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Bronzong (Japanese: ドータクン, HepburnDootakun) (brawn-ZONG[1]) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV and the evolved form of Bronzor.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

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.

Behavior[]

Bronzong can undergo long periods of dormancy. When in this state, their eyes turn white, they stop floating, and they become immobile. Scientists believe can remain like this essentially indefinitely, and therefore conclude that they had been “asleep” for about 2,000 years. When angered, Bronzong let out a warning cry that rings out like the tolling of a bell.

Additionally, historians believe that Bronzong were once revered as “bringers of plentiful harvests”. Ancient civilizations thought that by ringing their gong-like bells, Bronzong could open portals to other dimensions and summon rain clouds. People would ​leave out offerings and complete ritualistic dances in hopes of appeasing these Pokémon during poor weather.

Natural abilities[]

Like Bronzor, some Bronzong appear to demonstrate an odd resistance to fire.

They can summon rain clouds, which earned them the nickname "bringer of plentiful harvests" and led to some referring to them as deities.

Evolution[]

Bronzong evolves from Bronzor starting at level 33.

Game data[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Turnback Cave, Mt. Coronet Common
Platinum Turnback Cave, Mt. Coronet Uncommon
HeartGold and SoulSilver Safari Zone Rare
Black and White Abundant Shrine Rare
X and Y Friend Safari (Steel) Uncommon
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Bronzor None
Sun and Moon Transfer None

Side Game Locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Evolve from Bronzor
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Hippowdon Temple


Pokédex Entries[]

  • Diamond

    One caused a news sensation when it was dug up at a construction site after a 2000-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

    Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow.

  • Black

    It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests.

  • White

    It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests.

  • Black 2

    In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.

  • White 2

    In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
67
Attack
89
Defense
1
Sp. Atk
79
Sp. Def
116
Speed
33
Total
385

Type effectiveness[]

Damage taken Types
×0
Type Poison
¼
Type Psychic
½
Type Dragon Type Grass Type Fairy Type Flying Type Ice Type Normal Type Rock
×2
Type Dark Type Fire Type Ghost Type Ground
×4
None
Note: If a type is not listed, it means it does normal damage to the Pokémon.

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Generation VII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Evo. Block Type Normal Status —% 5
1 Block Type Normal Status —% 5
1 Confusion Type Psychic Special 50 100% 25
1 Hypnosis Type Psychic Status 60% 20
1 Imprison Type Psychic Status —% 10
1 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
1 Sunny Day Type Fire Status —% 5
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 40 100% 35
5 Hypnosis Type Psychic Status 60% 20
9 Imprison Type Psychic Status —% 10
11 Confuse Ray Type Ghost Status 100% 10
15 Psywave Type Psychic Special 100% 15
19 Iron Defense Type Steel Status —% 15
21 Feint Attack Type Dark Physical 60 —% 20
25 Safeguard Type Normal Status —% 25
29 Future Sight Type Psychic Special 120 100% 10
31 Metal Sound Type Steel Status 85% 40
36 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
42 Extrasensory Type Psychic Special 80 100% 20
46 Payback Type Dark Physical 50 100% 10
52 Heal Block Type Psychic Status 100% 15
58 Heavy Slam Type Steel Physical 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM[]

Generation VII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM03 Psyshock Type Psychic Special 80 100% 10
TM04 Calm Mind Type Psychic Status —% 20
TM06 Toxic Type Poison Status 90% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM11 Sunny Day Type Fire Status —% 5
TM15 Hyper Beam Type Normal Special 150 90% 5
TM16 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Type Normal Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
TM20 Safeguard Type Normal Status —% 25
TM21 Frustration Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM22 Solar Beam Type Grass Special 120 100% 10
TM26 Earthquake Type Ground Physical 100 100% 10
TM27 Return Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM30 Shadow Ball Type Ghost Special 80 100% 15
TM32 Double Team Type Normal Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Type Psychic Status —% 20
TM37 Sandstorm Type Rock Status —% 10
TM39 Rock Tomb Type Rock Physical 60 95% 15
TM42 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Type Psychic Status —% 10
TM48 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM57 Charge Beam Type Electric Special 50 90% 10
TM64 Explosion Type Normal Physical 250 100% 5
TM66 Payback Type Dark Physical 50 90% 10
TM68 Giga Impact Type Normal Physical 150 100% 5
TM69 Rock Polish Type Rock Status —% 20
TM74 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
TM77 Psych Up Type Normal Status —% 10
TM78 Bulldoze Type Ground Physical 60 100% 20
TM80 Rock Slide Type Rock Physical 75 90% 10
TM85 Dream Eater Type Psychic Special 100 100% 15
TM86 Grass Knot Type Grass Special 100% 20
TM87 Swagger Type Normal Status 85% 15
TM88 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status —% 10
TM90 Substitute Type Normal Status —% 10
TM91 Flash Cannon Type Steel Special 80 100% 10
TM92 Trick Room Type Psychic Status —% 5
TM100 Confide Type Normal Status —% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation VII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
USUM Ally Switch Type Psychic Status —% 15
USUM Block Type Normal Status —% 5
USUM Gravity Type Psychic Status —% 5
USUM Iron Defense Type Steel Status —% 15
USUM Iron Head Type Steel Physical 80 100% 15
USUM Recycle Type Normal Status —% 10
USUM Signal Beam Type Bug Special 75 100% 15
USUM Skill Swap Type Psychic Status —% 10
USUM Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
USUM Stealth Rock Type Rock Status —% 20
USUM Telekinesis Type Psychic Status —% 15
USUM Trick Type Psychic Status 100% 10
USUM Wonder Room Type Psychic Status —% 10
USUM Zen Headbutt Type Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up[]

