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Torkoal

TorkoalFire
  • sunny
Torkoal is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Torkoal is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,093 CP and is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fire Spin / Overheat. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Torkoal Stats and Max CP

151 ATK
203 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2366 CP
Lvl 40
2093 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1495 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1196 CP
Lvl 15 Research
897 CP

Torkoal's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#161
FireFire-type
#123
Great LeagueGreat League
#125
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#298

Torkoal Type Chart

Torkoal takes increased damage from:Torkoal takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Torkoal takes reduced damage from:Torkoal takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Torkoal best moveset

Moves

Fire Spin + Overheat

Fire
FireFire Spin
FireOverheat
Torkoal's best Fire-type moveset is Fire Spin / Overheat, with 9.54 DPS and 204.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Torkoal ranks #123 (E Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
1.FireFire SpinFireOverheat8.569.54204.7
2.FireEmberFireOverheat7.858.75187.8
3.FireFire SpinGrassSolar Beam7.828.71187.0
4.FireFire SpinGroundEarthquake7.698.57183.8
5.FireEmberGrassSolar Beam7.107.91169.7
6.FireFire SpinFireFlame Wheel7.057.86168.6
7.FireEmberGroundEarthquake6.887.67164.6
8.FireEmberFireFlame Wheel6.327.05151.2
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Fast Attacks

  • FireEmber10101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Ember
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Ember has no special effects.
    See Ember details page ↗
  • FireFire Spin1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Spin
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Fire Spin has no special effects.
    See Fire Spin details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FireFlame Wheel55502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Flame Wheel
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Flame Wheel has no special effects.
    See Flame Wheel details page ↗
  • FireOverheat1601004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Overheat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage160
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Overheat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Attack by 33.3%
    See Overheat details page ↗
  • GrassSolar Beam1801005.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Solar Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage180
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration5.0s
    Damage window2.8s - 4.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Solar Beam has no special effects.
    See Solar Beam details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Torkoal's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Torkoal's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Torkoal has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Torkoal CP Chart

CP Chart

Torkoal reaches a maximum of 2,093 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,131–1,196 CP, rising to 1,414–1,495 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 848–897 CP.

Max CPMax CP2093 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch848 CP - 897 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1131 CP - 1196 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1131 CP - 1196 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1414 CP - 1495 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Torkoal Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
129 CP292 CP3155 CP
4219 CP5282 CP6345 CP
7408 CP8471 CP9535 CP
10598 CP11658 CP12717 CP
13777 CP14837 CP15897 CP
16957 CP171016 CP181076 CP
191136 CP201196 CP211255 CP
221315 CP231375 CP241435 CP
251495 CP261555 CP271614 CP
281674 CP291734 CP301794 CP
311824 CP321854 CP331884 CP
341913 CP351943 CP361973 CP
372003 CP382033 CP392063 CP
402093 CP412119 CP422146 CP
432173 CP442200 CP452227 CP
462255 CP472282 CP482310 CP
492338 CP502366 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#324
Height0.51 m
Weight80.4 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

Torkoal has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Torkoal

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Torkoal's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Torkoal.

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Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Torkoal Candy296 Torkoal Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Torkoal Candy10 Torkoal Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Torkoal Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Torkoal Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Torkoal Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Torkoal Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Torkoal Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Torkoal Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Torkoal Candy-

Torkoal Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Torkoal from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Torkoal in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Torkoal family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Torkoal in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

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Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
TorkoalTorkoalTorkoalScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmTorkoalTorkoal
0.25 m0.26 m0.51 m0.77 m0.89 m

Torkoal's height ranges from 0.25 m to 0.89 m, with the average being 0.51 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Torkoal in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.2499 m0.255 m
0′10″0′10″
XS0.255 m0.51 m
0′10″1′08″
M0.3825 m0.6375 m
1′03″2′01″
XL0.6375 m0.765 m
2′01″2′06″
XXL0.765 m0.8925 m
2′06″2′11″

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Torkoal

Torkoal high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Torkoal. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Torkoal Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Torkoal Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyTORKOAL digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this POKéMON spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.
SapphireTORKOAL generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this POKéMON burns more coal.
EmeraldIt 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.
FireRed, LeafGreenIt burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
HeartGold, SoulSilverYou find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
X, ShieldYou find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
YIt burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
Omega RubyTorkoal digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this Pokémon spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.
Alpha SapphireTorkoal generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.
SunCoal is the source of Torkoal’s energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.
MoonIf the fire burning within its shell goes out, it will die. Those who wish to raise one in their home must always keep something flammable at hand.
Ultra SunYou can tell how it’s feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.
Ultra MoonIt burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.
SwordIt burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Torkoal’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fire-type Pokémon, Torkoal is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Torkoal in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Torkoal in Pokémon GO are Fire Spin and Overheat. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.538 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 204.719.

How does Torkoal perform in Raids?

Torkoal's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Torkoal rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Torkoal is an E-Tier Fire-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Torkoal?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Torkoal: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Delphox.

What is Torkoal’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Torkoal’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2093 CP and 2366 CP at Level 50.

Can Torkoal be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Torkoal can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Torkoal Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Torkoal cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.