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Torkoal Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fire · BST: 470 · Role: Balanced Attacker

Torkoal is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Ground, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Torkoal, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Sharpedo plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 470 base stat total, Torkoal plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Defense (140), and at base 20 Speed it sits faster than 0% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Torkoal in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Torkoal

  1. Blastoise (Water)
  2. Mega Blastoise (Water)
  3. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  4. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  5. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  6. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  7. Rampardos (Rock)
  8. Bastiodon (Rock / Steel)

How each counter beats Torkoal

  • Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Torkoal and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Torkoal and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Torkoal and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Torkoal and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Camerupt (Fire / Ground) outspeeds Torkoal and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.

Torkoal weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Water (×2)
  • Ground (×2)
  • Rock (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
70
Attack
85
Defense
140
Sp. Attack
85
Sp. Defense
70
Speed
20
Total
470

Best Tera Types for Torkoal

The best Tera Types for Torkoal cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

  • White Smoke — [object Object]
  • Drought — [object Object]
  • Shell Armor (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Fire-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Torkoal:

Frequently asked questions about Torkoal

What counters Torkoal in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Torkoal are Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Camerupt. These Pokémon hit Torkoal super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Torkoal weak to?

Torkoal is a Fire-type Pokémon weak to Water, Ground, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Torkoal?

The single best pick against Torkoal in the Pokémon Champions roster is Blastoise, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Torkoal in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Torkoal, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Fire) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Ground, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Torkoal's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Torkoal good in Pokémon Champions?

Torkoal's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (470 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.