# Torkoal - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments > Find the best Torkoal builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics. ## Best Torkoal Quick Info | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) | | **Game** | Pokemon Champions | | **Category** | championstournaments | | **Usage** | 8% | | **Win Rate** | 48.5% | | **Record** | 2341-2486-6 | | **Data Date** | 2026-05 | ## Page Links - **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Torkoal) - **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Torkoal - **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments) --- Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Torkoal. ## Defensive Type Matchups | Category | Attacking Types | |----------|-----------------| | **Weak To** | Water (2x), Ground (2x), Rock (2x) | | **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) | | **Immune To** | None | ## Common Moves - **Protect**: 95.404% - **Eruption**: 84.596% - **Weather Ball**: 69.068% - **Heat Wave**: 43.230% - **Helping Hand**: 24.720% - **Earth Power**: 24.224% - **Solar Beam**: 18.882% - **Yawn**: 13.913% - **Burning Jealousy**: 8.571% - **Overheat**: 2.857% ## Common Abilities - **Drought**: 97.267% ## Common Items - **Charcoal**: 76.522% - **Leftovers**: 11.801% - **Heat Rock**: 6.708% - **Nothing**: 1.988% - **Life Orb**: 1.863% ## Common Teammates - **Farigiraf**: 80.870% - **Mawile-Mega**: 30.807% - **Sylveon**: 27.453% - **Vileplume**: 23.975% - **Incineroar**: 23.478% - **Kingambit**: 23.354% ## Featured Teams with Torkoal ### Team 1 by DUhZER4 - Blastoise *Record: 8-1* *Event: limitless-6a369a31af50e123084062cf* **Pokemon**: Blastoise-Mega, Farigiraf, Kingambit, Torkoal, Sylveon, Staraptor **Torkoal Set**: - **Ability**: Drought - **Item**: Charcoal - **Moves**: Eruption, Weather Ball, Heat Wave, Protect ### Team 2 by FOXY2003 *Record: 8-0* *Event: limitless-6a262ef447f3797bf6baedd1* **Pokemon**: Kangaskhan-Mega, Blastoise-Mega, Farigiraf, Torkoal, Vivillon, Basculegion **Torkoal Set**: - **Ability**: Drought - **Item**: Charcoal - **Moves**: Eruption, Heat Wave, Weather Ball, Protect ### Team 3 by scrambledegg6 *Record: 8-1* *Event: limitless-6a387661af50e1230840809c* **Pokemon**: Pyroar-Mega, Gallade, Farigiraf, Kangaskhan, Torkoal, Mawile-Mega **Torkoal Set**: - **Ability**: Drought - **Item**: Charcoal - **Moves**: Eruption, Weather Ball, Helping Hand, Protect ### Team 4 by Katiclus *Record: 6-0* *Event: limitless-6a3eba2483fd320299bd0e57* **Pokemon**: Torkoal, Farigiraf, Sylveon, Kingambit, Appletun, Kangaskhan-Mega **Torkoal Set**: - **Ability**: Drought - **Item**: Charcoal - **Moves**: Eruption, Heat Wave, Weather Ball, Protect ### Team 5 by Nisanth *Record: 8-2* *Event: limitless-6a1cd3d456b11a587a94527f* **Pokemon**: Torkoal, Vileplume, Farigiraf, Scrafty-Mega, Gallade, Mawile-Mega **Torkoal Set**: - **Ability**: Drought - **Item**: Charcoal - **Moves**: Eruption, Weather Ball, Earth Power, Protect ### Team 6 by Conia *Record: 8-2* *Event: limitless-6a3c190783fd320299bcf5c9* **Pokemon**: Blaziken-Mega, Aerodactyl-Mega, Kingambit, Basculegion, Sylveon, Torkoal **Torkoal Set**: - **Ability**: Drought - **Item**: Leftovers - **Moves**: Burning Jealousy, Weather Ball, Protect, Yawn ### Team 7 by dmac55 *Record: 7-2* *Event: limitless-6a32738be334c3c9befd85c5* **Pokemon**: Sylveon, Scizor-Mega, Farigiraf, Torkoal, Kleavor, Scrafty-Mega **Torkoal Set**: - **Ability**: Drought - **Item**: Charcoal - **Moves**: Eruption, Earth Power, Heat Wave, Protect ### Team 8 by ItsSushiii *Record: 10-2* *Event: limitless-6a3d2290c87cd9ff0a30f032* **Pokemon**: Excadrill, Tyranitar-Mega, Farigiraf, Torkoal, Floette-Eternal, Incineroar **Torkoal Set**: - **Ability**: Drought - **Item**: Charcoal - **Moves**: Eruption, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Protect ### Team 9 by a8592 *Record: 8-2* *Event: limitless-6a37eef2ceacae7d6441bbd5* **Pokemon**: Torkoal, Farigiraf, Vileplume, Kangaskhan-Mega, Basculegion, Kommo-o **Torkoal Set**: - **Ability**: Drought - **Item**: Charcoal - **Moves**: Eruption, Weather Ball, Earth Power, Protect ### Team 10 by Conia *Record: 7-2* *Event: limitless-6a2a0176e334c3c9befd389a* **Pokemon**: Blaziken-Mega, Aerodactyl-Mega, Kingambit, Basculegion, Sylveon, Torkoal **Torkoal Set**: - **Ability**: Drought - **Item**: Leftovers - **Moves**: Burning Jealousy, Weather Ball, Protect, Yawn ## FAQ for Torkoal in championstournaments-1760 ### What are the top moves for Torkoal? The most common moves for Torkoal are Protect, Eruption, Weather Ball, Heat Wave. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder. ### What are the best team partners for Torkoal? Torkoal is frequently paired with Farigiraf, Mawile-Mega, Sylveon, Vileplume. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities. ### What is Torkoal weak to and resistant against? Torkoal is weak to Water (2x), Ground (2x), Rock (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to no types. ### Which Tera Types are best for Torkoal? Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format. ### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Torkoal? No EV spread or nature data available. ### Which Ability and Item should I use on Torkoal? Torkoal is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (97.267%) and the item **Charcoal** (76.522%). ### What is the most common role for Torkoal? Based on common item usage (Charcoal), Torkoal often functions as a **tactical** in the championstournaments-1760 meta. ### What are the base stats for Torkoal? | Stat | Value | |------|-------| | HP | 70 | | Attack | 85 | | Defense | 140 | | Sp. Atk | 85 | | Sp. Def | 70 | | Speed | 20 | | **BST** | **470** | --- ## Additional Resources - [View Torkoal on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Torkoal) - Full interactive stats page - [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format - [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Torkoal - [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage --- *Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*