Torkoal

Torkoal official artwork
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Torkoal

Coal Pokémon

FIRE

It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.

Torkoal is No. 0324 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Fire-type Coal Pokémon. It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Torkoal first belongs to Generation Iii. Torkoal does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include White Smoke, Drought and Shell Armor, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Torkoal at a glance

Type
FIRE
Weak to
WATERGROUNDROCK
Best base stat
Defense — 140
Abilities
White Smoke, Drought, Shell Armor (Hidden)
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
80.4 kg
Generation
Generation Iii
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
90
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp70
Attack85
Defense140
Special Attack85
Special Defense70
Speed20
Total470

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Torkoal is hit by each type:

Weak to

WATERGROUNDROCK

Resists

FIRE½×GRASS½×ICE½×BUG½×STEEL½×FAIRY½×

Based on Fire typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver