Best Torkoal counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Torkoal in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Torkoal counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Torkoal counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	36.18	1646.10	3	136.5s	94.0
2	Primal Kyogre	Waterfall	Origin Pulse *	36.09	1624.09	3	135.0s	93.5
3	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	29.07	1972.61	2	135.7s	83.4
4	Mega Swampert	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	33.42	1040.87	4	124.6s	78.9
5	Shadow Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	30.40	1106.52	4	145.6s	74.7
6	Mega Blastoise	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	30.50	1073.01	4	140.7s	74.3
7	Mega Diancie	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	33.12	760.49	5	114.8s	72.5
8	Mega Aerodactyl	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	28.50	1193.18	4	167.5s	72.5
9	Shadow Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Rock Wrecker *	32.85	755.70	5	115.0s	71.9
10	Mega Tyranitar	Smack Down *	Stone Edge	28.08	1174.57	4	167.3s	71.4
11	Mega Gyarados	Waterfall	Hydro Pump	27.62	1146.75	4	166.1s	70.1
12	Kyogre	Waterfall	Origin Pulse *	28.15	1037.13	4	147.4s	69.4
13	Shadow Kingler	Bubble	Crabhammer	33.09	611.22	6	110.8s	68.6
14	Shadow Gyarados	Waterfall	Hydro Pump	27.28	1052.21	4	154.3s	68.0
15	Shadow Swampert	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	31.40	674.31	6	128.9s	67.6
16	Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	28.50	884.88	5	155.2s	67.3
17	Shadow Feraligatr	Water Gun *	Hydro Cannon *	29.88	755.20	5	126.4s	67.0
18	Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Hydro Pump	22.06	1660.10	3	225.8s	65.0
19	Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	25.19	1089.50	4	173.0s	64.6
20	Shadow Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower	32.00	521.04	7	114.0s	64.3

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Torkoal in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Torkoal down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Torkoal counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Torkoal counter is Primal Groudon, followed by Primal Kyogre, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Swampert. The table also includes Shadow Garchomp, Mega Blastoise, Mega Diancie, and Mega Aerodactyl, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Torkoal type chart

When fighting Torkoal, keep in mind the following that Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Rock, and Water type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel type moves.

Weaknesses

Ground	160.0%
Rock	160.0%
Water	160.0%

Resistances

Bug	62.5%
Fairy	62.5%
Fire	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Ice	62.5%
Steel	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.