TL;DR. Bruxish is a water/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 475. When it unleashes its psychic power from the protuberance on its head, the grating sound of grinding teeth echoes through the area.
When it unleashes its psychic power from the protuberance on its head, the grating sound of grinding teeth echoes through the area.
Stat spread.
Total of 475. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Bruxish in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Bruxish reaches 2,389 CP at level 40 and 2,733 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Bruxish first appeared on March 13, 2025, during Festival of Colors.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 25 to Aug 31, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 to Aug 31, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 1 to Sep 15, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 8 to Mar 15, 2023 | 1-star | Festival of Colors |
Bruxish in competitive play.
Bruxish is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #510 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Bruxish.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bruxish, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Bruxish?
Bruxish is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Bruxish weak to?
Bruxish takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Bruxish resistant to?
Bruxish resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel. It has no full immunities.
Does Bruxish evolve?
Bruxish does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Bruxish from?
Bruxish was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0779.
What are Bruxish's base stats?
Bruxish has HP 68, Attack 105, Defense 70, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 70, and Speed 92. Total base stat total: 475.
What are Bruxish's abilities?
Bruxish can have the abilities Dazzling, Strong Jaw, plus the Hidden Ability Wonder Skin.
Is Bruxish legendary or mythical?
No. Bruxish is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Bruxish's best stat?
Bruxish's highest base stat is Attack at 105, which ranks 26th of 250 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Bruxish good?
Bruxish has a base stat total of 475, the 431st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 108th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Bruxish as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Bruxish is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Bruxish vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 250 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Bruxish | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 68 | 71 | -3 |
| Attack | 105 | 70 | +35 |
| Defense | 70 | 72 | -2 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 78 | -8 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 75 | -5 |
| Speed | 92 | 68 | +24 |
| Total | 475 | 434 | +41 |
Bruxish appears in 8 games.
Every mainline release where Bruxish is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Bruxish.
Every main-series game Bruxish is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildEast Province: East Paldean Sea
- WildWest Province: West Paldean Sea
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIINot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoutes 13, 14, 15, Secluded Shore (Fishing)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoutes 13, 14, 15 (Fishing)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Bruxish appears in 2 episodes.
From SM031 (2017-06-22) through SM120 (2019-05-05).
TCG Pocket appearances
Bruxish in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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