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Torkoal

Coal Pokémon

Torkoal
Official art
Fire
Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
80.4 kg 177.3 lbs
Base stat total
470 top 45%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
Pokédex entryX / Shield
You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
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Base stats

HP70130–177250–344
Atk8581–150157–295
Def140130–211256–416
SpA8581–150157–295
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe2022–7940–152
Total470Higher than 55% of all Pokémon
HP70Atk85Def140Spe20SpD70SpA85

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  25. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  26. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  27. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  28. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  29. 79Torkoal · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  30. 72Torkoal · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 40Torkoal · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Abilities

  • White Smoke

    Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

  • Drought

    Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

  • Shell ArmorHidden ability

    Protects against critical hits.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV DoublesDOUNational DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#35 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

Moves Eruption, Protect, Weather Ball, Earth Power

Singles

#119 of 262 used

▼ 5 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 5 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

Moves Stealth Rock, Yawn, Solar Beam, Overheat

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

12.87% of teams · rank #11 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Charcoal
Ability
Drought
Nature
Quiet
EVs
248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Tera Type
Fire
  1. Eruption
  2. Heat Wave
  3. Earth Power
  4. Protect

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

Usage by rating

  • All players11.49%
  • Rated 1500+13.64%
  • Rated 1695+12.87%
  • Rated 1825+9.25%

Usage by month

Oct 202512.87%

Moves

  • Eruption90.6%
  • Heat Wave76.5%
  • Earth Power65.6%
  • Protect61.5%
  • Solar Beam21.5%
  • Weather Ball15.1%
  • Helping Hand14%
  • Overheat10.5%
  • Yawn5.8%
  • Body Press5.5%

Items

  • Charcoal43.2%
  • Choice Specs21.1%
  • Heat Rock11.3%
  • Eject Pack8.2%
  • White Herb2.5%
  • Leftovers2.1%

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Quiet 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD52.3%
  • Quiet 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD13.8%
  • Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD4%
  • Quiet 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA3.3%
  • Quiet 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA3%

Tera types

  • Fire81.9%
  • Grass6.7%
  • Flying6.5%
  • Ground1.5%

Common teammates

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

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1SmogHas a 40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20
4WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40
8Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40
12SmokescreenLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20
16Clear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15
20Flame WheelHas a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.FirePhys60100%25
24ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
28Lava PlumeHas a 30% chance to burn the target.FireSpec80100%15
32Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
36Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
40FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
44CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
48Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10
52AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
56InfernoHas a 100% chance to burn the target.FireSpec10050%5
60Shell SmashRaises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——15
64EruptionInflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power.FireSpec150100%5

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10
TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5
TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 4

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
EggFissureCauses a one-hit KO.GroundPhys—30%5
EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category
Coal Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
165
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
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