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Toxapex card from the Mega Rising set
Illustration by Ligton. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Toxapex

A dark type Pokemon that deals extra damage when its opponent is poisoned.

Darkness100 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Toxapex has 100 hit points and evolves from Mareanie.

It uses the Venoshock attack which costs two Darkness energy cards.

This attack does 50 damage normally, but adds 70 more if the opponent's Pokemon is poisoned.

Signature attack

Venoshock

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is Poisoned, this attack does 70 more damage. (50 damage)

The key feature of Toxapex is its ability to deal massive damage in specific situations. If you have poisoned your opponent's active Pokemon, this attack deals a total of 120 damage instead of just 50.

Attacks

DD
Venoshock50

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is Poisoned, this attack does 70 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well into decks that focus on poisoning the opponent to trigger its powerful second effect. It works best as a Stage 1 Pokemon in a strategy built around setting up poison conditions.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Poison teamwork
  • Stage 1 evolution
Watch out for
  • Fighting weakness
  • Requires setup
  • Specific energy cost
Pro tip

Look for ways to poison the opponent's Pokemon first, then use Toxapex to finish them off with a big hit.

From the Pokédex

Toxapex is known for its venomous spines and its ability to hide in sandy areas while waiting for prey.

Note for the parent

You do not need to understand every rule, but knowing that 'poison' is a condition that deals damage over time will help you follow the game flow.

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