Toxapex Best Moveset
152 Defense and 142 Sp. Def at 50 HP on Poison/Water with AbilityRegenerator healing a third of HP every switch. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureCalm creates the single most durable defensive answer available. MoveRecover heals on the field, Regenerator heals on the switch. The moveset absorbs damage from both sides and supports with MoveToxic Spikes and MoveHaze. A-Tier.
Regenerator healed 33% on every switch from 50/152/142 defenses in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Scald burned, Toxic poisoned, Recover healed. The most annoying wall in the format.
Best Moves
Best Build
Toxapex best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Scald
- Haze
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Two gens at the top in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Haze removed stat boosts, and Baneful Bunker poisoned contact attackers. No physical attacker wanted to touch Toxapex.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Haze
- Scald
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Power creep finally exceeded what 50 HP and Regenerator could handle. Three gens of dominance before the damage numbers caught up.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Toxic
- Haze
- Baneful Bunker
Recommended Teammates
Toxapex Weakness
Toxapex is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Toxapex's overall bulk (50/152/142) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Toxapex Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Toxapex
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn4-5% Scald3-3% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Cinderace builds →U Turn8-10% Sucker Punch16-19% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Mienshao builds →U Turn11-13% Knock Off21-25% Close Combat19-22% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin7-8% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Araquanid builds →Liquidation5-6% Surf5-6% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Moltres builds →Flamethrower7-9% U Turn5-6% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Keldeo builds →Surf13-16% Flip Turn4-4% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Slaking builds →Earthquake 2x88-103%KO Knock Off28-34% Double Edge52-62% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Quaquaval builds →Close Combat14-17% Rapid Spin12-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed18-21% Flare Blitz13-16% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Incineroar builds →Knock Off16-19% Flare Blitz15-18% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Mandibuzz builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeat Rock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Hitmontop builds →Rapid Spin11-13% Mach Punch5-5% Close Combat13-15% | ||
Evolution
Evolved from Mareanie. Toxapex is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+90 over Mareanie), and Toxapex peaks at 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Toxapex to get Mareanie eggs easily using 114 partners from the Water 1 egg group.
Shiny Toxapex
Toxapex flips from blue-purple to a golden-orange that looks like it crawled out of a coral reef sunset. The star-shaped canopy of tentacles practically glows in the new palette. Competitive players already know this thing is annoying to face, but the shiny at least makes it gorgeous while it stalls you out.
Shiny Toxapex Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 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 methodologyHow to Get Toxapex
Moderate rates across 6 locations for Toxapex in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Toxapex in SV
The path to Toxapex starts with Mareanie at Lv. 16-42 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MareanieEast Paldean Sea - BeachLv.16-42OverworldRate 48%East Province (Area One) - BeachLv.16-42OverworldRate 48%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.16-42OverworldRate 48%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.16-42OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.16-42OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.16-42OverworldRate 36%
Step 2Toxapex ✓East Paldean Sea - BeachLv.38-57OverworldRate 2%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.38-57OverworldRate 2%East Province (Area One) - BeachLv.38-57OverworldRate 2%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.38-57OverworldRate 2%East Province (Area Two) - BeachOverworldEast Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworldor evolve from Mareanie (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Toxapex catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.
Toxapex starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 5 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Toxapex in SwSh
Mareanie is your first catch on the way to Toxapex. You'll find walking and fishing encounters from Lv. 16-44 across 53 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Catch MareanieGiant's MirrorLv.26-28Super RodRate 35%Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 25%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%RainingLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%SandstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28Super RodRate 5%Route 9Lv.41-44OverworldSwordRate 35%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%SnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%Normal WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%OvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%Heavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%RainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%SandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%SnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%Intense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%ThunderstormRoute 9Lv.41-44OverworldShieldRate 5%All Weather
- Step 2Toxapex ✓Route 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldSwordRate 20%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldShieldRate 5%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%Normal WeatherChallenge BeachOverworldFields of HonorOverworldLoop LagoonOverworldor evolve from Mareanie (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Toxapex catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
Can't catch Toxapex directly. Start with Mareanie in the wild from the locations below, then evolve at level 38. The 2-stage line from Mareanie to Toxapex is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Toxapex in USUM
To get Toxapex, start by catching Mareanie through fishing encounters at Lv. 10-23. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 2Toxapex ✓
You're catching Mareanie first, not Toxapex. Mareanie appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Toxapex in SM
The path to Toxapex starts with Mareanie at Lv. 10-23 via fishing encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 2Toxapex ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mareanie egg.
Base Stats
Defense leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Toxapex's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Defense EVs.
Toxapex gets into fierce battles with Bruxish over areas where warm ocean currents flow, but the odds are always against it.
Toxapex Guide
Regenerator is the hidden ability. It heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out. Worth hunting for if you want Toxapex to compete at a higher level.
Toxapex plays as a support. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key. so pick your spots carefully.
Toxapex pairs best with Gliscor, Corviknight, and Blissey. Gliscor has Decent synergy and covers what Toxapex can't handle on its own.
Calm is the go-to nature for Toxapex. That's +Sp. Def / -Attack. Pair it with 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe EVs. Fits the support role.
Game Availability
Toxapex joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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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