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No. 0748 · Generation VII · Alola

Toxapex

The Brutal Star Pokémon

TL;DR. Toxapex is a poison/water-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 495. Toxapex crawls along the ocean floor on its 12 legs. It leaves a trail of Corsola bits scattered in its wake.

Poison Water

Toxapex crawls along the ocean floor on its 12 legs. It leaves a trail of Corsola bits scattered in its wake.

Height0.7 m
Weight14.5 kg
AbilitiesMerciless, Limber
HiddenRegenerator
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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 495. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50
Attack 63
Defense 152
Sp. Attack 53
Sp. Defense 142
Speed 35
Total495
495 base stat total, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 62nd among Poison-types.
152 base Defense, Toxapex's strongest stat, ranking 3rd of 231 Poison-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Toxapex on Daily Pokémon

Toxapex was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

Pokémon GO

Toxapex 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, Toxapex reaches 1,685 CP at level 40 and 1,928 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack114
GO Defense273
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)1,685
Max CP (L50)1,905
Best buddy (L51)1,928
Raid catch CP 902–963 (L20). Weather boosted 1,128–1,204 (L25).

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Competitive

Toxapex in competitive play.

Toxapex is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #173 in the Great League.

Ubers
Physical Wall
Recover / Haze / Toxic / Toxic Spikes
  • ItemRocky Helmet
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureImpish
  • EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
  • TeraFairy, Ground
OU
The Pex (Defensive)
Toxic / Recover / Haze / Toxic Spikes
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureCalm
  • TeraSteel, Grass
Assault Vest
Sludge Bomb / Surf / Ice Beam / Infestation
  • ItemAssault Vest
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureModest
  • EVs248 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
  • TeraSteel, Fairy, Dark
UU
Mixed Defense
Surf / Toxic / Haze / Recover
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureBold
  • EVs248 HP / 152 Def / 108 SpD
  • TeraFairy, Steel, Dark
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #173 85.9 score
Ultra League #746 59.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Toxapex.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Toxapex, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Toxapex?

Toxapex is a Poison/Water-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Toxapex weak to?

Toxapex takes 2× damage from Electric, Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Toxapex resistant to?

Toxapex resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Toxapex evolve?

Toxapex evolves from Mareanie (Level 38). Toxapex is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Toxapex from?

Toxapex was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0748.

What are Toxapex's base stats?

Toxapex has HP 50, Attack 63, Defense 152, Special Attack 53, Special Defense 142, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 495.

What are Toxapex's abilities?

Toxapex can have the abilities Merciless, Limber, plus the Hidden Ability Regenerator.

Is Toxapex legendary or mythical?

No. Toxapex is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Toxapex's best stat?

Toxapex's highest base stat is Defense at 152, which ranks 3rd of 231 Poison-type Pokémon.

Is Toxapex good?

Toxapex has a base stat total of 495, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 62nd among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Toxapex →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Toxapex as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Toxapex in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Toxapex 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Toxapex is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Electric Ground Psychic
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Fighting Poison Bug Steel Fairy
Comparison

Toxapex vs. the average Poison-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 231 Poison-type Pokémon.

Stat Toxapex Poison avg Difference
HP 50 69 -19
Attack 63 72 -9
Defense 152 70 +82
Special Attack 53 71 -18
Special Defense 142 68 +74
Speed 35 67 -32
Total 495 417 +78
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Game appearances

Toxapex appears in 11 games.

Every mainline release where Toxapex is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Toxapex isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Toxapex is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Toxapex appears in 1 episode.

From SM058 (2018-01-18) through SM058 (2018-01-18).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Toxapex partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Toxapex partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Toxapex cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.