Introduced in generation seven, with the Pokemon Sun and Moon games, Togedemaru is a dual type electric and steel Pokemon. It is a standalone Pokemon, and thus does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon. Togedemaru is classified by the Pokedex as the “Roly-Poly Pokemon” which indicates its general behavior. This guide will showcase Togedemaru’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Togedemaru.
About Togedemaru
As a generation seven Pokemon, Togedemaru first appeared in the Sun and Moon season of the anime in the episode Alola to New Adventure!. This was also the first episode of the Sun and Moon season and Togedemaru continues the trend of a small, rodent-like Pokemon that has no evolution line. The Pokedex states that Togedemaru’s fur is capable of standing out and stabbing its attackers.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Sun and Moon Alola to New Adventure! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Sun and Moon |
| Region | Alola |
| Evolution | Not known to evolve from or into any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | N/A |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | 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. |
Togedemaru Base Stats
| HP | 65 |
| ATTACK | 98 |
| DEFENCE | 63 |
| SP. ATTACK | 40 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 73 |
| SPEED | 96 |
| TOTAL | 435 |
Appearance
Togedemaru is a white and gray, hedgehog-like Pokemon that stands on two short legs and has two short arms on the front of its body and two yellow spots on its cheeks. The fur on Togedemaru’s front is white and its exterior is light gray. There are two small ears on top of Togedemaru’s head and it has yellow and black triangles found all over its body. It also has a tail with a yellow tip and is a very small Pokemon at only one foot, or 0.3 meters, tall.
Behavior
In the first episode of the Sun and Moon season, Togedemaru was seen as a partner to Sophocles, Ash’s former classmate. Togedemaru was shown to have a soft spot for Ash’s Pikachu and throughout the series, their relationship led to many emotional reunions. Throughout the season, it was always seen next to its trainer’s side and often showed an energetic personality with it often seen bouncing in joy or rolling in happiness.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a standalone Pokemon, Togedemaru has respectable stats with a good physical attack and speed stat which make for a threatening Pokemon. However, it is fairly weak in terms of defensive stats and combined with a small health pool, it can have a hard time surviving in battle. As a dual type steel and electric type Pokemon, Togedemaru takes 2x damage from fighting and fire type moves but takes 4x damage from ground type moves. However, it is immune to poison type moves and resistant to normal, flying, rock, bug, steel, grass, electric, psychic, ice, dragon, and fairy type moves.
Best Moveset
Togedemaru has not had the biggest impact on competitive play and is often found near the bottom of competitive formats but is often used as a strong utility Pokemon. A Choice Scarf, as a held item, can help ensure that Togedemaru can pull off some chip damage or a disabling effect before your opponents get a chance to move. Consider running U-Turn, Zing Zap, Iron Head, and Nuzzle/Toxic. U-Turn can give you an efficient switch out, Zing Zap can flinch your opponents while also benefiting from STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), Iron Head also benefits from STAB and can be utilized as a damage option, and finally Nuzzle and Toxic are interchangeable as status inflicting options.
| U-Turn | Zing Zap |
| Iron Head | Nuzzle/Toxic |
How to Catch Togedemaru in Pokemon Go
Currently, Togedemaru is not available as an obtainable Pokemon in Pokemon Go. The developers of the game have recently released generation six Pokemon, so it is logical to assume that the generation seven Pokemon are not too far behind. Once Togedemaru is released, you can expect to find it near universities, industrial parks, residential areas, and other commercial areas. It is also likely that Togedemaru will be featured as an event Pokemon when the generation seven Pokemon are released. Until then, you will just need to wait for Niantic to release these Pokemon.
Trivia
- The inspiration for Togedemaru’s design likely comes from a New World porcupine, but could also be based on hedgehogs, chinchillas, or a Ryukyu spiny rat.
- The name Togedemaru is a combination of the Japanese words toge (thorn), denki (electricity), and maru (round).
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FAQ
Who does Togemaru evolve from?
Togedemaru is a standalone Pokemon, which means that it does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon. You can encounter a Togedemaru in the wild without worrying about finding its pre-evolution or its final evolution form. If you breed a Togedemaru, you will end up hatching a Togedemaru.
What Pokemon is 777?
Togedemaru is the 777th Pokemon in the Pokedex. The Pokedex will label every Pokemon with a number typically sequentially with its evolutions. However, Pokemon that were released in a prior generation will gain priority over sequential order with evolutions. Therefore, you can use this number to remind yourself which generation a Pokemon was released in.
Is Togedemaru good in competitive play?
Since Togedemaru’s introduction in generation seven, it has been near the bottom of competitive brackets. While this does not necessarily exclude it from competitive play, there are potentially stronger options for you to run in Togedemaru’s place. It is best to consider what Togedemaru’s role is and what this Pokemon can specifically offer over other Pokemon that can fill the slot.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Roly-Poly Pokemon”. While Togedemaru has not had the biggest impact on competitive play, since its introduction, it does come with a strong defensive typing and has decent offensive potential. It is also a memorable Pokemon of generation seven as it appeared in the first episode of the Sun and Moon season. Reserve a slot on your team for Togedemaru if you want a Pokemon that can resist many types while also providing a lot of utility.
