How to get Bruxish in Pokemon GO and can it be shiny? | Esports News

Bruxish and its shiny form (Image via The Pokemon Company)

It has been two years since Niantic added Bruxish in Pokemon GO, but the upcoming Festival of Colors 2025 will finally introduce its shiny variant. As a Water- and Psychic-type Pokemon, Bruxish doesn’t evolve, making it a standalone catch in the game.
If you’re looking to catch Bruxish in Pokemon GO—or its Shiny form—to your collection, here’s everything you need to know.

How to get Bruxish in Pokemon GO

Bruxish (Image via The Pokemon Company)

There are four primary ways to obtain Bruxish in Pokemon GO:
• Wild encounters
• Raid Battles
• Research task encounter rewards
• Trading
Each method offers different CP ranges and chances of obtaining a high-IV Bruxish.

Get Bruxish from wild encounters in Pokemon GO

During the Festival of Colors 2025, Bruxish will be available in the wild. The event runs from:
• Start: March 13, 2025, at 10 AM local time
• End: March 17, 2025, at 8 PM local time

Catch CP of Bruxish in Pokemon GO (wild encounters)

Catch Bruxish from raid battles

Bruxish will also be available in one-star raids during the event. Since it is a Water- and Psychic-type Pokemon, it is weak to:
• Bug
• Dark
• Electric
• Ghost
• Grass
Bringing Pokemon with these move types will help defeat Bruxish quickly. Here’s the CP range for a Bruxish obtained from a raid:

Bruxish in Research Task encounters

Bruxish will be available as a reward in the Festival of Colors 2025 Timed Research quests. Completing these tasks will give you Bruxish encounters.
• Maximum CP from Research: 1,024 CP

You can get Bruxish via trading in Pokemon GO

If you can’t catch Bruxish yourself, trading with a friend is always an option. This is the most reliable way to get a high-IV Bruxish without relying on luck.

Can Bruxish Be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Bruxish (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Yes! Shiny Bruxish debuts in Pokemon GO during the Festival of Colors event on March 13, 2025. This rare variant will likely become a prized catch for collectors.
Trainers who want to increase their chances of encountering a Shiny Bruxish should focus on:
• Catching as many wild Bruxish as possible
• Participating in multiple one-star raids
• Completing all event research tasks
Also read: Pokemon GO Festival of Colors preparation guide: Event details, bonuses, must-catch Pokemon, and more
Will you be hunting for Shiny Bruxish in Pokemon GO? Let us know in the comments!