Is Torracat Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Torracat passes through on the way to Incineroar. Fire handles Milo and Opal. Quick evolution at level 34. Transfer-only middle stage.
Torracat has the type edge here and should clean up Milo's team.
Nessa's team hits Torracat's weaknesses hard.
Kabu's typing presses Torracat's defenses.
Incineroar trades roughly evenly with Bea's team.
Incineroar trades roughly evenly with Opal's team.
Incineroar trades roughly evenly with Gordie's team.
Incineroar trades roughly evenly with Piers's team.
Incineroar trades roughly evenly with Raihan's team.
Incineroar has the type edge here and should clean up Bede's team.
Incineroar trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Torracat cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 17.
Your Torracat should hit Level 34 before you reach Bea, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Torracat in Sword & Shield
No wild encounters for Torracat in Sword & Shield. Bring Litten over from Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Torracat in SwSh
Step 1Obtain LittenBREEDINGAvailableLeave Torracat with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Litten egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Iki Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 1 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Canyon Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Torracat ✓
Step 3Evolve into Incineroar
Torracat Weakness
Type-wise, Torracat takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Torracat Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Torracat
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Roggenrola builds →Smack Down 2x61-73% Mud-Slap 2x10-13% | ||
 Diggersby NormalGround | C | |
 Corphish Water | C | |
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Drednaw builds →Razor Shell 2x113-133%KO Rock Tomb 2x92-108%KO Sand Tomb 2x38-44% | ||
 Carkol RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 2x60-71% Sand Tomb 2x24-28% | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Quagsire builds →Mud Shot 2x56-67% Water Gun 2x42-50% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Drednaw builds →Razor Shell 2x111-131%KO Rock Tomb 2x91-109%KO Sand Tomb 2x35-43% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x134-158%KO Sand Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Carkol RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 2x56-68% Sand Tomb 2x23-28% | ||
 Pelipper Water | C | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x141-166%KO Rock Slide 2x88-105%KO | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Drednaw builds →Razor Shell 2x116-137%KO Rock Tomb 2x93-111%KO Dig 2x83-97% | ||
 Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Coalossal builds →Ancient Power 2x69-82% Dig 2x60-72% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Mudsdale builds →High Horsepower 2x155-183%KO | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x142-168%KO Rock Slide 2x90-106%KO | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Drednaw builds →Razor Shell 2x119-140%KO Rock Tomb 2x95-113%KO Dig 2x83-99% | ||
Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Coalossal builds →Ancient Power 2x72-85% Dig 2x62-73% | ||
Mudsdale Ground | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Mudsdale builds →High Horsepower 2x159-187%KO | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x145-171%KO Bulldoze 2x66-77% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x137-161%KO Rock Slide 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Barbaracle builds →Razor Shell 2x104-124%KO Dig 2x74-87% Ancient Power 2x51-61% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Golisopod builds →Razor Shell 2x122-144%KO Mud Shot 2x34-40% | ||
Mudsdale Ground | B | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x148-174%KO Bulldoze 2x67-79% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x141-167%KO Rock Slide 2x87-103%KO | ||
Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Barbaracle builds →Dive 2x115-135%KO Rock Slide 2x109-128%KO Dig 2x77-90% | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Golisopod builds →Liquidation 2x140-165%KO Rock Slide 2x82-97% Mud Shot 2x34-40% | ||
 Crawdaunt WaterDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Crawdaunt builds →Dive 2x127-150%KO Dig 2x85-100%KO Rock Slide 2x81-95% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x151-178%KO Bulldoze 2x67-80% | ||
 Kingler Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Kingler builds →Dive 2x139-164%KO Dig 2x93-110%KO Rock Slide 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x139-164%KO Rock Slide 2x70-83% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x143-169%KO Rock Slide 2x90-107%KO | ||
Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Barbaracle builds →Dive 2x117-138%KO Rock Slide 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x78-92% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x218-256%KO Dig 2x78-92% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x180-213%KO Rock Slide 2x90-106%KO | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Drednaw builds →Head Smash 2x235-277%KO Liquidation 2x134-158%KO Dig 2x84-99% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x208-245%KO Dig 2x75-89% | ||
Kingler Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Kingler builds →Crabhammer 2x175-206%KO Dig 2x94-110%KO Rock Slide 2x88-103%KO | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x218-256%KO Earthquake 2x97-115%KO | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x245-289%KO Earthquake 2x109-129%KO | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x180-213%KO Rock Slide 2x90-106%KO | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Drednaw builds →Head Smash 2x235-277%KO Liquidation 2x134-158%KO Earthquake 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Carracosta builds →Aqua Tail 2x134-158%KO Rock Slide 2x111-131%KO Earthquake 2x99-117%KO | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x218-256%KO Earthquake 2x97-115%KO | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x245-289%KO Earthquake 2x109-129%KO | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x180-213%KO Rock Slide 2x90-106%KO | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Drednaw builds →Head Smash 2x235-277%KO Liquidation 2x134-158%KO Earthquake 2x104-123%KO | ||
Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Carracosta builds →Aqua Tail 2x134-158%KO Rock Slide 2x111-131%KO Earthquake 2x99-117%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Garchomp can KO Torracat with Earthquake (209-246%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (350-412%). Starmie's Scald also KOs at 140-165%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x209-246%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Tyranitar builds →Crunch140-165%KO Stone Edge 2x350-412%KO Earthquake 2x233-275%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemPower Herb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Starmie builds →Scald 2x140-165%KO Ice Beam26-31% Psyshock70-82% | ||
Torracat Evolutions
Torracat is the middle stage between Litten and Incineroar. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 110 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
SwSh Torracat Best Moveset
Better than Litten at 85 Attack and 90 Speed, but still one evolution from competitive viability. AbilityIntimidate hidden gives defensive utility on entry. The moveset previews Incineroar without the moveset depth. Fire TermStab at this power can't justify a slot.
Best Build
Torracat best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Flare Blitz
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Fake Out and Parting Shot give Torracat options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz. The egg moves push it further.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
In the midst of battle, the fire pouch on Torracat’s neck rings like a bell and produces stronger flames than usual.
When facing a powerful enemy, Torracat’s fighting spirit gets pumped up, and its fire bell blazes hotter.
Torracat Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, Torracat isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Incineroar to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Sword & Shield, Run Intimidate on Torracat. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Torracat also gets Blaze, but they don't compare.
In Sword & Shield, Intimidate is the hidden ability. It lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle. Worth hunting for if you want Torracat to compete at a higher level.
In Sword & Shield, Torracat fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Torracat has appeared in 4 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves