Battle Guide

Torkoal

BFireSpecial Attacker · WeatherMedium

A slow sun setter that becomes devastating under Trick Room when healthy.

Recommended Set

Best build

Moves

Eruption
Heat Wave
Earth Power
Protect
Quick Specs
AbilityDrought
Held itemCharcoal
DifficultyMedium
Beginner friendlyPractice first
Advantages

Strengths

  • Huge spread damage
  • Sets sun
  • Excellent in Trick Room
Counterplay

Weaknesses

  • Very slow outside Trick Room
  • Damage drops with HP

Sample counters

Good Partners

Build around Torkoal

Appears in Slow Burn Room.

Build FAQ

Torkoal questions

Is Torkoal good in Pokémon Champions?

Our provisional ranking places Torkoal in B Tier because it offers special attacker and weather value. This will be updated with confirmed game data.

What is the best item for Torkoal?

The current sample build recommends Charcoal. Item availability and effects must be checked against the final game.

Who works well with Torkoal?

Good partners in this early database include Amoonguss and Farigiraf.