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Shadow Toxicroak

Shadow Toxicroak (Shadow)Poison Fighting
  • cloudy
Shadow Toxicroak is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Toxicroak is a Poison and Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,488 CP and is weak to Psychic, Flying, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Toxicroak Stats and Max CP

211 ATK
133 DEF
195 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2813 CP
Lvl 40
2488 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1777 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1421 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1066 CP

Shadow Toxicroak's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#218
PoisonPoison-type
#16
FightingFighting-type
#38
Great LeagueGreat League
#487
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#270

Shadow Toxicroak Type Chart

Shadow Toxicroak takes increased damage from:Shadow Toxicroak takes increased damage from:

PsychicPsychic256.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Shadow Toxicroak takes reduced damage from:Shadow Toxicroak takes reduced damage from:

BugBug39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Shadow Toxicroak best moveset

Moves

Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb

Poison
PoisonPoison Jab
PoisonSludge Bomb
Shadow Toxicroak's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb, with 15.32 DPS and 208.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Shadow Toxicroak ranks #16 (A Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
1.PoisonPoison JabPoisonSludge Bomb12.9815.32208.5
2.PoisonPoison JabFightingDynamic Punch12.9815.32208.5
3.FightingCounterPoisonSludge Bomb12.9815.32208.5
4.FightingCounterFightingDynamic Punch12.9815.32208.5
5.PoisonPoison StingPoisonSludge Bomb12.1514.34195.3
6.PoisonPoison StingFightingDynamic Punch12.1514.34195.3
7.PoisonPoison JabGhostShadow Ball12.0814.26194.1
8.FightingCounterGhostShadow Ball12.0814.26194.1
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Fast Attacks

  • FightingCounter1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Counter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Counter has no special effects.
    See Counter details page ↗
  • GroundMud Shot460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy9

    Effects
    Mud Shot has no special effects.
    See Mud Shot details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Jab1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy7

    Effects
    Poison Jab has no special effects.
    See Poison Jab details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Sting460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Sting
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Poison Sting has no special effects.
    See Poison Sting details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FightingDynamic Punch85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dynamic Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.0s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dynamic Punch has no special effects.
    See Dynamic Punch details page ↗
  • FightingDrain Punch50332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Drain Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage40
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Drain Punch has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Drain Punch details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • GroundMud Bomb60332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy45

    Effects
    Mud Bomb has no special effects.
    See Mud Bomb details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Bomb85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
    See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Toxicroak's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Toxicroak's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Toxicroak has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Toxicroak CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Toxicroak reaches a maximum of 2,488 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,294–1,421 CP, rising to 1,618–1,777 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,012–1,066 CP.

Max CPMax CP2488 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1012 CP - 1066 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1350 CP - 1421 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1294 CP - 1421 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1618 CP - 1777 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Toxicroak Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
135 CP2110 CP3185 CP
4260 CP5335 CP6410 CP
7485 CP8560 CP9636 CP
10711 CP11782 CP12853 CP
13924 CP14995 CP151066 CP
161137 CP171208 CP181279 CP
191350 CP201421 CP211493 CP
221564 CP231635 CP241706 CP
251777 CP261848 CP271919 CP
281990 CP292062 CP302133 CP
312168 CP322204 CP332239 CP
342275 CP352310 CP362346 CP
372381 CP382417 CP392452 CP
402488 CP412520 CP422551 CP
432583 CP442616 CP452648 CP
462680 CP472713 CP482746 CP
492779 CP502813 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#454
Height1.3 m
Weight44.4 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
CroagunkCroagunk
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
ToxicroakToxicroak
  • Croagunk evolves into Toxicroak which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Toxicroak
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Toxicroak

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Toxicroak's Poison and Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Toxicroak.

Poison Poison

Fighting Fighting

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Toxicroak Candy360 Shadow Toxicroak Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Toxicroak Candy12 Shadow Toxicroak Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Toxicroak Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Toxicroak Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Toxicroak Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Toxicroak Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Toxicroak Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Toxicroak Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Toxicroak Candy-

Shadow Toxicroak Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Toxicroak from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Toxicroak in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Toxicroak family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Toxicroak in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

CroagunkCroagunk
ToxicroakToxicroak
Shadow Croagunk (Shadow)Shadow Croagunk
Shadow Toxicroak (Shadow)Shadow Toxicroak

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Toxicroak

Shadow Toxicroak high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Toxicroak. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Toxicroak Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Toxicroak Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondIts knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal.
PearlThe toxin made in its poison sacs is pumped to the knuckle claws through tubes down its arms.
Platinum, Black, WhiteIt has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for greater potency.
HeartGold, SoulSilverSwaying and dodging the attacks of its foes, it weaves its flexible body in close, then lunges out with its poisonous claws.
Black 2, White 2The croaking that Toxicroak produces before a battle is for churning the poison it has stored in its poison sac.
X, Omega RubyIt has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for greater potency.
Y, Alpha SapphireIts knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal.
SwordIt bounces toward opponents and gouges them with poisonous claws. No more than a scratch is needed to knock out its adversaries.
ShieldIt booms out a victory croak when its prey goes down in defeat. This Pokémon and Seismitoad are related species.
Legends: ArceusIts crimson claws contain a virulent toxin. This toxin can be made into a tonic by diluting it, mixing it with several types of wild grass, and boiling it down over two days.

List of Shadow Toxicroak costumes

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A list of Shadow Toxicroak costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Toxicroak’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Poison and Fighting-type Pokémon, Shadow Toxicroak is especially weak against Psychic-type moves, and weak against Flying and Ground-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Toxicroak in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Toxicroak in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.32 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 208.535.

How does Shadow Toxicroak perform in Raids?

Shadow Toxicroak is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Toxicroak rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Shadow Toxicroak is a solid A-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #16. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Shadow Toxicroak rank as a Fighting-type attacker?

Shadow Toxicroak is a C-Tier Fighting-type attacker, ranking at number #38. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Toxicroak?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Toxicroak: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Gengar, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, and Mega Falinks.

What is Shadow Toxicroak’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Toxicroak’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2488 CP and 2813 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Toxicroak be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Toxicroak can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Toxicroak Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Toxicroak cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.