Torkoal sprite

Torkoal counters, weaknesses & stats

Type: Fire

Looking for the best counters for Torkoal? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Torkoal super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Torkoal is a Fire-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Water, Ground, Rock.

Base stats

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

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)

Abilities

  • White Smoke — Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
  • Drought — Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
  • Shell Armor (hidden) — Protects against critical hits.

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best counter for Torkoal?

Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Blastoise. See the full ranked list above for more options.

What are Torkoal's weaknesses?

Torkoal is weak to Water, Ground, Rock.

What type is Torkoal?

Torkoal is a Fire-type Pokémon.