The Festival of Colors in Pokemon GO has put Bruxish, an Alolan fish, in the spotlight as the main attraction. Although not the most popular Pokemon, it is a perfect fit for the colorful festival’s theme. Bruxish is being introduced to the game, alongside Mega Medicham, during the event, and players will have the opportunity to catch it even after the event ends.
However, its wild spawn rate is expected to decrease significantly. Read on for further details to learn how to catch Bruxish in Pokemon GO.
To celebrate the launch of Pokemon GO’s upcoming Festival of Colors event, Niantic is giving players a chance to catch the Legendary Pokemon Ho-oh and acquire a new creature, Bruxish, to add to their collection.
Bruxish, a relatively obscure Pokemon in the franchise, is recognized for its comical and limited appearance in its debut generation. Many players either have a negative view of Bruxish or have forgotten that it existed as part of the franchise’s lineup. However, this unique fish may receive a more favorable reception from the mobile spin-off community.
As Bruxish is merely one of many Pokemon that can emerge in Pokemon GO, trainers may not encounter it during its debut event. Therefore, to boost their chances of catching and adding this creature to their collection, here are some methods for trainers to employ.
Players need to wait for the Festival of Colors event to begin before they can try to capture Bruxish in Pokemon GO. As of the time of writing, the event has yet to begin in the western hemisphere, so many players will need to wait for several hours. The Festival of Colors is set to start on Wednesday, March 8th, at 10:00 am.
Throughout the Festival of Colors event, players can encounter Bruxish through various means, with the most typical approach being wild encounters. However, since numerous other spawns are available during the event, players may need to implement specific tactics to improve their chances of finding Bruxish.
The type of weather in a particular location is an essential factor in determining which Pokemon species will spawn there. To increase the chances of encountering Bruxish, players should prioritize areas with rainy or windy weather conditions, as it is a Water and Psychic-type Pokemon. It will make it more likely for Bruxish to spawn in those areas during the Festival of Colors event in Pokemon GO.
Players can catch Bruxish in Pokemon GO without any special requirements as it can be found both in the wild and in one-star raids. However, players who want to add this Pokemon to their Pokedex through the Collection Challenge can benefit from the following strategies:
Using Incense:
Activating Incense will raise the chance of wild Pokemon appearing in the player’s vicinity. However, this effect is exclusive to the player who used it.
Lure Modules:
Placing Lure Modules on Pokestops is a common tactic in Pokemon GO that increases the chances of wild Pokemon appearing in the surrounding area for all players. This makes Lure Modules a useful tool for catching Bruxish.
Players can use the “nearby” feature on the bottom-right side of the screen in Pokemon GO to locate Bruxish and determine the best place to catch it. Bruxish is a unique Pokemon due to its Water/Psychic dual-typing, making it vulnerable to moves of the Bug, Dark, Electric, Grass, and Ghost-types. Since Bruxish is found in one-star raids, it can be defeated by any Pokemon with these types of moves. Dark-type Pokemon, which are immune to Psychic attacks, can be especially useful in battles against Bruxish.
A single trainer can easily defeat one-star raids featuring Bruxish, regardless of their level. However, it is essential to note that Bruxish has defensive advantages against Fire, Fighting, Psychic, Ice, Steel, and Water-type Pokemon. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid using Pokemon with these types of moves during raids against Bruxish.
Unfortunately, catching the shiny version of Bruxish in Pokemon GO is impossible. Typically, players are not allowed to see a Pokemon’s shiny variant during its debut event, so those wishing to obtain the distinctive neon form must wait for a future occasion.
Like the main series games, Bruxish does not have an evolution in Pokemon GO. Players can devote less time to hunting down Bruxish to gather candy and more time to relish the Festival of Colors.