In Sword & Shield, Regenerator changes the entire equation for Toxapex. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier. Recover with Black Sludge is the standard set.

What is Toxapex weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Toxapex's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Landorus (Ground), and Alakazam (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 35 Speed, Toxapex won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

What is the best ability for Toxapex?

Regenerator is what you want on Toxapex. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Merciless, Limber) work on paper but Regenerator is what makes Toxapex worth using.

What role does Toxapex play in battle?

Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Toxapex is a special attacker with base 53 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.

What counters Toxapex?

In Sword & Shield, the best way to handle Toxapex: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type attackers hit hardest.

Toxapex - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Balanced

ATier

35Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

Defense leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Toxapex's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Defense EVs.

Base Stats

Above

HP50

Attack63

Defense152

Sp. Atk53

Sp. Def142

Speed35

Total495

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging75 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight14.5 kg

Base XP173

Abilities

MercilessRare

This Pokémon's moves critical hit against poisoned targets.

Limber

Prevents paralysis.

RegeneratorHATop Pick

Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+2SpASpDSpe

Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

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.

Toxapex Weakness

Toxapex is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Toxapex's overall bulk (50/152/142) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.

Toxapex Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Ground, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy

Type ChartGood

3Weak

8Resist

0Immune

Score+2

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ground Psychic

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Fighting Poison Bug Steel Fairy

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (5)

Grass Fairy Fire Ground Rock

How to Beat Toxapex in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Hippowdon Ground	A
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 44 DigTM15 Thunder FangLv. 1 BulldozeTM81 Damage vs Toxapex Earthquake 2x 71-84% Dig 2x 57-68% Thunder Fang 2x 32-38% Bulldoze 2x 43-51% View Hippowdon builds →
Gastrodon WaterGround	B
Available Moves Moves Earth PowerLv. 39 DigTM15 BulldozeTM81 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Toxapex Earth Power 2x 57-68% Dig 2x 46-54% Bulldoze 2x 34-41% Mud Shot 2x 36-43% View Gastrodon builds →
Seismitoad WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 BulldozeTM81 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Toxapex Dig 2x 50-59% Bulldoze 2x 39-46% Mud Shot 2x 34-41% View Seismitoad builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 BulldozeTM81 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Toxapex Dig 2x 46-54% Bulldoze 2x 34-41% Mud Shot 2x 27-32% View Quagsire builds →
Sandaconda Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 BulldozeTM81 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Toxapex Dig 2x 55-65% Bulldoze 2x 41-49% Mud Shot 2x 27-32% Sand Tomb 2x 25-30% View Sandaconda builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Evolved from Mareanie. Toxapex is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Defense grew the most through evolution (+90 over Mareanie), and Toxapex peaks at 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#747Mareanie

Level 38

#748Toxapex

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Mareanie

PoisonWater

Toxapex

PoisonWater

ATK

63+10

DEF

152+90

SP.ATK

53+10

SP.DEF

142+90

SPE

35-10

BST

305B-Tier

495B-Tier+190

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Toxapex to get Mareanie eggs easily using 81 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Haze, Infestation, Spit Up and 2 more.

Egg Groups

Water1

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

5moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Toxapex Best Moveset

Regenerator gives Toxapex passive value while it walls. Bold nature boosts Defense, max HP and Defense EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Black Sludge keeps it in the game.

Best Build

Recommended

Ability

Regenerator

Item

Black SludgeSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Toxapex

Bold+DEF

Toxapex best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Def

SpD

Wall Moveset

RecoverRecovery
HazeUtility
ScaldSTAB
Knock Off

Recommended Teammates

CorviknightDecent

ClefableDecent

Moves

Egg moves make a real difference. Toxapex gets Haze and Infestation exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Gunk Shot and Hydro Pump.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Baneful Bunker+4

