# Torkoal - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Torkoal in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Torkoal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Torkoal
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 92.018%
- **Stealth Rock**: 91.692%
- **Lava Plume**: 78.516%
- **Body Press**: 54.986%
- **Yawn**: 29.739%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 16.895%
- **Overheat**: 11.044%
- **Flamethrower**: 7.159%
- **Other**: 17.951%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 99.942%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.054%
- **White Smoke**: 0.004%

## Common Items
- **Heat Rock**: 96.190%
- **Other**: 3.810%

## Common Teammates
- **Venusaur**: 62.735%
- **Great Tusk**: 57.021%
- **Raging Bolt**: 34.495%
- **Darmanitan**: 34.390%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 28.361%
- **Stakataka**: 19.039%

## FAQ for Torkoal in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Torkoal?
Torkoal is frequently paired with Venusaur, Great Tusk, Raging Bolt, Darmanitan. 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 46.687% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Torkoal?
Torkoal is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (99.942%) and the item **Heat Rock** (96.190%).

### What is the most common role for Torkoal?
Based on common item usage (Heat Rock), Torkoal often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Torkoal) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - 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).*