No. 0748 · Generation VII · Alola

Toxapex

The Brutal Star Pokémon

Poison Water

Weak to Electric Ground Psychic

Sprite

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.

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Toxapex on Daily Pokémon

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

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May 22, 2026

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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Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Mareanie family appeared on May 23, 2024.

May 23, 2024Mareanie
March 3, 2026Toxapex by encounter

Full Toxapex GO history

Competitive

Toxapex in competitive play.

Toxapex is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #116 in the Great League.

Ubers

Physical Wall

Recover / Haze / Toxic / Toxic Spikes

ItemRocky Helmet
AbilityRegenerator
NatureImpish
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
TeraFairy, Ground

The Pex (Defensive)

Recover / Toxic / Haze / Toxic Spikes

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityRegenerator
NatureBold
EVs248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
TeraGrass, Steel

Assault Vest

Sludge Bomb / Surf / Ice Beam / Infestation

ItemAssault Vest
AbilityRegenerator
NatureModest
EVs248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA
TeraSteel, Fairy, Dark

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 #116 86.5 score

Ultra League #766 58 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

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

How to get it

How to get Toxapex.

Every main-series game Toxapex is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game

Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildEast Province: Area One (Normal Type)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (6★)
Legends: Z-ANot in the game

Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game

SwordObtainable
- WildRoute 9
- RaidMotostoke Riverbank, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, North Lake Miloch, Bridge Field, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle)
- WildFields of Honor, Loop Lagoon (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidLoop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 9
- RaidEast Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, North Lake Miloch, Bridge Field, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle)
- WildFields of Honor, Loop Lagoon (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidLoop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game

Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game

Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveMareanie (Level 38)
Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions: Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.

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