Bruxish

Table of contents

Overview and stats
PvE and PvP analysis
Moves and best movesets
CP chart
Pokédex information
Evolution chart
Mega boosts
Power-up costs
Family and forms
Size information
Encounter data
Sprites
Pokédex entries
Frequently asked questions

Bruxish is a Water and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,389 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Water Gun / Aqua Tail. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Bruxish Stats and Max CP

208 ATK

145 DEF

169 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2701 CP

Lvl 40

2389 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1707 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1365 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1024 CP

Bruxish's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Water-type

Psychic-type

Great League

Ultra League

Bruxish Type Chart

Bruxish takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Dark160.0%

Electric160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Grass160.0%

Bruxish takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Fire62.5%

Ice62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Steel62.5%

Water62.5%

Bruxish best moveset

Water Gun + Aqua Tail

Water Gun

Aqua Tail

Bruxish's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Aqua Tail, with 10.81 DPS and 167.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Bruxish ranks #100 (D Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.


1.	Confusion	Psyshock	9.77	11.32	175.0
2.	Confusion	Aqua Tail	9.65	11.19	172.9
3.	Water Gun	Psyshock	9.48	10.99	169.9
4.	Water Gun	Aqua Tail	9.32	10.81	167.0
5.	Bite	Psyshock	9.15	10.61	163.9
6.	Bite	Aqua Tail	8.97	10.40	160.8
7.	Confusion	Psychic Fangs	8.71	10.10	156.1
8.	Confusion	Crunch	8.47	9.82	151.7

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Fast Attacks

Bite640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 2
Energy 4

Effects
Bite has no special effects.
See Bite details page ↗
Confusion19141.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 19
Energy 14
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.5s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 16
Energy 14

Effects
Confusion has no special effects.
See Confusion details page ↗
Water Gun550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Water Gun has no special effects.
See Water Gun details page ↗

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	2
Energy	4

Damage	19
Energy	14
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.5s - 1.5s

Damage	16
Energy	14

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Crunch65333.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 33
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Crunch details page ↗
Psychic Fangs25331.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 25
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 40
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Psychic Fangs has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic Fangs details page ↗
Psyshock60332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Psyshock has no special effects.
See Psyshock details page ↗
Aqua Tail50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 35

Effects
Aqua Tail has no special effects.
See Aqua Tail details page ↗

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.8s

Damage	70
Energy	45

Damage	25
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.9s

Damage	40
Energy	35

Damage	60
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.4s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.8s

Damage	55
Energy	35

More information

The following chart shows Bruxish's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Bruxish's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Bruxish has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Bruxish CP Chart

Bruxish reaches a maximum of 2,389 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,295–1,365 CP, rising to 1,620–1,707 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 972–1,024 CP.

Max CP	2389 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	972 CP - 1024 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1295 CP - 1365 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1295 CP - 1365 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1620 CP - 1707 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Bruxish Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	33 CP	2	105 CP	3	178 CP
4	250 CP	5	322 CP	6	394 CP
7	466 CP	8	538 CP	9	610 CP
10	683 CP	11	751 CP	12	819 CP
13	887 CP	14	956 CP	15	1024 CP
16	1092 CP	17	1160 CP	18	1229 CP
19	1297 CP	20	1365 CP	21	1433 CP
22	1502 CP	23	1570 CP	24	1638 CP
25	1707 CP	26	1775 CP	27	1843 CP
28	1911 CP	29	1980 CP	30	2048 CP
31	2082 CP	32	2116 CP	33	2150 CP
34	2185 CP	35	2219 CP	36	2253 CP
37	2287 CP	38	2321 CP	39	2355 CP
40	2389 CP	41	2420 CP	42	2450 CP
43	2481 CP	44	2512 CP	45	2543 CP
46	2574 CP	47	2606 CP	48	2637 CP
49	2669 CP	50	2701 CP

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#779
Height	0.9 m
Weight	19 kg
Region	Generation 7
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Bruxish has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Bruxish

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Bruxish's Water and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Bruxish.

Water

Psychic

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
LVL 50	520,000	304	296
LVL 40	280,000	304	10
LVL 35	190,000	196	-
LVL 30	125,000	126	-
LVL 25	80,000	87	-
LVL 20	47,500	58	-
LVL 15	25,500	38	-
LVL 10	11,000	19	-
LVL 5	3,000	9	-

Bruxish Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Bruxish from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Bruxish in Pokémon GO.

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Bruxish family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Bruxish in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Bruxish

Size information

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.44 m	0.45 m	0.9 m	1.35 m	1.8 m

Bruxish's height ranges from 0.44 m to 1.8 m, with the average being 0.9 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Bruxish in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.441 m	0.45 m
XXS	1′05″	1′06″
XS	0.45 m	0.9 m
XS	1′06″	2′11″
M	0.675 m	1.125 m
M	2′03″	3′08″
XL	1.125 m	1.35 m
XL	3′08″	4′05″
XXL	1.35 m	1.8 m
XXL	4′05″	5′11″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	0
Jump Time	1s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	0
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	0.5
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Bruxish

Bruxish high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Bruxish. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Bruxish Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Sun	When it unleashes its psychic power from the protuberance on its head, the grating sound of grinding teeth echoes through the area.
Moon	It stuns its prey with psychokinesis and then grinds them to mush with its strong teeth. Even Shellder’s shell is no match for it.
Ultra Sun	It burrows beneath the sand, radiating psychic power from the protuberance on its head. It waits for prey as it surveys the area.
Ultra Moon	Its skin is thick enough to fend off Mareanie’s spikes. With its robust teeth, Bruxish crunches up the spikes and eats them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Bruxish’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Psychic-type Pokémon, Bruxish is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type moves.

What are the best moves for Bruxish in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Bruxish in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Psyshock. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.324 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 174.967.

How does Bruxish perform in Raids?

Bruxish's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Bruxish rank as a Water-type attacker?

Bruxish is a D-Tier Water-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Bruxish rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Bruxish is a D-Tier Psychic-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Bruxish?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Bruxish: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

What is Bruxish’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Bruxish’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2389 CP and 2701 CP at Level 50.

Can Bruxish be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Bruxish can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Bruxish Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Bruxish cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.