No. 0324
Torkoal
Coal Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Torkoal is a Fire-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock and Water, with a base stat total of 470. In Pokémon Champions it’s #35 on the Doubles ladder and #119 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 80.4 kg 177.3 lbs
- Base stat total
- 470 Higher than 55% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Charcoal · Quiet · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2Full set →
You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 20); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Torkoal outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
Prevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's .
Everything about White Smoke →Other Pokémon with White Smoke 3
On switch-in, this Pokémon summons .
Everything about Drought →Other Pokémon with Drought 4
This Pokémon cannot be struck by a .
Everything about Shell Armor →
Heatmor
Sizzlipede
Centiskorch
Vulpix
Ninetales
Groudon
Mega Slowbro
Shellder
Cloyster
Krabby
Kingler
Lapras
Omanyte
Omastar
Corphish
Crawdaunt
Clamperl
Turtwig
Grotle
Torterra
Oshawott
Dewott
Samurott
Mega Scolipede
Dwebble
Crustle
Escavalier
Shelmet
Hisuian Sliggoo
Hisuian Goodra
Turtonator
Chewtle
Drednaw
KlawfCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#35 of 262 used
Charcoal (78.3%) · (99.7%) · Quiet (83.1%) · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2 (42.2%)
Singles
#119 of 262 used
Heat Rock (53.4%) · (95.9%) · Sassy (25.5%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (22.5%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 5.3% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 5.8% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 9.9% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 6.1% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 4.8% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 5.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20265.9% of teams · rank #29 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 194,031 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
5.9% of teams · rank #32 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 105,442 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
5.3% of teams · rank #33 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 14,109 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
5.1% of teams · rank #35 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 665 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Charcoal
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Quiet
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Charcoal
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Quiet
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Charcoal
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Quiet
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Charcoal
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Quiet
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games5.9%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)5.9%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)5.3%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)5.1%
Moves
- Eruption91.2%
- Protect89.1%
- Weather Ball55.8%
- Earth Power43.6%
- Heat Wave42.3%
- Helping Hand22.6%
- Solar Beam21.0%
- Yawn5.7%
Items
- Charcoal82.4%
Leftovers3.0%- Heat Rock3.0%
Life Orb2.9%
Sitrus Berry2.4%
Eject Button1.1%
Abilities
- 99.2%
- 0.7%
- 0.1%
Stat Points
- Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD43.3%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD13.1%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA9.5%
- Quiet 32 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 1 SpD4.7%
These 4 cover 70.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
Indeedee-F45.6%
Farigiraf29.1%
Sneasler20.4%
Gardevoir-Mega18.3%
Kingambit17.2%
Hatterene16.3%
Moves
- Eruption93.2%
- Protect89.0%
- Weather Ball61.6%
- Earth Power45.4%
- Heat Wave41.2%
- Helping Hand23.2%
- Solar Beam18.1%
- Yawn5.5%
Items
- Charcoal86.6%
- Life Orb2.6%
- Sitrus Berry2.2%
- Leftovers2.1%
- Heat Rock1.7%
- Eject Button1.0%
Abilities
- 99.5%
- 0.4%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD49.5%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD10.5%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA10.4%
- Quiet 32 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 1 SpD5.5%
These 4 cover 75.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Indeedee-F49.2%
- Farigiraf31.2%
- Sneasler22.3%
- Gardevoir-Mega21.2%
- Kingambit19.4%
- Hatterene17.8%
Moves
- Eruption94.7%
- Protect89.0%
- Weather Ball69.4%
- Earth Power44.6%
- Heat Wave40.5%
- Helping Hand24.4%
- Solar Beam14.0%
- Yawn5.7%
Items
- Charcoal90.4%
- Sitrus Berry2.6%
