# Torkoal - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Torkoal in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Torkoal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Torkoal
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Stealth Rock**: 95.747%
- **Rapid Spin**: 95.425%
- **Lava Plume**: 92.481%
- **Yawn**: 60.735%
- **Body Press**: 21.313%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 9.950%
- **Toxic**: 4.101%
- **Rest**: 2.958%
- **Other**: 17.291%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 99.757%
- **White Smoke**: 0.241%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Heat Rock**: 79.643%
- **Leftovers**: 15.632%
- **Other**: 4.725%

## Common Teammates
- **Venusaur**: 82.290%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 58.182%
- **Blaziken**: 47.447%
- **Tapu Fini**: 30.425%
- **Tapu Lele**: 27.155%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 26.099%

## FAQ for Torkoal in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Torkoal?
The most common moves for Torkoal are Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, Lava Plume, Yawn. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Torkoal?
Torkoal is frequently paired with Venusaur, Landorus-Therian, Blaziken, Tapu Fini. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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?
The top build for Torkoal features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/252/0/8/0`. This configuration accounts for 50.470% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Torkoal?
Torkoal is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (99.757%) and the item **Heat Rock** (79.643%).

### What is the most common role for Torkoal?
Based on common item usage (Heat Rock), Torkoal often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-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** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Torkoal on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Torkoal) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Torkoal
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*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).*