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No. 0748

Toxapex

Brutal Star Pokémon

Toxapex
Official art
PoisonWater
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
14.5 kg 32.0 lbs
Base stat total
495 Higher than 67% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Champions#76 Doubles ▼5 · #32 Singles ▼1Usual set Leftovers · Bold · HP 32 / Def 18 / SpD 16Full set →
Pokédex entryShield
Within the poison sac in its body is a poison so toxic that Pokémon as large as Wailord will still be suffering three days after it first takes effect.
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Base stats

HP50125–157210–304
Atk6374–126117–247
Def152154–224278–443
SpA5365–11599–225
SpD142145–213260–421
Spe3549–9567–185
Total495Higher than 67% of Pokémon
HP50Atk63Def152Spe35SpD142SpA53

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

PoisonWatershow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Electric (because of Water)Ground (because of Poison)Psychic (because of Poison)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Poison)Fairy (because of Poison)Fighting (because of Poison)Fire (because of Water)Ice (because of Water)Poison (because of Poison)Steel (because of Water)Water (because of Water)
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalFlyingRockGhostGrassDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 35); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+95Max87No SP55Min49Scarf142Tailwind190

At max Speed, Toxapex outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  22. 95Toxapex · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  24. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  27. 87Toxapex · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
  33. 55Toxapex · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#76 of 262 used

▼ 5 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 5 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (82.5%) · (88.9%) · Bold (32.3%) · HP 32 / Def 18 / SpD 16 (27.6%)

Moves Toxic, Baneful Bunker, Infestation, Wide Guard

Singles

#32 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (71.8%) · (97.8%) · Bold (34.9%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (27.8%)

Moves Recover, Toxic, Infestation, Haze

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

4.78% of teams · rank #33 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Leftovers
Ability
Stat Alignment
Impish
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
  1. Recover
  2. Toxic
  3. Haze
  4. Baneful Bunker

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players5.52%
  • Rated 1500+5.28%
  • Rated 1630+4.78%
  • Rated 1760+6.32%

Usage by month

Apr 20264.78%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 99.7%
  • 0.3%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD13.1%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD11.4%
  • Calm 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD11.1%
  • Sassy 32 HP / 12 Def / 22 SpD9.2%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA8.2%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexOU

Evolution

  1. #0747MareaniePoisonWater
    1. Level 38
      #0748ToxapexPoisonWater

Moves

Level up 13

EvoBaneful BunkerProtects from moves. Contact: poison.PoisonStatus——10
1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
1Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35
1Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.RockStatus——10
15VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
20RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5
25Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20
30Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
35Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
42Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
49Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
56ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM / HM / TR 38

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM91Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
TM214Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10

Biology

Toxapex is a small Pokémon, encased by a dome made of its large blue legs. These legs are coated in spikes so toxic it is known to incapacitate a Wailord for days.

Design & origin

Like Mareanie, Toxapex is based on the Acanthaster.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Brutal Star Pokémon
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Blue
—
Original Alola#114Original Melemele#114Original Akala#046Updated Alola#137Updated Melemele#137Updated Akala#046Galar#308Isle of Armor#128Paldea#345

  1. Within the poison sac in its body is a poison so toxic that Pokémon as large as Wailord will still be suffering three days after it first takes effect.

    Shield

  2. To survive in the cold waters of Galar, this Pokémon forms a dome with its legs, enclosing its body so it can capture its own body heat.

    Sword

  3. With its 12 legs, it creates a dome to shelter within. The flow of the tides doesn’t affect Toxapex in there, so it’s very comfortable.

    Ultra Moon

  4. To attack, this Pokémon sends toxic spikes flying at its enemies. Ones that come close get mown down by the claws on its feet.

    Ultra Sun

  5. Those attacked by Toxapex’s poison will suffer intense pain for three days and three nights. Post-recovery, there will be some aftereffects.

    Moon

  6. Toxapex crawls along the ocean floor on its 12 legs. It leaves a trail of Corsola bits scattered in its wake.

    Sun

Names around the world

English
Toxapex
Japanese
ドヒドイデ
Japanese (romaji)
Dohidoide
Korean
더시마사리
Chinese (Traditional)
超壞星
Chinese (Simplified)
超坏星
French
Prédastérie
German
Aggrostella
Spanish
Toxapex
Italian
Toxapex

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

2 Def
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
173
Medium

Breeding

Water 1
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Mareanie: Level 38.

Shield: The Isle of Armor 10 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 10 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 17 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
  • Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–44
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 19 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
  • Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–44
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.