Generation VI
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Confusion Type Psychic Special 50 100% 25
1 Hypnosis Type Psychic Status 60% 20
1 Imprison Type Psychic Status —% 10
1 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
1 Sunny Day Type Fire Status —% 5
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 50 100% 35
5 Hypnosis Type Psychic Status 60% 20
9 Imprison Type Psychic Status —% 10
11 Confuse Ray Type Ghost Status 100% 10
15 Psywave Type Psychic Special 80% 15
19 Iron Defense Type Steel Status —% 15
21 Feint Attack Type Dark Physical 60 —% 20
25 Safeguard Type Normal Status —% 25
29 Future Sight Type Psychic Special 100 100% 10
31 Metal Sound Type Steel Status 85% 40
33 Block Type Normal Status —% 5
36 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
42 Extrasensory Type Psychic Special 80 100% 20
46 Payback Type Dark Physical 50 100% 10
52 Heal Block Type Psychic Status 100% 15
58 Heavy Slam Type Steel Physical 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM[]

Generation VI
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM03 Psyshock Type Psychic Special 80 100% 10
TM04 Calm Mind Type Psychic Status —% 20
TM06 Toxic Type Poison Status 90% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM11 Sunny Day Type Fire Status —% 5
TM15 Hyper Beam Type Normal Special 150 90% 5
TM16 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Type Normal Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
TM20 Safeguard Type Normal Status —% 25
TM21 Frustration Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM22 Solar Beam Type Grass Special 120 100% 10
TM26 Earthquake Type Ground Physical 100 100% 10
TM27 Return Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM30 Shadow Ball Type Ghost Special 80 100% 15
TM32 Double Team Type Normal Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Type Psychic Status —% 20
TM37 Sandstorm Type Rock Status —% 10
TM39 Rock Tomb Type Rock Physical 60 95% 15
TM42 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Type Psychic Status —% 10
TM48 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM57 Charge Beam Type Electric Special 50 90% 10
TM64 Explosion Type Normal Physical 250 100% 5
TM66 Payback Type Dark Physical 50 100% 10
TM68 Giga Impact Type Normal Physical 150 90% 5
TM69 Rock Polish Type Rock Status —% 20
TM74 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
TM77 Psych Up Type Normal Status —% 10
TM78 Bulldoze Type Ground Physical 60 100% 20
TM80 Rock Slide Type Rock Physical 75 90% 10
TM85 Dream Eater Type Psychic Special 100 100% 15
TM86 Grass Knot Type Grass Special 100% 20
TM87 Swagger Type Normal Status 85% 15
TM88 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status —% 10
TM90 Substitute Type Normal Status —% 10
TM91 Flash Cannon Type Steel Special 80 100% 10
TM92 Trick Room Type Psychic Status —% 5
TM94 Rock SmashXY Type Fighting Physical 40 100% 20
TM94 Secret PowerORAS Type Normal Physical 70 100% 15
TM100 Confide Type Normal Status —% 20
HM04 Strength Type Normal Physical 80 100% 15
HM06 Rock SmashORAS Type Fighting Physical 40 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation VI
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
ORAS Block Type Normal Status —% 5
ORAS Gravity Type Psychic Status —% 5
ORAS Iron Defense Type Steel Status —% 15
ORAS Iron Head Type Steel Physical 80 100% 15
ORAS Recycle Type Normal Status —% 10
ORAS Signal Beam Type Bug Special 75 100% 15
ORAS Skill Swap Type Psychic Status —% 10
ORAS Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
ORAS Stealth Rock Type Rock Status —% 20
ORAS Telekinesis Type Psychic Status —% 15
ORAS Trick Type Psychic Status 100% 10
ORAS Wonder Room Type Psychic Status —% 10
ORAS Zen Headbutt Type Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up[]

