Toxtricity's built around mixed offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Many youths admire the way this Pokémon listlessly picks fights and keeps its cool no matter what opponent it faces.
As it gulps down stagnant water and generates electricity in its body, a sound like a rhythm played by a bass guitar reverberates all around.
Ground and Psychic moves hit Toxtricity for super-effective damage. Ground hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 8 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 AmoongussResists Electric, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, puts to sleep with Spore GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Toxtricity View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb20-23% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Toxtricity View Pelipper builds →Hurricane33-39% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureImpish Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Toxtricity is the evolved form of Toxel. Breeding produces Toxel eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Toxel gave Toxtricity the biggest boost in Attack (+60), bringing the total to 502 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Toxtricity to get Toxel eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Toxtricity spreads damage across 2 coverage types. Throat Spray provides a Sp. Atk boost after using a sound move to maximize each hit, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push the math. Punkrock ties the set together while Normal and Electric coverage prevents safe switch-ins.
Best Build
Toxtricity best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Boomburst
- Overdrive
- Shift Gear
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Overdrive
- Boomburst
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Boomburst
- Overdrive
- Shift Gear
- Sludge Wave
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Overdrive
- Boomburst
- Sludge Bomb
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Boomburst
- Overdrive
- Shift Gear
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Overdrive
- Boomburst
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
Special Tank Moveset
- Boomburst
- Overdrive
- Shift Gear
- Sludge Wave
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Overdrive
- Boomburst
- Sludge Bomb
- Volt Switch
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Overdrive
- Volt Switch
- Shift Gear
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Overdrive
- Sludge Bomb
- Boomburst
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Boomburst
- Overdrive
- Sludge Wave
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Toxtricity's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Belch and Gunk Shot for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Toxtricity develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Boomburst and Zap Cannon show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Don't skip the egg moves. Toxtricity picks up Endeavor and Metal Sound only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Belch and Gunk Shot while Normal and Fighting coverage and more adds range.
moderate rates for Toxtricity across 12 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Toxtricity in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Toxtricity starts with Toxel at Lv. 10-49 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ToxelSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.10-25 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.10-25 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.10-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.10-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.10-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.10-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.10-25 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.10-25 Route15%Early
Step 2Toxtricity ✓South Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route6%Midor evolve from Toxel (Step 1)
Toxtricity isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Toxel from Sword or Scarlet. The evolution path from Toxel to Toxtricity is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Toxtricity in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Breed Toxel from Toxtricity
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
- Step 2Toxtricity ✓
You're catching Toxel first, not Toxtricity. Toxel appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Toxtricity in Sword & Shield
Toxel is your first catch on the way to Toxtricity. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 26-40 across 38 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ToxelStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2840%MidThunderstormStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2840%MidThunderstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3040%MidThunderstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3040%MidThunderstormGiant's CapShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormGiant's CapSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.28-40 Route25%MidSnowstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.28-40 Route25%MidSnowstormBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2915%MidRainingBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2915%MidRainingStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-285%MidThunderstormBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-295%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-295%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-295%MidThunderstormBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-295%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidThunderstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateSandstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateRainingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateRainingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateHeavy FogRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateThunderstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateHeavy FogRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateThunderstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateOvercastRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateIntense SunRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateOvercastRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateIntense SunRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateNormal WeatherRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateSnowingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateNormal WeatherRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateSnowingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateSandstorm
Step 2Toxtricity ✓
Don't let Toxtricity's 502 base stat total fool you. Technician is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as an attacker.
Run Technician on Toxtricity. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Toxtricity also gets Punk Rock and Plus, but they don't compare.
Toxtricity fills the attacker role. It's a special attacker with base 114 Sp. Atk. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Boomburst, Overdrive, Shiftgear, and Sludgewave on Toxtricity. Boomburst is the most common pick at 24% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Toxtricity first appeared in Sword & Shield and spans 3 games across 3 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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- Gen 1Y
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Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
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