# Torkoal - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Torkoal in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Torkoal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Torkoal
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Eruption**: 98.677%
- **Protect**: 85.191%
- **Solar Beam**: 78.568%
- **Flamethrower**: 69.036%
- **Heat Wave**: 38.005%
- **Overheat**: 13.356%
- **Other**: 17.168%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 99.916%
- **White Smoke**: 0.083%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Charcoal**: 64.005%
- **Choice Specs**: 12.613%
- **Eject Button**: 5.874%
- **Firium Z**: 3.037%
- **Flame Plate**: 2.858%
- **Life Orb**: 2.511%
- **Nothing**: 2.109%
- **Assault Vest**: 1.985%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 1.081%
- **Other**: 3.926%

## Common Teammates
- **Lilligant**: 56.474%
- **Tapu Lele**: 44.252%
- **Mimikyu**: 38.398%
- **Hariyama**: 35.346%
- **Mudsdale**: 29.898%
- **Lucario**: 21.609%

## FAQ for Torkoal in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Torkoal?
The most common moves for Torkoal are Eruption, Protect, Solar Beam, Flamethrower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Torkoal?
Torkoal is frequently paired with Lilligant, Tapu Lele, Mimikyu, Hariyama. 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 39.430% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Torkoal?
Torkoal is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (99.916%) and the item **Charcoal** (64.005%).

### What is the most common role for Torkoal?
Based on common item usage (Charcoal), Torkoal often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Torkoal) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - 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).*