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Togepi Weakness & Counters

Weak toPoison2×Steel2×
Togepi

Type matchups

Damage Togepi takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Fairy type, Togepi has 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 21 other Pokémon share the Fairy typing.

Base stats

HP
35
Attack
20
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
65
Speed
20
Total
245

Togepi has a base stat total of 245, higher than 4% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (65). With Sp. Atk (40) well above Attack (20), it works best as a special attacker. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 35 HP, 65 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is frail.

Togepi can have the abilities Hustle, Serene Grace and Super Luck.

How to beat Togepi

Togepi takes 2× damage from Poison and Steel moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Iron Moth hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Revavroom hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves.

Evolution

Togepi is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Togepi → Togetic → Togekiss) and evolves into Togetic.

Frequently asked questions

What is Togepi weak to?

As a Fairy type, Togepi takes super-effective damage from Poison and Steel moves.

What is Togepi resistant to?

Togepi resists Fighting, Bug and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.

What are the best counters to Togepi?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Iron Moth and Revavroom, which hit Togepi with super-effective attacks.