TL;DR. Togedemaru is a electric/steel-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 435. The spiny fur on its back is normally at rest. When this Pokémon becomes agitated, its fur stands on end and stabs into its attackers.
The spiny fur on its back is normally at rest. When this Pokémon becomes agitated, its fur stands on end and stabs into its attackers.
Stat spread.
Total of 435. 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.
Togedemaru 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, Togedemaru reaches 2,160 CP at level 40 and 2,471 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Togedemaru first appeared on July 25, 2024, during Strength of Steel.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 18 to Nov 22, 2025 | 1-star | High Voltage |
| May 19 to May 28, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 25 to Jul 30, 2024 | 1-star | Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel |
| Nov 9 to Nov 20, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 16 to Sep 22, 2022 | 1-star | Test Your Mettle |
Togedemaru in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Togedemaru across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #413 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Togedemaru.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Togedemaru, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Togedemaru?
Togedemaru is a Electric/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Togedemaru weak to?
Togedemaru takes 4× damage from Ground. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting.
What is Togedemaru resistant to?
Togedemaru is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Electric, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Steel.
Does Togedemaru evolve?
Togedemaru does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Togedemaru from?
Togedemaru was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0777.
What are Togedemaru's base stats?
Togedemaru has HP 65, Attack 98, Defense 63, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 73, and Speed 96. Total base stat total: 435.
What are Togedemaru's abilities?
Togedemaru can have the abilities Iron Barbs, Lightning Rod, plus the Hidden Ability Sturdy.
Is Togedemaru legendary or mythical?
No. Togedemaru is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Togedemaru's best stat?
Togedemaru's highest base stat is Attack at 98, which ranks 40th of 130 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Togedemaru good?
Togedemaru has a base stat total of 435, the 538th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 85th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Togedemaru's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Iron Barbs does not change its matchups. With Lightning Rod, Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage. Sturdy does not change its matchups.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Togedemaru 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 Togedemaru 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.
Iron Barbs: does not change its type matchups.
Lightning Rod: Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage.
Sturdy: does not change its type matchups.
Togedemaru vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 130 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Togedemaru | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Attack | 98 | 83 | +15 |
| Defense | 63 | 86 | -23 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 77 | -37 |
| Special Defense | 73 | 73 | +0 |
| Speed | 96 | 71 | +25 |
| Total | 435 | 460 | -25 |
Togedemaru appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Togedemaru is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Togedemaru.
Every main-series game Togedemaru is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Lake of Outrage
- RaidGiant's Seat, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Lake of Outrage, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra SunObtainable
- WildBlush Mountain
- Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildBlush Mountain
- GiftReceived from Samson Oak at Heahea Beach (Requires 70 Totem Stickers) (Totem-sized) (cannot be Shiny)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Togedemaru appears in 133 episodes.
From SM001 (2016-11-17) through JN112 (2022-05-27).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Togedemaru partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Togedemaru partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Togedemaru has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Togedemaru sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Togedemaru in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Togedemaru
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.