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Toxapex

ToxapexPoison Water
  • cloudy
  • rain
Toxapex is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Toxapex is a Poison and Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,685 CP and is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Jab / Gunk Shot. It is boosted by Cloudy and Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Toxapex Stats and Max CP

114 ATK
273 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1905 CP
Lvl 40
1685 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1204 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
963 CP
Lvl 15 Research
722 CP

Toxapex's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Toxapex PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Toxapex is sadly on the smaller side for raids, and there are better options available for both of its typings.

🛡️ Gyms

There are much better options available.

Toxapex’s best moveset for PvP is Poison Jab, Brine, and Sludge Wave. PvP is where Toxapex truly gets to shine!

Toxapex PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Toxapex’s best moveset for PvP is Poison Jab, Brine, and Sludge Wave. PvP is where Toxapex truly gets to shine!

🔵 Great League

Toxapex is an absolute star in Great League, ranking incredibly well, and having key wins over other popular Great League Pokémon like Azumarill, Talonflame, and Feraligatr.

🟡 Ultra League

Toxapex is sadly too low CP to compete in Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

Toxapex is far too low CP for Master League—stick to Great League for success!

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#102
PoisonPoison-type
#141
WaterWater-type
#225
Great LeagueGreat League
#116
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#765

Toxapex Type Chart

Toxapex takes increased damage from:Toxapex takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Toxapex takes reduced damage from:Toxapex takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Toxapex best moveset

Moves

Poison Jab + Gunk Shot

Poison
PoisonPoison Jab
PoisonGunk Shot
Toxapex's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Jab / Gunk Shot, with 7.22 DPS and 165.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Toxapex ranks #141 (E Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
1.PoisonPoison JabPoisonGunk Shot6.527.22165.6
2.PoisonPoison JabPoisonSludge Wave6.006.65152.4
3.PoisonPoison JabWaterBrine5.986.63152.0
4.DarkBitePoisonGunk Shot5.966.60151.4
5.DarkBiteWaterBrine5.546.13140.7
6.DarkBitePoisonSludge Wave5.486.07139.2
1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite 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 ↗

Charged Attacks

  • PoisonSludge Wave1051003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Wave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Sludge Wave has no special effects.
    See Sludge Wave details page ↗
  • PoisonGunk Shot1301003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Gunk Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Gunk Shot has no special effects.
    See Gunk Shot details page ↗
  • WaterBrine65502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Brine
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

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

The following chart shows Toxapex's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Toxapex'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 Toxapex has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Toxapex CP Chart

CP Chart

Toxapex reaches a maximum of 1,685 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 902–963 CP, rising to 1,128–1,204 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 677–722 CP.

Max CPMax CP1685 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch677 CP - 722 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs902 CP - 963 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids902 CP - 963 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1128 CP - 1204 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
123 CP274 CP3125 CP
4176 CP5227 CP6278 CP
7329 CP8380 CP9430 CP
10481 CP11529 CP12578 CP
13626 CP14674 CP15722 CP
16770 CP17818 CP18866 CP
19915 CP20963 CP211011 CP
221059 CP231107 CP241155 CP
251204 CP261252 CP271300 CP
281348 CP291396 CP301445 CP
311469 CP321493 CP331517 CP
341541 CP351565 CP361589 CP
371613 CP381637 CP391661 CP
401685 CP411707 CP421728 CP
431750 CP441772 CP451794 CP
461816 CP471838 CP481860 CP
491883 CP501905 CP

Pokédex information

Alola
Pokédex Number#748
Height0.7 m
Weight14.5 kg
RegionGeneration 7
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
MareanieMareanie
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
ToxapexToxapex
  • Mareanie evolves into Toxapex which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Toxapex

Photobomb

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

Poison Poison

Water Water

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 50520,000 Stardust304 Toxapex Candy296 Toxapex Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Toxapex Candy10 Toxapex Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Toxapex Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Toxapex Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Toxapex Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Toxapex Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Toxapex Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Toxapex Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Toxapex Candy-

Toxapex Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Toxapex from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Toxapex in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Toxapex family

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

MareanieMareanie
ToxapexToxapex

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
ToxapexToxapexToxapexScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmToxapexToxapex
0.34 m0.35 m0.7 m1.05 m1.23 m

Toxapex's height ranges from 0.34 m to 1.23 m, with the average being 0.7 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Toxapex in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.343 m0.35 m
1′02″1′02″
XS0.35 m0.7 m
1′02″2′04″
M0.525 m0.875 m
1′09″2′10″
XL0.875 m1.05 m
2′10″3′05″
XXL1.05 m1.225 m
3′05″4′00″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Toxapex

Toxapex high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Toxapex. 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

Toxapex Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Toxapex Pokédex entries

Alola
VersionsPokédex entry
SunToxapex crawls along the ocean floor on its 12 legs. It leaves a trail of Corsola bits scattered in its wake.
MoonThose attacked by Toxapex’s poison will suffer intense pain for three days and three nights. Post-recovery, there will be some aftereffects.
Ultra SunTo attack, this Pokémon sends toxic spikes flying at its enemies. Ones that come close get mown down by the claws on its feet.
Ultra MoonWith 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.
SwordTo 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.
ShieldWithin 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Toxapex’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Poison and Water-type Pokémon, Toxapex is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Toxapex in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Toxapex in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Gunk Shot. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.22 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 165.59.

How does Toxapex perform in Raids?

Toxapex's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Toxapex rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Toxapex is an E-Tier Poison-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Toxapex rank as a Water-type attacker?

Toxapex is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Toxapex?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Toxapex: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Gengar, Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.

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

Toxapex’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1685 CP and 1905 CP at Level 50.

Can Toxapex be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Toxapex can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Toxapex Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Toxapex cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.