Bronzor (ドーミラー, Doomiraa) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
Biology
Physiology
Bronzor is a simple, round and flat Pokémon. It has piercing yellow eyes and dark green spheres around the edges of its body. Despite being called the 'Bronze Pokémon' by the Pokédex, Bronzor is blue; while real bronze is normally brown.
Behavior
Bronzor are ancient Pokémon believed to have been around since man first formed a civilization. Archaeologists have discovered bronze tools shaped like Bronzor buried in ancient Sinnohan tombs; no one is quite sure what the connection is, but some believe that ancient societies thought that Bronzor had some kind of mystical power and tried to replicate it through their implements. The herb-shaped pattern on their backs, it was said, is what held their power.
Researchers speculate that the plant-like design indicate that Bronzor had some connection with harvests and fertility. Others believe that in the past, they reflected like mirrors, their mysterious powers letting onlookers gaze into the past. It is said that a shined Bronzor will always reflect the truth, though the Pokémon dislike being polished.
Bafflingly, when scientists attempted to take an X-ray of a Bronzor to examine its body structure, the image came out blank. Alternative research attempting to solve the many mysteries surrounding them has also turned up inconclusive.
Natural abilities
In popular culture, many believe that Bronzor cannot be harmed by fire. This is untrue, though some Bronzor do seem to resist flames somewhat.
Evolution
Bronzor evolves into Bronzong starting at level 33.
Game data
Locations
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Diamond and Pearl | Route 206, Wayward Cave, Turnback Cave, Mt. Coronet | Uncommon |
| Platinum | Route 211, Wayward Cave, Turnback Cave, Mt. Coronet | Uncommon |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Slowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Whirl Islands, Mt. Silver, Ice Path, Cliff Cave, Diglett's Cave, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands, Kanto Victory Road and Tohjo Falls (Sinnoh Sound) | Rare |
| Black and White | Breed Bronzong | None |
| X and Y | Breed Bronzong | None |
| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Mt. Pyre | Uncommon |
| Sun and Moon | Transfer | None |
Side Game Locations
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Game(s) | Area(s) |
| Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Spacial Rift (B7-B12) |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Hippowdon Temple |
Pokédex entries
- Diamond
Implements shaped like it were discovered in ancient tombs. It is unknown if they are related.
- Pearl
X-ray photos were taken to check its body structure. Nothing appeared, however.
- Platinum
There are researchers who believe this Pokémon reflected like a mirror in the distant past.
- HeartGold
Ancient people believed that the pattern on Bronzor's back contained a mysterious power.
- SoulSilver
Ancient people believed that the pattern on Bronzor's back contained a mysterious power.
- Black
There are researchers who believe this Pokémon reflected like a mirror in the distant past.
- White
There are researchers who believe this Pokémon reflected like a mirror in the distant past.
- Black 2
They are found in ancient tombs. The patterns on their back are said to be imbued with mysterious power.
- White 2
They are found in ancient tombs. The patterns on their back are said to be imbued with mysterious power.
- X
Ancient people believed that the pattern on Bronzor's back contained a mysterious power.
- Y
Implements shaped like it were discovered in ancient tombs. It is unknown if they are related.
- Omega Ruby
Ancient people believed that the pattern on Bronzor's back contained a mysterious power.
- Alpha Sapphire
Implements shaped like it were discovered in ancient tombs. It is unknown if they are related.
- Sword
It appears in ancient ruins. The pattern on its body doesn't come from any culture in the Galar region, so it remains shrouded in mystery.
- Shield
Polishing Bronzor to a shine makes its surface reflect the truth, according to common lore. Be that as it may, Bronzor hates being polished.
- Legends: Arceus
Floats using a mysterious energy. The pattern engraved upon its back is held as sacred and can sometimes be found in imagery from ancient cemeteries and other such timeworn places.
