Toxtricity (#0849) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354

Atk9892–165180–324

Def7067–134130–262

SpA114107–182209–359

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe7572–139139–273

Total502Higher than 73% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 75). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Toxtricity outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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

Ground4×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Electric½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Flying½×Grass½×Poison½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalRockGhostFireWaterIceDragonDark

Abilities

Punk Rock
Boosts sound-based moves and halves damage from the same moves.
Plus
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.
TechnicianHidden ability
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#115 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (33.6%) · Punk Rock (92.1%) · Modest (65.3%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (33.1%)

Moves Overdrive, Sludge Bomb, Protect, Boomburst

Singles

#107 of 262 used

▼ 5 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 7 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Air Balloon (54.7%) · Punk Rock (97.9%) · Modest (76.3%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (26.6%)

Moves Overdrive, Boomburst, Sludge Wave, Nuzzle

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

5.59% of teams · rank #41 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Throat Spray
Ability: Punk Rock
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Normal

Boomburst
Overdrive
Shift Gear
Sludge Wave

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

Usage by rating

All players8.46%
Rated 1500+7.94%
Rated 1630+5.59%
Rated 1760+3.24%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.59%

Moves

Boomburst100%
Overdrive98.2%
Shift Gear75.2%
Sludge Wave47.4%
Volt Switch24.1%
Drain Punch16.8%
Toxic Spikes9.5%
Encore9.2%
Taunt6%
Snarl5%

Items

Throat Spray74.7%
Choice Specs14.1%
Choice Scarf8.4%
Heavy-Duty Boots1%
Life Orb0.9%
Iron Ball0.3%

Abilities

99.9%
0.1%
0%

EV spreads

Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe50.1%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe17.3%
Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe9.2%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe2.1%
Rash 56 Atk / 252 SpA / 200 Spe2%

Tera types

Normal97.5%
Electric1.1%
Fighting0.7%
Flying0.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0848ToxelElectricPoison
1. Level 30#0849ToxtricityElectricPoison

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 23

EvoSparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

1AcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30

1Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

1BelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

1FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Noble RoarLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1NuzzleHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys20100%20

1Tearful LookLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

1Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

4ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

8Shock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

12Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

16TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

24ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

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

32ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

36DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

40Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

44OverdriveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.ElectricSpec80100%10

48BoomburstInflicts regular damage.NormalSpec140100%10

52Shift GearRaises the user’s Attack by one stage and its Speed by two stages.SteelStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 56

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

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

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

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

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

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

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

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

TM26Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

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

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

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

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

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

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

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

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

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

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

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

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

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

TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%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

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

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

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

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

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

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

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

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

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

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

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

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

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

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

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Punk Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#311Paldea#199Hyperspace#103

This short-tempered and aggressive Pokémon chugs stagnant water to absorb any toxins it might contain.
Shield
When this Pokémon sounds as if it’s strumming a guitar, it’s actually clawing at the protrusions on its chest to generate electricity.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ストリンダー
Japanese (romaji): Strinder
Korean: 스트린더
Chinese (Traditional): 顫弦蠑螈
Chinese (Simplified): 颤弦蝾螈
French: Salarsen
German: Riffex
Spanish: Toxtricity
Italian: Toxtricity

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpA
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 176
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 9 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword 9 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Toxtricity

Weak to

Resists