Bruxish (Surging Sparks 49) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Bruxish is an Uncommon Basic Water-type Pokémon from the Surging Sparks set, card number 49. With 110 HP, the ability Counterattack for reactive pressure, and Big Bite for steady damage and retreat denial, it blends simple offense with disruptive utility.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Ability: Counterattack — When Bruxish is active and damaged by an opponent’s attack, it places 3 damage counters on the attacking Pokémon.
• Attack: Big Bite — Deals 50 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Bruxish from the Surging Sparks set, card number 49. It is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with the regulation mark “H” and no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Bruxish card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “sv8-49” and the Surging Sparks set symbol. The card’s unique ability and attack names also help distinguish it from other Bruxish cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

Legality: unknown
This Bruxish card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play Notes

Its ability, Counterattack, offers a strategic edge by punishing attackers, while Big Bite can lock down opposing Pokémon by preventing retreat.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given the unknown illustrator and release date, maintaining the card’s physical quality is essential for future collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Surging Sparks (sv8): Introduced Bruxish as a Basic Water-type with a unique counterattack ability and a disruptive Big Bite attack. This set adds tactical depth with Pokémon that can control opponent movement and retaliate effectively.