Type matchups
Damage Torkoal takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire type, Torkoal has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 36 other Pokémon share the Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 140
- Sp. Atk
- 85
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 20
- Total
- 470
Torkoal has a base stat total of 470, higher than 50% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (140). Its Attack (85) and Sp. Atk (85) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 140 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Torkoal can have the abilities White Smoke, Drought and Shell Armor.
How to beat Torkoal
Torkoal takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Palkia hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Walking Wake hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Torkoal does not evolve.
Best counters to Torkoal
Other Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Torkoal weak to?
As a Fire type, Torkoal takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Torkoal resistant to?
Torkoal resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Torkoal?
Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Torkoal with super-effective attacks.