Bruxish (Lost Thunder 70) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Bruxish from the Lost Thunder set is a Common, Basic Water-type card numbered 70 with 90 HP. Its straightforward attack suite—Mind Bend for status pressure and Follow the Wound for targeted bench damage—makes it an easy, engaging pickup for players. The vibrant artwork adds a splash of color to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Mind Bend (Water): Confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon and deals 20 damage.
• Follow the Wound (Water + Colorless): Deals 60 damage to a damaged Benched Pokémon (ignores Weakness and Resistance).
• Flavor Text: It stuns its prey with psychokinesis and then grinds them to mush with its strong teeth. Even Shellder’s shell is no match for it.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This Bruxish is from the Sun & Moon series’ Lost Thunder set (set code sm8). It is a Common, numbered 70, illustrated by tetsuya koizumi, with no known alternate printings.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identify it by set code sm8, card number 70, and the tetsuya koizumi artwork. Its Water typing and Basic stage further confirm the card.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently marked as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Always verify current tournament rules before use.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a sleeve and keep away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching—especially the illustrated area by tetsuya koizumi—to preserve both collectible and gameplay value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduces Bruxish as a Common Basic Water-type focused on status (Confusion via Mind Bend) and finishing damaged Benched Pokémon with Follow the Wound. The set emphasizes vibrant, dynamic artwork.