Toxtricity Low Key is an Electric/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
Type: Electric / Poison
Abilities:
- Punk Rock: Boosts the power of sound-based moves. It also reduces the damage taken from such moves.
- Plus (Hidden Ability): Boosts the Special Attack stat of the Pokémon if an ally with the Minus ability is also on the field.
Physical Characteristics:
- Toxtricity Low Key has a primarily purple body with a lighter purple stomach.
- It features a mohawk-like crest on its head that is colored blue in this form.
- Spikes protrude from its back and wrists, which are a darker shade of purple.
- Its eyes are narrowed, and it has an almost mischievous expression.
- It carries a guitar-like organ on its chest, which it uses to produce electric sounds.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Toxtricity Low Key is known for its laid-back and aloof demeanor compared to its Amped counterpart.
- It prefers to live in urban areas and can often be found near power plants or in industrial zones.
- Toxtricity communicates with others and expresses itself through electric sounds and music-like vibrations.
In Battle:
- Toxtricity Low Key is a versatile special attacker, leveraging its Electric and Poison-type moves.
- Signature moves include Overdrive, which utilizes its Punk Rock ability for additional power.
- It is strong against Fairy and Flying types due to its Poison and Electric typing, respectively.
- However, it is weak to Ground and Psychic types, requiring strategic positioning to mitigate these weaknesses.
Evolution:
- Evolves from Toxel starting at level 30.
- The form it evolves into (Low Key or Amped) depends on its Nature. Low Key is obtained with a nature that is more relaxed such as Calm, Gentle, or Mild.
Interesting Facts:
- Toxtricity Low Key has a unique association with music, often depicted as playing guitar-like riffs with its chest organ.
- Its design and behavior are inspired by punk rock culture, which is reflected in its sound-based abilities.
- Toxtricity has a Gigantamax form that changes its appearance dramatically, featuring a tower-like structure resembling a stage with speakers.
- The differences between its Low Key and Amped forms highlight the duality often seen in musical personas, with Low Key being more reserved and introspective.