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Generation VII · #0779 — Gnash Teeth Pokémon
Bruxish, known as the Gnash Teeth Pokémon, is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII during the Alola region's discovery. With a National Pokédex number of #779, this unique aquatic creature represents an intriguing blend of physical prowess and psychic capability. Standing at just 0.9 meters tall and weighing 19 kilograms, Bruxish is a moderately-sized Pokémon that punches well above its weight class in terms of power and utility. Its base stat total of 475 is distributed with a notable emphasis on Attack (105) and Speed (92), making it a formidable physical attacker in battle. Unlike many Generation VII Pokémon, Bruxish does not evolve from or into any other species, standing as a complete evolutionary line unto itself.
Base Stats
Height
0.9m
Weight
19.0kg
Category
Gnash Teeth Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
pink
Shape
fish
Abilities
Opposing Pokémon cannot use priority attacks.
Strengthens biting moves to 1.5× their power.
Lowers incoming non-damaging moves' base accuracy to exactly 50%.
Bruxish Biology & Physical Characteristics
Bruxish is a distinctly piscine Pokémon with a body covered in thick, colorful scales that provide both protection and visual appeal. Its front portion is adorned in light blue with prominent dark purple lips framing a mouth filled with sharp, powerful teeth designed for crushing prey. The upper body displays a predominantly light purple coloration dotted with light blue spots, while the lower body transitions to a vibrant yellow. Its eyes are light purple with light blue pupils, framed by dark purple eyelids with notably long, light blue eyelashes that give the Pokémon a somewhat feminine appearance. The most striking feature is the protuberance crowning its head, a dark purple bulb that can open like a flower to reveal a light blue orb at its center—the source of its psychic abilities. This cranial growth serves dual purposes: at low power levels, it functions as a sensory radar to detect prey along the seafloor, while at maximum intensity, it unleashes devastating psychic energy capable of rendering opponents unconscious from severe headaches.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Bruxish Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Bruxish exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of fifty percent male and fifty percent female, with no visual sexual dimorphism that would distinguish males from females. This equal distribution ensures that breeding Bruxish is equally viable regardless of which gender is captured, eliminating gender-based breeding complications for trainers seeking to raise competitive individuals or breed for specific move pools. Bruxish belongs to the Water 2 egg group, which includes numerous aquatic and semi-aquatic Pokémon, allowing for diverse breeding compatibility with other Water-type Pokémon. The species has a base happiness rating of 70, indicating moderate friendliness and suggesting that Bruxish can develop reasonably strong bonds with their trainers relatively quickly. With a hatch counter of 15 cycles, Bruxish eggs require approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps to hatch, placing them in the moderate hatch-time category. The creature's medium-fast growth rate means it reaches higher levels at a moderately accelerated pace compared to slower-growing species, striking a balance that encourages training without excessive grinding.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
razor-fang
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Held: Damaging moves gain a 10% chance to make their target flinch. Held by a Gligar while levelling up: Holder evolves into Gliscor.
Cost: 5000
razor-fang
held-items
Held: Damaging moves gain a 10% chance to make their target flinch. Held by a Gligar while levelling up: Holder evolves into Gliscor.
Cost: 5000
razor-fang
held-items
Held: Damaging moves gain a 10% chance to make their target flinch. Held by a Gligar while levelling up: Holder evolves into Gliscor.
Cost: 5000
razor-fang
held-items
Held: Damaging moves gain a 10% chance to make their target flinch. Held by a Gligar while levelling up: Holder evolves into Gliscor.
Cost: 5000
TMs & HMs
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
yellow
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
red blue
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
x y
tm03
colosseum
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm04
emerald
+725 more TMs/HMs
Bruxish Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Bruxish occupies a unique position within the Pokémon evolutionary hierarchy as a non-evolving species with no known pre-evolution or post-evolution forms. This standalone status was consistent from its introduction in Generation VII through all subsequent generations. Unlike many contemporary Generation VII Pokémon that may possess Mega Evolution forms or regional variants, Bruxish has remained unchanged in its fundamental structure and capabilities. This lack of evolutionary progression does not diminish its competitive viability; instead, it allows Bruxish to be evaluated purely on its own merits as a complete Pokémon. The decision to keep Bruxish as a singular entity may reflect design philosophy focused on creating a distinctive, self-contained species rather than part of a broader evolutionary chain. This design choice has not hindered its usage in competitive play, where its specific stat distribution and ability pool provide distinct strategic advantages.
Where to Find
secluded shore
alola
alola route 13
alola
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alola route 15
alola
+5 more
alola route 14
alola
+5 more
tapu village
alola
+5 more
Bruxish Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Bruxish exhibits fascinating behavioral patterns adapted to its aquatic lifestyle in warm ocean currents, particularly throughout the Alola region. According to Pokédex entries, it burrows beneath the sand on the seafloor, leaving only its psychic protuberance exposed to survey the surrounding area for potential prey. This creature employs a cunning hunting strategy: it stuns prey with psychokinesis before grinding them to mush with its extraordinarily powerful teeth. Its diet includes formidable prey such as Shellder, whose shells offer no resistance to Bruxish's crushing bite force, and even the spike-covered Mareanie, whose defensive spines cannot penetrate Bruxish's thick skin. The grinding of its teeth serves a neurological function—stimulating its brain to generate the psychic energy that courses through its body. This grinding produces such a grating, unsettling sound that nearby Pokémon immediately sense danger and flee the area. In the Alola region, lifeguards have strategically maintained Bruxish populations in swimming areas as deterrents to more dangerous species, demonstrating its utility to human communities.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
When it unleashes its psychic power from the protuberance on its head, the grating sound of grinding teeth echoes through the area.
