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Torkoal
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- 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)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Protects against critical hits.
Generation VII
You can tell how it’s feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.
Coal is the source of Torkoal’s energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.
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.
It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.
Generation VIII
It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
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
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.
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.
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.
It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.
Generation IV
It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
Generation V
It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
Generation VI
You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
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.
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.
Level Up
20 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EmberSTAB | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 4 | Smog | poi | S | 30 | 70% | 20 |
| 7 | Withdraw | wat | N | — | — | 40 |
| 16 | Clear Smog | poi | S | 50 | — | 15 |
| 17 | Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 20 | Smokescreen | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 23 | Flame WheelSTAB | fir | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 25 | Rapid Spin | nor | P | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 33 | Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 39 | Lava PlumeSTAB | fir | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| 44 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 52 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 52 | Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 55 | Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| 60 | InfernoSTAB | fir | S | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| 64 | EruptionSTAB | fir | S | 150 | 100% | 5 |
| 65 | Shell Smash | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
TM / HM
45 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Burning JealousySTAB | fir | S | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Heat CrashSTAB | fir | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Heavy Slam | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scorching Sands | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge Bomb | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Temper FlareSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Clear Smog | poi | S | 50 | — | 15 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| EruptionSTAB | fir | S | 150 | 100% | 5 |
| Fissure | gro | P | — | 30% | 5 |
| Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Yawn | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
Move Tutor
13 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Burning JealousySTAB | fir | S | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Scorching Sands | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
Items that wild Torkoal may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Torkoal
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Stat Calculator
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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.
Use the tools above 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.
