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Torkoal

Abilities

DroughtWhite SmokeShell Armor(Hidden)
Height: 0.5 m (1'08")
Weight: 80.4 kg (177.3 lbs)
Base Exp: 165
Base Stats
HP70
Atk85
Def140
SpA85
SpD70
Spe20
BST470
EV Yield: 2 Def
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
250344
Atk
157295
Def
256416
SpA
157295
SpD
130262
Spe
40152

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
III (Hoenn)
Color
Brown
Shape
Quadruped
Habitat
Mountain
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
90 (35.3%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Ground
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
165
EV Yield
2 Def
Height
0.5 m (1'08")
Weight
80.4 kg (177.3 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor
fir½
wat2
ele
gra½
ice½
fig
poi
gro2
fly
psy
bug½
roc2
gho
dra
dar
ste½
fai½
Weak to: Water, Ground, Rock
Resists: Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Abilities
Drought

Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

White Smoke

Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Shell ArmorHidden Ability

Protects against critical hits.

Pokedex Entries17 entries

Generation VII

Ultra Sun

You can tell how it’s feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.

Sun

Coal is the source of Torkoal’s energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.

Moon

If the fire burning within its shell goes out, it will die. Those who wish to raise one in their home must always keep something flammable at hand.

Ultra Moon

It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.

Generation VIII

Sword

It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.

Shield

You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.

Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V, VI)

Generation III

Ruby

TORKOAL digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this POKéMON spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.

Sapphire

TORKOAL generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this POKéMON burns more coal.

Emerald

It battles using energy it gets from burning coal. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive’s horn.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.

Generation VI

X

You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.

Y

It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.

Omega Ruby

Torkoal digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this Pokémon spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.

Alpha Sapphire

Torkoal generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.

Moves (Gen 9)87 moves

Level Up

20 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1EmberSTABfirS40100%25
4SmogpoiS3070%20
7WithdrawwatN40
16Clear SmogpoiS5015
17Fire SpinSTABfirS3585%15
20SmokescreennorN100%20
23Flame WheelSTABfirP60100%25
25Rapid SpinnorP50100%40
33Body SlamnorP85100%15
36ProtectnorN10
39Lava PlumeSTABfirS80100%15
40FlamethrowerSTABfirS90100%15
44CurseghoN10
44Iron DefensesteN15
52AmnesiapsyN20
52FlailnorP100%15
55Heat WaveSTABfirS9590%10
60InfernoSTABfirS10050%5
64EruptionSTABfirS150100%5
65Shell SmashnorN15

TM / HM

45 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AmnesiapsyN20
Body PressfigP80100%10
Body SlamnorP85100%15
BulldozegroP60100%20
Burning JealousySTABfirS70100%5
CurseghoN10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Earth PowergroS90100%10
EarthquakegroP100100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Fire BlastSTABfirS11085%5
Fire SpinSTABfirS3585%15
Flame ChargeSTABfirP50100%20
FlamethrowerSTABfirS90100%15
Flare BlitzSTABfirP120100%15
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Gyro BallsteP100%5
Heat CrashSTABfirP100%10
Heat WaveSTABfirS9590%10
Heavy SlamsteP100%10
Helping HandnorN20
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Iron DefensesteN15
OverheatSTABfirS13090%5
ProtectnorN10
RestpsyN5
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock TombrocP6095%15
SandstormrocN10
Scorching SandsgroS70100%10
Sleep TalknorN10
Sludge BombpoiS90100%10
Solar BeamgraS120100%10
Stealth RockrocN20
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
Stone EdgerocP10080%5
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
Take DownnorP9085%20
Temper FlareSTABfirP75100%10
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
Weather BallnorS50100%10
Will O WispfirN85%15
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15

Egg Moves

9 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ancient PowerrocS60100%5
Clear SmogpoiS5015
EarthquakegroP100100%10
EndurenorN10
EruptionSTABfirS150100%5
FissuregroP30%5
FlailnorP100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
YawnnorN10

Move Tutor

13 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Burning JealousySTABfirS70100%5
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Earth PowergroS90100%10
EndurenorN10
Heat WaveSTABfirS9590%10
Iron DefensesteN15
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Scorching SandsgroS70100%10
Sleep TalknorN10
Stealth RockrocN20
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Torkoal may be holding when encountered.

Charcoal
5% in X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Pokedex Numbers
National#324
Hoenn#105
Kalos Mountain#096
Hoenn (ORAS)#110
Alola (SM)#223
Ula'ula#095
Alola (USUM)#287
Ula'ula (USUM)#108
Galar#300
Isle of Armor#173
Paldea#150
Blueberry#086
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

firEruption150 powS
firOverheat130 powS
firFlare Blitz120 powP
firFire Blast110 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
graSolar Beam120 powS
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About Torkoal

Torkoal is a Fire-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered. Torkoal stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 80.4 kg (177.3 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Torkoal Base Stats

Torkoal has a base stat total of 470, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 140 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 20 (poor). Torkoal functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Torkoal is slow with a base Speed of 20.

Torkoal Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Fire-type, Torkoal is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Torkoal 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Torkoal Abilities

Torkoal's abilities include Drought, White Smoke, Shell Armor. Drought summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.. White Smoke prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. Its Hidden Ability is Shell Armor, which protects against critical hits.

Torkoal Moves & Learnset

Torkoal can learn 87 moves in Generation 9, including 20 by leveling up, 45 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 13 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Eruption (Fire, 150 power), Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power). For coverage, Torkoal can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Torkoal

Torkoal has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Torkoal yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Torkoal belongs to the Ground egg group. Wild Torkoal may be found holding Charcoal.

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