Psychic is a dangerous matchup for Toxicroak — quadruple damage means one hit can end things. On the flip side, it resists 6 types, so the defensive profile isn't all bad. Dry Skin helps compensate. Known as the Toxic Mouth Pokemon.
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Toxic Mouth Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
Swaying and dodging the attacks of its foes, it weaves its flexible body in close, then lunges out with its poisonous claws.
It has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for greater potency.
Toxicroak Weakness
AvgType-wise, Toxicroak takes extra damage from Psychic, Ground, and Flying. Watch out for Psychic attacks, those deal 4x damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Dry Skin grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Toxicroak leans offensive (base 106 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
Evolved from Croagunk. Toxicroak is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+45 over Croagunk), and Toxicroak peaks at 490 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Toxicroak to get Croagunk eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Life Orb buys the setup turn. Toxicroak clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Sucker Punch and the remaining moves. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Best Toxicroak Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Gunk Shot
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Stall teams hate this. Toxicroak can spread damage across 10 types, with Ghost and Ground punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Focus Punch and Belch keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Toxicroak gets Close Combat and Sludge Bomb for same-type damage alongside coverage across 8 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Breeding's the move. Acupressure and Bullet Punch give Toxicroak options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Focus Punch and Belch. The egg moves push it further.
Stall teams hate this. Toxicroak can spread damage across 10 types, with Ghost and Ground punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Belch and Focus Blast keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
moderate rates for Toxicroak across 12 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Toxicroak in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Toxicroak starts with Croagunk at Lv. 16-56 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CroagunkEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampVioletOverworldLv.16-4136%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampScarletOverworldLv.16-4136%MidRouteEASYCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.16-4118%MidWaterEASYCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.16-4118%MidWaterEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.16-4118%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.16-4118%MidRouteMODERATECasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworldLv.16-4112%MidWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworldLv.16-4112%MidWaterMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.16-4112%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.16-4112%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.16-4112%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.16-4112%MidRoute
Step 2Toxicroak ✓MODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.37-5612%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.37-5612%LateWaterMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.37-5612%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.37-5612%LateRouteMODERATECasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworldLv.37-568%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworldLv.37-568%LateWaterMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.37-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.37-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - SwampVioletOverworldLv.37-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - SwampScarletOverworldLv.37-568%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.37-568%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.37-568%LateRouteor evolve from Croagunk (Step 1)
Toxicroak starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 3 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Toxicroak in Legends: Arceus
Croagunk is your first catch on the way to Toxicroak. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 7 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CroagunkEASYAncient QuarryGrassUncommonRuinsEASYGapejaw BogGrassUncommonSwampEASYHolm of TrialsGrassUncommonEASYScarlet BogGrassUncommonSwamp
Step 2Toxicroak ✓EASYAncient QuarryGrassUncommonRuinsEASYHolm of TrialsGrassUncommonEASYSpring PathGrassUncommonRouteor evolve from Croagunk (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Toxicroak. The 2-stage line runs through Croagunk, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 37 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Toxicroak in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Toxicroak starts with Croagunk at Lv. 16-20 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CroagunkBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidSwampBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidSwampRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSwampy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidSwampSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidSwamp
Step 2Toxicroak ✓
Toxicroak appears at high spawn rates across 1 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Toxicroak in Sword & Shield
Croagunk is your first catch on the way to Toxicroak. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-47 across 26 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CroagunkMODERATEForest of FocusOverworldLv.10-1510%EarlyForestOvercastMODERATESoothing WetlandsOverworldLv.10-1510%EarlySwampOvercastEFFORTLESSMotostoke OutskirtsGrassLv.21-2435%MidAll WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's CapOverworldLv.28-3035%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 2OverworldLv.28-3035%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3OverworldLv.29-3235%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSStony WildernessOverworldLv.28-3030%MidOvercastEASYGalar Mine No. 2GrassLv.20-2415%MidCaveSnowingEASYGalar Mine No. 2GrassLv.20-2415%MidCaveSandstormEASYGalar Mine No. 2GrassLv.20-2415%MidCaveRainingEASYGalar Mine No. 2GrassLv.20-2415%MidCaveHeavy FogEASYGalar Mine No. 2GrassLv.20-2415%MidCaveOvercastEASYGalar Mine No. 2GrassLv.20-2415%MidCaveNormal WeatherEASYGalar Mine No. 2GrassLv.20-2415%MidCaveSnowstormEASYGalar Mine No. 2OverworldLv.20-2415%MidCaveAll WeatherEASYGalar Mine No. 2GrassLv.20-2415%MidCaveThunderstormEASYGalar Mine No. 2GrassLv.20-2415%MidCaveIntense SunEASYStony Wilderness - 3OverworldLv.28-3015%MidOvercastMODERATEBridge FieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidOvercastMODERATEBridge FieldOverworldLv.27-295%MidSandstormMODERATEGiant's CapOverworldLv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's Cap - 2OverworldLv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's Cap - 3OverworldLv.29-325%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSDusty BowlOverworldLv.42-4760%LateOvercastEASYDusty BowlOverworldLv.42-4715%LateNormal Weather
Step 2Toxicroak ✓EFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2OverworldLv.28-3035%MidOvercastor evolve from Croagunk (Step 1)
Dry Skin changes the entire equation for Toxicroak. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker.
Croagunk evolves into Toxicroak at level 37. Toxicroak is the fully evolved form. At 490 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Dry Skin is what you want on Toxicroak. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Anticipation, Poison Touch) work on paper but Dry Skin is what makes Toxicroak worth using.
Base 85 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Toxicroak is a physical attacker with base 106 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
Toxicroak appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Available in 13 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Toxicroak spans 6 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A