- Life Orb1.9%
- Leftovers1.4%
- Heat Rock1.1%
- Eject Button0.7%
Abilities
- 99.7%
- 0.3%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD52.8%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA13.2%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD9.7%
- Quiet 32 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 1 SpD5.3%
These 4 cover 81.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Indeedee-F48.9%
- Farigiraf36.5%
- Sneasler27.4%
- Kingambit23.6%
- Gardevoir-Mega21.5%
- Hatterene17.0%
Moves
- Eruption95.9%
- Protect86.7%
- Weather Ball72.2%
- Earth Power40.4%
- Heat Wave38.3%
- Helping Hand28.0%
- Solar Beam13.3%
- Yawn7.8%
Items
- Charcoal90.1%
- Sitrus Berry4.2%
- Life Orb1.4%
- Leftovers1.4%
- Eject Button0.8%
- Heat Rock0.7%
Abilities
- 99.5%
- 0.5%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD52.5%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA15.0%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD7.7%
- Quiet 32 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 1 SpD7.1%
These 4 cover 82.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Indeedee-F55.4%
- Farigiraf32.4%
- Sneasler27.8%
- Gardevoir-Mega23.9%
- Kingambit22.3%
Armarouge20.1%
1.8% of teams · rank #66 · Singles · about 5,242 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
1.5% of teams · rank #68 · Singles · about 2,765 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
1.2% of teams · rank #71 · Singles · about 606 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.6% of teams · rank #79 · Singles · about 34 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 34 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Most common build
- Item
- Heat Rock
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Heat Rock
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Heat Rock
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.8%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.5%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)1.2%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.6%
Moves
- Rapid Spin82.0%
- Stealth Rock69.4%
- Lava Plume51.5%
- Will-O-Wisp35.5%
- Clear Smog24.8%
- Solar Beam22.7%
- Body Press22.3%
- Earth Power13.7%
Items
- Heat Rock60.7%
- Charcoal8.4%
- Leftovers7.2%
Air Balloon4.4%- Sitrus Berry4.0%
Rocky Helmet3.5%
Abilities
- 97.0%
- 2.0%
- 1.1%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA17.8%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD11.1%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD9.5%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD7.6%
These 4 cover 46.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
Venusaur43.6%- Hatterene26.8%
Garchomp18.4%
Corviknight13.4%
Pyroar-Mega13.3%
Arcanine-Hisui10.8%
Moves
- Rapid Spin85.5%
- Stealth Rock80.1%
- Lava Plume56.7%
- Will-O-Wisp40.9%
- Body Press23.8%
- Clear Smog22.8%
- Earth Power14.1%
- Solar Beam13.9%
Items
- Heat Rock72.2%
- Charcoal7.6%
- Leftovers5.7%
- Sitrus Berry3.8%
- Air Balloon2.4%
- Rocky Helmet2.2%
Abilities
- 97.7%
- 1.7%
- 0.6%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA20.1%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD15.3%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD10.2%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD6.1%
These 4 cover 51.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Venusaur54.4%
- Hatterene39.3%
- Garchomp23.9%
- Pyroar-Mega19.8%
- Arcanine-Hisui13.8%
Houndoom-Mega10.4%
Moves
- Stealth Rock84.1%
- Rapid Spin77.8%
- Lava Plume49.1%
- Will-O-Wisp47.5%
- Body Press24.3%
- Overheat23.2%
- Clear Smog20.2%
- Weather Ball19.3%
Items
- Heat Rock80.7%
- Charcoal11.5%
- Air Balloon2.4%
- Rocky Helmet1.9%
- Sitrus Berry1.0%
- Eject Button0.9%
Abilities
- 99.0%
- 0.6%
- 0.3%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD18.8%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA15.7%
- Bold 30 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA / 2 SpD15.4%
- Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD11.3%
These 4 cover 61.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Venusaur58.0%
- Hatterene52.7%
- Pyroar-Mega26.0%
Diggersby15.6%
Samurott-Hisui12.5%
Cinderace12.2%
0.8% of teams · rank #118 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1,108 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.7% of teams · rank #122 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 613 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #135 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 50 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #169 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 1 team behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Charcoal
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Quiet
