What is a good moveset for Toxicroak?

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Toxicroak (M) @ Black SludgeAbility: Poison Touch / Dry SkinEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Substitute- Bulk Up- Drain Punch- Ice Punch / Sucker Punch

Here is what I would use.Substituteis there for obvious reasons, and blocks Status which cripples it a lot.Bulk Upboosts Attack and Defense which makes it harder to take down while under the Substitute.Drain Punchis chosen STAB, which heals Toxicroak from all the damage caused by Substitute.Ice Punchcovers its Flying and more importantly, Ground Type weakness.Sucker Punchcan be used to cover Psychic Type threats like Alakazam and Espeon, but Ice Punch is more preferred.Black Sludgeis chosen over Leftovers because being a Poison Type, it gets Double the Leftovers recovery with it. EVs give it max Attack for maximum power and Speed to Outspeed threats that can revenge kill it in OU.Dry Skincan be used to abuse it with Rain, getting even more recovery, but it doesn’t really mean much of you aren’t using it on a Rain Team.Poison Touchgives a nice 20% Chance of Poison upon using a contact move, which is very nice.

-Mike Y(^_^)Y

This guy is very interesting. He is a great teammate on a rain team due to dry skin and a great switch-in to water types. You can go 2 ways with this guy, physical or special.

Physical Toxicroak

Toxicroak @ Black Sludge / Life OrbAbility: Dry SkinEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeAdamant / Jolly Nature- Poison Jab- Drain Punch- Swords Dance- Stone Edge / X-Scissor / Ice Punch

Special Toxicroak

Toxicroak @ Black Sludge / Life OrbAbility: Dry SkinEVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 SpeModest / Timid Nature- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb- Vacuum Wave- Nasty Plot- Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse

“Its knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal.“Diamond"Swaying and dodging the attacks of its foes, it weaves its flexible body in close, then lunges out with its poisonous claws.“HG/SS

Toxicroak @ King’s RockAbility: Poison TouchEVs: 88 HP / 130 Atk / 76 Def / 76 SpD / 140 SpeAdamant Nature- Fake Out- Gunk Shot- Sucker Punch- Power-Up Punch

Toxicroak is a lethal opponent, who strikes fast with deadly poison. UsingFake Out, you strike your opponent hard on the very first turn for chip damage. Each time you make contact with an enemy,Poison Touchhas a 20% chance of debilitating your opponent with Poison, as well as Flinching.Gunk Shottakes advantage of Toxicroak’s ability to churn poison to stronger effect. This move is a powerful STAB option that checks Fairies, if at a risk of accuracy. Psychic types are notorious for annihilating Toxicroak, and many expect Toxicroak to run withSucker Punch. However, with the added 10% flinch chance from the King’s Rock, what they won’t expect is the possibility to Flinch. Even with another item, Sucker Punch is invaluable as a priority attack move. The last slot isPower-Up Punch, which is another STAB option. Although weak, Power-Up Punch sets Toxicroak up to be a great sweeper. Not only will it raise your Attack, but there is a combined chance to Flinch and Poison behind every attack. Toxicroak has some problems with its weakness but investing slightly in his defenses gives him enough bulk to withstand Earthquake from unboosted Swampert, as well as enough attack to make his physical attacks hit much harder. Again, Psychics and Psychic type attacks ruin the poor Toxic Fighter, but with any Pokemon, the right team support makes all the difference.

Croagunk (M) @ EvioliteAbility: Poison TouchEVs: 188 Atk / 188 SpA / 116 SpeHasty Nature- Drain Punch- Poison Jab- Venoshock- Shadow Ball / Rock Slide / Bullet Punch / Hidden Power [Ice]

Okay, this set might look strange, but this is how it works:Hit the opponent with Poison Jab first, hoping for a 60% chance of poison, then follow up with Venoshock, which now has a amazing 195 BP. Drain Punch for Healing and STAB, while the last options are coverage.

