Toxapex Best Moveset
152 Defense and 142 Sp. Def at 50 HP on Poison/Water with AbilityRegenerator healing a third of HP every switch. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureCalm creates the single most durable defensive answer available. MoveRecover heals on the field, Regenerator heals on the switch. The moveset absorbs damage from both sides and supports with MoveToxic Spikes and MoveHaze. A-Tier.
Regenerator healed 33% on every switch from 50/152/142 defenses in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Scald burned, Toxic poisoned, Recover healed. The most annoying wall in the format.
Best Moves
Best Build
Toxapex best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Scald
- Haze
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Two gens at the top in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Haze removed stat boosts, and Baneful Bunker poisoned contact attackers. No physical attacker wanted to touch Toxapex.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Haze
- Scald
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Power creep finally exceeded what 50 HP and Regenerator could handle. Three gens of dominance before the damage numbers caught up.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Toxic
- Haze
- Baneful Bunker
Recommended Teammates
Toxapex Weakness
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 |
What is Toxapex Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Toxapex
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn4-5% Scald3-3% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Cinderace builds →U Turn8-10% Sucker Punch16-19% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Mienshao builds →U Turn11-13% Knock Off21-25% Close Combat19-22% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin7-8% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Toxapex View Incineroar builds →Knock Off16-19% Flare Blitz15-18% | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Toxapex
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 SV
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 - BeachLv.16-42OverworldRate 48%East Province (Area One) - BeachLv.16-42OverworldRate 48%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.16-42OverworldRate 48%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.16-42OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.16-42OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.16-42OverworldRate 36%
Step 2Toxapex ✓East Paldean Sea - BeachLv.38-57OverworldRate 2%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.38-57OverworldRate 2%East Province (Area One) - BeachLv.38-57OverworldRate 2%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.38-57OverworldRate 2%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.38-57OverworldRate 2%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.38-57OverworldRate 2%or 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 & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Sword & Shield in other titles.
How to Obtain Toxapex in WW
Step 1Obtain MareanieLATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Super rod · Route 9 · Alternate S.O.S. encounters. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Super rod · Hau'oli City · Alternate S.O.S. encounters. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Super rod · Giant's Mirror. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Toxapex ✓
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 SwSh
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 MirrorLv.26-28Super RodRate 35%Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 25%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%RainingLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%SandstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28Super RodRate 5%Route 9Lv.41-44OverworldSwordRate 35%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%OvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%SandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%ThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%Normal WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%RainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%Intense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%SnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%Heavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 24%SnowingRoute 9Lv.41-44OverworldShieldRate 5%All Weather
Step 2Toxapex ✓Route 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldSwordRate 20%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldShieldRate 5%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%Normal 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 USUM
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 - BeachfrontLv.10-17Super RodSOS from CorsolaHau'oli City - BeachfrontLv.10-22Super RodSOS from CorsolaMelemele SeaLv.10-22Super RodSOS from CorsolaMelemele SeaLv.10-17Super RodSOS from CorsolaRoute 9Lv.10-23Super RodSOS from Corsola
Step 2Toxapex ✓
Base Stats
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.
Toxapex gets into fierce battles with Bruxish over areas where warm ocean currents flow, but the odds are always against it.
Toxapex Guide
Regenerator changes the entire equation for Toxapex. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a support.
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 a special attacker with base 53 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a support.
The core moveset is Recover, Toxic, Haze, and Banefulbunker. Recover leads at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves