Togekiss's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Attack trails, 5 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def EVs, on a fast 800K XP curve.
Scant few have ever sighted this Pokémon. After studying what literature remains, I am certain Togekiss will reveal itself when peace reigns in the land.
Togekiss is weak to Electric, Ice, Poison, Rock, and Steel. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Dragon-type moves entirely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Togekiss's overall bulk (85/95/115) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Dragon |
Gholdengo's Shadow Ball hits Togekiss for 48-56%. Raging Bolt threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (87-102%). Chien-Pao deals 47-55% with Ice Shard.
 Gholdengo SteelGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Togekiss View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball48-56% | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Togekiss View Raging Bolt builds →Thunderclap 2x68-80% Thunderbolt 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Chien-Pao DarkIce | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwordofruin ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Togekiss View Chien-Pao builds →Sucker Punch20-23% Ice Shard 2x47-55% | ||
 Foongus GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Togekiss View Foongus builds →Sludge Bomb 2x35-41% Giga Drain7-9% | ||
 Glimmet RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Togekiss View Glimmet builds →Power Gem 2x56-66% Sludge Bomb 2x63-74% | ||
Togekiss doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Togepi's line. Breed this form to get Togepi eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Togepi gave Togekiss the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+80), bringing the total to 545 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Togekiss to get Togepi eggs easily using 66 partners from the Fairy and Flying egg groups.
Timid nature gives Togekiss the fast special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs split the difference, and utility options punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Air Slash
- Tailwind
- Ancient Power
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Nasty Plot
- Heal Bell
Support Moveset
- Air Slash
- Dazzling Gleam
- Roost
- Thunder Wave
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Air Slash
- Tailwind
- Ancient Power
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Nasty Plot
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Air Slash
- Dazzling Gleam
- Roost
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Nasty Plot
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Air Slash
- Dazzling Gleam
- Follow Me
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Dazzling Gleam
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Togekiss's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Moonblast and Play Rough, and coverage across 7 types keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Double-Edge and Last Resort bring the raw damage. But Togekiss also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Egg moves make a real difference. Togekiss gets Aerial Ace and Extrasensory exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Sky Attack and Fly.
Sky Attack and Dream Eater bring the raw damage. But Togekiss also picks up coverage across 14 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Togekiss starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Togekiss in Legends: Arceus
Togepi is your first catch on the way to Togekiss. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 7 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TogepiBathers' LagoonGrassUncommonCottonsedge PrairieGrassUncommonTranquility CoveGrassUncommon
Step 2Catch or Evolve TogeticBolderoll SlopeGrassUncommonCottonsedge PrairieGrassUncommonTranquility CoveGrassUncommonor evolve from Togepi (Step 1)
Step 3Togekiss ✓Lake VerityGrass WaterUncommonor evolve from Togetic (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Togekiss. The 3-stage chain runs through Togepi, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Togekiss in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Togekiss starts with Togepi at Lv. 16-63 via walking and special encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TogepiRoute 230Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.18-23 Route22%MidRoute 230Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.18-23 Route22%MidFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave10%MidUnique encounterFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave10%MidUnique encounterDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave5%MidUnique encounterDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave5%MidUnique encounterStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave5%MidUnique encounterStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave5%MidUnique encounterDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Togetic
Step 3Togekiss ✓
You'll want endgame access before hunting Togekiss. Low spawn rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Togekiss in Sword & Shield
The path to Togekiss starts with Togepi at Lv. 26-54 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TogepiBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-285%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-285%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-282%MidOvercastBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-282%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-282%MidOvercastBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-282%MidNormal Weather
Step 2Catch or Evolve TogeticStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidHeavy FogStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidHeavy Fogor evolve from Togepi (Step 1)
Step 3Togekiss ✓Dusty Bowl - FlyingShieldOverworld Lv.542%PostHeavy FogDusty Bowl - FlyingSwordOverworld Lv.542%PostHeavy Fogor evolve from Togetic (Step 2)
Togekiss can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Togepi from Gold, Crystal, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Togekiss has a 545 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 120 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Hustle is the go-to ability for Togekiss. It strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×. Its hidden ability Super Luck can work in specific setups. Serene Grace is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Togekiss fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 120 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
The core moveset is Air Slash, Dazzling Gleam, Followme, and Tailwind. Air Slash leads at 18% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Togekiss has been available in 12 games since Diamond & Pearl, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
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