Biology
Togedemaru has many surprising and unique traits
Togedemaru is a spherical, rodent-like Pokémon. Most of its front is white, while its back is primarily gray. It has black eyes, a short pointed snout with a black nose, rounded ears, and a circular, yellow marking on each cheek. Scattered across its back are 14 fur spikes that appear as yellow and brown triangular markings. When attacking, surprised, or agitated, these spikes will stand straight up. There is a tail-like needle on the back of its head. The needle is gray with a yellow tip and is shaped like a lightning bolt. Additionally, it has stubby arms and legs. When Togedemaru's spines are out, its cheek marks sometimes look like electrical outlets.
Togedemaru uses the needle on top of its head to attract and gather electricity. Groups can be seen gathered with their needles standing upright, waiting to be struck by lightning on stormy days to make up for its somewhat limited electric capacity. Some Trainers use its ability to absorb electricity as a strategy in battle. The opponent is coaxed into unleashing an Electric-type attack, and then has that power turned against it.[1] When it is pleased, this Pokémon will curl into a ball and roll around uncontrollably. Togedemaru clashes with Elekid whenever it tries to steal the latter's electricity, usually ending with even matches.
A special Togedemaru in Alola acts as the Totem Pokémon for Sophocles's trial in Hokulani Observatory. This Togedemaru possesses Z-Power, an energy that originates from Ultra Wormholes and takes the form of a golden, flaring aura. The reward for defeating Totem Togedemaru and completing the trial is an Electrium Z.
In Generation VII, Zing Zap was its signature move.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Alola S M : #225
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Alola US UM : #292
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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The spiny fur on its back is normally at rest. When this Pokémon becomes agitated, its fur stands on end and stabs into its attackers.
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Moon
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The long hairs on its back act as lightning rods. The bolts of lightning it attracts are stored as energy in its electric sac.
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Ultra Sun
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When it's surprised or agitated, the 14 fur spikes on its back will stand up involuntarily.
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Ultra Moon
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Its capacity to produce electricity is somewhat limited, so it gets charged up by letting lightning strike it!
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Generation VIII
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Galar #348
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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With the long hairs on its back, this Pokémon takes in electricity from other electric Pokémon. It stores what it absorbs in an electric sac.
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Shield
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When it's in trouble, it curls up into a ball, makes its fur spikes stand on end, and then discharges electricity indiscriminately.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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65
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125 - 172
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240 - 334
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98
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92 - 165
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180 - 324
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63
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61 - 126
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117 - 247
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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73
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70 - 137
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135 - 269
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96
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90 - 162
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177 - 320
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Total: 435
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Togedemaru is available in Sword and Shield.
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Togedemaru
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Togedemaru
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Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Togedemaru
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Togedemaru
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Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Togedemaru in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Togedemaru in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Togedemaru
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Togedemaru
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Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Togedemaru
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Togedemaru
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Togedemaru
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Togedemaru
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 52
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Base Attack: 76
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Base Defense: 53
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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In animationIn the mangaIn the TCGOther appearances
Togedemaru appears as a Poké Ball summon. It uses Zing Zap, calling down a lightning bolt on itself in order to shoot out sparks from its body. Togedemaru also appears as a Spirit.
Trivia
Origin
Togedemaru appears to be based on a hedgehog, due to its round body and ability to curl up into a spiky ball. It may also be based on a New World porcupine, given how it can stiffen its triangular body spines. Additionally, it bears some resemblance to a chinchilla or a Ryūkyū spiny rat.
According to Togedemaru's Pokédex entry, the tail-like spike on its back acts as a lightning rod. When Togedemaru's spines come out, marks may appear on its cheeks that resemble North American and Japanese electrical outlets.
Name origin
Togedemaru may be a combination of 棘 toge (thorn, spike) or 棘鼠 togenezumi (Ryūkyū spiny rats), 電気 denki (electricity), and 丸 maru (round), as well as a play on 棘で丸 toge de maru ("spiny and round").
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