Togedemaru Best Moveset
Electric/Steel typing resists 9 types, AbilityLightning Rod absorbs Electric moves for Sp. Atk boosts, and AbilityIron Barbs damages contact attackers. 98 Attack at 96 Speed gives the moveset a fast physical profile. E-tier because 65 HP and 63/73 defenses fold to Ground and Fire that dominate the format.
Electric/Steel with Lightning Rod in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Redirected Electric moves. Nuzzle paralyzed. U-turn pivoted. 98 Speed was fast for a support piece.
Best Moves
Best Build
Togedemaru best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Spiky Shield
- Endeavor
- Fake Out
- Zing Zap
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 98 Speed wasn't enough as the format got faster. Lightning Rod utility existed on better bodies.
Wall Moveset
- Iron Head
- Spiky Shield
- Wish
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Togedemaru Weakness
Ground, Fire, and Fighting moves hit Togedemaru for super-effective damage. Ground hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. 11 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Togedemaru leans offensive (base 98 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Electric, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Flying, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Togedemaru Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Togedemaru
Gliscor threatens a KO with Earthquake (149-176%). Garchomp's Earthquake also KOs at 236-277%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Togedemaru View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 4x149-176%KO Knock Off24-29% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Togedemaru View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 4x236-277%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Togedemaru View Blaziken builds →Close Combat 2x285-335%KO Flare Blitz 2x285-335%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Togedemaru View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed27-32% Close Combat 2x245-288%KO Aura Sphere 2x109-128%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Togedemaru is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through two egg groups with plenty of partners. Its eggs are quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Togedemaru easily with 66 breeding partners from the Fairy and Field egg groups.
Shiny Togedemaru
Good luck spotting shiny Togedemaru. The gray-and-yellow hedgehog ball shifts to a barely warmer gray, and that's the whole pitch. If this wasn't tagged as shiny in your box, you'd scroll right past it without a second thought. One of Gen 7's most invisible shinies.
Shiny Togedemaru Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Togedemaru Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyTogedemaru Locations
Togedemaru appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Togedemaru in Sword & Shield
Togedemaru pricks through the grass at a couple of spots and can also be received from a trainer, the spiky little roll-up appearing in both versions between levels 29 and 35.
Best Locations to Catch Togedemaru in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You can find Togedemaru through 3 walking and gift encounters at Lv. 29-35. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
Blush Mountain's warm slopes are where this spiky little roly-poly hides in the grass, shuffling around at levels 26 to 29 whether you play Sun or Moon.
Best Locations to Catch Togedemaru in Sun & Moon
Base Stats
Togedemaru's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When it’s in trouble, it curls up into a ball, makes its fur spikes stand on end, and then discharges electricity indiscriminately.
Togedemaru Guide
It depends on your team. Togedemaru at 435 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Electric/Steel coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
Sturdy is the hidden ability. Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Togedemaru's regular abilities before committing.
Use Togedemaru as a pivot. Physical side carries the damage. Speed is middling,
Run Jolly on Togedemaru. +Speed is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Togedemaru has appeared in 3 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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