Sp. Def and Speed carry most of Toedscruel's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Def EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
These Pokémon gather into groups and form colonies deep within forests. They absolutely hate it when strangers approach.
It coils its 10 tentacles around prey and sucks out their nutrients, causing the prey pain. The folds along the rim of its head are a popular delicacy.
Ice, Fire, Flying, and Bug moves hit Toedscruel for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. Toedscruel's special bulk (base 120 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
Rhydon's Earthquake hits Toedscruel for 35-42%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Toedscruel View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn24-29% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLightningrod ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Toedscruel View Rhydon builds →Earthquake35-42% Stone Edge35-42% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMarvelscale ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Toedscruel View Milotic builds →Scald25-29% Flip Turn19-22% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Toedscruel View Glimmora builds →Power Gem16-18% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWatercompaction ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Toedscruel View Palossand builds →Shadow Ball25-29% Scorching Sands11-13% | ||
Evolved from Toedscool. Toedscruel is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+40 over Toedscool), and Toedscruel peaks at 515 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Toedscruel to get Toedscool eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
Myceliummight helps Toedscruel stick around while dealing real damage. Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs for the right balance, and Rapid Spin as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Toedscruel best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Earth Power
- Giga Drain
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Spore
- Earth Power
- Rage Powder
- Acid Spray
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Spore
- Earth Power
- Rage Powder
- Acid Spray
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Spore
- Earth Power
- Rage Powder
- Acid Spray
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Earth Power
- Giga Drain
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Toedscruel. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Leaf Storm and Power Whip into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
low spawn rates across 2 encounter spots for Toedscruel. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Toedscruel in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Toedscruel starts with Toedscool at Lv. 18-56 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ToedscoolAsado Desert - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Desert1%MidAsado Desert - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Desert1%MidCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Water1%MidCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Water1%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidEast Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidEast Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Forest1%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Forest1%MidThe Pokémon League - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-341%MidThe Pokémon League - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-341%MidWest Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidWest Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%MidWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-34 Route1%Mid
Step 2Toedscruel ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.30-56 Water2%MidCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.30-56 Water2%Midor evolve from Toedscool (Step 1)
We rate Toedscruel B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 515 BST, it fits the pivot role. Base 120 Sp. Def stands out.
Mycelium Might status moves go last, but are not affected by the opponent's ability. That's the one you want on Toedscruel. Only ability available, so no decision to make.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Toedscruel is leaning toward the special side (base 80 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
Toedscruel has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ice, Fire, and Flying-type attackers hit hardest.
Toedscruel joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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