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Pokemon Sword and Shield Torkoal

Pokemon Sword and Shield Torkoal is a Fire Type Coal Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock, Water type moves. You can find and catch Torkoal in Giant's Cap - Area 2 with a 10% chance to appear during Intense Sun weather. The Max IV Stats of Torkoal are 70 HP, 85 Attack, 85 SP Attack, 140 Defense, 70 SP Defense, and 20 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Torkoal
Regular
Shiny
Torkoal Galar Pokedex ID: 300

List of Torkoal Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 470
HP 70
Attack 85
Defense 140
Special Attack 85
Special Defense 70
Speed 20

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Torkoal to have is Relaxed, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Speed stats.

Torkoal Abilities

Ability Type Effect
White SmokeNormal
DroughtNormal
Shell ArmorHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

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

Shield Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Sword and Shield Torkoal Evolutions

How do i evolve Torkoal in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Currently Pokemon Sword and Shield Torkoal does not have an evolution form in Generation 8.

Torkoal Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Torkoal?

A popular spawn location you can find Torkoal is in the Giant's Cap - Area 2 area with a 10% chance to spawn during Intense Sun weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Giant's Cap - Area 2
10%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 3
10%29 - 32
Giant's Cap
10%28 - 30
Motostoke Riverbank
10%26 - 28
Warm-Up Tunnel
5%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
5%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
5%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
5%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
5%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
5%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
5%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
5%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
5%16 - 21
Potbottom Desert
5%19 - 24
Potbottom Desert
5%19 - 24
Potbottom Desert
5%19 - 24
Potbottom Desert
5%19 - 24
Potbottom Desert
5%19 - 24
Potbottom Desert
5%19 - 24
Potbottom Desert
5%19 - 24
Potbottom Desert
5%19 - 24
Potbottom Desert
5%19 - 24

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 6
5%28 - 30
Giant's Mirror
10%26 - 28
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Torkoal Raids

Where do i find Torkoal Raids?

You can find Torkoal raids in the following locations: Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Stony Wilderness.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Torkoal Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Torkoal Weakness

Torkoal is a Fire Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Ground, Rock, Water Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Ground
Rock
Water
0.5x
Damage
Bug
Steel
Fire
Grass
Ice
Fairy
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Torkoal Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Torkoal Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Torkoal Moves List

What moves can Torkoal learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Torkoal can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Fire type +50% STAB damage.

Torkoal Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Smog
01[] Ember
04[] Withdraw
08[] Rapid Spin
12[] Smokescreen
16[] Clear Smog
20[] Flame Wheel
24[] Protect
28[] Lava Plume
32[] Body Slam
36[] Iron Defense
40[] Flamethrower
44[] Curse
48[] Heat Wave
52[] Amnesia
56[] Inferno
60[] Shell Smash
64[] Eruption

TM Moves Torkoal can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM11Solar BeamSpecial12010010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM13Fire SpinSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM20Self-DestructPhysical2001005User faints.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM38Will-O-WispStatus8515Burns opponent.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM46Weather BallSpecial5010010Move's power and type changes with the weather.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM81BulldozePhysical6010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM98Stomping TantrumPhysical7510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Torkoal TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR02FlamethrowerSpecial13510015May burn opponent.
TR10EarthquakePhysical10010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR15Fire BlastSpecial165855May burn opponent.
TR17AmnesiaStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR22Sludge BombSpecial9010010May poison opponent.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR36Heat WaveSpecial142.59010May burn opponent.
TR39SuperpowerPhysical1201005Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
TR43OverheatSpecial195905Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TR46Iron DefenseStatus15Sharply raises user's Defense.
TR52Gyro BallPhysical1005The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TR67Earth PowerSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR75Stone EdgePhysical100805High critical hit ratio.
TR76Stealth RockStatus20Damages opponent switching into battle.
TR88Heat CrashPhysical10010The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
TR99Body PressPhysical8010010The higher the user's Defense, the stronger the attack.

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