torkoal

Torkoal is a Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Fire

Abilities:

• Vital Spirit: Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep, ensuring it remains active and alert during battle, which is especially useful against sleep-inducing moves.
• Anger Point: When struck by a critical hit, this ability maximizes the Pokémon's Attack stat, turning a potentially dangerous situation into an offensive advantage.

Physical Characteristics:

• A powerfully built bipedal Pokémon with a primate-like appearance, featuring well-defined muscles that highlight its physical strength and combat capabilities
• Possesses distinctive coloration and markings across its body that make it easily recognizable and set it apart from other Fighting-type Pokémon
• Displays clear evolutionary traits from its previous form while showing more advanced physical development and mature features

Behavior and Habitat:

• Exhibits an aggressive and territorial temperament, often challenging other Pokémon to demonstrate its strength and establish dominance
• Primarily inhabits rugged mountainous regions and dense forests where it can train and develop its fighting skills in a natural environment
• Lives and travels in small, tight-knit groups that work together for protection and hunting, showing surprising social complexity

In Battle:

• Excels as a physical attacker with an impressively high Attack stat, making it a formidable opponent in close-combat situations
• Specializes in powerful fighting-type moves while maintaining a diverse movepool that provides excellent coverage against multiple types
• Demonstrates particular effectiveness against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel type Pokémon, making it a valuable team member
• Must be carefully managed against Psychic, Flying, and Fairy type moves due to type disadvantages that can quickly turn the tide of battle

Evolution:

• Undergoes a significant evolution from its pre-evolved form when specific conditions are met, representing a major milestone in its development
• The evolution process triggers dramatic changes in both physical appearance and combat abilities, resulting in enhanced fighting capabilities

Interesting Facts:

• Holds a special significance in Pokémon lore and games, often appearing in key storylines and competitive scenarios
• Has made numerous memorable appearances across various Pokémon media, including the anime, movies, and trading card game
• Features a uniquely recognizable cry and battle animation in the games that have become iconic among fans of the series

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ultra-Sun: You can tell how it’s feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health.
• Ruby: TORKOAL 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.
• Sapphire: TORKOAL generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down.When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.
• 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.
• Firered: It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.
• Leafgreen: It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.
• Diamond: It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
• Pearl: It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
• Platinum: It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
• Heartgold: You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
• Soulsilver: You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
• Black: It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
• White: It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
• Black-2: It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
• White-2: It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
• X: You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
• Y: It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
• Omega-Ruby: Torkoal 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-Sapphire: Torkoal generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.
• Sun: Coal is the source of Torkoal’s energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.
• Moon: If 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-Moon: It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move.
• Sword: It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
• Shield: You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.

324 National

105 Hoenn

96 Kalos-Mountain

110 Updated-Hoenn

223 Original-Alola

95 Original-Ulaula

287 Updated-Alola

108 Updated-Ulaula

300 Galar

173 Isle-Of-Armor

150 Paldea

86 Blueberry