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Charcoal
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Heat Rock
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Heat Rock
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Sassy
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 4 Def / 30 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.8%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.7%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%
Moves
- Earth Power44.7%
- Eruption43.7%
- Stealth Rock40.0%
- Solar Beam36.3%
- Yawn33.8%
- Protect30.7%
- Lava Plume29.3%
- Weather Ball23.2%
Items
- Charcoal34.2%
- Heat Rock27.6%
- Leftovers10.7%
- Sitrus Berry5.2%
- Eject Button5.2%
- Rocky Helmet3.7%
Abilities
- 97.1%
- 2.0%
- 0.9%
Stat Points
- Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD14.1%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD10.7%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD10.5%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA8.6%
These 4 cover 43.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
Salamence-Mega16.4%- Venusaur12.4%
Indeedee11.0%- Sneasler10.6%
Metagross-Mega10.0%
Pelipper9.8%
Moves
- Stealth Rock51.9%
- Earth Power46.3%
- Yawn42.3%
- Lava Plume38.0%
- Eruption34.5%
- Solar Beam33.2%
- Protect23.8%
- Weather Ball19.6%
Items
- Charcoal28.3%
- Heat Rock27.9%
- Leftovers17.8%
- Eject Button6.8%
- Sitrus Berry4.7%
- Rocky Helmet3.4%
Abilities
- 97.6%
- 1.5%
- 0.9%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD17.5%
- Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD11.1%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD9.9%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA7.6%
These 4 cover 46.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega23.8%
- Indeedee19.8%
- Metagross-Mega16.9%
- Venusaur16.7%
- Sneasler16.6%
Skeledirge14.5%
Moves
- Stealth Rock71.6%
- Yawn67.0%
- Lava Plume50.4%
- Rapid Spin46.2%
- Earth Power29.8%
- Solar Beam23.9%
- Overheat21.8%
- Eruption14.5%
Items
- Heat Rock37.4%
Mental Herb29.8%- Charcoal14.3%
- Eject Button9.3%
- Sitrus Berry2.2%
- Rocky Helmet2.1%
Abilities
- 99.0%
- 1.0%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA31.0%
- Sassy 32 HP / 4 Def / 30 SpD10.0%
- Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD8.7%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD8.7%
These 4 cover 58.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
Ninetales-Alola32.2%
Gholdengo30.2%
Baxcalibur-Mega29.3%
Charizard-Mega-X27.2%- Samurott-Hisui26.9%
- Venusaur25.6%
Moves
- Stealth Rock60.0%
- Yawn55.8%
- Overheat45.9%
- Earth Power38.5%
- Solar Beam32.7%
- Self-Destruct31.1%
- Weather Ball29.4%
- Eruption20.4%
Items
- Heat Rock46.7%
- Eject Button22.2%
- Charcoal20.3%
- Rocky Helmet5.1%
- Air Balloon2.9%
- Leftovers1.9%
Abilities
- 97.1%
- 2.9%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Sassy 32 HP / 4 Def / 30 SpD26.2%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD18.9%
- Bold 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA13.2%
- Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD8.2%
These 4 cover 66.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Venusaur36.8%
- Salamence-Mega31.1%
Mimikyu27.2%
Hippowdon24.3%
Lucario-Mega24.2%
Grimmsnarl18.1%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
12.9% of teams · rank #11 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Charcoal
- Ability
- Nature
- Quiet
- EVs
- 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
- Tera Type
- Fire
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games11.5%
- 1500 weighting13.6%
- 1695 weighting12.9%
- 1825 weighting9.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Eruption90.6%
- Heat Wave76.5%
- Earth Power65.6%
- Protect61.5%
- Solar Beam21.5%
- Weather Ball15.1%
- Helping Hand14.0%
- Overheat10.5%
- Yawn5.8%
- Body Press5.5%
Items
- Charcoal43.2%
Choice Specs21.1%- Heat Rock11.3%
Eject Pack8.2%
White Herb2.5%- Leftovers2.1%
Abilities
- 100.0%
- 0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Quiet 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD52.3%
- Quiet 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD13.8%
- Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD4.0%
- Quiet 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA3.3%
- Quiet 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA3.0%
Tera types
- Fire81.9%
- Grass6.7%
- Flying6.5%
- Ground1.5%
Common teammates
- Indeedee-F41.8%
- Hatterene34.1%
Ursaluna33.8%
Diancie32.3%
Walking Wake28.0%- Farigiraf26.7%
Chi-Yu21.3%
Hoopa-Unbound19.5%
2.4% of teams · rank #59 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heat Rock
- Ability
- Nature
- Sassy
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
- Tera Type
- Ghost
