Torkoal
TL;DR. Torkoal is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 470. 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 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.
Stat spread.
Total of 470. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Torkoal in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Torkoal reaches 2,093 CP at level 40 and 2,394 CP as a best buddy.
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Torkoal in competitive play.
Torkoal is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #156 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Torkoal.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Torkoal, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Torkoal?
Torkoal is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Torkoal weak to?
Torkoal takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Torkoal resistant to?
Torkoal resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
Does Torkoal evolve?
Torkoal does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Torkoal from?
Torkoal was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0324.
What are Torkoal's base stats?
Torkoal has HP 70, Attack 85, Defense 140, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 70, and Speed 20. Total base stat total: 470.
What are Torkoal's abilities?
Torkoal can have the abilities White Smoke, Drought, plus the Hidden Ability Shell Armor.
Is Torkoal legendary or mythical?
No. Torkoal is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Torkoal's best stat?
Torkoal's highest base stat is Defense at 140, which ranks 1st of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Torkoal good?
Torkoal has a base stat total of 470, the 450th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 43rd among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Torkoal as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Torkoal is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Torkoal vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Torkoal | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 70 | +0 |
| Attack | 85 | 81 | +4 |
| Defense | 140 | 68 | +72 |
| Special Attack | 85 | 86 | -1 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Speed | 20 | 74 | -54 |
| Total | 470 | 450 | +20 |
Torkoal appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Torkoal is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Torkoal in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 12 games have a known habitat.
Torkoal appears in 50 episodes.
From AG052 (2003-11-20) through JN131 (2022-11-04).
- AG052 Cheer Pressure Advanced Generation 2004-11-06
- AG055 Poetry Commotion! Advanced Generation 2004-11-20
- AG056 Going, Going, Yawn Advanced Generation 2004-11-20
- AG058 All Torkoal, No Play Advanced Generation 2004-11-27
- AG059 Manectric Charge Advanced Generation 2004-12-04
- AG060 Delcatty Got Your Tongue Advanced Generation 2004-12-04
- AG064 True Blue Swablu Advanced Generation 2005-02-05
- AG066 Exploud and Clear Advanced Generation 2005-02-19
- AG067 Go Go Ludicolo! Advanced Generation 2005-02-26
- AG068 A Double Dilemma Advanced Generation 2005-03-05
- AG070 Balance of Power Advanced Generation 2005-03-19
- AG075 Whiscash and Ash Advanced Generation 2005-04-23
+ 38 more episodes
- AG079 Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend Advanced Generation 2005-05-21
- AG082 A Shroomish Skirmish Advanced Generation 2005-06-11
- AG083 Unfair-Weather Friends Advanced Generation 2005-06-18
- AG084 Who's Flying Now? Advanced Generation 2005-06-25
- AG086 Lights, Camerupt, Action! Advanced Generation 2005-07-16
- AG087 Crazy as a Lunatone Advanced Generation 2005-08-20
- AG088 The Garden of Eatin' Advanced Generation 2005-08-27
- AG093 Clamperl of Wisdom Advanced Generation 2005-09-17
- AG099 It's Still Rocket Roll to Me Advanced Generation 2005-10-29
- AG101 Vanity Affair Advanced Generation 2005-11-12
- AG105 Once in a Mawile Advanced Generation 2005-12-10
- AG107 Absol-ute Disaster Advanced Generation 2006-01-07
- AG108 Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt Advanced Generation 2006-01-14
- AG117 Berry, Berry Interesting Advanced Generation 2006-02-11
- AG118 Less is Morrison Advanced Generation 2006-02-11
- AG120 Satoshi to Haruka! Hōen de no Atsuki Batoru!! Advanced Generation 2005-03-24
- AG122 Deceit and Assist Advanced Generation 2006-02-25
- AG124 Island Time Advanced Generation 2006-03-04
- AG126 Saved by the Beldum Advanced Generation 2006-03-11
- AG127 From Brags to Riches Advanced Generation 2006-03-11
- AG128 Shocks and Bonds Advanced Generation 2006-03-18
- AG130 Choose It or Lose It! Advanced Generation 2006-03-25
- AG131 At the End of the Fray Advanced Generation 2006-03-25
- AG133 The Right Place and the Right Mime Advanced Generation 2006-04-15
- AG186 Overjoyed! Advanced Generation 2007-01-20
- DP056 The Keystone Pops! Diamond & Pearl 2008-05-10
- DP182 An Old Family Blend! Diamond & Pearl 2010-11-20
- DP189 The Semi-Final Frontier! Diamond & Pearl 2011-01-22
- XY078 Lights! Camera! Pika! XY 2015-11-21
- SM129 Battle Royal 151! Sun & Moon 2019-11-09
- JN058 A Rollicking Roll... Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN114 Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit! Journeys 2023-02-24
- JN118 Battling as Hard as Stone! Journeys 2023-06-23
- JN123 Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder! Journeys 2023-06-23
- JN124 Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling! Journeys 2023-06-23
- JN125 Whittle While You Work! Journeys 2023-06-23
- JN130 Toying With Your Motions! (The Finals II: Journeys 2023-06-23
- JN131 Paring Pokémon While Parrying! (The Finals III: Journeys 2023-06-23
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Torkoal partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Torkoal partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Torkoal cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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