Pokemon GO Toxtricity raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

The upcoming Wild Area event brings an exciting debut, leaving players excited to catch their own Pokemon GO Toxtricity. This Electric- and Poison-type powerhouse will now appear in raids, marking its first-ever appearance in Niantic's mobile title. The event will take place on November 16, 2024, at 8 am local time and end on November 17, 2024, at 5 pm local time.

During this event, trainers can take on Toxtricity in raids and earn encounters with the Punk Pokemon as a reward. Recommendations indicate that teams of 10-20 players have the best chance of defeating this formidable raid boss, while smaller groups of 4-6 skilled trainers can attempt it with well-prepared teams.

This guide covers everything you need to know to defeat Dynamax Toxtricity, from weaknesses and best counters to CP ranges and Shiny odds.

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Pokemon GO Toxtricity Max raid weaknesses

Toxtricity's Amped Form as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

As an Electric- and Poison-type Pokemon, Pokemon GO Toxtricity has specific vulnerabilities that trainers can exploit:

• Ground-type: 256% damage
• Psychic-type: 160% damage

This means that Ground-type moves are particularly effective, dealing four times the damage, while Psychic-type moves are also highly effective against Toxtricity.

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Toxtricity’s stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

Toxtricity Low Key form as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Pokemon GO Toxtricity brings a formidable stat distribution and a diverse moveset:

• Attack: 224
• Defense: 140

Potential Moves:

• Fast Attacks: Spark, Acid, Poison Jab
• Charged Attacks: Discharge, Wild Charge, Acid Spray, Power-Up Punch

This versatile moveset can make Toxtricity tricky to handle, so it’s essential to use Pokemon that can resist its attacks and deal effective damage.

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Pokemon GO Toxtricity raid best counters

Here are some of the top counter Pokemon to maximize your chances of victory:

• Greedent with Mud Shot and Crunch
• Excadrill with Mud Shot and Earthquake
• Gengar with Shadow Claw and Psychic
• Metagross with Zen Headbutt and Earthquake or Psychic

For players who don't have these Pokemon, any powerful critter with bulk and neutral damage-dealing abilities can contribute to the battle. Avoid using Fairy-, Flying, Grass- and Water-types as they are particularly vulnerable to Pokemon GO Toxtricity’s moveset.

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Pokemon GO Toxtricity raid catch CP and shiny availability

Toxtricity in both forms and their shiny variants (Image via The Pokemon Company)

After defeating Dynamax Toxtricity, players will have the opportunity to catch it. Here’s the CP range you can expect, depending on the weather:

• Normal Weather: 1413 CP - 1486 CP (Level 20)
• Weather Boosted (Rain and Cloudy): 1767 CP - 1858 CP (Level 25)

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What are the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Toxtricity raid?

For those hunting perfect stats, aim for the following CP values:

• Non-Weather Boosted: 1486 CP
• Weather Boosted: 1858 CP

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Can Toxtricity be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, ticket holders will have a chance to encounter a Shiny Toxtricity after completing a raid. While not guaranteed, a Shiny Toxtricity would make a vibrant addition to any collection.

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Prepare to face Dynamax Toxtricity with a well-rounded team of Ground- and Psychic-type Pokemon, and coordinate with other trainers to maximize your chances of success.

With the potential for a Shiny encounter and a rare Electric- and Poison-type Pokemon on the line, this Wild Area event is set to be an electrifying challenge for all Pokemon GO players.

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Check out our other guides related to the game:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in the game
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters
• Team GO Rocket Grunts

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