Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Toxel

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Toxel.

ElectricPoison
Toxel Pokémon sprite

Toxel

#0848

Quick answer

Ground is the strongest answer because both Electric and Poison are weak to Ground, creating a 4x weakness. Psychic are strong secondary attacking types.

Best move types

Ground×4Psychic×2

Biggest weakness

Ground×4

Type matchup table

Ground type iconGround4x
Psychic type iconPsychic2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Fighting type iconFighting0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Fairy type iconFairy0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Krookodile Pokémon sprite

Krookodile

#0553

Resists both STABsBudget option
GroundDark
  • Deals 4x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Electric 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeGround×4

Safe into Electric 0x, Poison 0.5x

117 offense · 92 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Groudon Pokémon sprite

Groudon

#0383

Theoretical optionLegendary optionResists both STABs
Ground
  • Deals 4x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Electric 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeGround×4

Safe into Electric 0x, Poison 0.5x

150 offense · 90 Speed

Best move types to use

Ground×4Psychic×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Ground type pagePsychic type page

Counter notes for Toxel

  • Toxel's Electric / Poison typing makes Ground the cleanest answer because it reaches 4x damage. Its 40 base Speed means very slow counters still need enough bulk to take a hit first.
  • Psychic attackers are useful secondary options when the top weakness is unavailable, but they should be chosen for safety, Speed, or team fit rather than raw multiplier alone.
  • Known abilities include Rattled, Static, and Klutz. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Electric / Poison unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Toxel does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Electric×0.5Grass×0.5Fighting×0.5Poison×0.5Flying×0.5Bug×0.5Steel×0.5Fairy×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Toxel weakness chartToxel PokédexElectric / Poison countersGround type pagePsychic type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Toxel?

Toxel is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ground (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Electric / Poison STAB attacks. Because this is a 4x weakness, even moderate attackers can create pressure if they can enter safely.

What type is best against Toxel?

Ground is the strongest attacking type against Toxel, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Toxel super-effectively?

Toxel has 2 super-effective attacking options: Ground and Psychic. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Electric / Poison STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Toxel counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Toxel?

Avoid relying on Electric, Grass, Fighting, Poison, and Flying attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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