togekiss
Generation IV · #0468 — Jubilee Pokémon
Togekiss, known as the Jubilee Pokémon, is a dual-type Fairy/Flying Pokémon that first emerged in Generation IV. This majestic creature represents the final evolutionary stage of the Togepi line, requiring exposure to a Shiny Stone to evolve from its preceding form, Togetic. With a National Pokédex number of #468, Togekiss stands at 1.5 meters in height and weighs approximately 38.0 kilograms, making it a moderately-sized flying companion. The species boasts a respectable base stat total of 545, with exceptional Special Attack (120) and Special Defense (115) values that make it a formidable special attacker and defender. Togekiss possesses three ability options: Hustle, which amplifies physical moves to 1.5× damage at the cost of accuracy; Serene Grace, which doubles the chance of moves' secondary effects; and the hidden ability Super Luck, which increases critical hit rates by one stage.
Base Stats
Height
1.5m
Weight
38.0kg
Category
Jubilee Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
white
Shape
wings
Abilities
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.
Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.
Togekiss Biology & Physical Characteristics
Togekiss presents a distinctly avian design with a predominantly white, ovoid body that exudes elegance and grace. Its most striking features include broad, triangular wings that enable graceful flight, complemented by a short tail composed of three feathers. The body is adorned with red and blue triangular markings along its underside, creating a visually balanced aesthetic. Three distinctive spikes protrude from the back of its head—a red-tipped spike on the right, a blue-tipped spike on the left, and a pure white spike in the center—each contributing to its ornamental appearance. Its face is relatively flat with small, black eyes that convey a serene demeanor. Despite its delicate appearance, Togekiss is a capable fighter, capable of channeling powerful energy waves during combat. The species' physical structure reflects both its peaceful nature and its capacity for battle, with the lightweight frame of 38.0 kilograms allowing for impressive aerial maneuverability paired with the muscular development necessary for sustained flight and special attacks.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Togekiss Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Togekiss exhibits a heavily skewed gender ratio, with approximately 87.5 percent of the species being male and only 12.5 percent female, making female Togekiss relatively uncommon in breeding scenarios. The species belongs to both the Flying and Fairy egg groups, providing flexible breeding options for trainers seeking to propagate Togekiss or obtain it through egg hatching. Eggs require ten cycles to hatch, equating to approximately 2,314 to 2,570 steps in-game, making Togekiss a moderately quick hatchling compared to other species. The base happiness value of 70 indicates that Togekiss hatch with moderate friendliness toward their trainers, though bonding further requires consistent positive interaction. The species' dual egg group classification allows it to breed with an extensive pool of compatible Pokémon, enabling trainers to produce offspring with varied move pools and inherited abilities. The gender imbalance may reflect the species' rarity and special status in Pokémon ecology, as creatures tied to peace and blessing are often portrayed as predominantly one gender in mythology and folklore. This breeding dynamic adds strategic depth to competitive breeding programs.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
+866 more TMs/HMs
togekiss's Evolution Chain
Togekiss Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Togekiss represents the final evolution in the three-stage Togepi evolutionary line, achieving its ultimate form when Togetic is exposed to a Shiny Stone. This evolutionary method marks a significant departure from the previous evolution stage, where Togepi required high friendship to evolve into Togetic. The transformation into Togekiss brings about a fundamental shift in the species' type composition, changing from Normal/Flying to Fairy/Flying beginning in Generation VI, reflecting broader type classification updates in that generation. Upon evolution, Togekiss gains substantial stat improvements, particularly in Special Attack and Special Defense, transforming it into a formidable special attacker and wall. The species exhibits a fast growth rate, allowing trainers to level up their Togekiss efficiently once obtained. The evolution mechanics ensure that only trainers who have obtained the rare Shiny Stone can complete the evolutionary line, making Togekiss a prized possession among dedicated players. The rarity of Shiny Stones across various games further emphasizes Togekiss's status as an exclusive and valuable team member.
Where to Find
poni gauntlet
alola
Togekiss Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Togekiss embodies the ideal of a peace-bringer, with behavior intrinsically tied to tranquility and harmony. According to multiple Pokédex entries, these Pokémon will never appear in locations plagued by conflict or turmoil, preferring instead to inhabit peaceful regions where people respect one another's rights and avoid needless strife. The species serves as a living barometer of societal peace—their presence indicates that harmony prevails in an area, while their absence signals discord. Togekiss shares many kind gifts and sweet blessings with those they encounter in peaceful lands, having been revered as bringers of good fortune since ancient times. Interestingly, recent sightings have become exceptionally rare, suggesting that peaceful regions themselves have become scarce in the modern Pokémon world. The Pokédex entry from Legends: Arceus particularly emphasizes this, noting that few have sighted Togekiss and that it will reveal itself only when true peace reigns. As documented in the Sleep Style Dex, observing multiple Togekiss sleeping contentedly together serves as a definitive sign that peace has been established in the surrounding area.
Pokedex Entries
It will never appear where there is strife. Its sightings have become rare recently.
It shares many blessings with people who respect one another’s rights and avoid needless strife.
As everyone knows, it visits peaceful regions, bringing them gifts of kindness and sweet blessings.
It shares many blessings with people who respect one another’s rights and avoid needless strife.
It shares many blessings with people who respect one another’s rights and avoid needless strife.
As everyone knows, it visits peaceful regions, bringing them gifts of kindness and sweet blessings.
It shares many blessings with people who respect one another’s rights and avoid needless strife.
As everyone knows, it visits peaceful regions, bringing them gifts of kindness and sweet blessings.
