Toxel Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Toxel in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Toxel
Toxel is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric/Poison typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 158.000 DPS.
Toxel 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: Toxel is weak to Ground (double weak!), Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Toxel 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 Toxel is Primal Groudon (158.000 DPS), Shadow Groudon (144.700 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (140.250 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Toxel: After defeating Toxel, the catch encounter will have a CP between 386 and 425 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 480-529 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Toxel from raids will have exactly 425 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 Toxel?
The best counter for Toxel is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 158.000 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (144.700 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (140.250 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Toxel?
Toxel 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 Toxel weak to?
Toxel is weak to Ground (double weak), Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Toxel be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Toxel's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Toxel from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Toxel from raids will have 425 CP at level 20, or 529 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 386. If you see 425 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Toxel worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Toxel 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 Toxel?
For the best moveset for Toxel itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Toxel 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 Toxel without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Toxel can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (136.455 DPS) and Groudon (120.800 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 Toxel in raids?
Weather boost information for Toxel is not currently available. Electric-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.