Bruxish
Defends against attacks with a powerful counterattack.
What this card does
Lowers the opponent's attacking Pokémon to 3 damage counters if it hits Bruxish in play.
Prevents the defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent's next turn.
Counterattack
If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is damaged by an attack from your opponent's Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
Bruxish acts as a strong defensive card by countering attacks and preventing retreats, making it valuable for protecting key Pokémon in your deck.
Attacks
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
Abilities
If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is damaged by an attack from your opponent's Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
Which deck it belongs in
Works best in decks that rely on keeping their main attackers in play to deal consistent damage over multiple turns.
- •Effective counterattack
- •Prevents opponent's retreat
- •Weak against Lightning-type Pokémon
- •Needs a steady stream of Water Energy
Ensure you have enough Water Energy to support Bruxish's attacks, as it can be costly in terms of energy.
Bruxish is known for its ability to absorb and neutralize the energy from powerful water-based moves.
Consider pairing Bruxish with other Water-type cards as its effectiveness relies heavily on being able to use its attacks frequently.
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