Competitive Information for Togekiss [Sword/Shield]
Fairy / Flying
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Togekiss? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
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Togekiss is an awesome Fairy and Flying-typed Pokemon. Togekiss is a super common Pokemon to see in Generation 8. Togekiss is weak to Electric, Ice, Poison, Rock, and Steel-typed attacks.
Item: Scope Lens / Babiri Berry
Ability: Super Luck
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Air Slash
- Follow Me
- Protect
Special Sweeper Togekiss (Popular/Trending)
Togekiss is a fabulous Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Togekiss critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Togekiss's Super Luck ability will double these chances even further. The Babiri Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Steel-type attack. With Super Luck, Togekiss's critical hit ratio is raised by 1 stage.
♦ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Follow Me is a status move (the foes' moves target your Togekiss on the turn used).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Togekiss this turn).
Item: Scope Lens / Expert Belt
Ability: Super Luck
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Psychic / Water Pulse
- Flamethrower / Heat Wave
Special Sweeper Togekiss (Super Luck)
Togekiss is a fabulous Special Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Togekiss critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Togekiss's Super Luck ability will double these chances even further. With Super Luck, Togekiss's critical hit ratio is raised by 1 stage. Psychic or Water Pulse are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Togekiss recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 64 Hp / 56 Def / 136 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Air Slash
- Aura Sphere
- Roost
Togekiss Special Sweeper (Flying Fairies)
Togekiss is pretty popular Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Togekiss last longer regaining it's it's life every turn. With Hustle, Togekiss's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
♦ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Aura Sphere is a special 80-base power Fighting-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. flying-type removed until turn ends).
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 104 Hp / 172 SpA / 232 Spe
Moveset:
- Nasty Plot
- Air Slash
- Aura Sphere
- Roost
Togekiss Special Sweeper (Nasty Kiss)
Togekiss is a stupendous Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Togekiss last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Serene Grace, Togekiss's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled.
♦ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Aura Sphere is a special 80-base power Fighting-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. flying-type removed until turn ends).
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Super Luck
Nature: Mild (+SpA, -Def)
EVs: 28 Hp / 240 SpD / 240 Spe
Moveset:
- Draining Kiss
- Nasty Plot
- Air Slash
- Fire Blast
Togekiss Support (Support Ya)
Togekiss is a notable Support. Life Orb boosts the power of Togekiss's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Super Luck, Togekiss's critical hit ratio is raised by 1 stage.
♦ Nasty Plot is a status move (raises your Togekiss's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Fire Blast is a special 110-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Defog
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Thunder Wave
Togekiss Special Wall (Flinch Kiss)
Togekiss is a spectacular Special Wall. It's primary goal is to take a hefty amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Togekiss last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Serene Grace, Togekiss's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled.
♦ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 80 Def / 176 Spe
Moveset:
- Nasty Plot
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Thunder Wave / Body Slam
Togekiss Physical Wall (Paraflinch Togekiss)
Togekiss is an extraordinary Physical Wall. This moveset is designed to take a mighty amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Togekiss last longer regaining it's it's HP every turn. With Serene Grace, Togekiss's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled. Paralyze your opponent (30% chance not to attack), then Air Slash away (60% chance with Serene Grace to flinch opponent) for a nice 90% chance of Paraflinching your opponent each turn assuming you go first.
♦ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Togekiss? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Super Luck
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Psychic / Hyper Voice
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
Doubles Special Sweeper Togekiss (Super Luck)
Togekiss is a fabulous Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Togekiss critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Togekiss's Super Luck ability will double these chances even further. Life Orb boosts the power of Togekiss's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Super Luck, Togekiss's critical hit ratio is raised by 1 stage. Psychic was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
♦ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
Movepool
Wondering what moves can Togekiss learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Togekiss can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Togekiss
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar Beam
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Stored Power + Psych Up
- Ability: Serene grace + Move: Air slash
- Ability: Serene Grace + Item: King's Rock
- Ability: Super Luck + Item: Scope Lens
- Ability: Hustle + Item: Blunder Policy
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Fire Blast
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Body Slam
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Flamethrower
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Headbutt
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Ancient Power
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Extrasensory
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Heat Wave
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Air Slash
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Protect, Extreme Speed, Follow Me, Magic Coat, Helping Hand, Ally Switch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
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