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Toxicroak is a Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon known for its role in the Sinnoh era, its evolution line, abilities and unique matchup profile. This guide covers Toxicroak’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Toxicroak 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 |
Toxicroak is the evolved form of Croagunk. It is a Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon known for poisonous strikes, aggressive offense and the useful Dry Skin ability.
Competitive Overview
Toxicroak can be a threatening physical attacker because of its strong offensive typing, priority options and access to recovery through Drain Punch. Dry Skin can also give it switch-in value against Water-type attacks.
Its major Psychic weakness and only moderate bulk mean it often needs careful positioning to avoid being knocked out before it can attack.
Here are the key facts to know about Toxicroak, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Toxicroak
National Dex
#0454
Type
Poison / Fighting
Species
Toxic Mouth Pokemon
Height
4’03” / 1.3 m
130 cm
Weight
97.9 lbs / 44.4 kg
44.4 kg
Abilities
Anticipation, Dry Skin, Poison Touch
Toxicroak has a stat profile that shapes its role across Pokemon games. Use the stats module below to view its base stats.
Toxicroak can use several useful attacks and support moves across different Pokemon games. These are some of Toxicroak’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A strong Fighting-type move that restores HP after dealing damage.
Reliable Poison-type damage with a chance to poison.
Priority coverage that helps Toxicroak finish faster threats.
Coverage for Steel, Poison, Rock, Fire and Electric-type Pokemon.
Boosts Toxicroak’s Attack and improves its sweeping potential.
A powerful Fighting-type attack when available.
Useful Dark-type coverage that removes held items when available.
Coverage against Flying, Ground, Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon.
Toxicroak can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Toxicroak’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Toxicroak is a Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks it is weak to, resists or is immune to across most Pokemon games.
Type
Poison / Fighting
Weaknesses
Ground, Flying, Psychic
Resistances
Fighting, Poison, Rock, Grass, Dark, Bug
Immunity
None
Toxicroak’s abilities can affect its defensive value, offensive pressure or team role depending on the game and format.
Warns the Pokemon if the opponent has certain dangerous moves.
Restores HP from Water-type attacks and rain, but increases damage taken from Fire-type attacks.
May poison a target when this Pokemon makes contact with an attack.
Toxicroak evolution information is listed below, including its previous form, next form or single-stage status where applicable.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Croagunk at Level 37
Toxicroak’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Some games allow direct encounters, while others require evolution, trade, transfer or migration.
| Game | Where to Find Toxicroak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Toxicroak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Toxicroak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Toxicroak had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxicroak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Toxicroak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Toxicroak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Toxicroak had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxicroak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Toxicroak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Toxicroak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Toxicroak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Toxicroak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Toxicroak had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxicroak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve from Croagunk at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve from Croagunk at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve from Croagunk at Level 37. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve from Croagunk. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve from Croagunk. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxicroak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxicroak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxicroak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxicroak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve from Croagunk at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve from Croagunk at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Crimson Mirelands, including Holm of Trials. Can also evolve from Croagunk at Level 37. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxicroak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve from Croagunk at Level 37, or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve from Croagunk at Level 37, or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Toxicroak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Toxicroak. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Toxicroak is a Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon.
Toxicroak is weak to Ground, Flying, Psychic-type moves.
Evolves from Croagunk at Level 37
Toxicroak’s abilities are Anticipation, Dry Skin, Poison Touch.
Toxicroak’s best moves often include Drain Punch, Poison Jab, Sucker Punch, Earthquake, Swords Dance, Close Combat, Knock Off, Ice Punch.
Toxicroak can be useful depending on the game, format and team support, especially when its typing, abilities and best moves fit the matchup.
The most common method depends on the game. Check the Where to Find section above for generation-by-generation availability.
Toxicroak does not have a confirmed major Mega, Gigantamax, regional or similar alternate form section on this page.
Final Output Note:
Removed: Featured Competitive Build section removed because no confirmed TGH Pokemon Champions build was found for this Pokemon. Mega or alternate form sections removed because no major alternate form applies.
Not API-driven yet: Descriptions, abilities text, best moves, competitive overview, Related Guides links, Legends Z-A locations and Pokemon Winds and Waves availability are manually written.
Needs human review before publishing: Location rows, type icon media IDs, Pokemon Champions build availability, shortcodes, and all Pokemon Legends Z-A availability details.
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