Toxicroak (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Toxicroak (disambiguation).

Toxicroak ドクロッグ Dokurog #454
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Poison Fighting Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Toxic Mouth Pokémon
Abilities Anticipation or Dry Skin Dry Skin Blue-Striped ----- Poison Touch Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #130 Unova #291 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-081 Oblivia R-039 N-106
Height 4'03" Imperial 1.3 m Metric 4'03"/1.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 97.9 lbs. Imperial 44.4 kg Metric 97.9 lbs./44.4 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Human-Like group 11 cycles (2805 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 181 Battle Exp.: 1811*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Toxicroak (Japanese: ドクロッグ Dokurog) is a dual-type Poison/Fighting Pokémon.

It evolves from Croagunk starting at level 37.

Biology

Physiology

Toxicroak is based on the poison dart frog. Its appearance is much more humanoid than Croagunk, though it still maintains the appearance of an oversized bipedal frog. Its main body color is a dark blue or teal. Its head bears a gently-upward curling spike which seems to be a part of the skull, as it is covered in the same color skin as the rest of its body. Toxicroak's eyes are bright yellow, sinister and intimidating, with a small snake-like pupil. Its mouth is not much different from Croagunk's; it still looks as though it is wearing a mouth-guard, with its red upper lip curling upward at the ends in a very intimidating manner. Underneath its chin is a bulbous red vocal sack. Toxicroak has three fingers and one large red claw on the back of each hand. Its forearms have two black rings encircling them. Its legs are muscular and seem to be adapted for speedy attacks. It has three toes on its feet, with the middle toe red on each foot, and a sharp spike jutting out of its heels. Underneath the pelvic area Toxicroak has two white horizontal lines, which have moved down from Croagunk's chest. Toxicroak has thick black lines running down the sides of its body and surrounding its limbs, making them seem as if the limbs are detachable. The black lines go up into its face and surround the eyes before meeting in the middle of its snout, just above the upper lip.

Gender differences

A female has a smaller throat-sac.

Special abilities

Toxicroak can channel poison through the spikes on the back of their hands. By croaking, Toxicroak churn the poison stored in the poison sac on their throat for more potency. Toxicroak is also both venomous, as it can give off poison with stings and poisonous, since it can poison you even from touching it.

Behavior

Some Toxicroak can be cruel and fearsome, but a fair few and are quite laid-back and simply enjoy relaxing on rocks and in marshes, studying the views around them. When it croaks, the stored poison in the poison sac on its throat is churned for more potency.

Habitat

Like its pre-evolution, Toxicroak live in moist areas around bodies of water.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Toxicroak in the anime

Major appearances

Saturn's Toxicroak

Toxicroak made its debut appearance in Enter Galactic! as a Pokémon belonging to Saturn. Saturn's Toxicroak made several later appearances with Team Galactic.

Other

In Arriving in Style!, a Toxicroak was used in the Hearthome Collection by a rocker. It was the same color as Saturn's which implies that the color for the Toxicroak is its regular color in the anime.

Minor appearances

Toxicroak made a brief cameo in the opening of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Another Toxicroak made a brief appearance in the Sinnoh Grand Festival in Last Call — First Round!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP069 Toxicroak Ash's Pokédex Toxicroak, the Toxic Mouth Pokémon and the evolved form of Croagunk. The poison produced in its sacks is carried through tubes in its arms to its knuckle claws.

In the manga

Toxicroak in Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Toxicroak first appeared with Jupiter, where she used it alongside her Golbat against Mitsumi and her Infernape and Leafeon. It was defeated by a Sunny Day-boosted Fire Spin.

Like in the games and anime, Toxicroak is Saturn's main Pokémon. Saturn used it to stop Hareta from stealing Azelf. Its poison left Hareta weak, but Azelf helped by boosting Hareta's willpower, which, in turn, activated Toxicroak's Anticipation.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Like in many other canons, Saturn is known to own a Toxicroak. She evolved from his Croagunk somewhere between Diamond & Pearl arc and Platinum arc.

In the TCG

Main article: Toxicroak (TCG)

Game data

NPC Appearances

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Toxicroak is the second-in-command of a gang that was enlisted by Kyurem to help eliminate any humans that came to the Pokémon world to stop the Bittercold. It is seen throughout the game impeding progress of the player and partner Pokémon as well as frequently reporting to its commanding officer.