This Toxicroak has been a lifesaver. But it needs to be used in Rain.Toxicroak @ Black SludgeAbility: Dry SkinEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Swords Dance- Substitute- Drain Punch- Sucker Punch

This Toxicroak doesn’t rely on Bulk Up to survive. It relies on Speed. One substitute, then Swords Dance. Maybe more if you can survive it. Then Drain Punch and Sucker Punch all the way to the end.

priority abuser

Toxicroak @ Life OrbAbility: Poison TouchEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeAdamant Nature- Fake Out- Drain Punch- Sucker Punch- Bullet Punch

-Fake Out: flinching and potential first turn poisoning-Drain Punch: heal yourself-Sucker Punch: psychic and ghost coverage-Bullet Punch: fairy coverage cuz no poison type move

I don’t usually have this Pokemon last so long

Excellent in the rain

Toxicroak @ Life OrbAbility: Dry skinEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Drain Punch- Sucker Punch- Ice Punch- Poison Jab

This croak got hot hands. Works really well with a Hydration wall like Goodra or a wish passer. After a possible Baton Pass with from a Swords Dance, Speed Boost Ninjask with a trusty Rapid Spinner on your team you can sweep anything by hitting your super effectives before they hit you.

Toxicroak @ LeftoversAbility: Dry SkinEVs: 4 HP / 255 Atk / 252 SpeAdamant Nature- Drain Punch- Feint Attack / Sucker Punch- Poison Jab- Swords Dance

I use this setup all the time, and it’s actually really good as long as you get your Swords Dance up. The entire point of this moveset is to annoy the opponent by dishing out damage whilst you recover at the same time, it works even better when in doubles if you have a Pokemon with Surf or other water type adjacent effecting moves as it will heal Toxicroak further (I use Primarina with Sparkling Aria), also Dry Skin will make it immune/healed by water type foes which is great when they don’t realize what ability you have.

Drain punch is main STAB and allows recover and is a must for this moveset, Poison jab is the next STAB and although it isn’t the strongest poison type move Toxicroak can learn, it’s the hardest physical Hitter you can get, plus the chance to poison which is a bonus, I use Feint Attack because I don’t want to rely on guessing if they will attack and I would rather a move that never misses (even though Sucker Punch is twice as strong), so it’s mainly up to preference on that, Swords Dance is a must as Toxicroak by itself really won’t hit very hard, if you can get one up, great get more up if you can, just be aware that you might get KO’d if you’re not ready.

This is a little different and works best with a Pokemon before it that used Substitute and Baton Pass. It can work alone, though.

Toxicroak (M) @ LeftoversAbility: Dry SkinEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeAdamant Nature- Focus Punch- Sucker Punch- Poison Jab- Substitute

Ok, so I didn’t put E.V.s into Sp.Def. because Toxicroak isn’t going to stand up to a Psychic type that has Calm Mind, even with the Sp.Def. boosting.

If you haven’t been baton passed a substitute, set one up. That is what sets up Focus Punch. Sucker Punch and Poison Jab seem pretty obvious, Sucker Punch for the Psychics and Poison Jab for the STAB.

I know some of you want to run Drain Punch over Focus Punch, but with Substitute, Focus Punch works (and Substitute provides Leftovers healing/Dry Skin healing).

Pretty deadly if used well, if you have any suggestions, please tell me.

I’m so ashy…

Toxicroak @ Black SludgeAbility: Dry SkinEVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 SpeModest / Timid Nature- Nasty Plot- Vacuum Wave / Focus Blast- Dark Pulse / Shadow Ball- Sludge Wave / Hidden Power [Ice]

Nasty Plot: One of the best special boosting moves out there, turns Toxicroak into an altogether different threat.

Vacuum Wave/Focus Blast: Priority or more power but shaky accuracy, your choice.

Dark Pulse/Shadow Ball: Both have great type coverage with Toxicroak’s Fighting STAB. Dark Pulse for the chance of flinching or Shadow Ball for the chance of lowering the opponent’s special defense.

Sludge Wave/Hidden Power Ice: High power STAB move put poor type coverage or Hidden Power Ice for dealing with Dragon, Ground and Flying types.

Toxicroak @ LeftoversAbility: Dry SkinEVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpeAdamant Nature- Substitute- Bulk Up- Drain Punch- Ice Punch

I always have this set on my Toxicroak when I use drizzle Politoed in my team. You’ll pretty much get to have a substitute up anytime you want because of dry skin in the rain, leftovers, and drain punch. Ice punch for flying types.