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.0%
- 1500 weighting2.9%
- 1695 weighting2.4%
- 1825 weighting1.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Stealth Rock85.7%
- Rapid Spin79.9%
- Lava Plume44.3%
- Will-O-Wisp35.2%
- Earthquake33.4%
- Overheat27.3%
- Earth Power15.6%
- Flamethrower14.4%
- Clear Smog13.8%
- Eruption12.6%
Items
- Heat Rock88.2%
- Choice Specs9.0%
Heavy-Duty Boots1.7%- Eject Pack0.5%
- Charcoal0.4%
- Eject Button0.1%
Abilities
- 99.8%
- 0.1%
- 0.1%
EV spreads
- Sassy 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD16.1%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD14.5%
- Relaxed 252 HP / 8 Atk / 248 Def9.8%
- Bold 248 HP / 224 Def / 36 SpD6.1%
- Quiet 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD4.9%
Tera types
- Ghost19.6%
- Poison15.6%
- Grass15.1%
- Fire14.2%
Common teammates
- Walking Wake84.2%
Great Tusk74.8%- Hatterene56.1%
Raging Bolt34.9%
Slither Wing33.4%- Venusaur20.4%
- Kingambit16.4%
- Corviknight13.1%
Checks & counters
Gliscor90.5%- Raging Bolt88.0%
Glimmora88.4%- Walking Wake90.6%
Garganacl90.6%
Darkrai87.4%
1.8% of teams · rank #71 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heat Rock
- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 248 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA / 4 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ground
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.0%
- 1500 weighting1.9%
- 1630 weighting1.8%
- 1760 weighting0.9%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin83.0%
- Stealth Rock69.1%
- Body Press54.0%
- Weather Ball45.5%
- Lava Plume31.7%
- Clear Smog21.2%
- Will-O-Wisp20.0%
- Solar Beam20.0%
- Earth Power18.3%
- Eruption16.5%
Items
- Heat Rock80.0%
- Choice Specs15.7%
- Heavy-Duty Boots3.6%
- Leftovers0.3%
- Charcoal0.2%
- Eject Pack0.1%
Abilities
- 99.9%
- 0.1%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA / 4 Spe44.1%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD17.7%
- Quiet 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA13.9%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA10.5%
- Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD2.3%
Tera types
- Ground46.8%
- Fire41.7%
- Flying4.0%
- Ghost2.3%
Common teammates
- Slither Wing82.1%
- Venusaur69.4%
- Arcanine-Hisui53.1%
Heatran47.7%
Mandibuzz47.3%- Mimikyu15.4%
Hattrem14.5%
Rhyperior13.6%
1.7% of teams · rank #88 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heat Rock
- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.5%
- 1500 weighting2.6%
- 1630 weighting1.7%
- 1760 weighting0.6%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin97.7%
- Lava Plume87.2%
- Stealth Rock60.0%
- Body Press57.1%
- Yawn51.9%
- Clear Smog14.8%
- Will-O-Wisp13.2%
- Solar Beam3.2%
- Flamethrower3.0%
- Overheat2.3%
Items
- Heat Rock85.6%
- Heavy-Duty Boots8.8%
- Leftovers3.4%
Assault Vest1.0%- Charcoal0.7%
- Eject Pack0.3%
Abilities
- 100.0%
- 0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA52.0%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD21.6%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD5.6%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD / 4 Spe4.2%
- Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD2.5%
Common teammates
Ogerpon-Hearthflame86.3%- Cinderace81.7%
- Heatran49.3%
Volcanion46.7%
Volcarona42.9%
Ceruledge42.3%
Rotom-Heat25.4%
Charizard21.5%
1.6% of teams · rank #81 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heat Rock
- Ability
- Nature
- Calm
- EVs
- 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.2%
- 1500 weighting2.1%
- 1630 weighting1.6%
- 1760 weighting0.8%
Usage by month
Moves
- Stealth Rock85.2%
- Rapid Spin81.1%
- Lava Plume78.4%
- Body Press39.9%
- Yawn34.6%
- Will-O-Wisp14.5%
- Solar Beam8.5%
- Toxic8.3%
- Eruption7.2%
- Earth Power6.7%
Items
- Heat Rock93.6%
- Choice Specs2.0%
- Eject Button1.9%
- Heavy-Duty Boots1.1%
- Eject Pack0.5%
- Leftovers0.3%
Abilities
- 99.9%
- 0.1%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Calm 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD18.6%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD16.1%
- Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA9.7%
- Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD6.4%
- Sassy 248 HP / 12 Def / 248 SpD5.9%
Common teammates
- Great Tusk52.3%
- Raging Bolt48.4%
- Venusaur33.3%
- Hatterene29.1%
- Houndoom-Mega28.4%
- Charizard-Mega-X26.4%
Charizard-Mega-Y20.8%- Cinderace17.9%
Checks & counters
- Gliscor88.6%
Diancie-Mega88.0%- Raging Bolt85.1%
- Garchomp80.0%
Terapagos83.0%
Tapu Lele79.0%
1.2% of teams · rank #81 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heat Rock
- Ability
- Nature
- Relaxed
- EVs
- 152 HP / 252 Def / 100 SpA
- Tera Type
- Grass
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.9%
