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No. 0748

Toxapex

Brutal Star Pokémon

Toxapex
Official art
PoisonWater
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
14.5 kg 32.0 lbs
Base stat total
495 top 33%
Introduced
Gen VII
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Within the poison sac in its body is a poison so toxic that Pokémon as large as Wailord will still be suffering three days after it first takes effect.
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Base stats

HP50110–157210–304
Atk6361–126117–247
Def152141–224278–443
SpA5352–11599–225
SpD142132–213260–421
Spe3536–9567–185
Total495Higher than 67% of all Pokémon
HP50Atk63Def152Spe35SpD142SpA53

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 35). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+95Max87No SP55Min49Scarf142Tailwind190

At max Speed, Toxapex outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95Toxapex · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  24. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  27. 87Toxapex · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 55Toxapex · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ground2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Fire½×Ice½×Poison½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalFlyingRockGhostGrassDragonDark

Abilities

  • Merciless

    This Pokémon's moves critical hit against poisoned targets.

  • Limber

    Prevents paralysis.

  • RegeneratorHidden ability

    Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexOU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#76 of 262 used

▼ 5 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 5 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (82.5%) · Regenerator (88.9%) · Bold (32.3%) · HP 32 / Def 18 / SpD 16 (27.6%)

Moves Toxic, Baneful Bunker, Infestation, Wide Guard

Singles

#32 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (71.8%) · Regenerator (97.8%) · Bold (34.9%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (27.8%)

Moves Recover, Toxic, Infestation, Haze

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

10.21% of teams · rank #12 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Rocky Helmet
Ability
Regenerator
Nature
Bold
EVs
248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
  1. Recover
  2. Toxic
  3. Haze
  4. Infestation

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players6.94%
  • Rated 1500+7.99%
  • Rated 1630+10.21%
  • Rated 1760+12.08%

Usage by month

Oct 202510.21%

Moves

  • Recover94.3%
  • Toxic79.8%
  • Haze73.6%
  • Infestation45.6%
  • Toxic Spikes21.6%
  • Surf21.2%
  • Poison Jab20.7%
  • Baneful Bunker12.4%
  • Stockpile7.5%
  • Sludge Bomb6.2%

Items

  • Rocky Helmet26.7%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots26.3%
  • Black Sludge23.3%
  • Air Balloon8.7%
  • Eject Button6.3%
  • Assault Vest3.6%

Abilities

  • 98.4%
  • 1.6%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD29.9%
  • Impish 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe8.8%
  • Impish 248 HP / 48 Def / 212 SpD8.7%
  • Impish 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD6.7%
  • Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe6.4%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

  1. #0747MareaniePoisonWater
    1. Level 38#0748ToxapexPoisonWater

Moves

Level up 13

EvoBaneful BunkerGrants the user protection for the rest of the turn and poisons any Pokémon that tries to use a contact move on it.PoisonStatus——10
1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35
1Wide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10
15VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
20RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5
25Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20
30Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
35LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
42Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20
49Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
56ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM / HM / TR 38

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15
TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20
TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10
TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Brutal Star Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
—
Original Alola#114Original Melemele#114Original Akala#046Updated Alola#137Updated Melemele#137Updated Akala#046Galar#308Isle of Armor#128Paldea#345

  1. Within the poison sac in its body is a poison so toxic that Pokémon as large as Wailord will still be suffering three days after it first takes effect.

    Shield

  2. To survive in the cold waters of Galar, this Pokémon forms a dome with its legs, enclosing its body so it can capture its own body heat.

    Sword

  3. With its 12 legs, it creates a dome to shelter within. The flow of the tides doesn’t affect Toxapex in there, so it’s very comfortable.

    Ultra Moon

  4. To attack, this Pokémon sends toxic spikes flying at its enemies. Ones that come close get mown down by the claws on its feet.

    Ultra Sun

  5. Those attacked by Toxapex’s poison will suffer intense pain for three days and three nights. Post-recovery, there will be some aftereffects.

    Moon

  6. Toxapex crawls along the ocean floor on its 12 legs. It leaves a trail of Corsola bits scattered in its wake.

    Sun

Names around the world

Japanese
ドヒドイデ
Japanese (romaji)
Dohidoide
Korean
더시마사리
Chinese (Traditional)
超壞星
Chinese (Simplified)
超坏星
French
Prédastérie
German
Aggrostella
Spanish
Toxapex
Italian
Toxapex

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
173
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 10 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 10 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 17 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
  • Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–44
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 19 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
  • Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–44
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60