Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Torkoal

Torkoal

Coal Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Torkoal is a Fire Type Coal Pokémon, with a 11.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Torkoal can be found with White Smoke, Drought and Shell Armor as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 470 combined Base Stats.

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Torkoal Stats & Abilities
Torkoal Evolutions
Torkoal Locations
Torkoal Weakness
Torkoal Best Moves
Torkoal Level Up Moves
Torkoal TM Moves
Torkoal Egg Moves
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Torkoal Stats and Abilities

Based on Torkoal Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Torkoal Highest IV Stat is Defense 140 and the Lowest being Speed 20.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	70	250	344
D	Attack	85	157	295
B	Defense	140	256	416
D	Special Attack	85	157	295
E	Special Defense	70	130	262
F	Speed	20	40	152
C	Total	470


Torkoal	Detail
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Charcoal
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
White Smoke Ability 1	Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its stats.
Drought Ability 2	Drought creates harsh sunlight when the ability-bearer enters battle. The effect lasts 5 turns, unless it is cleared via Air Lock or Cloud Nine or replaced by another weather condition.
Shell Armor Hidden Ability	Shell Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit.

How To Evolve Torkoal in BDSP

The Pokemon Torkoal does not have an evolution in the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Series.

Where To Find Torkoal in BDSP

Torkoal has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Stark Mountain	20 - 5%	Torkoal Lv. 24-56
Route 227	20 - 5%	Torkoal Lv. 24-56
Volcanic Cave	National	Torkoal Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern	National	Torkoal Lv. 16-63
Sandsear Cave	National	Torkoal Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Torkoal Weakness

Torkoal is a Fire Type pokemon. This will cause Torkoal to take More Damage from Ground, Rock, Water Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground Rock Water
0.5x Less Damage	Bug Steel Fire Grass Ice Fairy
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Torkoal Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Tyranitar
S	Garchomp

What pokemon is Torkoal Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Dialga
S	Celebi
S	Metagross
S	Heatran

Best Moves Torkoal in BDSP

Best Moveset for Torkoal Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
64	Eruption	Special	225	100	5	Stronger when the user's HP is higher.
56	Inferno	Special	150	50	5	Burns opponent.
48	Heat Wave	Special	142.5	90	10	May burn opponent.
40	Flamethrower	Special	135	100	15	May burn opponent.

Best Moveset for Torkoal TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM50	Overheat	Special	195	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Torkoal Lv Up Moves

Torkoal TM Moves

Torkoal Egg Moves

Torkoal Level Up Moves

List of Moves Torkoal can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Smog	Power: 30 Acc: 70 PP: 20 Special May poison opponent.
1	Ember	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May burn opponent.
4	Withdraw	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
8	Rapid Spin	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Removes effects of trap moves.
12	Smokescreen	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
16	Clear Smog	Power: 50 Acc: — PP: 15 Special Removes all of the target's stat changes.
20	Flame Wheel	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May burn opponent.
24	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
28	Lava Plume	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
32	Body Slam	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
36	Iron Defense	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Sharply raises user's Defense.
40	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
44	Curse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
48	Heat Wave	Power: 142.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May burn opponent.
52	Amnesia	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
56	Inferno	Power: 150 Acc: 50 PP: 5 Special Burns opponent.
60	Shell Smash	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Sharply raises user's Attack, Special Attack and Speed but lowers Defense and Special Defense.
64	Eruption	Power: 225 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special Stronger when the user's HP is higher.

Torkoal TM Moves

List of Moves Torkoal can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 165 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
TM64	Explosion	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Torkoal Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Torkoal can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Yawn	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
Fissure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Physical One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
Skull Bash	Power: 130 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Raises Defense on first turn, attacks on second.
Flail	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Ancient Power	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
Eruption	Power: 225 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special Stronger when the user's HP is higher.
Clear Smog	Power: 50 Acc: — PP: 15 Special Removes all of the target's stat changes.
Superpower	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Attack and Defense.

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