Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Toxic Mouth Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
It bounces toward opponents and gouges them with poisonous claws. No more than a scratch is needed to knock out its adversaries.
It booms out a victory croak when its prey goes down in defeat. This Pokémon and Seismitoad are related species.
Toxicroak Weakness
Type-wise, Toxicroak takes extra damage from Psychic, Ground, and Flying. Watch out for Psychic attacks, those deal 4x damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Dry Skin grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Toxicroak leans offensive (base 106 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Psychic |
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Rock, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
 Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Baltoy builds →Psybeam 4x81-96% Confusion 4x65-78% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
 Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Woobat builds →Psycho Cut 4x88-104%KO Air Cutter 2x43-52% Confusion 4x74-87% Gust 2x32-39% | ||
 Natu Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Natu builds →Peck 2x25-30% Stored Power 4x43-52% | ||
 Munna Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Munna builds →Psybeam 4x110-130%KO Stored Power 4x43-52% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Baltoy builds →Psybeam 4x75-89% Confusion 4x56-67% Sand Tomb 2x21-26% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
 Espurr Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Espurr builds →Psybeam 4x94-111%KO Confusion 4x75-89% | ||
Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Woobat builds →Psycho Cut 4x88-104%KO Air Cutter 2x41-48% Confusion 4x69-81% Gust 2x27-33% | ||
Natu Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Natu builds →Peck 2x25-30% Stored Power 4x37-44% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Baltoy builds →Extrasensory 4x84-100%KO Psybeam 4x73-87% Confusion 4x57-67% Sand Tomb 2x19-23% | ||
Espurr Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Espurr builds →Psybeam 4x96-113%KO Confusion 4x73-87% | ||
Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Woobat builds →Psycho Cut 4x79-93% Air Cutter 2x39-47% Confusion 4x68-80% Gust 2x28-33% | ||
Natu Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Natu builds →Peck 2x24-30% Stored Power 4x39-47% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Lunatone builds →Psychic 4x180-212%KO Psyshock 4x158-186%KO Confusion 4x101-119%KO Sand Tomb 2x16-19% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Solrock builds →Psychic 4x118-140%KO Zen Headbutt 4x158-186%KO Confusion 4x70-83% Sand Tomb 2x24-29% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x61-72% Air Slash 2x78-93% Psycho Cut 4x97-114%KO Psybeam 4x141-166%KO | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Bronzor builds →Extrasensory 4x66-78% Confusion 4x44-52% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Baltoy builds →Earth Power 2x48-57% Extrasensory 4x88-103%KO Dig 2x44-52% Psybeam 4x70-83% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Lunatone builds →Psychic 4x175-207%KO Psyshock 4x158-187%KO Acrobatics 2x25-30% Confusion 4x100-118%KO | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Solrock builds →Psychic 4x116-138%KO Zen Headbutt 4x158-187%KO Acrobatics 2x36-43% Confusion 4x66-79% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x60-71% Air Slash 2x79-93% Psycho Cut 4x96-113%KO Psybeam 4x138-162%KO | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Bronzor builds →Extrasensory 4x66-79% Confusion 4x46-54% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Baltoy builds →Earth Power 2x48-57% Extrasensory 4x88-103%KO Dig 2x43-52% Psybeam 4x70-84% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Lunatone builds →Future Sight 4x228-269%KO Psychic 4x171-201%KO Psyshock 4x152-179%KO Bulldoze 2x26-31% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 4x133-157%KO Bulldoze 2x37-43% Confusion 4x87-103%KO | ||
 Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Claydol builds →Earth Power 2x68-81% Extrasensory 4x122-143%KO Dig 2x60-72% Psybeam 4x99-116%KO | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Solrock builds →Psychic 4x114-134%KO Zen Headbutt 4x152-179%KO Bulldoze 2x39-46% Acrobatics 2x35-42% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Sigilyph builds →Psychic 4x182-215%KO Fly 2x59-69% Air Slash 2x78-92% Psycho Cut 4x95-112%KO | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Lunatone builds →Future Sight 4x233-274%KO Psychic 4x174-206%KO Psyshock 4x156-184%KO Bulldoze 2x26-31% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 4x134-159%KO Bulldoze 2x37-44% Confusion 4x87-103%KO | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Claydol builds →Earth Power 2x69-81% Extrasensory 4x124-146%KO Dig 2x61-73% Psybeam 4x101-120%KO | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Solrock builds →Psychic 4x116-137%KO Zen Headbutt 4x156-184%KO Bulldoze 2x40-47% Acrobatics 2x36-43% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Sigilyph builds →Psychic 4x186-219%KO Fly 2x60-71% Air Slash 2x78-92% Psycho Cut 4x94-111%KO | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Lunatone builds →Future Sight 4x235-276%KO Psychic 4x178-209%KO Psyshock 4x157-186%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x32-38% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 4x134-158%KO Bulldoze 2x38-45% Confusion 4x87-103%KO | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Claydol builds →Earth Power 2x70-83% Extrasensory 4x124-146%KO Dig 2x62-73% Psybeam 4x101-118%KO | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Solrock builds →Psychic 4x117-138%KO Zen Headbutt 4x157-186%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x49-58% Bulldoze 2x40-47% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Sigilyph builds →Psychic 4x188-221%KO Fly 2x60-71% Air Slash 2x78-93% Psycho Cut 4x93-111%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill can KO Toxicroak with Earthquake (156-184%). Celesteela threatens a KO with Air Slash (109-128%). Slowking deals 40-47% with Scald.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x156-184%KO Rapid Spin26-31% | ||
 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower43-51% Air Slash 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Toxicroak View Slowking builds →Scald40-47% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Gardevoir builds →
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Sword & Shield Evolution
Evolved from Croagunk. Toxicroak is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+45 over Croagunk), and Toxicroak peaks at 490 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Toxicroak to get Croagunk eggs easily using 52 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Cross Chop and 6 more.
Sword & Shield Toxicroak Best Moveset
Life Orb buys the setup turn. Toxicroak clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Drain Punch and the remaining moves. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Toxicroak best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Swords Dance
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Drain Punch
- Fake Out
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Toxicroak can spread damage across 10 types, with Ghost and Ground punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Belch and Focus Blast keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Toxicroak in Sword & Shield
Toxicroak appears at high spawn rates across 1 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Toxicroak in Sword & Shield
Croagunk is your first catch on the way to Toxicroak. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-47 across 26 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CroagunkForest of FocusOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest10%EarlyOvercastSoothing WetlandsOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp10%EarlyOvercastMotostoke OutskirtsGrass Lv.21-2435%MidAll WeatherGiant's CapOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 2Overworld Lv.28-3035%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 3Overworld Lv.29-3235%MidOvercastStony WildernessOverworld Lv.28-3030%MidOvercastGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidSnowingGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidSandstormGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidRainingGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidHeavy FogGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidOvercastGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidNormal WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidSnowstormGalar Mine No. 2Overworld Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidAll WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidIntense SunStony Wilderness - 3Overworld Lv.28-3015%MidOvercastBridge FieldOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidOvercastBridge FieldOverworld Lv.27-295%MidSandstormGiant's CapOverworld Lv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3Overworld Lv.29-325%MidNormal WeatherDusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-4760%LateOvercastDusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-4715%LateNormal Weather
Step 2Toxicroak ✓Stony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-3035%MidOvercastor evolve from Croagunk (Step 1)
Toxicroak Guide
In Sword & Shield, Dry Skin changes the entire equation for Toxicroak. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker. Drain Punch with Life Orb is the standard set.
Dry Skin is what you want on Toxicroak. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Anticipation, Poison Touch) work on paper but Dry Skin is what makes Toxicroak worth using.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Toxicroak is a physical attacker with base 106 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Drain Punch, Swords Dance, Gunkshot, and Sucker Punch. Drain Punch leads at 25% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Available in 13 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Toxicroak spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves