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No. 0848 · Generation VIII · Galar

Toxel

The Baby Pokémon
Electric Poison
Weak to 4× Ground 2× Psychic
All matchups
Toxel
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TL;DR. Toxel is a electric/poison-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 242. It stores poison in an internal poison sac and secretes that poison through its skin. If you touch this Pokémon, a tingling sensation follows.

Electric Poison

It stores poison in an internal poison sac and secretes that poison through its skin. If you touch this Pokémon, a tingling sensation follows.

Height0.4 m
Weight11.0 kg
AbilitiesRattled, Static
HiddenKlutz
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 242. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40
Attack 38
Defense 35
Sp. Attack 54
Sp. Defense 35
Speed 40
Total242
242 base stat total, the 984th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 146th among Electric-types.
54 base Special Attack, Toxel's strongest stat, ranking 113th of 150 Electric-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Toxel 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, Toxel reaches 726 CP at level 40 and 831 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack97
GO Defense65
GO Stamina120
Max CP (L40)726
Max CP (L50)821
Best buddy (L51)831
Raid catch CP 377–415 (L20). Weather boosted 471–519 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Toxel first appeared on November 16, 2024, during Pokémon GO Wild Area: Fukuoka.

Full Toxel GO history

Quick answers

Common questions about Toxel.

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

What type is Toxel?

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

What is Toxel weak to?

Toxel takes 4× damage from Ground. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Psychic.

What is Toxel resistant to?

Toxel resists Grass, Electric, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Toxel evolve?

Toxel evolves into Toxtricity (Level 30).

What generation is Toxel from?

Toxel was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0848.

What are Toxel's base stats?

Toxel has HP 40, Attack 38, Defense 35, Special Attack 54, Special Defense 35, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 242.

What are Toxel's abilities?

Toxel can have the abilities Rattled, Static, plus the Hidden Ability Klutz.

Is Toxel legendary or mythical?

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

What is Toxel's best stat?

Toxel's highest base stat is Special Attack at 54, which ranks 113th of 150 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Toxel good?

Toxel has a base stat total of 242, the 984th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 146th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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

Through the generations.

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

Toxel 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

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

4× Devastating
Ground
2× Weak to
Psychic
½× Resists
Grass Electric Fighting Poison Flying Bug Steel Fairy
Comparison

Toxel vs. the average Electric-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 150 Electric-type Pokémon.

Stat Toxel Electric avg Difference
HP 40 67 -27
Attack 38 73 -35
Defense 35 66 -31
Special Attack 54 77 -23
Special Defense 35 69 -34
Speed 40 75 -35
Total 242 427 -185
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Game appearances

Toxel appears in 6 games.

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

Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Toxel.

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

Generation IXObtainable
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Four, Area Six
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (1★)
  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ & 4★ Electric-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)

    Needs Mega Dimension

Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • GiftReceived from a Pokémon Breeder inside the Pokémon Nursery on Route 5 (cannot be Shiny)
    • WildRoute 7, Hammerlocke Hills, Giant's Cap, Stony Wilderness, Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank
    • RaidEast Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Toxel appears in 2 episodes.

From HZ049 (2024-05-10) through HZ146 (2026-08-21).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Toxel has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Toxel sleeps as a Slumbering type.

TCG Pocket appearances

Toxel in TCG Pocket.

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

Toxel TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Toxel
◆ Common
Toxel TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Toxel
◆ Common
Toxel TCG Pocket card from Team Rocket’s Ambition
Toxel
✦ Shiny
Toxel TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Toxel
◆ Common
Toxel TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Toxel
◆ Common
Toxel TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Toxel
☆ Full Art