Stats & Training
Torkoal's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The mixed lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Defense EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
You can tell how it’s feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.
It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.
Torkoal Weakness
Torkoal is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Torkoal's physical bulk (base 140 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x65-77% Muddy Water 2x84-99% Rock Slide 2x32-39% Mud Bomb 2x61-72% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Archeops builds →Rock Slide 2x61-72% Ancient Power 2x70-83% Rock Tomb 2x49-58% Bulldoze 2x32-39% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Lapras builds →Hydro Pump 2x101-120%KO Brine 2x61-72% Water Pulse 2x56-66% Bulldoze 2x22-26% | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Blastoise builds →Hydro Pump 2x101-120%KO Aqua Tail 2x47-56% Water Pulse 2x56-66% Rock Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
 Walrein IceWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Walrein builds →Brine 2x66-79% Rock Tomb 2x21-25% Bulldoze 2x21-25% Water Gun 2x42-50% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Kartana builds →Knock Off20-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Celesteela builds →Air Slash46-54% Flamethrower18-22% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Ribombee builds →Moonblast24-29% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
What you see is what you get. Torkoal sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and a massive partner pool from one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Torkoal easily with 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Clear Smog, Endure, Eruption and 6 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Torkoal Best Moveset
Drought helps Torkoal stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs for the right balance, and Eruption as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Torkoal best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Eruption
- Earth Power
- Protect
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Yawn
- Lava Plume
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Torkoal gets Clear Smog and Endure exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Eruption and Overheat.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Torkoal Locations
4 encounter spots for Torkoal at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Torkoal in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You can catch Torkoal through 4 walking encounters from Lv. 29-32, but availability differs between Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Torkoal Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Don't let Torkoal's 470 base stat total fool you. Drought is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a trick room. Eruption with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Run Drought on Torkoal. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Torkoal also gets White Smoke and Shell Armor, but they don't compare.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Torkoal fills the trick room role. It's a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Base 20 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the best way to handle Torkoal: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Water, Ground, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Torkoal first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves