Togekiss was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl as the final evolution of Togepi. It is a rare and powerful Pokémon that appears frequently in competitive battles thanks to high stats and tough typing.
About Togekiss
Togekiss is a Fairy and Flying-type Pokémon that evolves from Togepi. Since it evolves from friendship and exposure to an Evolution Stone, Togekiss rarely inhabits wilderness areas and is instead mostly found near cities, towns, and other urban areas in the care of a trainer.
Togekiss’s National Pokédex number is 468.
| First appearance in anime | Pokémon DP: Sinnoh League Victors (Season 13) |
| First appearance in game | Generation 4 (Pokémon Diamond and Pearl) |
| Region | Sinnoh |
| Evolution | → Togepi → Togetic→ Togekiss |
| 1st Evo level | Level up Togepi at high friendship to evolve Togepi into Togetic |
| 2nd Evo level | Expose Togetic to a Shiny Stone to evolve Togetic into Togekiss |
| Pokedex Entry | Known as a bringer of blessings, it's been depicted on good-luck charms since ancient times. |
Togekiss Base Stats
| HP | 85 |
| ATTACK | 50 |
| DEFENCE | 95 |
| SP. ATTACK | 120 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 115 |
| SPEED | 80 |
| TOTAL | 545 |
Appearance of Togekiss
Togekiss stands 1.5 meters tall and has a wingspan twice as wide as its body length. Its body is pure white with blue and red triangle accents. It no neck, and its head is topped with a three-pointed horizontal crest. The left side of its crest has a blue tip, and the right side has a red tip. It has small feet connected directly to the bottom of its round body, and it has thick wings instead of hands.
Shiny Togekiss has a pinkish-white body, and the red and blue accents on its crest are reversed.
Behavior of Togekiss
Togekiss is recognized as a harbinger of good luck and blessings. It is drawn to peaceful places and seldom appears near conflict. It recognizes kindness and virtue in others and is drawn to people who have pure hearts and good intentions.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Togekiss’s Fairy and Flying typing gives it a good defense against Grass and Dark-type moves, double resistance to Fighting and Bug-type moves, and immunity to Ground and Dragon-type moves. However, Togekiss is weak to Electric, Ice, Poison, Rock, and Steel-type moves.
Togekiss has high Special Attack and Special Defense making it a durable special attacker.
Shiny Togekiss
Shiny Togekiss swaps its white body for a pinkish-white body, and it reverses the red and blue accents on its crest. This subtle palette swap makes Shiny Togekiss tough to identify in Pokémon collections and battles.
Mega Togekiss
While many beloved Pokémon received Mega Evolutions in Pokémon X and Y and Pokémon Sun and Moon, Togekiss currently cannot Mega Evolve. This means, unfortunately, that there is no such thing as Mega Togekiss in the official canon. However, Mega Togekiss can be found in some fan-made art and spinoffs.
Best Moveset (Togekiss)
Togekiss is a reliable Pokémon that can have a prominent place in competitive teams.
It’s important to consider Togekiss’s Nature and Ability when preparing for competitive battling.
Togekiss’s Serene Grace ability doubles the chance of a move having a secondary effect.
The best natures for Togekiss will boost its Special Attack or Special Defense and will hinder its Attack.
The following moveset, combined with good IVs, good EVs, a good Nature, and the right Ability, can make Togekiss a formidable Wall Breaker.
| Air Slash | Nasty Plot |
| Flamethrower | Roost |
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the writer.
How to catch Togekiss in Pokemon Go?
How to catch Togekiss in Pokémon Go by evolving Togepi
Players can catch get Togekiss in Pokémon Go by evolving it from Togepi. First, players must hatch Togepi from a 2km egg. Togepi is also a rare spawn at churches, cemeteries, and certain landmarks. Togepi evolves into Togetic with 50 Togepi candies, then Togetic evolves into Togekiss with 100 candies and a Sinnoh Stone.
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Trivia
- Togepi was the first Pokémon to hatch from an egg in the Pokémon anime. It was introduced in the anime as Misty’s longtime companion, and it was introduced to the games in Pokémon Gold and Silver as a gift Pokemon.
- When Togekiss was introduced, it was a Normal and Flying type. When the Fairy type was added in Pokémon X and Y, Togekiss became a Fairy and Flying type.
- Togepi was one the first Pokémon ever to evolve using the friendship mechanic, then also one of the first Pokémon ever to evolve using the Sniy Stone.
FAQs
Q. Is Togekiss a good Pokemon?
Togekiss is very powerful in the Pokémon meta. Togekiss has excellent defensive stats and extremely defensive typing, with two resistances, two double resistances, and two immunities. It also has a wide move pool and a powerful array of abilities.
Q. Is Togekiss rare?
Thanks to Togepi’s rarity and the elusive nature of evolution stones, Togekiss is a tough Pokémon for casual players to acquire.
Q. What is Togekiss's weakness?
Togekiss is weak to Ice, Poison, Steel, Electric, and Rock-type moves.
Conclusion
Togekiss is a rare Pokémon that has seen many changes to its evolutionary lines over the years. It continues to be a fan favorite thanks to its unique typing, and its presence in the anime in the care of Misty and Dawn. Add Togekiss to your Pokédex today.
Let’s Go, Togekiss!
