Toxicroak (Japanese: ドクロッグ Dokurog) is a dual-type Poison/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Croagunk starting at level 37.
Biology
Toxicroak is a dark blue and teal, bipedal Pokémon resembling a poison dart frog. Its head bears a gently-upward curling spike which seems to be a part of the skull. Its eyes are bright yellow, sinister and intimidating, with a small snake-like pupil. Its mouth gives an appearance of a mouth-guard, with its red upper lip curling upward at the ends in a very intimidating manner. Underneath its chin is a bulbous red vocal sac, which is smaller on a female Toxicroak. It has three fingers and one large red claw on the back of each hand. These claws on the backs of their hands can channel poison. Its forearms have two black rings encircling them. Its legs are muscular and seem to be adapted for speedy attacks. It has three toes on its feet, with a red middle toe on each foot, and a sharp spike that juts out of its heels. Underneath the pelvic area are two white horizontal lines. Thick black lines run down the sides of its body and surrounding its limbs, making them seem as if the limbs are detachable. The black lines go up into its face and surround the eyes before meeting in the middle of its snout, just above the upper lip.
By croaking, Toxicroak churns the poison stored in the poison sac on their throat for more potency. Toxicroak gives off poison with stings or claws, though it can poison when touched. This poison can knock an opponent out or even prove fatal, even if it is just a scratch. Toxicroak's poison can be diluted into a tonic, after mixing it with various wild grass, and cooking it for about two days. Toxicroak releases a victory croak when a foe is defeated. It can be cruel and fearsome, or it can be quite laid-back, relaxing on rocks and in marshes, studying the views around it. Toxicroak and its pre-evolved form, Croagunk, are related to Seismitoad. Toxicroak lives in moist areas around bodies of water. As mentioned in the Sleep Style Dex, Toxicroak occasionally uses the poison sac at its throat as a cushion while it slumbers. However, apporaching a sleeping Toxicroak will result in it suddenly punching its fists out without warning. It is believed that it is practicing Poison Jab while dreaming.
Evolution
Toxicroak evolves from Croagunk.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
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Spoilers end here.
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Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #130
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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Its knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal.
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Pearl
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The toxin made in its poison sacs is pumped to the knuckle claws through tubes down its arms.
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Platinum
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It has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for greater potency.
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HeartGold
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Swaying and dodging the attacks of its foes, it weaves its flexible body in close, then lunges out with its poisonous claws.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova B2 W2 : #291
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Black
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It has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for greater potency.
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White
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Black 2
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The croaking that Toxicroak produces before a battle is for churning the poison it has stored in its poison sac.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #126
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for greater potency.
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Y
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Its knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal.
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Omega Ruby
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It has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for greater potency.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Its knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #223
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Galar Isle of Armor #083
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Sinnoh #130
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Hisui #100
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Sword
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It bounces toward opponents and gouges them with poisonous claws. No more than a scratch is needed to knock out its adversaries.
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Shield
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It booms out a victory croak when its prey goes down in defeat. This Pokémon and Seismitoad are related species.
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Brilliant Diamond
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Its knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal.
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Shining Pearl
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The toxin made in its poison sac is pumped to the knuckle claws through tubes down its arms.
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Legends: Arceus
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Its crimson claws contain a virulent toxin. This toxin can be made into a tonic by diluting it, mixing it with several types of wild grass, and boiling it down over two days.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #176
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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Swaying and dodging the attacks of its foes, it weaves its flexible body in close, then lunges out with its poisonous claws.
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Violet
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It has a poison sac at its throat. When it croaks, the stored poison is churned for greater potency.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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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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83
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143 - 190
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276 - 370
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106
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99 - 173
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195 - 342
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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86
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81 - 151
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159 - 298
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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Total: 490
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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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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Toxicroak
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Toxicroak
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Toxicroak
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Toxicroak
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Toxicroak
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Toxicroak
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Toxicroak
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Toxicroak
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Toxicroak
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Crush ×4)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Crush ×1)
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Browser entry R-039/N-106
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It releases poison that makes Pokémon Tired.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds
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Base HP: 56
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Base Attack: 79
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Base Defense: 52
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Base Speed: 60
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Dozing
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Pokémon type: Poison
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Points to befriend: 12
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Specialty: Ingredients
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Berry: Chesto Berry ×1
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Primary ingredient: Pure Oil ×2
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Possible ingredients:
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Pure Oil
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Bean Sausage
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Main skill: Charge Strength S
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Base carry limit: 14
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Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
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It sometimes uses the poison sac at its throat as a cushion while it sleeps. Be careful—Toxicroak may suddenly punch its fists out even when sleeping contentedly. Perhaps it's practicing its Poison Jab in its dreams.
