Steel) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Bronzor
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Route 8, Axew's Eye, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness (Wanderer) Dusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Three-Point Pass Brawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Turnback Cave, Mt. Coronet Legends: Arceus Crimson Mirelands: massive mass outbreaks Coronet Highlands: Ancient Quarry, near Clamberclaw Cliffs (additional ), near Celestica Ruins, near Primeval Grotto, Stonetooth RowsDay, massive mass outbreaks Alabaster Icelands: Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple, massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX Scarlet Violet South Province: Area Six North Province: Area Two, Casseroya Lake, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain Tera Raid Battles (5★) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Oni Mountain

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Evolve Bronzor MD Sky Evolve Bronzor Ranger: SoA Hippowdon Temple Rumble Eternal Tower Ranger: GS Oblivia Ruins, Thunder Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Tower: Frozen Tundra, Factory: All* PokéPark 2 Arbor Area Rumble U Vehicle Gallery: A Flowing Desert, Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale
Generation VI Battle Trozei Distortion Island: Stage 3 Rumble World Starlight Islands: Wishing Star Tower (Center Boss, Back, Special)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Castle Noapte: Stage 133 Masters EX Sync pair scout: Thorton & Bronzong

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
SV	Marcus's Bronzong	All	All	50	May 31 to July 31, 2023
SV	Yasuharu Shimizu's Bronzong	All	All	50	June 10 to 11, 2023

Poké Portal News

Games	Event	Tera Type	Location	Level	Distribution period
SV	Greninja the Unrivaled	Varies Psychic	hide	45, 75	January 27 to 29, 2023 February 10 to 12, 2023

Held items

Games		Held items
Diamond	Pearl	Metal Coat (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver
Black	White
Black 2	White 2
Sword	Shield
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus		Normal Iron Chunk (30%) Ball of Mud (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy M (100%) Seed of Mastery (20%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 67		127 - 174	244 - 338
Attack: 89		84 - 155	164 - 304
Defense: 116		108 - 184	213 - 364
Sp. Atk: 79		75 - 144	146 - 282
Sp. Def: 116		108 - 184	213 - 364
Speed: 33		34 - 93	63 - 181
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/1 ★	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Total 14/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×. If this Pokémon has Levitate, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 0×. If this Pokémon has Heatproof, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Dark-type  moves was 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00——% 5 011 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100100% 10 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 011 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 011 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 Evo.Evo. Block Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 1212 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 1616 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 5 2020 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20 2424 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00——% 25 2828 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 3232 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 10 3838 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00——% 15 4444 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 08585% 40 5050 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 5656 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bronzong Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bronzong Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM016 TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM029 TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM041 TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM042 TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM076 TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM089 TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM098 TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM101 TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM124 TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM138 TM138 Psychic Terrain Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM161 TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM178 TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM180 TM180 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM217 TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM218 TM218 Expanding Force Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM220 TM220 Meteor Beam Rock Special 120120 090}}90% 10 TM223 TM223 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM225 TM225 Hard Press Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM228 TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bronzong Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Bronzong Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  * Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 * Recycle Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bronzong Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bronzong Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bronzong Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bronzong Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bronzong Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 1.5% IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Explore the last floor of a dungeon Connected to: Bronzor, Dwebble Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal So, I've been sleeping for over 2,000 years? I guess I overslept a bit, didn't I? Low HP (< 50%) I'm getting sleepy… Maybe I should nap again for 2,000 years!
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Steel Poké Assist: Steel Field move: (Crush ×3) Browser entry R-249 It launches iron balls and strange orbs to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Steel Poké Assist: (present) Steel Field move: (present) (Psy Power ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Steel Field move: (past) (Psy Power ×1) Browser entry R-185/N-177 It attacks by making iron balls fall.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 52 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 62 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He has lived in PokéPark since long ago, when beings other than Pokémon lived there. He is proud of his body pattern.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Steel Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Steel Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #136 Block Smash Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail. Swappable Skill(s): Block Shot
Pokémon GO Base HP: 167 Base Attack: 161 Base Defense: 213 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Feint Attack, Confusion, Metal Sound* Charged Attacks: Flash Cannon, Psychic, Heavy Slam, Bulldoze*, Psyshock*, Payback*

Evolution data

Unevolved Bronzor  Steel  Psychic

Level 33 →

First Evolution Bronzong  Steel  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Bronzong images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Bronzong in the anime

Major appearances

Bronzong debuted in An Elite Meet and Greet!, under the ownership of Lucian. It battled Dawn's newly caught Buizel and delivered its first defeat after Buizel failed to listen to Dawn. It reappeared in Top-Down Training, where it was defeated by Cynthia's Garchomp. Bronzong briefly reappeared again alongside Lucian during the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, the Hypnosis of Marcus's Bronzong was instrumental to Marcus's plan to destroy Arceus and retain Michina Town's ownership over the Jewel of Life.

In The Stolen Treasure, a Bronzong appeared under the ownership of Tepen.