Generation V
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Confusion Type Psychic Special 50 100% 25
1 Hypnosis Type Psychic Status 60% 20
1 Imprison Type Psychic Status —% 10
1 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
1 Sunny Day Type Fire Status —% 5
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 50 100% 35
7BW
5B2W2
Hypnosis Type Psychic Status 60% 20
12BW
9B2W2
Imprison Type Psychic Status —% 10
14BW
11B2W2
Confuse Ray Type Ghost Status 100% 10
15B2W2 Psywave Type Psychic Special 80% 15
19BW
42B2W2
Extrasensory Type Psychic Special 80 100% 20
26BW
19B2W2
Iron Defense Type Steel Status —% 15
30BW
25B2W2
Safeguard Type Normal Status —% 25
31 Metal Sound Type Steel Status 85% 40
33 Block Type Normal Status —% 5
38BW
36B2W2
Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
43BW
29B2W2
Future Sight Type Psychic Special 100 100% 10
50BW
21B2W2
Faint Attack Type Dark Physical 60 —% 20
61BW
46B2W2
Payback Type Dark Physical 50 100% 10
67BW
52B2W2
Heal Block Type Psychic Status 100% 15
72BW
58B2W2
Heavy Slam Type Steel Physical 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM[]

Generation V
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM03 Psyshock Type Psychic Special 80 100% 10
TM04 Calm Mind Type Psychic Status —% 20
TM06 Toxic Type Poison Status 90% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Type Normal Special 100% 15
TM11 Sunny Day Type Fire Status —% 5
TM15 Hyper Beam Type Normal Special 150 90% 5
TM16 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Type Normal Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
TM19 Telekinesis Type Psychic Status —% 15
TM20 Safeguard Type Normal Status —% 25
TM21 Frustration Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM22 Solar Beam Type Grass Special 120 100% 10
TM26 Earthquake Type Ground Physical 100 100% 10
TM27 Return Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM30 Shadow Ball Type Ghost Special 80 100% 15
TM32 Double Team Type Normal Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Type Psychic Status —% 20
TM37 Sandstorm Type Rock Status —% 10
TM39 Rock Tomb Type Rock Physical 60 95% 15
TM42 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Type Psychic Status —% 10
TM48 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM57 Charge Beam Type Electric Special 50 90% 10
TM64 Explosion Type Normal Physical 250 100% 5
TM66 Payback Type Dark Physical 50 100% 10
TM68 Giga Impact Type Normal Physical 250 90% 5
TM69 Rock Polish Type Rock Status —% 20
TM74 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
TM77 Psych Up Type Normal Status —% 10
TM78 Bulldoze Type Ground Physical 60 100% 20
TM80 Rock Slide Type Rock Physical 75 90% 10
TM85 Dream Eater Type Psychic Special 100 100% 15
TM86 Grass Knot Type Grass Special 100% 20
TM87 Swagger Type Normal Status 85% 15
TM88 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status —% 10
TM90 Substitute Type Normal Status —% 10
TM91 Flash Cannon Type Steel Special 80 100% 10
TM92 Trick Room Type Psychic Status —% 5
TM94 Rock Smash Type Fighting Physical 40 100% 15
HM04 Strength Type Normal Physical 80 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation V
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
B2W2 Block Type Normal Status —% 5
B2W2 Gravity Type Psychic Status —% 5
B2W2 Iron Defense Type Steel Status —% 15
B2W2 Iron Head Type Steel Physical 80 100% 15
B2W2 Recycle Type Normal Status —% 10
B2W2 Signal Beam Type Bug Special 75 100% 15
B2W2 Skill Swap Type Psychic Status —% 10
B2W2 Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
B2W2 Stealth Rock Type Rock Status —% 20
B2W2 Telekinesis Type Psychic Status —% 15
B2W2 Trick Type Psychic Status 100% 10
B2W2 Wonder Room Type Psychic Status —% 10
B2W2 Zen Headbutt Type Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up[]

Generation IV
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Confusion Type Psychic Special 50 100% 25
1 Hypnosis Type Psychic Status 60% 20
1 Imprison Type Psychic Status —% 10
1 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
1 Sunny Day Type Fire Status —% 5
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 35 95% 35
7 Hypnosis Type Psychic Status 60% 20
12 Imprison Type Psychic Status —% 10
14 Confuse Ray Type Ghost Status 100% 10
19 Extrasensory Type Psychic Special 80 100% 20
26 Iron Defense Type Steel Status —% 15
30 Safeguard Type Normal Status —% 25
33 Block Type Normal Status —% 5
38 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
43 Future Sight Type Psychic Special 100 100% 10
50 Faint Attack Type Dark Physical 60 —% 20
61 Payback Type Dark Physical 50 100% 10
67 Heal Block Type Psychic Status 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM[]

