# Torkoal - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Torkoal in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Torkoal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Torkoal
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Eruption**: 96.507%
- **Heat Wave**: 79.073%
- **Flamethrower**: 69.072%
- **Earth Power**: 52.526%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 33.100%
- **Solar Beam**: 28.616%
- **Protect**: 24.008%
- **Other**: 17.098%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 99.995%
- **White Smoke**: 0.003%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 72.002%
- **Charcoal**: 19.140%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.943%
- **Other**: 4.916%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 74.949%
- **Stakataka**: 69.730%
- **Smeargle**: 65.630%
- **Blaziken-Mega**: 62.360%
- **Kartana**: 58.145%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 10.265%

## FAQ for Torkoal in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Torkoal?
Torkoal is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Stakataka, Smeargle, Blaziken-Mega. 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 `108/0/0/252/148/0`. This configuration accounts for 33.356% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Torkoal?
Torkoal is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (99.995%) and the item **Choice Specs** (72.002%).

### 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 vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Torkoal) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Torkoal
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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