Toxicroak Best Moveset
AbilityDry Skin grants Water immunity and heals 12.5% HP every turn in rain, making Toxicroak a rain team staple. Held ItemRocky Helmet with NatureImpish punishes physical contact. 106 Attack behind Poison/Fighting TermStab hits hard from the physical side. The moveset thrives in rain but the 4x Psychic weakness is a constant liability. Tera Poison removes the Psychic threat.
Poison/Fighting with Dry Skin in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Healed 12.5% HP each turn in Rain and absorbed Water attacks. A niche pick that punished Rain teams or joined them.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Brick Break
- Low Kick
Recommended Teammates
Rain wars elevated Toxicroak to the top in Gen V (Black & White). Permanent Drizzle from Politoed meant free healing every turn. Swords Dance swept teams while Rain kept it alive.
Best Moves
Best Build
Toxicroak best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Weather nerfed to five turns in Gen VI (X & Y). Without permanent Rain, Dry Skin healing was unreliable. Toxicroak dropped the moment its weather crutch disappeared.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Fairy coverage was everywhere in Gen VII (Sun & Moon), and Toxicroak's Poison typing couldn't offset 65/65 defenses against the format's rising damage output.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Swords Dance
- Gunk Shot
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Dry Skin still absorbed Water moves, but without permanent Rain the passive healing that made Toxicroak sticky was gone.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
One gen at the top fueled by permanent Rain in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet), then five gens of freefall once the weather dried up.
Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Toxic
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Toxicroak Weakness
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 |
What is Toxicroak Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Toxicroak
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn9-11% Scald11-13% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off16-19% Stone Edge25-29% | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves View Samurott-Hisui builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Toxicroak
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 SV
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) - SwampLv.16-41OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.16-41OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.16-41OverworldRate 18%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.16-41OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.16-41OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.16-41OverworldRate 12%
Step 2Toxicroak ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.37-56OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.37-56OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.37-56OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.37-56OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - SwampLv.37-56OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.37-56OverworldRate 8%or 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 PLA
Croagunk is your first catch on the way to Toxicroak. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 19-44 across 7 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CroagunkGapejaw BogLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Scarlet BogLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Ancient QuarryLv.29-40FloorRate 15%Holm of TrialsLv.33-36GrassRate 15%
Step 2Toxicroak ✓Ancient QuarryLv.29-40FloorRate 15%Holm of TrialsLv.37-40GrassRate 15%Spring PathLv.41-44GrassRate 15%or 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 BDSP
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 CavernLv.16-20GrassRiverbank CaveLv.16-20CaveStill-Water CavernLv.16-20CaveSwampy CaveLv.16-20Grass
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 SwSh
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 FocusLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 10%OvercastSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 10%OvercastMotostoke OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassShieldRate 35%All WeatherGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 35%OvercastGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 35%OvercastGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldShieldRate 35%OvercastStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 30%OvercastGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 15%ThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 15%Normal WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 15%RainingGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 15%Intense SunGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 15%SnowstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 15%Heavy FogGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 15%SnowingGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24OverworldShieldRate 15%All WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 15%OvercastGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 15%SandstormStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 15%OvercastBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldShieldRate 10%OvercastBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldShieldRate 5%SandstormGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldShieldRate 60%OvercastDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldShieldRate 15%Normal Weather
Step 2Toxicroak ✓Stony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 35%Overcastor evolve from Croagunk (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
It has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for greater potency.
Toxicroak Guide
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 Drain Punch, Knock Off, Toxic, and Encore. Drain Punch leads at 0% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 4DPDebut
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 7SM
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