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Torkoal

Coal Pokémon

Torkoal official artwork
Official art

Torkoal is a Fire-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock and Water, with a base stat total of 470. In Pokémon Champions it’s #35 on the Doubles ladder and #119 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
80.4 kg 177.3 lbs
Base stat total
470 Higher than 55% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
Champions#35 Doubles ▼1 · #119 Singles ▼5Usual set Charcoal · Quiet · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2Full set →
You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk8594–150157–295
Def140144–211256–416
SpA8594–150157–295
SpD7081–134130–262
Spe2036–7940–152
Total470Higher than 55% of Pokémon
HP70Atk85Def140Spe20SpD70SpA85

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GroundRockWater

Resists

½×
BugFairyFireGrassIceSteel
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 20); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+79Max72No SP40Min36Scarf118Tailwind158

At max Speed, Torkoal outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Torkoal against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
79Torkoal · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
72Torkoal · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
40Torkoal · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#35 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Charcoal (78.3%) · (99.7%) · Quiet (83.1%) · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2 (42.2%)

MovesEruptionProtectWeather BallEarth Power

Singles

#119 of 262 used

▼ 5 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Heat Rock (53.4%) · (95.9%) · Sassy (25.5%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (22.5%)

MovesStealth RockYawnSolar BeamOverheat

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Torkoal, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2225.3%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6195.8%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3159.9%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6866.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2504.8%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9435.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

5.1% of teams · rank #35 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 665 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Quiet
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
  1. Eruption
  2. Protect
  3. Weather Ball
  4. Earth Power

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games5.9%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)5.9%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)5.3%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)5.1%

Abilities

  • 99.5%
  • 0.5%
  • 0%

Stat Points

  • Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD52.5%
  • Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA15.0%
  • Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD7.7%
  • Quiet 32 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 1 SpD7.1%

These 4 cover 82.3% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV DoublesDOUNational DexRU

Replica Team codes

  • Golurk Trick Roomby Its_WDMichael · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    HattereneOranguruGolurkClefableHydreigonTorkoal
    HH3MF048VVSource

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

Torkoal does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 18

1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1Smog40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20
4WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1.WaterStatus——40
8Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.NormalPhys50100%40
12SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20
16Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0.PoisonSpec50—15
20Flame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user.FirePhys60100%25
24ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
28Lava Plume30% chance to burn adjacent Pokémon.FireSpec80100%15
32Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
36Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
40Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
44CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
48Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
52AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
56Inferno100% chance to burn the target.FireSpec10050%5
60Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2.NormalStatus——15
64EruptionLess power as user's HP decreases. Hits foe(s).FireSpec150100%5

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM180Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 4

EggAncient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
EggFissureOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.GroundPhys—30%5
EggFlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15
EggYawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10

Biology

Torkoal lives in mountains and volcanoes, where it digs for coal. It fills its shell with coal and burns it for energy. If its fire goes out, it dies.

It can blow smoke from its shell and nostrils, the pressure of which indicates its health.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Coal Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Brown
Mountain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Hoenn#105Mountain Kalos#096New Hoenn#110Original Alola#223Original Ula’ula#095Updated Alola#287Updated Ula’ula#108Galar#300Isle of Armor#173Paldea#150Blueberry#086
  1. It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.

    Ultra Moon
  2. You can tell how it’s feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.

    Ultra Sun
  3. If the fire burning within its shell goes out, it will die. Those who wish to raise one in their home must always keep something flammable at hand.

    Moon
  4. Coal is the source of Torkoal’s energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.

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

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Shield
  6. It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Sword
  7. It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.

    FireRed · LeafGreen
  8. It battles using energy it gets from burning coal. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive’s horn.

    Emerald
  9. TORKOAL generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  10. 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Torkoal
Japanese
コータス
Japanese (romaji)
Cotoise
Korean
코터스
Chinese (Traditional)
煤炭龜
Chinese (Simplified)
煤炭龟
French
Chartor
German
Qurtel
Spanish
Torkoal
Italian
Torkoal

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

2 Def
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
165
Medium

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Warm-Up TunnelWalking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Warm-Up TunnelWalking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Shield 12 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 12 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
  • Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
  • Route 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
  • Route 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
Moon 2 areas
  • Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Sun 2 areas
  • Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Y 1 area
  • Road 18Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
X 1 area
  • Road 18Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47
HeartGold 1 area
  • Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47
Platinum 2 areas
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53
Pearl 2 areas
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–55
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–55
Diamond 2 areas
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–55
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–55
Emerald 2 areas
  • Fiery PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16
  • Magma HideoutWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Sapphire 1 area
  • Fiery PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16
Ruby 1 area
  • Fiery PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.