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Torkoal.

national dex #324 · gen III
BST 470 · fire
Torkoal official artwork
fire
#324 · gen III
Profile
HP
70
ATK
85
DEF
140
SPA
85
SPD
70
SPE
20
BST 470 · best Defense 140 · worst Speed 20 · meters scale to 200

Torkoal is weak to Water, Ground, Rock and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

Typingfire
AbilitiesDrought, White Smoke, Shell Armor
Height, weight0.5 m / 80.4 kg
Catch rate90 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
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Torkoal base stats

BST 470 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP70250344
Atk85157295
Def140256416
SpA85157295
SpD70130262
Spe2040152
BST470bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Def

Torkoal weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat2
ele1
gra½
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Water, Ground, Rock
Resists
Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Torkoal abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
DroughtSummons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
White SmokePrevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell ArmorhiddenProtects against critical hits.

Best Torkoal moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fireEruptionSPEC150
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
grassSolar BeamSPEC120

Torkoal moves

gen 9 · 87 moves · 20 level-up · 45 TM/HM · 9 egg · 13 tutor
57 moves · Torkoal appears in 14 games
Clear SmogL16Fire SpinL17Rapid SpinL25Body SlamL33ProtectL36Lava PlumeL39FlamethrowerL40CurseL44Iron DefenseL44AmnesiaL52FlailL52Heat WaveL55InfernoL60EruptionL64Shell SmashL65Ancient PowereggBody PressTMBulldozeTMBurning JealousyTMDouble EdgeTMEarth PowerTMEarthquakeeggEndureeggFacadeTMFire BlastTMFissureeggFlame ChargeTMFlare BlitzTMGiga ImpactTMGyro BallTMHeat CrashTMHeavy SlamTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMOverheatTMRestTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMRoundTMSandstormTMScorching SandsTMSelf DestructTMSleep TalkeggSludge BombTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMStealth RockTMStomping TantrumTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSuperpowereggTemper FlareTMWeather BallTMWill O WispTMYawneggZen HeadbuttTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 1
SmogpoisonSPEC3070%20Level 4
WithdrawwaterSTAT--40Level 7
Clear SmogpoisonSPEC50-15Level 16
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15Level 17
SmokescreennormalSTAT-100%20Level 20
Flame WheelSTABfirePHYS60100%25Level 23
Rapid SpinnormalPHYS50100%40Level 25
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Level 33
ProtectnormalSTAT--10Level 36
Lava PlumeSTABfireSPEC80100%15Level 39
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Level 40
CurseghostSTAT--10Level 44
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Level 44
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20Level 52
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Level 52
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Level 55
InfernoSTABfireSPEC10050%5Level 60
EruptionSTABfireSPEC150100%5Level 64
Shell SmashnormalSTAT--15Level 65
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Body PressfightingPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Burning JealousySTABfireSPEC70100%5TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Gyro BallsteelPHYS-100%5TM / HM
Heat CrashSTABfirePHYS-100%10TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
Heavy SlamsteelPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Scorching SandsgroundSPEC70100%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
Stone EdgerockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Temper FlareSTABfirePHYS75100%10TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Egg
Clear SmogpoisonSPEC50-15Egg
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
EruptionSTABfireSPEC150100%5Egg
FissuregroundPHYS-30%5Egg
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Egg
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Egg
YawnnormalSTAT--10Egg
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Burning JealousySTABfireSPEC70100%5Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Scorching SandsgroundSPEC70100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor

Torkoal Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
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.

Generation VII4 entries
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 Sun

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

Ultra Moon

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

Generation VI4 entries
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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

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

Generation IV2 entries
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 III4 entries
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.

Torkoal species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorBrown
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatMountain
Height0.5 m (1'08")
Weight80.4 kg (177.3 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate90 (35.3%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience165
EV yield2 Def
Regional dex 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
Champions#324
Wild held items
Charcoal5%
5% in X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleMixed attacker85 Atk / 85 SpA
Best statDefense 140excellent
Speed tier20 Speslow
Defensive load3 weak / 6 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty90 / 255moderate, about 35.3% per ball

About Torkoal

Torkoal is a Fire-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Torkoal base stats

Torkoal has a base stat total of 470, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. 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 and 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 and 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.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Torkoal. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Torkoal, or use the team builder to see how Torkoal fits into your squad.

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