Stats & Training
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.
It will never appear where there is strife. Sightings of this Pokémon have recently become rare.
It will never appear where there is strife. Sightings of this Pokémon have recently become rare.
Togekiss Weakness
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 |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Lunatone's Ice Beam hits Togekiss for 42-50%.
 Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Togekiss View Lunatone builds →Ice Beam 2x42-50% Moonblast23-27% Psychic32-38% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves View Skuntank builds →
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Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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 35 partners from the Fairy and Flying egg groups. Notable egg moves include Extrasensory, Future Sight, Morning Sun and 4 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Togekiss Best Moveset
For a defensive wall, Togekiss wants spread EVs and Weakness Policy. The Bold nature tilts toward physical wall duty, and Serenegrace contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Togekiss best EVs are Sp. Def and Sp. Atk
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Togekiss in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 ✓
Togekiss Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Togekiss has a 545 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl for the right team. It works best as a support. Air Slash with Weakness Policy is the standard set.
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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Togekiss fills the support role. It's leaning toward the special side (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.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Air Slash, Tailwind, Ancientpower, and Heat Wave. Air Slash leads at 21% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves