TL;DR. Toxicroak is a poison/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 490. Its knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal.
Its knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Toxicroak in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Toxicroak reaches 2,488 CP at level 40 and 2,846 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Croagunk family appeared on April 1, 2020.
- Croagunk
- Toxicroak by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 1 to May 19, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 to May 19, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 15 to Jun 29, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Toxicroak in competitive play.
Toxicroak is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #487 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Toxicroak.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Toxicroak, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Toxicroak?
Toxicroak is a Poison/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Toxicroak weak to?
Toxicroak takes 4× damage from Psychic. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ground, Flying.
What is Toxicroak resistant to?
Toxicroak resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Rock, Dark, Bug. It has no full immunities.
How does Toxicroak evolve?
Toxicroak evolves from Croagunk (Level 37). Toxicroak is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Toxicroak from?
Toxicroak was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0454.
What are Toxicroak's base stats?
Toxicroak has HP 83, Attack 106, Defense 65, Special Attack 86, Special Defense 65, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 490.
What are Toxicroak's abilities?
Toxicroak can have the abilities Anticipation, Dry Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Poison Touch.
Is Toxicroak legendary or mythical?
No. Toxicroak is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Toxicroak's best stat?
Toxicroak's highest base stat is Attack at 106, which ranks 40th of 152 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Toxicroak good?
Toxicroak has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Toxicroak's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Anticipation does not change its matchups. With Dry Skin, Water moves heal it instead of doing damage, and Fire moves hit 1.25 times as hard. Poison Touch does not change its matchups.
Through the generations.
Toxicroak as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Toxicroak is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Anticipation: does not change its type matchups.
Dry Skin: Water moves heal it instead of doing damage, and Fire moves hit 1.25 times as hard.
Poison Touch: does not change its type matchups.
Toxicroak vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 152 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Toxicroak | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 83 | 71 | +12 |
| Attack | 106 | 86 | +20 |
| Defense | 65 | 71 | -6 |
| Special Attack | 86 | 68 | +18 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Speed | 85 | 71 | +14 |
| Total | 490 | 437 | +53 |
Toxicroak appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Toxicroak is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Toxicroak.
Every main-series game Toxicroak is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Casseroya Lake
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- SwordTrade
- ShieldObtainable
- WildStony Wilderness
- RaidDusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, (Max Raid Battle)
- WildChallenge Road, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Space-time distortions
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Holm of Trials (additional (Alpha)), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Spring Path
- WildCoronet Highlands: near Ancient Quarry
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveCroagunk (Level 37)
- WildFriend Safari (Poison) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- EvolveCroagunk (Level 37)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildPinwheel Forest (outer)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveCroagunk (Level 37)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Toxicroak appears in 13 episodes.
From DP069 (2008-03-06) through HZ115 (2025-10-31).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Toxicroak partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Toxicroak partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Toxicroak has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Toxicroak sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Toxicroak in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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