Shadow Toxicroak is a Poison/Fighting-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#454, Generation 4). With a max CP of 2,813 and base stats of 211/133/195 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Toxicroak has a total stat product of 539. Shadow Toxicroak's best moveset is Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, making it a competitive Poison-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Toxicroak is weak to Psychic, Flying, Ground-type moves (double weak to Psychic). It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Poison, Rock-type attacks. Shadow Toxicroak is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Poison Jab
Sludge Bomb
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Toxicroak's best offensive moveset is Poison Jab combined with Sludge Bomb, achieving 14.6 DPS and 300 TDO as a Poison-type attacker (ranked #17, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Counter (13 DPS), while Mud Shot generates energy the fastest (12 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Shadow Toxicroak as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Toxicroak is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Toxicroak returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Toxicroak from raids would have 1421 CP at level 20, or 1777 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Toxicroak
Shadow Toxicroak can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Toxicroak is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Toxicroak knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Toxicroak as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Shadow Toxicroak Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Toxicroak in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Toxicroak from raids or eggs will show 1,421 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Toxicroak is a Poison/Fighting-type Pokemon with a stat total of 539. With its high Attack stat (211), Shadow Toxicroak is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Shadow Toxicroak's double weakness to Psychic-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Shadow Toxicroak very quickly.
Shadow Toxicroak's moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Toxicroak much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Toxicroak?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Shadow Toxicroak ranks #17 as a Poison-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 2,813 and base stats of 211/133/195, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Shadow Toxicroak is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Poison-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.