Minor appearances

In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, a Coordinator's Bronzong competed in the Performance Stage of the Sandalstraw Contest.

A Bronzong appeared in An Old Family Blend!.

A Trainer's Bronzong appeared in Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP035 Bronzong Ash's Pokédex Bronzong, the Bronze Bell Pokémon. One slept for over 2,000 years, until it was accidentally awakened at a construction site.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Bronzong (upper right) in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Thorton's Bronzong was part of a team with its Trainer, as well as Palmer and Caitlin.

In the manga

Bronzong in Pokémon Adventures

Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Marcus's Bronzong appears in the manga adaptation of Arceus and the Jewel of Life. It, along with Heatran, is a loyal servant of Marcus.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Shin has a Bronzong, which debuted in PBK1.

Pokémon Adventures

Byron uses two Bronzong in tandem in Brash Bronzong I. Thinking that Platinum and her friends were villains, he attacked the trio, but both Bronzong were defeated by Platinum's Ponyta.

Shielbert's Bronzong appeared in the Grrr!! Noble Kidnappers. It broke into Professor Magnolia's mobile home in order to retrieve a device its Trainer wanted.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Saturn uses his Bronzong against Byron to prevent the Gym Leader from interfering with his capture of Azelf in The Legendary Pokémon, Captured. While it defeated the Gym Leader, it fell to Hareta and his Riolu.

In the TCG

Main article: Bronzong (TCG)

Trivia

• Bronzong does not have any weaknesses in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, due to both of its Abilities being used simultaneously, along with it not yet being weak to Ghost and Dark-type moves at the time.
  • Also, in Generation IV and V, Bronzor and Bronzong were the only Pokémon to have different weaknesses depending on their ability, with Heatproof negating their weakness to Fire moves and Levitate making them immune to Ground moves.
  • Bronzor and Bronzong with Heatproof are the only Steel types not weak to either Fighting or Fire.
• When a Bronzong blinks or falls asleep in Gen V, its "eyes" turn white.
• Bronzong is tied with Drifblim as the most common Pokémon found amongst Elite Four members, being used by four of them.
• PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond's PokéPad entry describes a male Bronzong, despite Bronzong being of unknown gender.
• Prior to Generation VIII, Bronzong was the only Pokémon able to learn Rain Dance by leveling up that could not learn any moves nor have any Abilities that benefit from rain. This may be related to its Pokédex entries, several of which mention Bronzong's natural power to summon rain clouds.

Origin

Bronzong is based on a dōtaku, Japanese bells which were believed to have been used to pray for good harvests. They are often decorated with patterns representing nature and were buried, occasionally with bronze mirrors and weapons, in isolated locations.

Bronzong and the fact that it evolves from Bronzor also seems to be based on an old Japanese myth present in the book Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things by Lafcadio Hearn. The priests of Mugenyama wanted to forge a bell for their temple, so they asked the local women to donate their bronze mirrors for this purpose. A woman contributed her mirror but later regretted it. Because of her repentance, the mirror wouldn't melt in the furnace until she killed herself. Before her suicide, she said that whoever would break the bell would be given great wealth by her ghost. A multitude of people tried to break the bell by ringing it furiously, so the tired priests rolled it down a hill into a swamp in frustration.

Bronzong's Pokédex entry in Diamond may refer to the Kamoiwakura Site, where multiple dōtaku were discovered during construction of a farm road in 1996 by a heavy machinery operator who accidentally struck the cache of dōtaku while excavating the site, and dated to 'approximately 2,000 years ago' in the Yayoi Period.

Additionally, Bronzong's facial features resemble those of the Mesoamerican rain god Tlāloc, who is often depicted as being predominantly cyan in color. In Mexico City, which is located on the site of the former capital of the Aztec Empire, artifacts are often discovered during construction-related excavation, which Bronzong's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Diamond may also reference.

Name origin

Bronzong may be a combination of bronze and gong (a type of musical percussion instrument), dong (onomatopoeia for deep bell reverberation), or bianzhong (an ancient Chinese musical instrument consisting of bells).

Dohtakun may be derived from 銅鐸 dōtaku (a type of bronze bell) and possibly the honorific 君 -kun (mister).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ドータクン Dohtakun From 銅鐸 dōtaku French Archéodong From archéo- and dong Spanish Bronzong Same as English name German Bronzong Same as English name Italian Bronzong Same as English name Korean 동탁군 Dongtakgun From 동탁 (銅鐸) dongtak, 탁 tak, and 군 (君) gun Mandarin Chinese 青銅鐘 / 青铜钟 Qīngtóngzhōng From 青 qīng, 青銅 / 青铜 qīngtóng, and 銅鐘 / 铜钟 tóngzhōng Cantonese Chinese 青銅鐘 Chīngtùhngjūng From 青 chīng, 青銅 chīngtùhng, and 銅鐘 tùhngjūng

More languages Hindi ब्रॉन्ज़ाटन Bronzaton From bronze and ton Thai โดทาคุน Dothakhun Transcription of Japanese name

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