Stats
| Bronzor's Stats | |
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| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 215
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Type effectiveness
| Damage taken | Types | |
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| 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 |
| 1 | Confusion |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Tackle |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | Hypnosis |
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Status | — | 60% | 20 |
| 9 | Imprison |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| 11 | Confuse Ray |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 15 | Psywave |
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Special | — | 100% | 15 |
| 19 | Iron Defense | 
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| 21 | Feint Attack |
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Physical | 60 | —% | 20 |
| 25 | Safeguard |
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Status | — | —% | 25 |
| 29 | Future Sight |
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Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Metal Sound |
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Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 35 | Gyro Ball |
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Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 39 | Extrasensory |
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Special | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 41 | Payback |
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Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | Heal Block |
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 49 | Heavy Slam |
|
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
By tutoring
| Generation VII | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| USUM | Ally Switch |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| USUM | Gravity |
|
Status | — | —% | 5 |
| USUM | Iron Defense |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| USUM | Recycle |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| USUM | Signal Beam | 
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Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| USUM | Skill Swap |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| USUM | Snore |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| USUM | Stealth Rock |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| USUM | Telekinesis |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| USUM | Trick |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| USUM | Wonder Room |
|
Status | — | —% | 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 leveling up
| Generation VI | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Confusion |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Tackle |
|
Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | Hypnosis |
|
Status | — | 60% | 20 |
| 9 | Imprison |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| 11 | Confuse Ray |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 15 | Psywave |
|
Special | — | 100% | 15 |
| 19 | Iron Defense |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| 21 | Feint Attack |
|
Physical | 60 | —% | 20 |
| 25 | Safeguard |
|
Status | — | —% | 25 |
| 29 | Future Sight |
|
Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Metal Sound |
|
Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 35 | Gyro Ball |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 39 | Extrasensory |
|
Special | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 41 | Payback |
|
Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | Heal Block |
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 49 | Heavy Slam |
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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
By tutoring
| Generation VI | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| ORAS | Gravity |
|
Status | — | —% | 5 |
| ORAS | Iron Defense |
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Status | — | —% | 15 |
| ORAS | Recycle |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| ORAS | Signal Beam |
|
Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| ORAS | Skill Swap |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| ORAS | Snore |
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| ORAS | Stealth Rock |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| ORAS | Trick |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| ORAS | Wonder Room |
|
Status | — | —% | 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 leveling up
| Generation V | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Confusion |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Tackle |
|
Physical | 50 | 100% | 35 |
| 7BW 5B2W2 |
Hypnosis |
|
Status | — | 60% | 20 |
| 12BW 9B2W2 |
Imprison |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| 14BW 11B2W2 |
Confuse Ray |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 15B2W2 | Psywave |
|
Special | — | 80% | 15 |
| 19BW 39B2W2 |
Extrasensory |
|
Special | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 26BW 19B2W2 |
Iron Defense |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| 30BW 25B2W2 |
Safeguard |
|
Status | — | —% | 25 |
| 31 | Metal Sound |
|
Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 35 | Gyro Ball |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 37BW 29B2W2 |
Future Sight |
|
Special | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 41BW 21B2W2 |
Faint Attack |
|
Physical | 60 | —% | 20 |
| 49BW 41B2W2 |
Payback |
|
Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 52BW 45B2W2 |
Heal Block |
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 54BW 49B2W2 |
Heavy Slam |
|
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
By tutoring
| Generation V | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| B2W2 | Gravity |
|
Status | — | —% | 5 |
| B2W2 | Iron Defense |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| B2W2 | Recycle |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| B2W2 | Signal Beam |
|
Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| B2W2 | Skill Swap |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| B2W2 | Snore |
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| B2W2 | Stealth Rock |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| B2W2 | Trick |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| B2W2 | Wonder Room |
|
Status | — | —% | 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 leveling up
| Generation IV | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Confusion |
|
Special | 50 | 95% | 25 |
| 1 | Tackle |
|
Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 7 | Hypnosis |
|
Status | — | 60% | 20 |
| 12 | Imprison |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| 14 | Confuse Ray |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 19 | Extrasensory |
|
Special | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 26 | Iron Defense |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| 30 | Safeguard |
|
Status | — | —% | 25 |
| 35 | Gyro Ball |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 37 | Future Sight |
|
Special | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| 41 | Faint Attack |
|
Physical | 60 | —% | 20 |
| 49 | Payback |
|
Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 52 | Heavy Slam |
|
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
By tutoring
| Generation IV | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Pt / HGSS | Ancient Power |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| HGSS | Gravity |
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Status | — | —% | 5 |
| Pt / HGSS | Rollout |
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Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Pt / HGSS | Signal Beam |
|
Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Pt / HGSS | Snore |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Pt / HGSS | Trick |
|
Status | — | 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. | ||||||
Sprites
Appearances
Anime
Trivia
Origin
Bronzor and its 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.
Etymology
Bronzor comes from bronze and mirror.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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