The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Toxic Mouth Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
Swaying and dodging the attacks of its foes, it weaves its flexible body in close, then lunges out with its poisonous claws.
It has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for greater potency.
Type-wise, Toxicroak takes extra damage from Psychic, Ground, and Flying. Watch out for Psychic attacks, those deal 4x damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Dry Skin grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Toxicroak leans offensive (base 106 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Psychic |
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Rock, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
Tyranitar threatens a KO with Earthquake (170-200%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn24-28% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off41-49% Stone Edge64-75% Pursuit26-30% Earthquake 2x170-200%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureCalm Moves View Politoed builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompetitive ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Empoleon builds →Surf49-58% Ice Beam33-38% Flip Turn24-28% | ||
Evolved from Croagunk. Toxicroak is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+45 over Croagunk), and Toxicroak peaks at 490 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Toxicroak to get Croagunk eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Life Orb buys the setup turn. Toxicroak clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Sucker Punch and the remaining moves. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Toxicroak best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Gunk Shot
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Drain Punch
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Toxic
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
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Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Swords Dance
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Drain Punch
- Fake Out
- Bulk Up
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Swords Dance
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Drain Punch
- Fake Out
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Toxicroak can spread damage across 10 types, with Ghost and Ground punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Focus Punch and Belch keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Toxicroak gets Close Combat and Sludge Bomb for same-type damage alongside coverage across 8 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Breeding's the move. Acupressure and Bullet Punch give Toxicroak options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Focus Punch and Belch. The egg moves push it further.
Stall teams hate this. Toxicroak can spread damage across 10 types, with Ghost and Ground punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Belch and Focus Blast keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
moderate rates for Toxicroak across 12 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Toxicroak in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Toxicroak starts with Croagunk at Lv. 16-56 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CroagunkSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampVioletOverworld Lv.16-41 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampScarletOverworld Lv.16-41 Route36%MidCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.16-41 Water18%MidCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.16-41 Water18%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.16-41 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.16-41 Route18%MidCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.16-41 Water12%MidCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.16-41 Water12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.16-41 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.16-41 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.16-41 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.16-41 Route12%Mid
Step 2Toxicroak ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.37-56 Water12%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.37-56 Water12%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.37-56 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.37-56 Route12%LateCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.37-56 Water8%LateCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.37-56 Water8%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampVioletOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampScarletOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%Lateor evolve from Croagunk (Step 1)
Toxicroak starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 3 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Toxicroak in Legends: Arceus
Croagunk is your first catch on the way to Toxicroak. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 7 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CroagunkAncient QuarryGrass RuinsUncommonGapejaw BogGrass SwampUncommonHolm of TrialsGrassUncommonScarlet BogGrass SwampUncommon
Step 2Toxicroak ✓Ancient QuarryGrass RuinsUncommonHolm of TrialsGrassUncommonSpring PathGrass RouteUncommonor evolve from Croagunk (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Toxicroak. The 2-stage line runs through Croagunk, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 37 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Toxicroak in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Toxicroak starts with Croagunk at Lv. 16-20 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CroagunkBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 SwampMidBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 SwampMidRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 SwampMidSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 SwampMid
Step 2Toxicroak ✓
Toxicroak appears at high spawn rates across 1 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Toxicroak in Sword & Shield
Croagunk is your first catch on the way to Toxicroak. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-47 across 26 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CroagunkForest of FocusOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest10%EarlyOvercastSoothing WetlandsOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp10%EarlyOvercastMotostoke OutskirtsGrass Lv.21-2435%MidAll WeatherGiant's CapOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 2Overworld Lv.28-3035%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 3Overworld Lv.29-3235%MidOvercastStony WildernessOverworld Lv.28-3030%MidOvercastGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidSnowingGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidSandstormGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidRainingGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidHeavy FogGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidOvercastGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidNormal WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidSnowstormGalar Mine No. 2Overworld Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidAll WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidIntense SunStony Wilderness - 3Overworld Lv.28-3015%MidOvercastBridge FieldOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidOvercastBridge FieldOverworld Lv.27-295%MidSandstormGiant's CapOverworld Lv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3Overworld Lv.29-325%MidNormal WeatherDusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-4760%LateOvercastDusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-4715%LateNormal Weather
Step 2Toxicroak ✓Stony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-3035%MidOvercastor evolve from Croagunk (Step 1)
Dry Skin changes the entire equation for Toxicroak. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker.
Dry Skin is what you want on Toxicroak. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Anticipation, Poison Touch) work on paper but Dry Skin is what makes Toxicroak worth using.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Toxicroak is a physical attacker with base 106 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
The core moveset is Sucker Punch, Gunkshot, Swords Dance, and Close Combat. Sucker Punch leads at 16% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Available in 13 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Toxicroak spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
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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