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Toxel is an Electric and Poison-type baby Pokemon known for producing weak electricity from its internal poison. This guide covers Toxel’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and both Toxtricity evolution forms.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Evolution Form
Evolution Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Toxel guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Toxel is an Electric and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. It evolves into Toxtricity at Level 30, with the final form depending on Toxel’s nature.
Competitive Overview
Toxel is not usually a major competitive Pokemon because it is a baby Pokemon with low base stats. It is mostly used as the first stage of the Toxtricity evolution line.
Toxel’s main value is evolving into Toxtricity, which gains much stronger offensive stats, better move options and important form differences. Toxel can still use moves like Nuzzle to spread paralysis during a casual playthrough.
Here are the key facts to know about Toxel, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Toxel
National Dex
#0848
Type
Electric / Poison
Species
Baby Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
24.3 lbs / 11.0 kg
11 kg
Abilities
Rattled, Static, Klutz
Toxel has low overall stats because it is a baby Pokemon. Its main purpose is to evolve into Toxtricity at Level 30.
Toxel has a limited move pool compared with its evolution, but it still has Electric, Poison and utility options. These are some of Toxel’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A useful Electric-type move that damages the target and can paralyze it.
A simple Poison-type attack that gives Toxel early same-type damage.
A stronger Poison-type option that can be useful when its condition is met.
A Poison-type move that can sharply lower the target’s Special Defense in games where Toxel can use it.
A spread Electric-type attack that can be useful when available through move access.
A reliable Electric-type special attack when available through TMs or transfer rules.
A strong Poison-type special attack when available through TMs or transfer rules.
A Normal-type attack that becomes stronger when Toxel has low HP.
Toxel can learn a smaller move pool across different Pokemon games, including Electric, Poison and Normal moves. Use the section below to view Toxel’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Toxel is an Electric and Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it several useful resistances, but it is especially vulnerable to Ground-type moves.
Type
Electric / Poison
Weaknesses
Ground and Psychic
Resistances
Electric, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Steel, Grass and Fairy
Immunity
None
Toxel’s abilities give it small utility effects before it evolves into Toxtricity.
Raises Toxel’s Speed when it is hit by certain move types or affected by Intimidate in modern games.
Can paralyze an opposing Pokemon that makes contact with Toxel.
Prevents Toxel from using the effects of held items. This is Toxel’s hidden ability.
Toxel evolves into Toxtricity at Level 30. The form of Toxtricity depends on Toxel’s nature.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Toxel at Level 30. Amped Form depends on nature
Toxel’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Toxel is obtained by catching it in Galar or Paldea and then evolving it into Toxtricity at Level 30.
| Game | Where to Find Toxel |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxel |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxel |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxel |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxel |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxel |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxel |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Toxel had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxel |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 7, Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank and Stony Wilderness. A Toxel can also be received as a gift at the Pokemon Nursery on Route 5. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 7, Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank and Stony Wilderness. A Toxel can also be received as a gift at the Pokemon Nursery on Route 5. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxel |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in South Province Area Four, West Province Area One and East Province Area One. Toxel can also appear in additional Paldea areas depending on encounter data. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in South Province Area Four, West Province Area One and East Province Area One. Toxel can also appear in additional Paldea areas depending on encounter data. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxel |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Toxel evolves into Toxtricity at Level 30. Depending on its nature, it becomes either Toxtricity Amped Form or Toxtricity Low Key Form.
Evolution Form
Toxel can evolve into Toxtricity Amped Form at Level 30 when it has one of the natures that produces Amped Form.
Evolution Form
Toxel can evolve into Toxtricity Low Key Form at Level 30 when it has one of the natures that produces Low Key Form.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Toxel. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Toxel is an Electric / Poison-type Pokemon.
Toxel is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.
Toxel evolves into Toxtricity at Level 30. The form of Toxtricity depends on Toxel’s nature.
Toxel’s abilities are Rattled, Static, Klutz.
Toxel’s best moves often include Nuzzle, Acid, Belch, Acid Spray, Discharge, Thunderbolt, Sludge Bomb and Flail.
Toxel is not usually a major competitive Pokemon because it is a baby Pokemon with low base stats. It is mostly used as the first stage of the Toxtricity evolution line.
Toxel’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Toxel is obtained by catching it in Galar or Paldea and then evolving it into Toxtricity at Level 30.
No, Toxel does not currently have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form in the main Pokemon games.
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