Generation IV
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM04 Calm Mind Type Psychic Status —% 20
TM06 Toxic Type Poison Status 85% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Type Normal Special 100% 15
TM11 Sunny Day Type Fire Status —% 5
TM15 Hyper Beam Type Normal Special 150 90% 5
TM16 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Type Normal Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
TM20 Safeguard Type Normal Status —% 25
TM21 Frustration Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM22 Solar Beam Type Grass Special 120 100% 10
TM26 Earthquake Type Ground Physical 100 100% 10
TM27 Return Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM30 Shadow Ball Type Ghost Special 80 100% 15
TM32 Double Team Type Normal Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Type Psychic Status —% 20
TM37 Sandstorm Type Rock Status —% 10
TM39 Rock Tomb Type Rock Physical 60 95% 15
TM42 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM43 Secret Power Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Type Psychic Status —% 10
TM48 Skill Swap Type Psychic Status —% 10
TM57 Charge Beam Type Electric Special 50 90% 10
TM58 Endure Type Normal Status —% 10
TM64 Explosion Type Normal Physical 250 100% 5
TM66 Payback Type Dark Physical 50 100% 10
TM67 Recycle Type Normal Status —% 10
TM68 Giga Impact Type Normal Physical 150 90% 5
TM69 Rock Polish Type Rock Status —% 20
TM70 Flash Type Normal Status 100% 20
TM74 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
TM76 Stealth Rock Type Rock Status —% 20
TM77 Psych Up Type Normal Status —% 10
TM80 Rock Slide Type Rock Physical 75 90% 10
TM82 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status —% 10
TM83 Natural Gift Type Normal Physical 100% 15
TM85 Dream Eater Type Psychic Special 100 100% 15
TM86 Grass Knot Type Grass Special 100% 20
TM87 Swagger Type Normal Status 85% 15
TM90 Substitute Type Normal Status —% 10
TM91 Flash Cannon Type Steel Special 80 100% 10
TM92 Trick Room Type Psychic Status —% 5
HM04 Strength Type Normal Physical 80 100% 15
HM06 Rock Smash Type Fighting Physical 40 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation IV
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Pt / HGSS Ancient Power Type Rock Special 60 100% 5
HGSS Block Type Normal Status —% 5
HGSS Gravity Type Psychic Status —% 5
Pt / HGSS Iron Head Type Steel Physical 80 100% 15
Pt / HGSS Rollout Type Rock Physical 30 90% 20
Pt / HGSS Signal Beam Type Bug Special 75 100% 15
Pt / HGSS Snore Type Normal Special 40 100% 15
Pt / HGSS Trick Type Psychic Status 100% 10
Pt / HGSS Zen Headbutt Type Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Trivia[]

Beta and final Bronzong sprite

Beta and Final Bronzong

  • In its beta design, Bronzong had a darker shade of green and did not have a mouth.
    • However, Bronzong is still listed as green according to the Pokédex.

Origin[]

Bronzong and its Stage 1 evolution are based on an old Japanese myth often translated as "Of a Mirror and a Bell". The tale tells of priests in Mugenyama wanting to create a large bell for their temple, so they encouraged women to donate their dōkyō (bronze mirrors) so that they could be welded into the bell. However, one women regretted donating her mirror, as her mirror would not melt until she took her own life. Before doing so, she stated that whoever could break the bell would be gifted with wealth. This led to multiple people ringing the bell, which prompted the priests to sending the bell away into a nearby swamp.

Bronzong is based on a dōtaku (銅鐸), a type of ritual bell from the Yayoi period. This is evidenced not only by Bronzong's physical appearance closely resembling a dōtaku, but by its Pokédex entries which describe it as an ancient "bringer of rain," mirroring the real-life dōtaku's use in agricultural rituals. In addition, Bronzong is said to have been "found buried in the ground" in many Pokédex entries. Likewise, dōtaku are frequently found buried.

Etymology[]

'Bronzong' likely comes from the words bronze, gong, and/or bianzhong (编钟), an ancient Chinese instrument made up of bronze bells. Bronzong's name in Japanese, ドータクン (dōtakun) comes from 銅鐸 (dōtaku), the type ancient bronze ritual bell that Bronzong is based on, and どんどん (don don), an onomatopoeic word for a drumming noise.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 49. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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