# Torkoal - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Torkoal in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Torkoal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Torkoal
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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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**: 99.675%
- **Protect**: 99.671%
- **Clear Smog**: 97.842%
- **Heat Wave**: 97.840%
- **Other**: 4.972%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 100.000%
- **White Smoke**: 0.000%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Aguav Berry**: 97.628%
- **Other**: 2.372%

## Common Teammates
- **Lilligant**: 92.014%
- **Tapu Lele**: 92.009%
- **Groudon-Primal**: 92.009%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 92.007%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 92.007%
- **Drampa**: 1.377%

## FAQ for Torkoal in vgc2019pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Torkoal?
Torkoal is frequently paired with Lilligant, Tapu Lele, Groudon-Primal, Charizard-Mega-Y. 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 `244/0/0/220/44/0`. This configuration accounts for 97.628% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Torkoal?
Torkoal is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (100.000%) and the item **Aguav Berry** (97.628%).

### What is the most common role for Torkoal?
Based on common item usage (Aguav Berry), Torkoal often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2019pgl-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/vgc2019pgl/Torkoal) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - 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).*