Type matchups
Damage Toxel takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Weak to (2×)
As an Electric/Poison type, Toxel has 2 weaknesses, 8 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Electric/Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 38
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 54
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 242
Toxel has a base stat total of 242, higher than 4% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (54) well above Attack (38), it works best as a special attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 35 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail.
Toxel can have the abilities Rattled, Static and Klutz.
How to beat Toxel
The best way to beat Toxel is with Ground moves, which deal 4× damage. Psychic moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Steel, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Iron Treads hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Toxel's Electric and Poison moves. Steelix hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Toxel's Electric and Poison moves. Excadrill hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Toxel's Electric and Poison moves.
Evolution
Toxel is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Toxel → Toxtricity) and evolves into Toxtricity.
Best counters to Toxel
Other Electric/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Toxel weak to?
As an Electric/Poison type, Toxel takes super-effective damage from Ground (4×) and Psychic moves.
What is Toxel resistant to?
Toxel resists Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Steel, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Toxel?
Strong type-based picks include Iron Treads, Steelix and Excadrill, which hit Toxel with super-effective attacks.