A——10Poison

Lv 1

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 1

Peck

—3510035Flying

Lv 1

Poison Sting

—1510035Poison

Lv 1

Wide Guard+3

B——10Rock

Lv 15

Venoshock

D6510010Poison

Lv 20

Recover

S——10Normal

Lv 25

Pin Missile

D259520Bug

Lv 30

Toxic Spikes

A——20Poison

Lv 35

Liquidation

B8510010Water

Lv 42

Venom Drench

——10020Poison

Lv 49

Poison Jab

C8010020Poison

Lv 56

Toxic

A—9010Poison

TM Moves

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR06

Blizzard

D110705Ice

TM55

Brine

D6510010Water

TM73

Cross Poison

C7010020Poison

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TR73

Gunk Shot

C120805Poison

TM35

Hail

C——10Ice

TM77

Hex

D6510010Ghost

TR03

Hydro Pump

C110805Water

TR05

Ice Beam

D9010010Ice

TM27

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

TR46

Iron Defense

C——15Steel

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TR98

Liquidation

B8510010Water

TM53

Mud Shot

D559515Ground

TR45

Muddy Water

C908510Water

TM57

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM07

Pin Missile

D259520Bug

TR57

Poison Jab

C8010020Poison

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM19

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TR84

Scald

A8010015Water

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TR22

Sludge Bomb

C9010010Poison

TR78

Sludge Wave

C9510010Poison

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TR04

Surf

C9010015Water

TR54

Toxic Spikes

A——20Poison

TR91

Venom Drench

——10020Poison

TM74

Venoshock

D6510010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Haze

A——30Ice

Egg

Infestation

D2010020Bug

Egg

Spit Up

D—10010Normal

Egg

Stockpile

D——20Normal

Egg

Swallow

D——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Toxapex can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Toxapex in Sword & Shield

Toxapex starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Toxapex in Sword & Shield

Mareanie is your first catch on the way to Toxapex. You'll find walking and fishing encounters from Lv. 16-44 across 47 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Mareanie
Giant's Mirror
SwordSuper Rod Lv.26-28
35%Mid
Giant's Mirror
ShieldSuper Rod Lv.26-28
35%Mid
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28
25%Mid
Thunderstorm
Loop Lagoon
ShieldOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Normal Weather
Loop Lagoon
SwordOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Normal Weather
Loop Lagoon
ShieldOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Snowstorm
Loop Lagoon
SwordOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Snowstorm
Loop Lagoon
ShieldOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Thunderstorm
Loop Lagoon
SwordOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Thunderstorm
Loop Lagoon
ShieldOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Intense Sun
Loop Lagoon
SwordOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Intense Sun
Loop Lagoon
ShieldOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Snowing
Loop Lagoon
SwordOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Snowing
Loop Lagoon
ShieldOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Sandstorm
Loop Lagoon
SwordOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Sandstorm
Loop Lagoon
ShieldOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Raining
Loop Lagoon
SwordOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Raining
Loop Lagoon
ShieldOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Heavy Fog
Loop Lagoon
SwordOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Heavy Fog
Loop Lagoon
ShieldOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Overcast
Loop Lagoon
SwordOverworld Lv.16-21
16%Mid
Overcast
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldSuper Rod Lv.26-28
5%Mid
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordSuper Rod Lv.26-28
5%Mid
Route 9
SwordOverworld Lv.41-44 Route
35%Late
All Weather
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Snowstorm
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Snowstorm
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Thunderstorm
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Thunderstorm
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Intense Sun
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Intense Sun
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Snowing
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Snowing
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Sandstorm
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Sandstorm
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Raining
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Raining
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Heavy Fog
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Heavy Fog
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Overcast
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Overcast
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Normal Weather
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
24%Late
Normal Weather
Route 9
ShieldOverworld Lv.41-44 Route
5%Late
All Weather
Train until Level 38
Step 2Toxapex ✓
Route 9 - in Circhester Bay
SwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route
20%Late
All Weather
Route 9 - in Circhester Bay
ShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route
5%Late
All Weather
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
5%Late
Normal Weather
Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
5%Late
Normal Weather
or evolve from Mareanie (Step 1)

Toxapex Guide

In Sword & Shield, Regenerator changes the entire equation for Toxapex. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier. Recover with Black Sludge is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Toxapex's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Landorus (Ground), and Alakazam (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 35 Speed, Toxapex won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Regenerator is what you want on Toxapex. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Merciless, Limber) work on paper but Regenerator is what makes Toxapex worth using.
Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Toxapex is a special attacker with base 53 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
In Sword & Shield, the best way to handle Toxapex: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type attackers hit hardest.

Game Availability

Toxapex joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 5 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Stunfisk GroundElectric	A
Available Moves Moves Mud ShotLv. 10 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Toxapex Mud Shot 2x 36-43% Thunder Shock 2x 30-38% Mud-Slap 2x 18-21% View Stunfisk builds →
Diggersby NormalGround	B
Available Moves Moves Mud ShotLv. 12 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Toxapex Mud Shot 2x 30-38% Mud-Slap 2x 13-16% View Diggersby builds →
Wooper WaterGround	C
Available Move Moves Mud ShotLv. 8 Damage vs Toxapex Mud Shot 2x 21-27% View Wooper builds →
Mudbray Ground	C
Available Moves Moves BulldozeLv. 12 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Toxapex Bulldoze 2x 45-54% Mud-Slap 2x 13-16% View Mudbray builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
Available Move Moves Mud ShotLv. 12 Damage vs Toxapex Mud Shot 2x 30-38% View Palpitoad builds →

