Toxicroak Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Toxicroak in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Toxicroak
Toxicroak is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 84.235 DPS.
Toxicroak 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: Toxicroak is weak to Psychic (double weak!), Flying, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves as Toxicroak 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 Toxicroak is Shadow Mewtwo (84.235 DPS), Mega Alakazam (80.778 DPS), and Mega Gardevoir (71.778 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Toxicroak: After defeating Toxicroak, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1384 and 1457 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1721-1813 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Toxicroak from raids will have exactly 1457 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 Toxicroak?
The best counter for Toxicroak is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 84.235 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (80.778 DPS) and Mega Gardevoir (71.778 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Toxicroak?
Toxicroak 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 Toxicroak weak to?
Toxicroak is weak to Psychic (double weak), Flying, Ground-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Toxicroak be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Toxicroak's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Toxicroak from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Toxicroak from raids will have 1457 CP at level 20, or 1813 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1384. If you see 1457 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Toxicroak worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Toxicroak 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 Toxicroak?
For the best moveset for Toxicroak itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Toxicroak 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 Toxicroak without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Toxicroak can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (69.882 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (68.667 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 Toxicroak in raids?
Weather boost information for Toxicroak 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.