Bruxish (Japanese: ハギギシリ, Hepburn: Hagigishiri) (BRUCK-sish[1]) is a water/psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Bruxish is a fish-like Pokémon with tropical colors on its body and sharp teeth.
Behavior[]
Bruxish dig holes into the sand in the waters of warm coral reefs. They bury themselves and leave only their knobby protuberances exposed. These growths emit low levels of psychokinetic energy that allow Bruxish to sense living things around them, functioning much like radars. When they detect prey, they unearth themselves and attack. Bruxish then stun their victims with psychokinesis before using their hard teeth to grind away. When they molar their teeth, other Pokémon will know that is a hint of danger and flee away.
Their thick skin additionally keeps them safe from the latter, making them keystone predators in Corsola reefs as they regulate Mareanie populations.
Bruxish are also known for competing with Toxapex over warmer oceanic areas, which they tend to outgun Toxapex due to their own type advantages.
Natural abilities[]
When Bruxish emit psychic powers by grinding their teeth with great force to stimulate their brains, their protuberances "bloom" and resemble flowers. Exposure to their abilities can cause headaches and eventually fainting. Their teeth are strong enough to pulverize the shells and spikes of Shellder and Mareanie. They also have a very thick skin for protecting themselves.
Game info[]
Locations[]
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Sun and Moon | Route 13, Route 14, Route 15, Secluded Shore | Rare |
Pokédex entries[]
- 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.
Stats[]
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Total | 475
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Learnset[]
Leveling[]
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
Special | |||
4 | Astonish | 30 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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9 | Confusion | 50 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
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12 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
17 | Aqua Jet | 40 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
20 | Disable | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
25 | Psywave | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
28 | Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
33 | Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
36 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | |||
41 | Psychic Fangs | 85 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
44 | Synchronoise | 120 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
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Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM[]
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM04 | Calm Mind | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
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TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM08 | Bulk Up | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM09 | Venoshock | 65 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
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TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM12 | Taunt | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM13 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
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TM14 | Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM20 | Safeguard | — | —% | 25 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM29 | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM40 | Aerial Ace | 60 | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM41 | Torment | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM63 | Embargo | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM79 | Frost Breath | 60 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
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TM85 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM92 | Trick Room | — | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM94 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM98 | Waterfall | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding[]
Breeding Generation VII | |||||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | |||
Ice Fang | Gyarados, Carvanha, Sharpedo | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
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Poison Fang | Carvanha, Sharpedo | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Rage | Carvanha, Sharpedo | 20 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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Water Pulse | Goldeen, Seaking, Remoraid, Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash, Luvdisc, Finneon, Lumineon, Alomomola | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring[]
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
After You USUM | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Ally Switch USUM | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Aqua Tail USUM | 90 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Iron Tail USUM | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Liquidation USUM | 85 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Magic Coat USUM | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Magic Room USUM | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Pain Split USUM | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Signal Beam USUM | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Snatch USUM | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Telekinesis USUM | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Uproar USUM | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Water Pulse USUM | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Wonder Room USUM | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites[]
Appearances[]

Goh's Bruxish.
Trivia[]
- Bruxish is the only Water/Psychic Pokémon whose name does not start with the letter 'S'.
Origin[]
Bruxish is based on a Picasso triggerfish (humuhumunukunukuapua'a in Hawaiian), the state fish of Hawaii, with it having similar bright colors and the same sharp teeth. Bruxish being a Psychic-type may refer to the fact that art (as it's based on the Picasso triggerfish) is often considered an intellectual field or may refer to its bright, psychedelic colors.
Etymology[]
Bruxish comes from bruxism (the act of gnashing teeth) and fish.
Names in other languages[]
- English:
Gallery[]
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2018). Pokémon: Super Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 64. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1338230895.