Toxtricity Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Toxtricity in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Toxtricity
Toxtricity 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 73.700 DPS.
Toxtricity 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: Toxtricity is weak to Ground (double weak!), Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Toxtricity 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 Toxtricity is Primal Groudon (73.700 DPS), Shadow Groudon (68.200 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (64.667 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Toxtricity: After defeating Toxtricity, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1448 and 1523 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1802-1895 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Toxtricity from raids will have exactly 1523 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 Toxtricity?
The best counter for Toxtricity is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 73.700 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (68.200 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (64.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Toxtricity?
Toxtricity 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 Toxtricity weak to?
Toxtricity 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 Toxtricity be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Toxtricity's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Toxtricity from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Toxtricity from raids will have 1523 CP at level 20, or 1895 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1448. If you see 1523 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Toxtricity worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Toxtricity 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 Toxtricity?
For the best moveset for Toxtricity itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Toxtricity 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 Toxtricity without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Toxtricity can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (63.364 DPS) and Groudon (56.000 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 Toxtricity in raids?
Weather boost information for Toxtricity 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.