diff --git a/src/battle_util.c b/src/battle_util.c
index b13e3cb293..51e5c1abee 100644
--- a/src/battle_util.c
+++ b/src/battle_util.c
@@ -5707,8 +5707,7 @@ u8 AbilityBattleEffects(u8 caseID, u8 battler, u16 ability, u8 special, u16 move
              && !gProtectStructs[gBattlerAttacker].confusionSelfDmg
              && IS_MOVE_PHYSICAL(gCurrentMove)
              && TARGET_TURN_DAMAGED
-             && (gSideTimers[gBattlerAttacker].toxicSpikesAmount != 2)
-             && IsBattlerAlive(gBattlerTarget))
+             && (gSideTimers[gBattlerAttacker].toxicSpikesAmount != 2))
             {
                 SWAP(gBattlerAttacker, gBattlerTarget, i);
                 BattleScriptPushCursor();
diff --git a/test/battle/ability/toxic_debris.c b/test/battle/ability/toxic_debris.c
index 95749358a4..f3e23e5abb 100644
--- a/test/battle/ability/toxic_debris.c
+++ b/test/battle/ability/toxic_debris.c
@@ -80,6 +80,21 @@ SINGLE_BATTLE_TEST("Each hit of a Multi Hit move activates Toxic Debris")
     }
 }
 
+SINGLE_BATTLE_TEST("Toxic Debris activates if user faints after physical hit")
+{
+    GIVEN {
+        PLAYER(SPECIES_WOBBUFFET) { HP(1); Ability(ABILITY_TOXIC_DEBRIS); }
+        OPPONENT(SPECIES_WOBBUFFET);
+    } WHEN {
+        TURN { MOVE(opponent, MOVE_TACKLE); }
+    } SCENE {
+        ANIMATION(ANIM_TYPE_MOVE, MOVE_TACKLE, opponent);
+        MESSAGE("Wobbuffet fainted!");
+        ABILITY_POPUP(player, ABILITY_TOXIC_DEBRIS);
+        MESSAGE("Poison Spikes were scattered all around the opposing team's feet!");
+    }
+}
+
 SINGLE_BATTLE_TEST("Air Balloon is popped after Toxic Debris activates")
 {
     GIVEN {