It shares many blessings with people who respect one another’s rights and avoid needless strife.
These Pokémon are never seen anywhere near conflict or turmoil. In recent times, they’ve hardly been seen at all.
Known as a bringer of blessings, it’s been depicted on good-luck charms since ancient times.
Scant few have ever sighted this Pokémon. After studying what literature remains, I am certain Togekiss will reveal itself when peace reigns in the land.
Togekiss Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Togekiss combines "Togepi" with "kiss," reflecting both its lineage and its role as a symbol of affection and blessings in Pokémon lore. The linguistic evolution from Togepi through Togetic to Togekiss mirrors the species' progression from an egg-like form to a fully-fledged peaceful messenger. The Jubilee Pokémon designation perfectly captures its essence as a celebratory symbol of peace and joy, with jubilee traditionally representing a time of celebration and festivity. The design itself draws inspiration from white birds commonly associated with peace, particularly doves, evident in its pure white coloration and gentle demeanor. The red and blue triangular markings echo patterns found in Eastern artistic traditions and peacock-inspired motifs, suggesting elegance and spiritual significance. The three spikes on its head—white, red, and blue—may represent balance and harmony through color symbolism, while the broad triangular wings suggest freedom and transcendence. The ovoid body shape maintains continuity with its evolutionary predecessors while developing into a more mature, dignified form appropriate for a creature entrusted with blessing and protection.
Learnable Moves
Togekiss can learn 118 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| aura sphere | fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| extreme speed | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fairy wind | fairy | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| follow me | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| life dew | water | Status | — | — | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| moonblast | fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| pluck | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| silver wind | bug | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| sky attack | flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smart strike | steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| sweet kiss | fairy | Status | — | 75 | 10 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| tri attack | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| twister | dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| wish | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| yawn | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Togekiss Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Togekiss functions as a special attacker and support Pokémon, leveraging its impressive Special Attack (120) and Special Defense (115) stats to control the battlefield. Its base stat total of 545 positions it firmly in the competitive mid-tier range, making it viable in various formats when properly trained and strategically deployed. The ability Serene Grace is particularly valuable competitively, doubling the probability of move secondary effects—when paired with moves like Air Slash (which has a 30 percent chance to cause flinching), this ability can create overwhelming pressure through consistent flinching opportunities. Super Luck, its hidden ability, increases critical hit rates by one stage, synergizing with high-crit moves to maximize damage output. The move pool available to Togekiss is extensive and well-suited to competitive battling, including special attacks like Aura Sphere, Thunderbolt, and Dazzling Gleam. Its typing provides useful defensive coverage against Fighting-type moves while maintaining offensive pressure through Fairy and Flying coverage. However, its relatively low Attack stat (50) and moderate Speed (80) mean it functions best as a special attacker rather than a physical sweeper. The species' weakness to Electric, Rock, and Steel types requires careful team building and positioning to maximize effectiveness in competitive environments.
Commonly Asked Questions About Togekiss
What type is Togekiss?
Togekiss is a fairy and flying type Pokemon.
What does Togekiss evolve from?
Togekiss evolved from togetic that evolved from togepi.
What are Togekiss's weaknesses?
Togekiss is weak to poison, rock, steel, electric and ice type moves.
Where can I find Togekiss?
Togekiss can be found in poni gauntlet (alola).
Togekiss Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Togekiss occupies a significant place in Pokémon culture as a symbol of peace and benevolence, having been depicted on good-luck charms since ancient times within the fictional Pokémon world. This cultural reverence mirrors real-world symbolism of white doves and peace-bringers in human mythology, giving the species profound thematic weight. The creature's association with peaceful regions and harmony has made it a beloved choice for players who value the narrative and thematic elements of Pokémon beyond competitive gameplay. In the anime series, Togekiss has appeared in major storylines, most notably as part of Dawn's team during the Sinnoh region arc, where it demonstrated both combat prowess and gentle nature. The species has been featured extensively in Pokémon merchandise, trading cards, and artwork, cementing its status as an iconic Generation IV creature. Its status as a "bringer of blessings" resonates with players seeking Pokémon that embody virtue and kindness, making it popular among trainers who create thematic teams around concepts of harmony and peace. The rarity of Togekiss sightings in-game mirrors its cultural prestige, creating an aspirational quality that motivates players to work toward obtaining this esteemed Pokémon.
Where to Find Togekiss in Every Pokémon Game
Togekiss availability varies significantly across different Pokémon generations and games, with the species generally being obtained through the evolution of Togetic using a Shiny Stone. In Generation IV games like Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Togekiss can be encountered in specific locations after evolving Togetic, making the evolutionary path the primary acquisition method. In more recent generations, availability has expanded through various means including raid battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield, where Togekiss appears as a wild encounter in the Overworld or dynamax raid dens. Pokémon Legends: Arceus features Togekiss as a rare and challenging Pokémon to encounter, emphasizing its scarcity even in that game's mechanics. The species appears in both base games and supplementary titles, with varying encounter rates reflecting its status as a special and somewhat uncommon Pokémon. Breeding remains a viable method for obtaining Togekiss, requiring trainers to breed Togetic with compatible partners and subsequently evolve the resulting offspring using a Shiny Stone. The catch rate of 30 indicates moderate difficulty when encountering wild Togekiss, requiring appropriate Poké Balls and strategy to capture successfully. The Shiny Stone requirement for evolution effectively gates Togekiss availability to mid-to-late game progression in most titles, ensuring players must invest considerable effort to complete the evolutionary line.