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

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

## Best Torkoal Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 8% |
| **Win Rate** | 57.895% |
| **Record** | 121-88 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Torkoal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Torkoal
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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## 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
- **Eruption**: 55.833%
- **Protect**: 25.000%
- **Heat Wave**: 18.333%
- **Earth Power**: 13.333%
- **Weather Ball**: 10.000%
- **Helping Hand**: 6.667%
- **Flamethrower**: 5.000%
- **Yawn**: 4.167%
- **Solar Beam**: 2.500%
- **Lava Plume**: 0.833%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 97.345%
- **Hospitality**: 1.770%
- **Trace**: 0.885%

## Common Items
- **Charcoal**: 71.429%
- **Life Orb**: 28.571%

## Common Teammates
- **Indeedee-F**: 54.545%
- **Farigiraf**: 40.191%
- **Hatterene**: 40.191%
- **Golisopod**: 25.837%
- **Kingambit**: 20.096%
- **Sneasler**: 16.746%

## Featured Teams with Torkoal

### Team 1 by Hazarai
*Record: 3-0*
*Event: limitless-6a9df29eab080c8c957fc4e2*

**Pokemon**: Blastoise-Mega, Golisopod-Mega, Torkoal, Farigiraf, Basculegion, Sylveon

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

### Team 2 by TheGongLady
*Record: 2-1*
*Event: limitless-6a8786a65a30714095575870*

**Pokemon**: Hatterene, Kangaskhan-Mega, Farigiraf, Torkoal, Charizard-Mega-Y, Indeedee-F

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

### Team 3 by wertyeb
*Record: 2-1*
*Event: limitless-6a9df29eab080c8c957fc4e2*

**Pokemon**: Gardevoir-Mega, Vileplume, Kingambit, Indeedee-F, Torkoal, Sneasler

**Torkoal Set**:
- **Ability**: Drought
- **Item**: Charcoal
- **Moves**: Eruption, Weather Ball, Helping Hand, Protect

### Team 4 by Louie John Valencia
*Record: 4-2*
*Event: limitless-6a94d4afabb94822375044e9*

**Pokemon**: Torkoal, Indeedee, Hatterene, Venusaur-Mega, Typhlosion-Hisui, Lopunny-Mega

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

### Team 5 by Jace Jalon
*Record: 4-2*
*Event: limitless-6a94d4afabb94822375044e9*

**Pokemon**: Incineroar, Farigiraf, Torkoal, Indeedee, Hatterene, Mawile-Mega

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

### Team 6 by Nisanth
*Record: 3-1*
*Event: limitless-6a7f315b5a30714095570103*

**Pokemon**: Indeedee-F, Hatterene, Farigiraf, Torkoal, Golisopod-Mega, Drampa-Mega

**Torkoal Set**:
- **Ability**: Drought
- **Item**: Charcoal
- **Moves**: Eruption, Weather Ball, Earth Power, Protect

### Team 7 by Jahim64
*Record: 4-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Rhyperior, Torkoal, Farigiraf, Hatterene, Scrafty-Mega, Indeedee-F

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

### Team 8 by Hays
*Record: 4-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Indeedee-F, Hatterene, Torkoal, Farigiraf, Mawile-Mega, Incineroar

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

### Team 9 by electrictopi
*Record: 4-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Indeedee-F, Gardevoir-Mega, Torkoal, Venusaur, Aerodactyl-Mega, Incineroar

**Torkoal Set**:
- **Ability**: Drought
- **Item**: Charcoal
- **Moves**: Eruption, Weather Ball, Protect, Helping Hand


## FAQ for Torkoal in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

### What are the top moves for Torkoal?
The most common moves for Torkoal are Eruption, Protect, Heat Wave, Earth Power. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Torkoal?
Torkoal is frequently paired with Indeedee-F, Farigiraf, Hatterene, Golisopod. 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** (97.345%) and the item **Charcoal** (71.429%).

### What is the most common role for Torkoal?
Based on common item usage (Charcoal), Torkoal often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Torkoal) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Torkoal
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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