Bruxish

Description

The 2017 Pokémon Trading Card Game release known as Burning Shadows introduced Bruxish as card number 038 out of 147. This Basic Water-type Pokémon card is recognized by its Pokédex number 779 and was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. Collectors often look for this card number to complete the base set, making it a fundamental piece for those tracking the expansion's full roster. Bruxish features 100 HP, providing a durable presence on the battlefield. Its design centers around two distinct attacks that leverage its Water typing. The first attack, Water Gnash Teeth, confuses the opponent's Active Pokémon, adding a layer of disruption to the game. The second attack, Synchronoise, deals 60 damage plus an additional 20 damage to each of the opponent's Benched Pokémon that shares a type with their Active Pokémon. This mechanic allows Bruxish to spread damage effectively across the opponent's side of the field, provided there are matching types present. The retreat cost for Bruxish is just one Colorless energy, making it relatively easy to move into position as needed. The flavor text for the card notes that when it unleashes its psychic power from the protuberance on its head, a grating sound echoes through the area, hinting at its dual psychic and water nature. While the card is rated as Rare within the Burning Shadows set, its value to collectors often lies in its utility for set completion rather than just its rarity tier.

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