Bruxish Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bruxish in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bruxish
Bruxish is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Psychic typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 50.700 DPS.
Bruxish can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Bruxish is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Fire, Ice-type moves as Bruxish resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Bruxish is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (50.700 DPS), Mega Gengar (45.333 DPS), and Regieleki (45.294 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Bruxish: After defeating Bruxish, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1328 and 1399 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1652-1741 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bruxish from raids will have exactly 1399 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Bruxish?
The best counter for Bruxish is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 50.700 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (45.333 DPS) and Regieleki (45.294 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bruxish?
Bruxish can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Bruxish weak to?
Bruxish is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Bruxish be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Bruxish's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Bruxish from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bruxish from raids will have 1399 CP at level 20, or 1741 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1328. If you see 1399 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bruxish worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bruxish is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Bruxish?
For the best moveset for Bruxish itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bruxish stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Bruxish without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bruxish can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (45.294 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (42.400 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Bruxish in raids?
Weather boost information for Bruxish is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.