# Torkoal - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Torkoal in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Torkoal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Torkoal
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 80.949%
- **Eruption**: 73.654%
- **Burning Jealousy**: 61.386%
- **Heat Wave**: 54.209%
- **Yawn**: 47.976%
- **Earth Power**: 37.950%
- **Body Press**: 31.904%
- **Other**: 11.972%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 99.672%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.254%
- **White Smoke**: 0.074%

## Common Items
- **Charcoal**: 39.468%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 26.112%
- **Choice Specs**: 18.314%
- **Shuca Berry**: 6.027%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.609%
- **Other**: 4.471%

## Common Teammates
- **Venusaur**: 71.888%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 41.366%
- **Charizard**: 35.692%
- **Whimsicott**: 28.178%
- **Indeedee-F**: 27.223%
- **Kyogre**: 22.261%

## FAQ for Torkoal in series8-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Torkoal?
Torkoal is frequently paired with Venusaur, Zacian-Crowned, Charizard, Whimsicott. 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 `252/0/0/252/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 33.886% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Torkoal?
Torkoal is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (99.672%) and the item **Charcoal** (39.468%).

### What is the most common role for Torkoal?
Based on common item usage (Charcoal), Torkoal often functions as a **tactical** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Torkoal) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*