Stats & Training
Torkoal's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The mixed lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Defense EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is in a tough situation.
It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is in a tough situation.
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 |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x46-57% Earthquake 2x46-57% Rock Slide 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 2x32-41% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x68-81% Stone Edge 2x68-81% Rock Slide 2x54-65% Rock Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Psyduck builds →Surf 2x81-97% Scald 2x76-89% Waterfall 2x41-49% Brine 2x59-73% | ||
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Surskit builds →Scald 2x59-73% Water Pulse 2x46-57% Water Gun 2x32-41% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x54-65% Rock Slide 2x30-38% Rock Tomb 2x27-32% Rollout 2x16-22% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x40-50% Earthquake 2x40-50% Rock Slide 2x36-43% Rock Tomb 2x29-36% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x52-64% Stone Edge 2x52-64% Rock Slide 2x40-50% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
 Buizel Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Buizel builds →Surf 2x67-79% Waterfall 2x40-50% Scald 2x60-71% Brine 2x52-64% | ||
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Shellos builds →Surf 2x67-79% Scald 2x60-71% Brine 2x48-57% Water Pulse 2x48-57% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Psyduck builds →Surf 2x71-86% Scald 2x67-79% Waterfall 2x36-43% Brine 2x52-64% | ||
 Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Bibarel builds →Surf 2x64-76% Waterfall 2x44-53% Scald 2x56-66% Water Pulse 2x44-53% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Stone Edge 2x62-73% Rock Slide 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x38-46% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x36-43% Earthquake 2x36-43% Rock Slide 2x27-33% Rock Tomb 2x24-30% | ||
 Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Nosepass builds →Stone Edge 2x36-43% Earthquake 2x24-29% Power Gem 2x49-59% Rock Slide 2x27-33% | ||
Buizel Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Buizel builds →Surf 2x67-79% Waterfall 2x38-46% Scald 2x62-73% Brine 2x49-59% | ||
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Floatzel builds →Surf 2x87-102%KO Waterfall 2x53-63% Scald 2x78-92% Dig 2x35-42% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x56-66% Stone Edge 2x37-44% Aqua Tail 2x49-59% Surf 2x69-82% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x64-76% Earthquake 2x43-51% Dig 2x33-40% Rock Slide 2x47-56% | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Bibarel builds →Surf 2x64-76% Dig 2x30-35% Waterfall 2x44-53% Scald 2x56-66% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Stone Edge 2x62-73% Dig 2x49-59% Rock Slide 2x47-56% | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Floatzel builds →Surf 2x83-98% Waterfall 2x52-62% Scald 2x74-87% Dig 2x35-41% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x54-64% Stone Edge 2x36-43% Aqua Tail 2x50-59% Muddy Water 2x68-81% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x62-73% Earthquake 2x41-49% Dig 2x33-39% Rock Slide 2x48-56% | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Bibarel builds →Surf 2x62-73% Dig 2x28-34% Waterfall 2x42-50% Scald 2x54-64% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x59-70% Stone Edge 2x59-70% Dig 2x48-56% Rock Slide 2x45-53% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x50-60% Stone Edge 2x34-40% Muddy Water 2x86-102%KO Earth Power 2x86-102%KO | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Floatzel builds →Surf 2x82-97% Waterfall 2x50-60% Scald 2x73-86% Dig 2x34-40% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x53-63% Stone Edge 2x35-42% Aqua Tail 2x49-57% Muddy Water 2x66-78% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x59-70% Earthquake 2x39-47% Dig 2x32-38% Rock Slide 2x46-55% | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Bibarel builds →Surf 2x59-70% Dig 2x28-33% Waterfall 2x42-50% Scald 2x53-63% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x51-61% Stone Edge 2x34-41% Muddy Water 2x87-102%KO Earth Power 2x87-102%KO | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Floatzel builds →Surf 2x80-95% Waterfall 2x50-59% Scald 2x72-85% Dig 2x33-39% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x51-61% Stone Edge 2x34-41% Aqua Tail 2x47-56% Muddy Water 2x66-78% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x59-71% Earthquake 2x40-47% Dig 2x32-37% Rock Slide 2x46-54% | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Bibarel builds →Surf 2x59-71% Dig 2x28-33% Waterfall 2x41-49% Scald 2x54-63% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x51-61% Stone Edge 2x34-41% Muddy Water 2x87-102%KO Earth Power 2x87-102%KO | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Floatzel builds →Surf 2x80-95% Waterfall 2x50-59% Scald 2x72-85% Dig 2x33-39% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x51-61% Stone Edge 2x34-41% Aqua Tail 2x47-56% Muddy Water 2x66-78% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x59-71% Earthquake 2x40-47% Dig 2x32-37% Rock Slide 2x46-54% | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Bibarel builds →Surf 2x59-71% Dig 2x28-33% Waterfall 2x41-49% Scald 2x54-63% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Lunatone's Psychic hits Torkoal for 50-59%. Slowking's Scald hits Torkoal for 68-80%. Garchomp deals 72-85% with Earthquake.
 Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Lunatone builds →Ice Beam17-20% Moonblast18-21% Psychic50-59% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Slowking builds →Scald 2x68-80% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torkoal View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x72-85% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Torkoal Best Moveset
For a special attacker, Torkoal wants max HP and Sp. Atk EVs and Heatrock. The Modest nature tilts toward special duty, and Drought contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Torkoal best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Eruption
- Solar Beam
- Protect
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Lava Plume
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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. 10 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 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. Eruption 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 special attacker with base 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the best way to handle Torkoal: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Water, Ground, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves