Togetic's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Special bulk with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the fast 800K XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
No records exist of Togetic being seen in the wilds. Rumors abound that it evolves under the loving care of a trusted human companion, upon whom the Pokémon then bestows great joy.
Togetic is weak to Electric, Ice, Poison, Rock, and Steel. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Dragon-type moves entirely. The Fairy/Flying typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Dragon |
Archaludon's Flash Cannon hits Togetic for 49-58%. Jolteon's Thunderbolt hits Togetic for 75-89%. Glimmora deals 41-49% with Power Gem.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Togetic View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x49-58% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Togetic View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x75-89% Volt Switch 2x58-69% Shadow Ball22-26% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Togetic View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x41-49% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Togetic View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball25-30% Focus Blast6-7% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Togetic View Weavile builds →Knock Off10-11% Ice Shard 2x24-29% | ||
Togetic connects Togepi to Togekiss in this chain. At least one evolution here needs an evolution item. Sp.Atk has grown the most so far (+40), but there's still another 140 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Togetic to get Togepi eggs easily using 66 partners from the Fairy and Flying egg groups.
Eviolite turns Togetic into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Serenegrace and Bold nature stack with spread EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
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 Wall Moveset
- Follow Me
- Helping Hand
- Tailwind
- Thunder Wave
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Tri Attack
- Dazzling Gleam
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Follow Me
- Helping Hand
- Tailwind
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Tri Attack
- Dazzling Gleam
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Follow Me
- Roost
- Twister
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The offense anchors on Moonblast and Play Rough, with coverage across 7 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Togetic that handles most situations. Moonblast and Flamethrower give it enough punch where it matters.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Togetic cleanly, with Fly and Dazzling Gleam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Breeding opens up real options for Togetic. Aerial Ace and Extrasensory come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Fly and Play Rough and coverage across 9 types.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 14 types means almost nothing walls Togetic cleanly, with Fly and Dazzling Gleam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
decent spawn rates across 3 locations for Togetic in mid-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 Togetic in Legends: Arceus
The path to Togetic starts with Togepi at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TogepiBathers' LagoonGrassUncommonCottonsedge PrairieGrassUncommonTranquility CoveGrassUncommon
Step 2Togetic ✓Bolderoll SlopeGrassUncommonCottonsedge PrairieGrassUncommonTranquility CoveGrassUncommonor evolve from Togepi (Step 1)
You're catching Togepi first, not Togetic. Togepi appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Togetic in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Togepi is your first catch on the way to Togetic. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 16-63 across 12 total spots in the chain.
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 2Togetic ✓
A few locations for Togetic with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Togetic in Sword & Shield
To get Togetic, start by catching Togepi through walking encounters at Lv. 26-28. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 2Togetic ✓Stony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidHeavy FogStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidHeavy Fogor evolve from Togepi (Step 1)
Togetic can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Togepi from Gold, Crystal, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
At 405 BST, Togetic is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Togekiss before bringing it to any serious fight.
Togetic's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Nidoking (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 40 Speed, Togetic won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Hustle is the go-to ability for Togetic. 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.
Togetic is leaning toward the special side (base 80 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the support role.
Since Gold & Silver, Togetic has been in 17 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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