# Torkoal - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A

> Find the best Torkoal builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Torkoal Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Usage** | 6% |
| **Win Rate** | 45.306% |
| **Record** | 1110-1340 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Torkoal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Torkoal
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Eruption**: 96.800%
- **Protect**: 91.767%
- **Weather Ball**: 65.129%
- **Heat Wave**: 57.935%
- **Earth Power**: 27.392%
- **Solar Beam**: 21.158%
- **Helping Hand**: 11.484%
- **Overheat**: 6.892%
- **Yawn**: 5.519%
- **Other**: 15.923%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 99.213%
- **White Smoke**: 0.773%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.014%

## Common Items
- **Charcoal**: 95.787%
- **Other**: 4.213%

## Common Teammates
- **Farigiraf**: 80.184%
- **Basculegion**: 45.820%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 43.133%
- **Blastoise-Mega**: 35.821%
- **Vivillon**: 27.839%
- **Kingambit**: 24.400%

## Featured Teams with Torkoal

### Team 1 by PikaTROD
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6a1dfa3856b11a587a945dde*

**Pokemon**: Gardevoir-Mega, Aerodactyl-Mega, Maushold, Torkoal, Basculegion, Sneasler

**Torkoal Set**:
- **Ability**: Drought
- **Item**: Charcoal
- **Moves**: Eruption, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Protect

### Team 2 by Olymak
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6a0c58fd13f957d6d4b4b60c*

**Pokemon**: Gardevoir-Mega, Maushold, Torkoal, Dragonite, Basculegion, Venusaur

**Torkoal Set**:
- **Ability**: Drought
- **Item**: Charcoal
- **Moves**: Eruption, Heat Wave, Ancient Power, Protect

### Team 3 by KrystalKiwii
*Record: 6-1*
*Event: limitless-6a2596b056b11a587a94b66a*

**Pokemon**: Blastoise-Mega, Kangaskhan-Mega, Vivillon, Farigiraf, Torkoal, Basculegion

**Torkoal Set**:
- **Ability**: Drought
- **Item**: Charcoal
- **Moves**: Eruption, Heat Wave, Weather Ball, Protect

### Team 4 by Dirtyshirt
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6a07f9ad13f957d6d4b4913b*

**Pokemon**: Farigiraf, Incineroar, Torkoal, Aerodactyl-Mega, Venusaur, Crabominable-Mega

**Torkoal Set**:
- **Ability**: Drought
- **Item**: Charcoal
- **Moves**: Heat Wave, Eruption, Earth Power, Protect


## FAQ for Torkoal in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

### What are the top moves for Torkoal?
The most common moves for Torkoal are Eruption, Protect, 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, Basculegion, Kangaskhan-Mega, Blastoise-Mega. 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 **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `32/0/0/32/2/0`. This configuration accounts for 40.835% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Torkoal?
Torkoal is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (99.213%) and the item **Charcoal** (95.787%).

### What is the most common role for Torkoal?
Based on common item usage (Charcoal), Torkoal often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regma-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/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Torkoal) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - Build teams with Torkoal
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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