Is Torkoal Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Underground Fire-type. AbilityDrought sets sun automatically in BDSP, which wasn't available as a standard ability in the original DP. Sun boosts Fire moves and enables AbilityChlorophyll teammates. Torkoal itself is slow and defensive, but the sun support makes it valuable as a team enabler alongside Grass-types like Roserade or Victreebel.
Torkoal has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.
Torkoal resists most of Gardenia's coverage and hits back hard.
Torkoal has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Torkoal trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Torkoal has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Torkoal resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Torkoal has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Torkoal trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Torkoal has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Torkoal trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Torkoal has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Torkoal has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Torkoal trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Catch Torkoal on Route 227 (Poké Radar, Lv 24-55, common).
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Torkoal Locations
Torkoal starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 10 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Torkoal in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Which version you're playing matters for Torkoal. 5 walking and special spots at Lv. 24-63 spread across Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Torkoal Weakness
Torkoal is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Torkoal's physical bulk (base 140 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Torkoal Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Torkoal
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x43-51% Rock Slide 2x23-30% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x60-70% Stone Edge 2x60-70% | ||
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x43-51% Stone Edge 2x43-51% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x47-57% Rock Slide 2x23-30% | ||
 Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x50-60% Rollout 2x16-20% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x44-54% Rock Slide 2x22-28% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x60-72% Stone Edge 2x60-72% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x44-54% Stone Edge 2x44-54% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x53-63% Stone Edge 2x35-42% | ||
 Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Stone Edge 2x48-57% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x56-66% Surf 2x92-109%KO Stone Edge 2x37-44% | ||
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x53-63% Rock Tomb 2x27-33% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Stone Edge 2x62-73% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x53-63% Stone Edge 2x35-42% | ||
 Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x67-79% Dig 2x22-26% Rollout 2x9-11% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x64-76% Earthquake 2x43-51% | ||
Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Stone Edge 2x48-57% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x56-66% Aqua Tail 2x49-59% Stone Edge 2x37-44% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x52-62% Stone Edge 2x35-41% | ||
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x64-76% Dig 2x21-24% Rollout 2x9-11% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x66-79% Stone Edge 2x44-52% Water Pulse 2x32-37% | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Golduck builds →Surf 2x90-107%KO Dig 2x28-34% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x62-73% Earthquake 2x41-49% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x50-60% Stone Edge 2x34-40% | ||
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x63-76% Dig 2x20-24% Rollout 2x9-10% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Stone Edge 2x44-52% Water Pulse 2x32-38% | ||
Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Golduck builds →Surf 2x90-107%KO Dig 2x28-33% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x59-70% Earthquake 2x39-47% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x50-59% Stone Edge 2x33-39% | ||
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x62-73% Dig 2x19-23% Rollout 2x8-10% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x64-76% Stone Edge 2x42-50% Water Pulse 2x32-37% | ||
Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Golduck builds →Surf 2x89-105%KO Dig 2x28-33% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x59-71% Earthquake 2x40-47% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x50-59% Stone Edge 2x33-39% | ||
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x62-73% Dig 2x19-23% Rollout 2x8-10% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x64-76% Stone Edge 2x42-50% Water Pulse 2x32-37% | ||
Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Golduck builds →Surf 2x89-105%KO Dig 2x28-33% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x59-71% Earthquake 2x40-47% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Stone Edge 2x73-86% Surf 2x34-40% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Stone Edge 2x48-57% Surf 2x52-62% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x48-57% Stone Edge 2x32-38% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x87-102%KO Earthquake 2x39-46% | ||
 Kingler Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Kingler builds →Crabhammer 2x73-86% Dig 2x39-47% Rock Slide 2x37-44% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Torkoal for 36-43%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x36-43% | ||
Torkoal Evolutions
What you see is what you get. Torkoal sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and a massive partner pool from one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Torkoal easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Clear Smog, Eruption and 5 more to offspring.
BDSP Torkoal Best Moveset
Rose from C-tier to A because AbilityDrought sets sun automatically on entry, one of the most valuable team support abilities in the format. 140 Defense absorbs physical hits, and 85 Sp. Atk behind Fire TermStab in its own sun boost gives the moveset real power. The original Gen 4 Torkoal had no AbilityDrought. This one reshapes teams.
Best Build
Torkoal best EVs are Defense and HP
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Lava Plume
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Torkoal gets Ancient Power and Clear Smog exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Eruption and Overheat.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is in a tough situation.
Torkoal Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Don't let Torkoal's 470 base stat total fool you. Drought is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a trick room. Rapid Spin with Heatrock is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Run Drought on Torkoal. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Torkoal also gets White Smoke and Shell Armor, but they don't compare.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Torkoal fills the trick room role. It's a mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk. Base 20 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Rapid Spin, Stealth Rock, Lavaplume, and Bodypress. Rapid Spin leads at 0% usage. This set covers the trick room role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Torkoal first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves