
Torkoal
B#0324 · Gen 3 · BST 470
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 145 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 105 | 160 | 105 | 90 | 40 |
| Lonely | 115 ▲ | 144 ▼ | 105 | 90 | 40 |
| Brave | 115 ▲ | 160 | 105 | 90 | 36 ▼ |
| Adamant | 115 ▲ | 160 | 94 ▼ | 90 | 40 |
| Naughty | 115 ▲ | 160 | 105 | 81 ▼ | 40 |
| Bold | 94 ▼ | 176 ▲ | 105 | 90 | 40 |
| Docile(neutral) | 105 | 160 | 105 | 90 | 40 |
| Relaxed | 105 | 176 ▲ | 105 | 90 | 36 ▼ |
| Impish | 105 | 176 ▲ | 94 ▼ | 90 | 40 |
| Lax | 105 | 176 ▲ | 105 | 81 ▼ | 40 |
| Timid | 94 ▼ | 160 | 105 | 90 | 44 ▲ |
| Hasty | 105 | 144 ▼ | 105 | 90 | 44 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 105 | 160 | 105 | 90 | 40 |
| Jolly | 105 | 160 | 94 ▼ | 90 | 44 ▲ |
| Naive | 105 | 160 | 105 | 81 ▼ | 44 ▲ |
| Modest | 94 ▼ | 160 | 115 ▲ | 90 | 40 |
| Mild | 105 | 144 ▼ | 115 ▲ | 90 | 40 |
| Quiet | 105 | 160 | 115 ▲ | 90 | 36 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 105 | 160 | 105 | 90 | 40 |
| Rash | 105 | 160 | 115 ▲ | 81 ▼ | 40 |
| Calm | 94 ▼ | 160 | 105 | 99 ▲ | 40 |
| Gentle | 105 | 144 ▼ | 105 | 99 ▲ | 40 |
| Sassy | 105 | 160 | 105 | 99 ▲ | 36 ▼ |
| Careful | 105 | 160 | 94 ▼ | 99 ▲ | 40 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 105 | 160 | 105 | 90 | 40 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Torkoal sets sun via Drought to power Chlorophyll sweepers and boosted Eruption. Its high Defense and low Speed also fit Trick Room sun cores.
Strengths
- + Reliable sun
- + Boosted Eruption
- + Bulky support
Weaknesses
- − Very slow
- − Water and Ground weak
- − Rain counters sun
Common builds & options
Moves

SpecialSpread Fire damage hitting both foes.
Pow95Acc90%PP10
StatusPriority +4Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
Pow—Acc—PP10
StatusBurns the target, halving its physical damage.
Pow—Acc85%PP15
Partners · Counters · Checks
Counters
Frequently asked questions
+Is Torkoal good in ChampionsVGC?
Torkoal currently trends as a B-tier pick (Weather Setter, Sun, Trick Room). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
+What is the best build for Torkoal in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Charcoal with moves like Eruption, Heat Wave, Body Press. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
+What counters Torkoal?
Frequent answers include kyogre, urshifu-rapid-strike. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.