Toxapex (ドヒドイデ Dohidoide) is a Poison/Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
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Biology
Physiology
Toxapex retains its previous evolution's color scheme of purple and blue. Toxapex is larger than its pre-evolution, but interestingly its actual body of which the tentacles are attached to is now smaller and is now hanging instead of being on the ground. Toxapex now has twelve large tentacles on its head, ten used to crawl and two that hang open in order to act as arms and reveal its body. Toxapex also has a crown of thorns placed around a larger center spike.
Behavior
Toxapex, as a predator, is slow, being only able to crawl along the seafloor and beaches in search of prey. Its favorite food is Corsola, possibly referencing the fact that the two creatures they are based on the Thorn Of Crowns Sea Star and Coral are predator and prey in reality. In theory, Toxapex will wait for prey to come by, hiding itself behind rocks or under sand, until it is either in arms or tentacle, reach or at least close enough to be chase worthy.
Natural abilities
Highly venomous and can protect itself by closing its open tentacles and extending its poisonous spikes to create a toxic barrier ( Baneful Bunker)that is next to impervious.
Apparently, it’s poison lasts for 72 hours and has lingering side effects.
It and its pre evolved form have the signature ability Merciless,which will cause every move it uses on a poisoned target to be a critical hit , save for those targets who have critical hit prevention measures in place. They also have limber,which prevents paralysis, and regenerator, which will restore a third of its health (assuming that the ability is not suppressed or disabled by any means) when switched out.
Game info
Locations
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity | |||||||
Sun and Moon | Evolve Mareanie | None | |||||||
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | Evolve Mareanie | None | |||||||
Sword and Shield | Galar Route 9 | Rare in Shield, slightly more common in sword |
Pokédex entries
- Sun
Toxapex crawls along the ocean floor on its 12 legs. It leaves a trail of Corsola bits scattered in its wake.
- Moon
Those attacked by Toxapex’s poison will suffer intense pain for three days and three nights. Post-recovery, there will be some aftereffects.
- Ultra Sun
To attack, this Pokémon sends toxic spikes flying at its enemies. Ones that come close get mown down by the claws on its feet.
- Ultra Moon
With its 12 legs, it creates a dome to shelter within. The flow of the tides doesn’t affect Toxapex in there, so it’s very comfortable.
- Sword
To survive in the cold waters of Galar, this Pokémon forms a dome with its legs, enclosing its body so it can capture its own body heat.
- Shield
Within the poison sac in its body is a poison so toxic that Pokémon as large as Wailord will still be suffering three days after it first takes effect.
Stats
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Total | 495
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Learnset
Leveling
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | |||
1 | Baneful Bunker | — | —% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
1 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | Poison | Physical | |||
1 | Peck | 35 | 100% | 35 | Physical | ||||
1 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | Dark | Physical | |||
1 | Toxic Spikes | — | —% | 20 | Poison | Status | |||
5 | Peck | 35 | 100% | 35 | Physical | ||||
9 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | Dark | Physical | |||
13 | Toxic Spikes | — | —% | 20 | Poison | Status | |||
17 | Wide Guard | — | —% | 10 | Rock | Status | |||
21 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
25 | Venoshock | 65 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | |||
29 | Spike Cannon | 20 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | |||
33 | Recover | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
37 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | Poison | Physical | |||
44 | Venom Drench | — | 100% | 20 | Poison | Status | |||
51 | Pin Missile | 25 | 95% | 20 | Bug | Physical | |||
58 | Liquidation | 85 | 100% | 10 | Water | Physical | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM
TMs and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
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TM/HM | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice | Status | |||
TM09 | Venoshock | 65 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM13 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ice | Special | |||
TM14 | Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Ice | Special | |||
TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
TM20 | Safeguard | — | —% | 25 | Normal | Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM23 | Smack Down | 50 | 100% | 15 | Rock | Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM34 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | |||
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | Dark | Physical | |||
TM79 | Frost Breath | 60 | 90% | 10 | Ice | Special | |||
TM83 | Infestation | 20 | 100% | 20 | Bug | Special | |||
TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | Poison | Physical | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM94 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding
To see the Egg Moves that Toxapex can learn, refer to Mareanie. |
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Tutoring
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | ||||
After You USUM | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ||||
Block USUM | — | —% | 5 | Normal | Status | ||||
Covet USUM | 60 | 100% | 25 | Normal | Physical | ||||
Gastro Acid USUM | — | 100% | 10 | Poison | Status | ||||
Gunk Shot USUM | 120 | 80% | 5 | Poison | Physical | ||||
Icy Wind USUM | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | ||||
Iron Defense USUM | — | —% | 15 | Steel | Status | ||||
Knock Off USUM | 65 | 100% | 20 | Dark | Physical | ||||
Liquidation USUM | 85 | 100% | 10 | Water | Physical | ||||
Magic Coat USUM | — | —% | 15 | Psychic | Status | ||||
Pain Split USUM | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ||||
Snatch USUM | — | —% | 10 | Dark | Status | ||||
Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ||||
Spite USUM | — | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Status | ||||
Water Pulse USUM | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites
Appearances
- Toxapex (SM058): An alternately colored Toxapex who competed with James for attention of his Mareanie.
Trivia
- Toxapex's English name is the one of its names that doesn't include the word "sea star" in any sort of language.
- It has the most uneven stat increases after evolving.
- The 12 legs apparently have varying uses: it uses them to walk, withstand currents, or keep warm in Galar.
- It can't learn moves like Slash that require claws, although it has claws.
- If you find a Toxapex in sword and shield, it has a 5% chance of holding a Poison Barb.
- It only gets one more egg move as Mareanie (Infestation), alongside its pre existing 4 moves (Haze and Stockpile-related moves).
Origin
Toxapex is based off the crown-of-thorns starfish while also resembling a safety dome.
Etymology
Toxapex derives from the words "toxic" meaning highly poisonous, "pecks" a short word for sharp spines, and "apex" meaning "apex predator". An apex predator is an animal that is at the top of a food chain, as it eats Corsola and is relatively strong. This is also its Spanish name.
Names in other languages
- Japanese: Its Japanese name, Dohidoide, is a mix of the words dohidoi (very cruel) and hitode (sea star).
- French: Its French name, Prédastérie, is a mix of the words prédateur (predator) and astérie (sea star).
Gallery
Generation VII Pokémon | |
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Other Pokémon: Kanto • Johto • Hoenn • Sinnoh • Unova • Kalos • Galar |
Evolutionary Line | |
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