It burrows beneath the sand, radiating psychic power from the protuberance on its head. It waits for prey as it surveys the area.
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.
Its skin is thick enough to fend off Mareanie’s spikes. With its robust teeth, Bruxish crunches up the spikes and eats them.
Bruxish Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Bruxish derives from the onomatopoeia 'brux,' referencing the grinding sound of teeth, combined with the suffix 'ish' to create a creature literally defined by its tooth-grinding behavior. In Japanese, it is known as Hagigishiri, with 'hagi' referring to teeth and 'gishiri' evoking the grinding sound itself. This nomenclature perfectly encapsulates the Pokémon's defining characteristic—the audible gnashing that both generates and announces its psychic power. Visually, Bruxish represents a fantastical interpretation of a fish-like creature, drawing inspiration from parrotfish and wrasses, marine animals known for their powerful jaw structures and ability to grind hard materials. The colorful gradient from blue-purple tones to yellow, combined with the distinctive crown-like cranial protuberance, creates a uniquely styled aquatic Pokémon that stands visually apart from typical Water-type designs. The psychic bulb atop its head serves as both a biological feature and a visual indicator of its dual typing, clearly communicating its Water/Psychic nature to players and observers.
Learnable Moves
Bruxish can learn 84 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| aqua jet | water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| flip turn | water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| frost breath | ice | Special | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| poison fang | poison | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic fangs | psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic noise | psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic terrain | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| psywave | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| synchronoise | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| wave crash | water | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
Bruxish Competitive Battle Guide
Bruxish occupies a niche role in competitive Pokémon formats, leveraging its distinctive stat distribution and specialized ability pool to create unique strategic opportunities. With a base Attack of 105 paired with respectable Speed of 92, Bruxish functions as a physical attacker capable of outpacing many bulky threats while delivering significant damage through STAB-boosted Water-type moves like Waterfall and Liquidation. Its signature abilities provide compelling strategic angles: Dazzling prevents opposing Pokémon from utilizing priority moves such as Quick Attack, Aqua Jet, and Extreme Speed, fundamentally altering the pace of battle and eliminating common aggressive strategies. Conversely, Strong Jaw boosts the power of biting moves to 1.5× their normal effectiveness, enabling moves like Crunch and Psychic Fang to become powerful coverage options. The hidden ability Wonder Skin reduces the accuracy of non-damaging moves to exactly 50%, providing defensive utility against status moves and setup opportunities. However, Bruxish's relatively modest special stats and defense statistics (all at 70 base) limit its durability, requiring careful team construction and positioning. Its Access to moves including Psychic, Ice Beam, and Zen Headbutt through TM coverage allows for flexible movepool customization depending on team needs.
Commonly Asked Questions About Bruxish
What type is Bruxish?
Bruxish is a water and psychic type Pokemon.
What does Bruxish evolve from?
Bruxish does not evolve.
What are Bruxish's weaknesses?
Bruxish is weak to bug, ghost, grass, electric and dark type moves.
Where can I find Bruxish?
Bruxish can be found in secluded shore (alola), alola route 13 (alola) and alola route 15 (alola) and 2 other locations.
Bruxish Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Since its introduction in Generation VII, Bruxish has maintained a modest but dedicated presence within the broader Pokémon community, appreciated for its distinctive design and unique mechanical identity. The Pokémon has appeared in various official Pokémon media and merchandise, contributing to Alola's regional identity as a tropical region with unusual creature designs. Its role as a defensive mechanism in Alolan lifeguard stations—a detail woven into its Pokédex lore—demonstrates how Game Freak successfully integrated Pokémon into the cultural fabric of the Alola region, making species feel native and purposeful rather than merely present. While not achieving the mainstream recognition of iconic species like Charizard or Pikachu, Bruxish has developed a loyal fanbase that appreciates its unconventional Water/Psychic typing and vibrant aesthetic. The Pokémon's grinding-teeth mechanism has become iconic within fan discussions, with the sound design element creating memorable gameplay experiences. Competitive players have periodically explored Bruxish's potential in various formats, leading to interesting discoveries about optimal movesets and team compositions that maximize its unique capabilities.
Where to Find Bruxish in Every Pokémon Game
Bruxish was introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon as a Generation VII species, appearing in the Alola region with local Pokédex number 0243. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, it retained a prominent position with local number 0320. The species has maintained availability in subsequent generations, appearing in Pokémon Sword and Shield where it was assignable the Alola regional number. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Bruxish received local Pokédex number 0335 in the primary games and 0055 in The Indigo Disk DLC, confirming its continued presence in modern generation games. Bruxish can be encountered in various water-based habitats throughout these games, typically appearing in coastal areas and ocean currents consistent with its saltwater lifestyle. Its capture rate of 80 makes it relatively easy to encounter and catch with standard Poké Balls, encouraging players to add it to their teams without excessive frustration. The species' consistent inclusion across multiple generations demonstrates Game Freak's commitment to maintaining Generation VII's Pokédex diversity, ensuring that players across different game versions have access to this unique Water/Psychic specialist for both casual play and competitive endeavors.