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.
It grinds its teeth with great force to stimulate its brain. It fires the psychic energy created by this process from the protuberance on its head.
When sunlight reflects on the ripples created by a Bruxish grinding its teeth, the water all around sparkles brilliantly.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel |
Hitmontop's Close Combat hits Bruxish for 40-47%. Salazzle's Sludge Bomb hits Bruxish for 64-75%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Hitmontop builds →Rapid Spin22-27% Close Combat40-47% Mach Punch13-16% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower32-38% Sludge Bomb64-75% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterveil ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Floatzel builds →Flip Turn31-36% Aqua Jet21-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Qwilfish builds →Flip Turn19-23% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGulpmissile ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Bruxish View Cramorant builds →Surf20-24% | ||
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 Water2 egg group.
Dark coverage gives Bruxish answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Strongjaw mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Bruxish best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Flip Turn
- Wave Crash
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Crunch
- Wave Crash
- Ice Fang
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Aqua Jet
- Crunch
- Ice Fang
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Protect
- Aqua Jet
- Psychic Fangs
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Wave Crash
- Aqua Jet
- Protect
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- After You
- Trick Room
- Frost Breath
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Crunch
- Ice Fang
- Aqua Jet
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- After You
- Trick Room
- Frost Breath
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Crunch
- Ice Fang
- Aqua Jet
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Bruxish's Ghost and Dark coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Wave Crash and Hydro Pump for same-type damage. Aqua Tail and Wave Crash are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want to breed for Ice Fang and Poison Fang on Bruxish. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Synchronoise and Dream Eater, they expand what Bruxish can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Ice Fang and Poison Fang on Bruxish. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Synchronoise and Dream Eater, they expand what Bruxish can actually threaten in practice.
low spawn rates across 6 encounter spots for Bruxish. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Best Locations to Catch Bruxish in Scarlet & Violet
Before you go hunting for Bruxish, check which of the 6 spots belong to your version. Scarlet and Violet each have different walking encounters at Lv. 20-50.
Easy grab on Bruxish with high spawn rates across 14 locations in early-game fishing spots. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Bruxish in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Bruxish is a fishing-only catch in this game. 14 spots at Lv. 10-40 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.
Bruxish appears at decent spawn rates across 16 spots in early-game fishing spots. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Bruxish in Sun & Moon
Bruxish is a fishing-only catch in this game. 16 spots at Lv. 10-33 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.
Bruxish looks average on paper at 475 BST. But Strong Jaw is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier attacker on our tier list.
Bruxish gets Strong Jaw, Dazzling, and Wonder Skin. But Strong Jaw is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Bruxish is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 92 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Run Psychic Fangs, Flip Turn, Wavecrash, and Crunch on Bruxish. Psychic Fangs is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves