Bruxish Best Moveset
Water/Psychic at 105 Attack and 92 Speed with AbilityDazzling blocking all priority moves. AbilityStrong Jaw boosts bite moves by 50%. The moveset runs physical dual TermStab with Strong Jaw-boosted MovePsychic Fangs that breaks screens. Dazzling prevents priority revenge kills. 68/70/70 bulk is thin but the priority denial and bite damage create a unique offensive profile.
Strong Jaw boosted Psychic Fangs by 50% in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Screen-breaking Psychic Fangs plus Aqua Jet priority from 105 Attack. Between tiers. A niche screen breaker.
Best Moves
Best Build
Bruxish best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Crunch
- Ice Fang
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) and dropped. Psychic Fangs still broke screens but 92 Speed and fragile bulk limited what Bruxish could do after the screens were gone.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Crunch
- Flip Turn
- Ice Fang
Recommended Teammates
Bruxish Weakness
Bruxish's Water/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, and Dark. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Bruxish leans offensive (base 105 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
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| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel |
What is Bruxish Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Bruxish
Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (126-149%). Florges deals 36-43% with Moonblast.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower21-25% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x98-116%KO Thunderbolt 2x126-149%KO Shadow Ball 2x112-132%KO | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Florges builds →Moonblast36-43% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Floatzel builds →Aqua Jet15-18% Flip Turn22-26% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Hitmontop builds →Rapid Spin23-28% Mach Punch9-11% Close Combat28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Cramorant builds →Surf14-16% Hurricane34-40% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Tatsugiri builds →Rapid Spin9-11% Surf22-26% Draco Meteor65-76% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySteamengine ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Coalossal builds →Rapid Spin13-16% Flamethrower19-22% Power Gem33-39% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Delphox builds →Flamethrower21-25% Fire Blast26-31% Psychic21-25% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIcescales ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Frosmoth builds →Ice Beam25-30% Giga Drain 2x84-100%KO | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Mismagius builds →Shadow Ball 2x73-86% Dazzling Gleam36-43% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves View Tauros-Paldea-Blaze builds →
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Evolution
What you see is what you get. Bruxish sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and a decent partner pool from one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Bruxish easily with 34 breeding partners from the Water 2 egg group.
Shiny Bruxish
Even more garish Bruxish. On a fish this aggressively colorful, the shiny cranks the purple-pink tones up further and dares you to look away. Love it or hate it, you absolutely cannot ignore it. That counts for something.
Shiny Bruxish Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Bruxish Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyBruxish Locations
Moderate rates for Bruxish across 5 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Bruxish in Scarlet & Violet
5 walking spots from Lv. 20-80 for Bruxish. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
Bruxish lurks beneath a handful of waters, and only the Super Rod will draw the toothy fish up, biting anywhere between levels 10 and 40 in either game.
Best Locations to Catch Bruxish in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Bruxish is a fishing-only catch in this game. 7 spots at Lv. 10-40 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.
Its gnashing teeth and psychic headache are a menace at fishing holes dotted through about six stretches of Alolan water; hook the gaudy fish with the Super Rod anywhere from level 10 to 33.
Best Locations to Catch Bruxish in Sun & Moon
Bruxish is a fishing-only catch in this game. 6 spots at Lv. 10-33 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Bruxish's Attack does the work, HP pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Attack EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When sunlight reflects on the ripples created by a Bruxish grinding its teeth, the water all around sparkles brilliantly.
Bruxish Guide
Use Bruxish as an attacker. Physical side carries the damage. Speed is middling,
Wonder Skin is the hidden ability. Lowers incoming non-damaging moves' base accuracy to exactly 50%. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Bruxish's regular abilities before committing.
Run Jolly on Bruxish. +Speed is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Bruxish has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Bruxish has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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