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.
This Pokémon lives within a dome made by its own legs. Toxapex monitors its surroundings by sensing the flow of the tide through its spikes.
Toxapex gets into fierce battles with Bruxish over areas where warm ocean currents flow, but the odds are always against it.
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 |
 CyclizarResists Water, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, sheds status via Shed Skin DragonNormal | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin9-11% U Turn4-5% Knock Off8-9% Draco Meteor28-33% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn5-6% | ||
CyclizarResists Water, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, sheds status via Shed Skin DragonNormal | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin9-11% U Turn4-5% Knock Off8-9% Draco Meteor28-33% | ||
| A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn5-6% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Mienshao builds →U Turn9-11% Knock Off17-20% Close Combat23-27% | ||
Evolved from Mareanie. Toxapex is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. 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 Water1 egg group.
Regenerator gives Toxapex passive value while it walls. Bold nature boosts Defense, spread EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Heavy-Duty Boots keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Toxapex best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Toxic
- Haze
- Baneful Bunker
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Baneful Bunker
- Toxic Spikes
- Toxic
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Winds & Waves has not been released yet. Build info will be available after launch.
Check back after the game launches for competitive build content.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Haze
- Scald
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Scald
- Baneful Bunker
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Scald
- Haze
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Baneful Bunker
- Recover
- Scald
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Toxapex learns Gunk Shot and Hydro Pump naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Dark and Flying and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Move data for Toxapex in Winds & Waves isn't available yet. The moveset will be updated once the game releases.
Egg moves make a real difference. Toxapex gets Haze and Infestation exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Gunk Shot and Hydro Pump.
Egg moves make a real difference. Toxapex gets Haze and Spit Up exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Dark and Flying coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Gunk Shot and Sludge Wave.
You'll want late-game access before hunting Toxapex. Low spawn rates across 12 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Toxapex in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Toxapex starts with Mareanie at Lv. 16-57 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MareanieEast Paldean Sea - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.16-42 Water48%MidEast Paldean Sea - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.16-42 Water48%MidEast Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route48%MidEast Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route48%MidEast Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route48%MidEast Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route48%MidEast Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.16-42 Water36%MidEast Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.16-42 Water36%MidEast Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route36%MidEast Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route36%MidEast Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route36%MidEast Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route36%Mid
Step 2Toxapex ✓East Paldean Sea - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.38-57 Water2%LateEast Paldean Sea - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.38-57 Water2%LateEast Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.38-57 Water2%LateEast Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.38-57 Water2%LateEast Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.38-57 Route2%LateEast Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.38-57 Route2%LateEast Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.38-57 Route2%LateEast Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.38-57 Route2%LateEast Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.38-57 Route2%LateEast Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.38-57 Route2%LateEast Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.38-57 Route2%LateEast Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.38-57 Route2%Lateor evolve from Mareanie (Step 1)
Winds & Waves is still unreleased. Whether Toxapex will appear as a wild encounter is unconfirmed. It's catchable in Sun, Ultra Sun, or Sword in other titles.
Toxapex starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 4 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 Sword & Shield
Mareanie is your first catch on the way to Toxapex. You'll find walking and fishing encounters from Lv. 16-44 across 47 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MareanieGiant's MirrorSwordSuper Rod Lv.26-2835%MidGiant's MirrorShieldSuper Rod Lv.26-2835%MidMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2825%MidThunderstormLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidNormal WeatherLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidNormal WeatherLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidSnowstormLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidSnowstormLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidThunderstormLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidThunderstormLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidIntense SunLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidIntense SunLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidSnowingLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidSnowingLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidSandstormLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidSandstormLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidRainingLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidRainingLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidHeavy FogLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidHeavy FogLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidOvercastLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-2116%MidOvercastMotostoke RiverbankShieldSuper Rod Lv.26-285%MidMotostoke RiverbankSwordSuper Rod Lv.26-285%MidRoute 9SwordOverworld Lv.41-44 Route35%LateAll WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateSnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateSnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateIntense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateIntense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateSnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateSnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateSandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateSandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateRainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateRainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateHeavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateHeavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateOvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateOvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateNormal WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route24%LateNormal WeatherRoute 9ShieldOverworld Lv.41-44 Route5%LateAll Weather
Step 2Toxapex ✓Route 9 - in Circhester BaySwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route20%LateAll WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BayShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route5%LateAll WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateNormal WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateNormal Weatheror evolve from Mareanie (Step 1)
Can't catch Toxapex directly. Start with Mareanie at moderate rates 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 1Catch MareanieHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 CityEarlySOS from CorsolaHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 CityEarlySOS from CorsolaHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 CityEarlySOS from CorsolaHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 CityEarlySOS from CorsolaMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 WaterEarlySOS from CorsolaMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 WaterEarlySOS from CorsolaMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 WaterEarlySOS from CorsolaMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 WaterEarlySOS from CorsolaRoute 9Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-23 RouteEarlySOS from CorsolaRoute 9Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-23 RouteEarlySOS from Corsola
Step 2Toxapex ✓
Regenerator changes the entire equation for Toxapex. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier.
Regenerator is what you want on Toxapex. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Merciless, Limber) work on paper but Regenerator is what makes Toxapex worth using.
Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Toxapex is leaning toward the physical side (base 63 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
The core moveset is Recover, Toxic, Haze, and Banefulbunker. Recover leads at 19% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Toxapex joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 5 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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