Competitive Information for Toxtricity [Sword/Shield]
Electric / Poison
Abilities:
If an active ally has this Ability or the Minus Ability, this Pokemon's Sp. Atk is 1.5x.
This Pokemon's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power, including Struggle.
This Pokemon receives 1/2 damage from sound moves. Its own have 1.3x power.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Toxtricity? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Say hello to Toxtricity, a superb Pokémon that excels with Electric and Poison typing! Toxtricity is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Ground and Psychic. Uncover the best movesets for Toxtricity below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Choice Specs / Magnet
Ability: Punk Rock
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Boomburst
- Sludge Bomb / Sludge Wave
- Overdrive / Volt Switch
- Snarl
Toxtricity proves to be a distinguished Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to crush rivals using overwhelming special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Toxtricity's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Punk Rock, Toxtricity receives 1/2 damage from sound moves. Its own have 1.3x power. With a Magnet equipped to it, Toxtricity's electric-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Overdrive is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Toxtricity switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Air Balloon / Shell Bell
Ability: Punk Rock / Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Wild Charge / Thunder Punch
- Poison Jab
- Throat Chop / Payback
- Drain Punch / Power-Up Punch
Toxtricity thrives as a first-rate Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical moves. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Toxtricity is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. The Shell Bell item option is to help Toxtricity recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Punk Rock, Toxtricity receives 1/2 damage from sound moves. Its own have 1.3x power.
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Throat Chop is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
◆ Payback is a physical 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Toxtricity moves after the target).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Toxtricity recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Power-Up Punch is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to raise your Toxtricity's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Air Balloon / Throat Spray
Ability: Punk Rock
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Boomburst / Hyper Voice
- Overdrive / Thunderbolt
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Snarl
Toxtricity makes an a top-notch Special Sweeper in single battles. This strategy is built to crush rivals using intense special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Boomburst or Hyper Voice) and raises Toxtricity's special attack stat by 2 stages. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Toxtricity is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Punk Rock, Toxtricity receives 1/2 damage from sound moves. Its own have 1.3x power.
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Overdrive is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Air Balloon / Throat Spray
Ability: Technician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Boomburst / Round
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Snarl
Toxtricity thrives as a sensational Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. It's purpose is to crush rivals using intense special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Boomburst or Round) and increases Toxtricity's special attack stat by 2 stages. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Toxtricity is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Technician, Toxtricity's moves of 60 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power. In this case it would boosts Round and Snarl.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Boomburst is a special 140-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Toxtricity? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Air Balloon / Shell Bell
Ability: Punk Rock / Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Wild Charge / Thunder Punch
- Poison Jab
- Throat Chop / Payback
- Drain Punch / Power-Up Punch
For those intense double battles, Toxtricity is popular Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical attacks. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Toxtricity is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. The Shell Bell item option is to help Toxtricity recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Punk Rock, Toxtricity receives 1/2 damage from sound moves. Its own have 1.3x power.
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Throat Chop is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
◆ Payback is a physical 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Toxtricity moves after the target).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Toxtricity recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Power-Up Punch is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to raise your Toxtricity's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Air Balloon / Throat Spray
Ability: Punk Rock
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overdrive / Discharge
- Boomburst / Hyper Voice
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Snarl
Dominating double battles, Toxtricity is a fabulous Special Sweeper. It tries to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Overdrive or Boomburst) and increases Toxtricity's special attack stat by 2 stages. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Toxtricity is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Punk Rock, Toxtricity receives 1/2 damage from sound moves. Its own have 1.3x power.
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Boomburst is a special 140-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Air Balloon / Throat Spray
Ability: Technician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overdrive / Discharge
- Sludge Wave / Acid
- Boomburst / Hyper Voice
- Snarl
Toxtricity makes an a marvelous Special Sweeper in double battles. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using forceful special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Overdrive or Boomburst) and raises Toxtricity's special attack stat by 2 stages. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Toxtricity is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Technician, Toxtricity's moves of 60 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power. In this case it would boosts Acid and Snarl.
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Acid is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to lower the foes special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Boomburst is a special 140-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Toxtricity can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Toxtricity.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Toxtricity 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 Toxtricity
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Ability: Technician + Move: Stored power
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Sound Moves boosted by Punk Rock: Boomburst, Hyper Voice, Overdrive, Round, Snore, Uproar, Snarl
- Moves boosted by Technician: Shock Wave (BP: 60), Swift (BP: 60), Acid (BP: 40), Acid Spray (BP: 40), Nuzzle (BP: 20), Payback (BP: 50), Power-Up Punch (BP: 40), Round (BP: 60), Snore (BP: 50), Stored Power (BP: 20), Thunder Shock (BP: 40), Snarl (BP: 55)
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Toxtricity's stats
- Charge
- Power-Up Punch
- Shift Gear
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Toxtricity
- Boomburst
- Overdrive
- Protect
- Rest
- Sludge Bomb
- Sludge Wave
- Snarl
- Stored Power
- Substitute
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Toxtricity in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 4/0/4/252/4/244 )
- Optimize Toxtricity's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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