Toxapex Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Toxapex in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Toxapex
Toxapex is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 27.200 DPS.
Toxapex can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Toxapex is weak to Electric, Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves as Toxapex resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Toxapex is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (27.200 DPS), Shadow Mewtwo (26.000 DPS), and Mega Alakazam (24.778 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Toxapex: After defeating Toxapex, the catch encounter will have a CP between 925 and 987 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1150-1228 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Toxapex from raids will have exactly 987 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Toxapex?
The best counter for Toxapex is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 27.200 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Mewtwo (26.000 DPS) and Mega Alakazam (24.778 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Toxapex?
Toxapex can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Toxapex weak to?
Toxapex is weak to Electric, Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Poison, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Toxapex be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Toxapex's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Toxapex from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Toxapex from raids will have 987 CP at level 20, or 1228 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 925. If you see 987 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Toxapex worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Toxapex is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Toxapex?
For the best moveset for Toxapex itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Toxapex stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Toxapex without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Toxapex can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (24.129 DPS) and Regieleki (24.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Toxapex in raids?
Weather boost information for Toxapex is not currently available. Poison-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.