- 1500 weighting1.6%
- 1630 weighting1.2%
- 1760 weighting1.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin91.3%
- Solar Beam77.6%
- Body Press75.7%
- Flamethrower46.9%
- Lava Plume40.3%
- Stealth Rock25.4%
- Earth Power11.4%
- Eruption10.4%
- Will-O-Wisp6.4%
- Overheat6.1%
Items
- Heat Rock83.5%
- Eject Button6.1%
- Choice Specs5.8%
- Heavy-Duty Boots2.4%
- Charcoal0.9%
- Rocky Helmet0.4%
Abilities
- 98.3%
- 1.2%
- 0.4%
EV spreads
- Relaxed 152 HP / 252 Def / 100 SpA44.5%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD14.3%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA12.8%
- Calm 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD6.3%
- Quiet 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD5.5%
Tera types
- Grass60.0%
- Fire21.7%
- Ghost12.5%
- Flying3.8%
Entei
Noivern
Empoleon
Gastrodon
Muk-Alola
Krookodile0.2% of teams · rank #145 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heat Rock
- Ability
- Nature
- Relaxed
- EVs
- 176 HP / 252 Def / 80 SpA
- Tera Type
- Flying
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.9%
- 1500 weighting0.6%
- 1630 weighting0.2%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin96.1%
- Stealth Rock90.0%
- Will-O-Wisp68.6%
- Lava Plume60.4%
- Weather Ball21.3%
- Yawn19.2%
- Eruption14.7%
- Solar Beam7.8%
- Earth Power6.4%
- Flamethrower3.0%
Items
- Heat Rock88.6%
- Leftovers4.2%
- Choice Specs2.8%
- Heavy-Duty Boots1.9%
- Eject Pack0.9%
- Charcoal0.6%
Abilities
- 99.3%
- 0.5%
- 0.1%
EV spreads
- Relaxed 176 HP / 252 Def / 80 SpA38.7%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA11.9%
- Calm 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD8.4%
- Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD6.4%
- Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA6.1%
Tera types
- Flying54.0%
- Fire38.3%
- Grass5.2%
- Dragon1.1%
Common teammates
Koraidon72.8%
Flutter Mane66.3%- Great Tusk61.2%
Ho-Oh54.7%- Venusaur33.1%
Brute Bonnet19.1%- Raging Bolt18.9%
Lilligant-Hisui13.4%
Replica Team codes
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Evolution
Torkoal does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 18
| 1 | Ember10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smog40% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Spec | 30 | 70% | 20 |
| 4 | WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Water | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 8 | Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe. | Normal | Phys | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 12 | SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0. | Poison | Spec | 50 | — | 15 |
| 20 | Flame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 24 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | Lava Plume30% chance to burn adjacent Pokémon. | Fire | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 32 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 40 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 48 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| 52 | AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 56 | Inferno100% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| 60 | Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 64 | EruptionLess power as user's HP decreases. Hits foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 150 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 45
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM24 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM38 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM51 | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM84 | Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM89 | Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation. | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM104 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM107 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM116 | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM118 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TM121 | Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM125 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM128 | AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM133 | Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM141 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TM148 | Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM150 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM157 | OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Fire | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM165 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM180 | Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM189 | Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Fire | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM193 | Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM195 | Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn. | Fire | Spec | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM207 | Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Fire | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM215 | Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Ground | Spec | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