Stunfisk GroundElectric	A
Available Moves Moves Mud ShotTM53 ElectrowebTM82 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Toxapex Mud Shot 2x 34-42% Electroweb 2x 34-42% Thunder Shock 2x 26-32% Mud-Slap 2x 15-18% View Stunfisk builds →
Diggersby NormalGround	B
Available Moves Moves BulldozeLv. 23 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Toxapex Bulldoze 2x 31-37% Mud Shot 2x 26-32% Sand Tomb 2x 18-23% Mud-Slap 2x 11-14% View Diggersby builds →
Wooper WaterGround	C
TM Move Moves Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Toxapex Mud Shot 2x 18-23% View Wooper builds →
Onix RockGround	C
TM Move Moves Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Toxapex Sand Tomb 2x 18-23% View Onix builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
TM Move Moves Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Toxapex Mud Shot 2x 31-37% View Palpitoad builds →

Stunfisk GroundElectric	A
Available Moves Moves Mud ShotTM53 ElectrowebTM82 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Toxapex Mud Shot 2x 35-42% Electroweb 2x 35-42% Thunder Shock 2x 28-33% Mud-Slap 2x 17-21% View Stunfisk builds →
Diggersby NormalGround	B
Available Moves Moves BulldozeLv. 23 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Toxapex Bulldoze 2x 28-33% Mud Shot 2x 24-29% Sand Tomb 2x 17-21% Mud-Slap 2x 14-17% View Diggersby builds →
Wooper WaterGround	C
TM Move Moves Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Toxapex Mud Shot 2x 17-21% View Wooper builds →
Onix RockGround	C
TM Move Moves Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Toxapex Sand Tomb 2x 17-21% View Onix builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
TM Move Moves Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Toxapex Mud Shot 2x 31-38% View Palpitoad builds →

Hippowdon Ground	A
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Thunder FangLv. 1 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Toxapex Dig 2x 57-68% Thunder Fang 2x 30-37% Mud Shot 2x 30-35% Sand Tomb 2x 27-32% View Hippowdon builds →
Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Toxapex Dig 2x 68-81% Mud Shot 2x 24-29% Sand Tomb 2x 32-39% Mud-Slap 2x 11-13% View Excadrill builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Toxapex Dig 2x 46-55% Mud Shot 2x 30-35% View Quagsire builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
TM Move Moves Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Toxapex Mud Shot 2x 30-35% View Palpitoad builds →
Barboach WaterGround	D
Obtain MethodNorth Lake Miloch Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 36 Mud ShotTM53 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Toxapex Earthquake 2x 38-45% Mud Shot 2x 24-29% Mud-Slap 2x 11-13% View Barboach builds →

Hippowdon Ground	A
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Thunder FangLv. 1 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Toxapex Dig 2x 58-68% Thunder Fang 2x 31-37% Mud Shot 2x 31-37% Sand Tomb 2x 29-34% View Hippowdon builds →
Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Toxapex Dig 2x 68-80% Mud Shot 2x 26-31% Sand Tomb 2x 31-37% Mud-Slap 2x 10-12% View Excadrill builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Toxapex Dig 2x 46-56% Mud Shot 2x 29-34% View Quagsire builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
TM Move Moves Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Toxapex Mud Shot 2x 29-34% View Palpitoad builds →
Barboach WaterGround	D
Obtain MethodNorth Lake Miloch Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 36 Mud ShotTM53 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Toxapex Earthquake 2x 39-46% Mud Shot 2x 23-28% Mud-Slap 2x 10-12% View Barboach builds →

IncineroarDrops Attack via Intimidate, outspeeds FireDark	A
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves Fake Out Parting Shot Knock Off Flare Blitz Damage vs Toxapex Knock Off 19-23% Flare Blitz 17-21% View Incineroar builds →
AmoongussResists Water, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, puts to sleep with Spore GrassPoison	A
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves Sludge Bomb SporeUtility Foul Play Giga Drain Damage vs Toxapex Sludge Bomb 10-12% Giga Drain 17-21% View Amoonguss builds →
ScizorImmune to Poison, recovers with Roost, outspeeds BugSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves Bullet Punch Knock Off RoostRecovery Swords Dance Damage vs Toxapex Bullet Punch 6-7% Knock Off 12-14% View Scizor builds →
MandibuzzRecovers with Roost, outspeeds DarkFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves U Turn RoostRecovery Foul Play DefogUtility Damage vs Toxapex U Turn 3-4% View Mandibuzz builds →
AraquanidImmune to Water via Water Absorb, resists Water, wears down with Toxic WaterBug	C
Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves Sticky Web LiquidationSTAB EntrainmentUtility SafeguardUtility Damage vs Toxapex Liquidation 6-7% View Araquanid builds →