Toxapex

🎯 Best Counters Against Toxapex

Top Pokémon to use when battling Toxapex in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
3	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
4	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
5	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
6	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
7	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
8	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
9	Espeon	Psychic	261	175	163	3,626
10	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532

📖 Complete Toxapex Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Toxapex (#748) is a Poison/Water-type Pokémon from the Alola region (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,928 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Toxapex has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Toxapex in 2026.

📊 Toxapex Stats Analysis

Toxapex's Attack stat is 114 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Toxapex may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 273 Defense (Elite) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 524. This gives Toxapex reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Toxapex's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Toxapex Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Toxapex depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Poison Jab (Fast) with Brine (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Toxapex has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Toxapex PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Toxapex can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Poison/Water typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Poison, Bug-type threats while being weak to Ground, Psychic, Electric types.

Master League

In Master League, Toxapex faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Toxapex Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Toxapex's effectiveness depends on its typing and 114 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Toxapex use Ground, Psychic-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Toxapex in Pokémon GO

Toxapex can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Toxapex Evolution Guide

Toxapex is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Mareanie (#747)
• Toxapex (#748) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Toxapex in Pokémon GO

Shiny Toxapex is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Toxapex gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,128 - 1,204 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Toxapex

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.