Fairy crushing Toxicroak:

Toxicroak @ Expert BeltAbility: Poison Touch / Dry SkinEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeAdamant Nature- Poison Jab- Earthquake- Brick Break- Swords Dance / Sucker Punch / Rain Dance

I came up with this while making a fighting type team. Poison Jab for STAB fairy removal, and EQ because every fairy is weak to poison or ground. Brick Break is for more STAB, and sucker punch to cover psychic. Swords dance boosts attack further. Rain Dance boosts Dry skin Toxicroak’s HP.

I haven’t seen this one anywhere, so here goes nothing!

SubPunch Toxicroak

Toxicroak @ Black BeltAbility: Poison TouchJolly NatureEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe-Substitute-Focus Punch-Knock Off-Drain Punch

Toxicroak can force switches on a lot of things, and many people will be scared by the prospect of a Sucker Punch, and you can set up Sub as they switch. Proceed to Focus Punch away!

Toxicroak @ Black SludgeAbility: AnticipationEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeAdamant Nature- Drain Punch- X-Scissor- Earthquake- Swords Dance

Rainy Toxicroak

Toxicroak (M) @ Big rootAbility: Dry skinEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeJolly Nature• Swords Dance / Rain Dance• Poison Jab• Drain Punch• X-Scissor

•Poison Jab: STAB, high poison chance•Drain Punch: also STAB, this is where the Big Root comes in•X-scissor: for pyschic and ground coverage as well as dark

Swords Dance is an obvious if you want a sweeper, but if you don’t want to take the risk just use Rain Dance.Just set up rain dance with another Pokemon and he lasts surprisingly long. Gets walled really hard by ghost types defensively though so watch out.

Gen 8 NUToxicroak @ Life Orb / Air BallonAbility: Dry SkinEVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 SpeAdamant Nature- Swords Dance- Low Kick- Gunk Shot- Sucker Punch

Toxicroak @ Poison Barb / Black SludgeAbility: Poison TouchEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe or 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpeJolly / Adamant Nature- Poison Jab- Swagger- Foul Play- Drain Punch

I like this mon a lot, it has good attack and speed, and a decent move pool. Poison Touch is not all that bad, since if Poison Jab does not poison you have a chance of poisoning them when they hit you. Swagger & Foul Play are very nice since the higher the opposing Pokemon’s attack the more damage you can inflict with Foul Play.

Gen 8 NUToxicroak @ Choice ScarfAbility: Dry SkinEVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Gunk Shot- Drain Punch / Cross Chop- Knock Off- Earthquake

Choice Scarf set. Gunk Shot is for poison STAB. Drain Punch is for fighting STAB. Cross Chop can be used instead if you want a more powerful fighting STAB move. Knock Off provides coverage as well as good utility by removing items from Pokemon switching in. Earthquake is coverage against opposing poison types like Salazzle and opposing Toxicroak.

• Gunk ShotHigh Damage STAB and is your way of hitting the Grass and Fariy types with hard damage.- Drain Punchis your offensive recovery option allowing to deal damage and heal at the same time all at the opponents expense.- Sucker PunchCovers the Psychic types with their dangerous attacks and the Ghost types who resist your STAB.- Fake OutGood chip damage option, allowing you to wear down your opponents while staying healthy through Recovery from Drain Punch, Water Absorption, Rain, and Black Sludge (if your using it).

This set functions best as a counter to Pokemon that check Water and Dark types such Bulky Grass, Water, Fighting, and Fairy types. With it’s plethora of unique resists, Toxicroak makes light work out of many of the OU metagame’s bulky mon’s such as Azumarill, Tapu Fini, Tapu Bulu, Chansey, Clefable, Mega-Diancie, Ferrothorn, Tangrowth, and Toxapex. This set also synergizes Really well with rain teams, checking the common switch-ins to your Water type sweepers. If your running it on a Rain Team Black Sludge is the recommended item to boost Toxicroak’s recovery to it’s maximum, otherwise Assault Vest is the better option, allowing Toxicroak to take hits from the common Grass, Water, and Fairy type Special Attackers.

Combo Zoroark + Toxicroak

Toxicroak @ Focus SashAbility: Dry SkinEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Knock Off- Sucker Punch- Sword Dance- Low Kick

Be careful with Fire-type moves because of Dry Skin.