Bruxish: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP68143–175246–340

Atk105112–172193–339

Def7081–134130–262

SpA7081–134130–262

SpD7081–134130–262

Spe92100–158170–311

Total475Higher than 57% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

2×

BugDarkElectricGhostGrass

Resists

½×

FightingFireIcePsychicSteelWater

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 92); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+158Max144No SP112Min100Scarf237Tailwind316

At max Speed, Bruxish outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Bruxish against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
158		Bruxish · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
144		Bruxish · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112		Bruxish · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon and its allies are protected from opposing .
Everything about Dazzling →
This Pokémon's bite-based attacks have 1.5× power. Bug Bite is not boosted.
Everything about Strong Jaw →
Other Pokémon with Strong Jaw 10
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Status moves with accuracy checks are 50% accurate when used on this Pokémon.
Everything about Wonder Skin →
Other Pokémon with Wonder Skin 4
Venomoth Skitty Delcatty Sigilyph

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.3% of teams · rank #132 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ground

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.1%
1500 weighting0.2%
1630 weighting0.3%
1760 weighting0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.3%

Moves

Items

Abilities

93.8%
6.2%

EV spreads

Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe88.2%
Adamant 252 Atk / 252 Spe6.2%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe5.6%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0%

Tera types

Ground78.9%
Steel14.9%
Fairy6.2%
Water0%

Common teammates

Gallade95.4%
Porygon-Z95.4%
Forretress95.4%
Lokix90.6%
Magnezone39.0%
Slither Wing26.8%
Vaporeon11.5%
Slowking6.2%

Evolution

Bruxish does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 12


1	Water GunNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	40	100%	25
4	Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ghost	Phys	30	100%	15
9	Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	50	100%	25
12	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
17	Aqua JetUsually goes first.	Water	Phys	40	100%	20
20	DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
25	PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10
28	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
33	Aqua TailNo additional effect.	Water	Phys	90	90%	10
36	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
41	Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Psychic	Phys	85	100%	10
44	Wave CrashHas 33% recoil.	Water	Phys	120	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 42


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM10	Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.	Ice	Phys	65	95%	15
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Spec	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM45	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Spec	65	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM54	PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10
TM63	Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Psychic	Phys	85	100%	10
TM64	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM77	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Phys	80	100%	15
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM108	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Phys	85	100%	10
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Spec	90	100%	15
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM138	Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM161	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM183	Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.	Normal	Phys	—	90%	10
TM196	Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Water	Phys	60	100%	20
TM202	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM208	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Spec	35	85%	15
TM218	Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10
TM228	Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.	Psychic	Spec	75	100%	10

Egg moves 4


Egg	Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.	Ice	Phys	65	95%	15
Egg	Poison Fang50% chance to badly poison the target.	Poison	Phys	50	100%	15
Egg	Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.	Normal	Phys	—	90%	10
Egg	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20

Biology

It will gnash its teeth at anything, making a sound like grinding metal. Its skin is thick enough to fend off Mareanie's spikes, which it preys on. Not even Shellder's shell is safe from its teeth.

Design & origin

Bruxish is based on the reef triggerfish.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Gnash Teeth Pokémon
: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Pink

: —

Original Alola#243Original Ula’ula#115Updated Alola#320Updated Ula’ula#141Paldea#335Blueberry#055

Its skin is thick enough to fend off Mareanie’s spikes. With its robust teeth, Bruxish crunches up the spikes and eats them.
Ultra Moon
It burrows beneath the sand, radiating psychic power from the protuberance on its head. It waits for prey as it surveys the area.
Ultra Sun
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.
Moon
When it unleashes its psychic power from the protuberance on its head, the grating sound of grinding teeth echoes through the area.
Sun

Names around the world

English: Bruxish
Japanese: ハギギシリ
Japanese (romaji): Hagigishiri
Korean: 치갈기
Chinese (Traditional): 磨牙彩皮魚
Chinese (Simplified): 磨牙彩皮鱼
French: Denticrisse
German: Knirfish
Spanish: Bruxish
Italian: Bruxish

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII

Training

: 2 Atk
: 80 ≈10.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 166
: Medium

Breeding

: Water 2
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 4 areas

Route 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–33
Route 14Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–39
Route 15Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–40
Tapu VillageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–39

Ultra Sun 4 areas

Route 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–33
Route 14Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–39
Route 15Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–40
Tapu VillageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–39

Moon 5 areas

Route 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–30
Route 14Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–31
Route 15Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–33
Secluded ShoreFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–30
Tapu VillageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–31

Sun 5 areas

Route 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–30
Route 14Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–31
Route 15Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–33
Secluded ShoreFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–30
Tapu VillageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–31

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.