	Spoilers end here.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond Its knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal. Pearl The toxin made in its poison sacs is pumped to the knuckle claws through tubes down its arms. Platinum It has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for more potency. HeartGold Swaying and dodging the attacks of its foes, it weaves its flexible body in close, then lunges out with its poisonous claws. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for more potency. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 The croaking that Toxicroak produces before a battle is for churning the poison it has stored in its poison sac. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Great Marsh Platinum Uncommon Great Marsh HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Croagunk Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Croagunk Black 2 White 2 Unknown Pinwheel Forest Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Must evolve Croagunk

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Spacial Rift (B7-B15) Deep Spacial Rift (B1-B9)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity	high difficulty Magnagate dungeons, Worldcore, Moonlit Forest, Cape at the Edge, Dreamy Island (Golden Chamber), Rusty Mountain (Mapless Street), Silent Tundra (Golden Chamber)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown (during mission) Capture Arena
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Sky Fortress Fire Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lake: Everspring Valley
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Croagunk

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Black Sludge (5%)
Platinum
Black 2	White 2	Black Sludge (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 83		143 - 190	276 - 370
Attack: 106		99 - 173	195 - 342
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 86		81 - 151	159 - 298
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 490	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 16/21 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 4× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 4× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 4× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 4× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Dry Skin, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0× and the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 1¼×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 00Start Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 00Start Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 033 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 088 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 1010 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 1515 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 1717 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 ——% 20 2222 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 2424 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 09090% 15 2929 Mud Bomb Ground Special 06565 08585% 10 3131 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 5 3636 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100100% 10 4141 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 4949 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20 5454 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100100% 10 6262 Flatter Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Toxicroak Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Toxicroak Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM09	Venoshock	Poison	Special	06565	100}}100%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM34	Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Toxicroak Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Toxicroak Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Acupressure	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100%	30
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80%	5
	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
	DynamicPunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50%	5
	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10
	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15
	Me First	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Meditate	Psychic	Status	—	—%	40
	SmellingSalt	Normal	Physical	60	100%	10
	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100%	30
	Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Toxicroak in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Toxicroak in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Toxicroak Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Toxicroak Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Dual Chop	Dragon	Physical	40	90%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	70%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Role Play	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Toxicroak can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Toxicroak cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Toxicroak Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Toxicroak Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Gunk ShotBW	Poison	Physical	120	70%	5
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Toxicroak Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Toxicroak Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Poison  Poké Assist: ( Poison ) Field move: (Crush ×2) Browser entry   It lets loose a poison gas and a poisonous fluid from its mouth to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Poison  ( Poison ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×4) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It releases poison that makes Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Sludge Bomb Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Dodge Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Melee Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Hero Evolves from Croagunk when its Attack is 81 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kanemori, Morikiyo, and Tadamoto

Evolution

Unevolved Croagunk  Poison  Fighting

Level 37 →

First Evolution Toxicroak  Poison  Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Toxicroak images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Toxicroak and its pre-evolution are the only Pokémon to have the Poison/Fighting type combination.
• Toxicroak has the highest Attack base stat of all Poison-type Pokémon.
• Due to its unique typing, Toxicroak, along with its pre-evolution, are the only Pokémon with a double weakness to the Psychic type.

Origin

Toxicroak may have been based on the poison dart frog. The claws on its hands may be inspired by the hairy frog, which defends itself by breaking its own toes and projecting sharpened bones from its skin.

Name origin

Toxicroak is a combination of toxic and croak.

Dokurog is a combination of 毒 doku (poison) and frog.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ドクロッグ Dokurog From 毒 doku (poison) and frog French Coatox From coassement and toxine Spanish Toxicroak Same as English name German Toxiquak From toxisch and quaken Italian Toxicroak Same as English name Korean 독개굴 Dokgaegul From 독 dok and 개굴 gaegul or just 독개구리 deokgaeguri Mandarin Chinese 毒骷蛙 Dú Kū Wā 毒骷 may be a transliteration of "doku" in its Japanese name. 毒 also means poison. The last character means frog. Literally "Poison skeleton frog". Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Saturn's Toxicroak

External links

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