Egg moves 4
| Egg | Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva). | Rock | Spec | 60 | 100% | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | FissureOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level. | Ground | Phys | — | 30% | 5 |
| Egg | FlailMore power the less HP the user has left. | Normal | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Torkoal lives in mountains and volcanoes, where it digs for coal. It fills its shell with coal and burns it for energy. If its fire goes out, it dies.
It can blow smoke from its shell and nostrils, the pressure of which indicates its health.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#631 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Coal Pokémon
- Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
- Color
- Brown
- Mountain
- Pal Park area
- Mountain
It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.
Ultra MoonYou can tell how it’s feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.
Ultra SunIf 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.
MoonCoal is the source of Torkoal’s energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.
SunYou find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · ShieldIt burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y · SwordIt burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.
FireRed · LeafGreenIt 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.
EmeraldTORKOAL generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireTORKOAL 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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Torkoal
- Japanese
- コータス
- Japanese (romaji)
- Cotoise
- Korean
- 코터스
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 煤炭龜
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 煤炭龟
- French
- Chartor
- German
- Qurtel
- Spanish
- Torkoal
- Italian
- Torkoal
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII
Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Training
- 2 Def
- 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 165
- Medium
Breeding
- Field
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
- Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
- Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Warm-Up TunnelWalking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
- Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
- Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Warm-Up TunnelWalking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Shield 12 areas
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
- Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
- Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 12 areas
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
- Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Ultra Moon 2 areas
- Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
- Route 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
Ultra Sun 2 areas
- Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
- Route 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
Moon 2 areas
- Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
- Route 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Sun 2 areas
- Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
- Route 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Y 1 area
- Road 18Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
X 1 area
- Road 18Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
SoulSilver 1 area
- Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47
HeartGold 1 area
- Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47
Platinum 2 areas
- Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53
- Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53
Pearl 2 areas
- Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–55
- Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–55
Diamond 2 areas
- Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–55
- Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–55
Emerald 2 areas
- Fiery PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16
- Magma HideoutWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Sapphire 1 area
- Fiery PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16
Ruby 1 area
- Fiery PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.