Toxicroak (#0454) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP83143–190276–370

Atk10699–173195–342

Def6563–128121–251

SpA8681–151159–298

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe8581–150157–295

Total490Higher than 65% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Toxicroak outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Psychic4×Flying2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug¼×Dark½×Fighting½×Grass½×Poison½×Rock½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonFairy

With Dry Skin: Water becomes 0×

With Dry Skin: Fire becomes 1.25×

Abilities

Anticipation
Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.
Dry Skin
Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from Fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Poison TouchHidden ability
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#208 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 6 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (39%) · Dry Skin (75.8%) · Adamant (60.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (41.4%)

Moves Close Combat, Fake Out, Poison Jab, Sucker Punch

Singles

#223 of 262 used

▲ 5 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 5 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (44.6%) · Dry Skin (72.2%) · Adamant (57.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (35.7%)

Moves Close Combat, Sucker Punch, Gunk Shot, Poison Jab

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

7.2% of teams · rank #28 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Dry Skin
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk / 116 Def / 136 SpD / 4 Spe
Tera Type: Dark

Sucker Punch
Drain Punch
Knock Off
Poison Jab

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.69%
Rated 1500+3.62%
Rated 1630+7.2%
Rated 1760+3.6%

Usage by month

Oct 20257.2%

Moves

Sucker Punch99%
Drain Punch80.8%
Knock Off79.8%
Poison Jab78.9%
Gunk Shot20.1%
Swords Dance19.9%
Close Combat19.2%
Toxic0.8%
Encore0.8%
Earthquake0.6%

Items

Life Orb98.2%
Rocky Helmet0.8%
Air Balloon0.5%
Choice Band0.5%
Leftovers0.1%
Black Belt0%

Abilities

100%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 252 Atk / 116 Def / 136 SpD / 4 Spe78.5%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe17.8%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe1.7%
Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def0.6%
Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def0.4%

Tera types

Dark98%
Ghost0.7%
Poison0.5%
Ground0.4%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0453CroagunkPoisonFighting
1. Level 37#0454ToxicroakPoisonFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

1TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

12FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

16Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

20VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

24Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

28SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

32Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

36ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

42Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

48Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

54BelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

TM / HM / TR 63

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM183Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Toxic Mouth Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Sinnoh#130Extended Sinnoh#130Updated Unova#291Central Kalos#126Galar#223Isle of Armor#083Hisui#100Paldea#176

Its crimson claws contain a virulent toxin. This toxin can be made into a tonic by diluting it, mixing it with several types of wild grass, and boiling it down over two days.
Legends: Arceus
It booms out a victory croak when its prey goes down in defeat. This Pokémon and Seismitoad are related species.
Shield
It bounces toward opponents and gouges them with poisonous claws. No more than a scratch is needed to knock out its adversaries.
Sword
The croaking that Toxicroak produces before a battle is for churning the poison it has stored in its poison sac.
Black 2 · White 2
Swaying and dodging the attacks of its foes, it weaves its flexible body in close, then lunges out with its poisonous claws.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for greater potency.
Platinum · Black · White · X · Omega Ruby
The toxin made in its poison sacs is pumped to the knuckle claws through tubes down its arms.
Pearl
Its knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: ドクロッグ
Japanese (romaji): Dokurog
Korean: 독개굴
Chinese (Traditional): 毒骷蛙
Chinese (Simplified): 毒骷蛙
French: Coatox
German: Toxiquak
Spanish: Toxicroak
Italian: Toxicroak

Sprites

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3D models

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Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 172
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60

Shield 7 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 1 area

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–63

Black 2 1 area

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–63

Platinum 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28

Pearl 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Diamond 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22