Regenerator recovers a third of its HP every time it switches out, adding real value on top of Toxapex's already solid stats. Poison/Water typing means only weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic. Known as the Brutal Star Pokemon.
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 Weakness
GoodToxapex is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. 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.
Evolved from Mareanie. Toxapex is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Toxapex to get Mareanie eggs easily using 84 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Haze, Infestation, Spit Up and 2 more.
Regenerator gives Toxapex passive value while it walls. Bold nature boosts Defense, a spread EV build EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Heavy-Duty Boots keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Best Toxapex Moveset
- Recover
- Toxic
- Haze
- Baneful Bunker
Recommended Teammates
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 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Gunk Shot and Hydro Pump.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 MareanieEFFORTLESSEast Paldean Sea - BeachScarletOverworldLv.16-4248%MidWaterEFFORTLESSEast Paldean Sea - BeachVioletOverworldLv.16-4248%MidWaterEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworldLv.16-4248%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworldLv.16-4248%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworldLv.16-4248%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworldLv.16-4248%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.16-4236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSEast Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.16-4236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.16-4236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.16-4236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.16-4236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.16-4236%MidRoute
Step 2Toxapex ✓CHALLENGINGEast Paldean Sea - BeachVioletOverworldLv.38-572%LateWaterCHALLENGINGEast Paldean Sea - BeachScarletOverworldLv.38-572%LateWaterCHALLENGINGEast Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.38-572%LateWaterCHALLENGINGEast Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.38-572%LateWaterCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworldLv.38-572%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworldLv.38-572%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.38-572%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.38-572%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworldLv.38-572%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworldLv.38-572%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.38-572%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.38-572%LateRouteor evolve from Mareanie (Step 1)
Regenerator changes the entire equation for Toxapex. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier.
Mareanie evolves into Toxapex at level 38. Toxapex is the fully evolved form. At 495 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Toxapex can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Toxapex joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A