Torkoal
#105 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Coal Pokémon
Torkoal
#105 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Coal Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
70
250
344
Attack
85
157
295
Defense
140
256
416
Sp. Atk
85
157
295
Sp. Def
70
130
262
Speed
20
40
152
Total
470
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| EV yield | 2 Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 90 |
| Base Exp. | 165 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Emerald
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.
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fiery Path | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | - |
Fiery Path | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 4% | - |
Fiery Path | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 4% | - |
Magma Hideout | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 20% | - |
Magma Hideout | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 10% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Ember | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 4 | Smog | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 70 | 20 | An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison. |
| 7 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. |
| 14 | Smokescreen | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Lowers the foe’s accuracy using smoke, ink, etc. |
| 17 | Fire Spin | ![]() | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 2 to 5 turns. |
| 20 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| 27 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| 30 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 33 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Hardens the body’s surface to sharply raise DEFENSE. |
| 40 | Amnesia | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF. |
| 43 | Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user’s HP is down. |
| 46 | Heat Wave | ![]() | Special | 100 | 90 | 10 | Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM50 | Overheat | ![]() | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Explosion | ![]() | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy. |
| Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Snore | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. |
| Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Eruption | ![]() | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | The higher the user’s HP, the more damage caused. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Yawn | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. |
Traits
White Smoke
Prevents ability reduction.
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.








































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