# Torkoal - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Torkoal in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Torkoal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Torkoal
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)

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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**: 99.246%
- **Weather Ball**: 81.061%
- **Earth Power**: 78.892%
- **Heat Wave**: 74.873%
- **Protect**: 28.339%
- **Solar Beam**: 15.968%
- **Overheat**: 5.327%
- **Other**: 16.293%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 99.504%
- **White Smoke**: 0.496%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 69.627%
- **Charcoal**: 25.074%
- **Eject Pack**: 1.562%
- **Other**: 3.737%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 88.442%
- **Indeedee-F**: 80.677%
- **Lunala**: 75.222%
- **Urshifu**: 65.949%
- **Smeargle**: 62.506%
- **Ursaluna**: 16.134%

## FAQ for Torkoal in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Torkoal?
Torkoal is frequently paired with Calyrex-Ice, Indeedee-F, Lunala, Urshifu. 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 `252/0/4/248/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 53.918% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Torkoal?
Torkoal is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (99.504%) and the item **Choice Specs** (69.627%).

### What is the most common role for Torkoal?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Torkoal often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9vgc2026regi-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/gen9vgc2026regi/Torkoal) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regi) - 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).*