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Torkoal

Torkoal: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

FIRE
HP
70
Atk
85
Def
140
SpA
85
SpD
70
Spe
20
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Weaknesses

  • GROUND2x
  • ROCK2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. EruptionFIRESpecial24.5%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus22.6%
  3. Heat WaveFIRESpecial16.7%
  4. Weather BallNORMALSpecial13.1%

Best Ability / Item

DroughtCharcoalCharcoal

Best Torkoal Moves

  • #1

    Eruption

    FIRSpecial150 BP

    The user attacks opposing Pokémon with explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.

    24.52%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    22.62%
  • #3

    Heat Wave

    FIRSpecial95 BP

    The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.

    16.67%
  • #4

    Weather Ball

    NORSpecial50 BP

    This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.

    13.10%
  • #5

    Earth Power

    GROSpecial90 BP

    The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    12.86%
  • #6

    Solar Beam

    GRASpecial120 BP

    The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

    6.43%
  • #7

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    1.43%
  • #8

    Body Press

    FIGPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.

    0.95%
  • #9

    Overheat

    FIRSpecial130 BP

    The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    0.71%
  • #10

    Yawn

    NORStatus

    The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

    0.71%

Best Torkoal Natures

  • #1

    Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Torkoal Abilities

  • #1

    Drought

    Turns the sunlight harsh when the Pokémon enters a battle.

    99.07%
  • #2

    White Smoke

    The Pokémon is protected by its white smoke, which prevents other Pokémon from lowering its stats.

    0.93%

Best Torkoal Items

  • #1
    Charcoal

    Charcoal

    Raises the power of Fire-type moves.

    94.39%
  • #2
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    3.74%
  • #3
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    0.93%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    0.93%

Best Torkoal Teammates

  • #1
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    23.10%
  • #2
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    14.29%
  • #3
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    10.64%
  • #4
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.21%
  • #5
    kangaskhan-megaKangaskhan-mega
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.21%
  • #6
    hattereneHatterene
    PSYFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.29%
  • #7
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.29%
  • #8
    charizard-mega-yCharizard-mega-y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    7.29%
  • #9
    sylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.99%
  • #10
    venusaurVenusaur
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.69%

Teams with Torkoal

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Froslass MegaIncineroarScovillain MegaTorkoalFarigirafRotom-Wash
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SneaslerSinistchaRotom-WashCharizard Mega YAerodactylTorkoal
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GarchompMiloticTorkoalSneaslerDelphox MegaFarigiraf
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Kangaskhan MegaTorkoalFarigirafHattereneKingambitIncineroar
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CrabominableTorkoalIncineroarFarigirafBasculegion-MCharizard Mega Y
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Charizard Mega YKrookodileVenusaurAerodactyl MegaTorkoalFarigiraf
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TorkoalSylveonChandelure MegaSinistchaBlastoise MegaFarigiraf
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Kangaskhan MegaTorkoalFarigirafHattereneKingambitIncineroar
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TorkoalFarigirafTyranitar MegaBasculegion-MSneaslerVenusaur Mega
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SnorlaxFarigirafBlastoise MegaTorkoalZoroark-HisuiGengar Mega
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FarigirafKingambitTorkoalGardevoir MegaPikachuKangaskhan Mega
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SinistchaBasculegion-MDrampa MegaAggron MegaOranguruTorkoal
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FarigirafTorkoalKangaskhan MegaSylveonAerodactyl MegaBasculegion-M
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Kangaskhan MegaFarigirafTorkoalSneaslerCharizard Mega YSylveon
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FarigirafIncineroarTorkoalGardevoir MegaVivillonKingambit
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Kangaskhan MegaTorkoalFarigirafHattereneKingambitIncineroar
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Blastoise MegaSylveonFarigirafTorkoalHelioliskKangaskhan
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SneaslerSylveonBlastoise MegaOranguruTorkoalKingambit
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How to use Torkoal in the current VGC format

Torkoal is listed as a Fire type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Torkoal fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Drought, Charcoal and Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Eruption, Protect, Heat Wave, Weather Ball, Earth Power, and Solar Beam. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Torkoal has important weaknesses to ground 2x, rock 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as farigiraf, incineroar, kingambit, sneasler, and kangaskhan-mega appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Torkoal. Open the Torkoal teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Torkoal with other Pokémon in the active format.