# Torkoal - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Torkoal in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 92.408%
- **Stealth Rock**: 61.272%
- **Lava Plume**: 58.787%
- **Yawn**: 49.942%
- **Flamethrower**: 27.931%
- **Self-Destruct**: 24.624%
- **Earth Power**: 19.064%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 13.254%
- **Toxic**: 11.735%
- **Clear Smog**: 8.032%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 99.595%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.372%
- **White Smoke**: 0.033%

## Common Items
- **Heat Rock**: 92.182%
- **Leftovers**: 4.263%
- **Other**: 3.556%

## Common Teammates
- **Victini**: 48.309%
- **Houndoom-Mega**: 42.157%
- **Venusaur**: 40.530%
- **Darmanitan**: 33.670%
- **Aerodactyl**: 23.940%
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 19.434%

## FAQ for Torkoal in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Torkoal?
Torkoal is frequently paired with Victini, Houndoom-Mega, Venusaur, 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 **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `248/8/252/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 35.052% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Torkoal?
Torkoal is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (99.595%) and the item **Heat Rock** (92.182%).

### What is the most common role for Torkoal?
Based on common item usage (Heat Rock), Torkoal often functions as a **tactical** in the ou-1825 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/ou/Torkoal) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - 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).*