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Loafing Sleep
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Throat-Inflating Sleep
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Poison-Sac Sleep
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Atop-Belly Sleep
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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In Pokémon GO, Toxicroak can be obtained by completing 3/6 of the Special Research, An Inter-egg-sting Development.
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In animation
Major appearances
Toxicroak debuted in Enter Galactic!, under the ownership of Saturn. It developed a rivalry with Brock's Croagunk while continuing to appear with Team Galactic.
Other
In A Cellular Connection!, multiple Toxicroak were angered by an explosion triggered by one of Clemont's inventions. They subsequently chased Ash and his friends off a cliff.
In A Little Rocket R & R!, a Team Rocket Grunt's Toxicroak attacked the Resort Area. It reappeared in Nightfall? Nightmares! and A Midsummer Night's Light!.
An Alternate World Team Rocket Grunt's Toxicroak appeared in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!.
Minor appearances
In Arriving in Style!, a Stylist's Toxicroak participated in the Hearthome Collection.
A Toxicroak appeared in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In Last Call — First Round!, a Coordinator's Toxicroak competed alongside a Skuntank in the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
Pokédex entries
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DP069
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Toxicroak
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Ash's Pokédex
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Toxicroak, the Toxic Mouth Pokémon, and the evolved form of Croagunk. The poison produced in its sacks is carried through tubes in its arms to its knuckle claws.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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XY103
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Toxicroak
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Serena's Pokédex
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Toxicroak, the Toxic Mouth Pokémon, and the evolved form of Croagunk. Toxicroak's throat has a poison sac, and its poison stirs and becomes even more potent when it croaks.
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In the manga
Pocket Monsters DP
A Toxicroak appeared in PMDP60, under the ownership of Charon.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Saturn's Toxicroak
Like in many other canons, Saturn is known to own a Toxicroak. She evolved from Croagunk sometime before The Final Dimensional Duel VI.
A Toxicroak appeared in a fantasy in Cold Storage Battle.
Ghetsis's Toxicroak first appeared in The Final Battle.
A Toxicroak appeared in Dancing Vivillon.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
- Main article: Saturn's Toxicroak
Toxicroak first appeared with Jupiter in Team Galactic's Conspiracy, Revealed!!, where he used it alongside his Golbat against Mitsumi and her Infernape and Leafeon. It was defeated by a Sunny Day-boosted Fire Spin.
Like in the games and animated series, Toxicroak is Saturn's main Pokémon. Saturn used it to stop Hareta from stealing Azelf. Its poison left Hareta weak, but Azelf helped by boosting Hareta's willpower, which, in turn, activated Toxicroak's Anticipation. It first appeared in The Legendary Pokémon, Captured.
In the TCG
- Main article: Toxicroak (TCG)
Trivia
Design variations
In the animated series, Pokémon HOME, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus, as well as in corporate art, Toxicroak is depicted with light turquoise skin closer to its Shiny coloration.
Origin
Toxicroak may have been based on the poison dart frog. The claws on its hands may be inspired by the hairy frog, which defends itself by breaking its own toes and projecting sharpened bones from its skin. It may also be based on a ninja from its claws resembling the knives assassins would wear on their wrists.
Name origin
Toxicroak may be a combination of toxic and croak.
Dokurog may be a combination of 毒 doku (poison) and frog.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ドクロッグ Dokurog
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From 毒 doku and frog
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French
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Coatox
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From coassement and toxine
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Spanish
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Toxicroak
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Same as English name
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German
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Toxiquak
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From toxisch and quaken
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Italian
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Toxicroak
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Same as English name
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Korean
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독개굴 Dokgaegul
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From 독 (毒) dok and 개굴 gaegul or 독개구리 deokgaeguri
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Mandarin Chinese
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毒骷蛙 Dúkūwā
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From 毒 dú, 骷 kū, and 蛙 wā
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Cantonese Chinese
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毒骷蛙 Duhkfūwā
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From 毒 duhk, 骷 fū, and 蛙 wā
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More languages
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Hindi
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फ़्रॉगाविष Frogavish
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From frog and विष vish
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Thai
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โดคูร็อก Dokhurok
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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