# Torkoal - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Sun Series

> Find the best Torkoal builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Sun Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Torkoal Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Sun Series (`vgc2019sun`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019sun |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Torkoal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Torkoal
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun)

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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
- **Protect**: 95.269%
- **Explosion**: 74.884%
- **Superpower**: 74.884%
- **Rock Tomb**: 74.884%
- **Eruption**: 21.934%
- **Flamethrower**: 19.887%
- **Solar Beam**: 15.492%
- **Clear Smog**: 8.754%
- **Other**: 14.013%

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

## Common Items
- **Lum Berry**: 74.884%
- **Charcoal**: 20.178%
- **Other**: 4.938%

## Common Teammates
- **Lunala**: 59.755%
- **Groudon**: 42.374%
- **Charizard**: 37.540%
- **Tapu Lele**: 36.477%
- **Venusaur**: 36.250%
- **Darmanitan**: 23.705%

## FAQ for Torkoal in vgc2019sun-1760

### What are the top moves for Torkoal?
The most common moves for Torkoal are Protect, Explosion, Superpower, Rock Tomb. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Torkoal?
Torkoal is frequently paired with Lunala, Groudon, Charizard, Tapu Lele. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 74.884% 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 **Lum Berry** (74.884%).

### What is the most common role for Torkoal?
Based on common item usage (Lum Berry), Torkoal often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2019sun-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/vgc2019sun/Torkoal) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019sun) - Build teams with Torkoal
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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