Torkoalin Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Coal Pokémon
It battles using energy it gets from burning coal. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive's horn.
Torkoal in Pokémon SoulGold
Torkoal is #324 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its fire typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution, and where to find it across 2 encounter locations.
Prevents ability reduction.
Summons sunlight in battle.
Blocks critical hits.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (1)
Level Up Moves (18)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EmberLevel: 1Ember | fire | 40 | 100 | 25 | ||
| A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| SmogLevel: 1Smog | poison | 0 | 70 | 20 | ||
| An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison. | ||||||
| WithdrawLevel: 4Withdraw | water | 0 | 0 | 40 | ||
| Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense. | ||||||
| Rapid SpinLevel: 8Rapid Spin | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects. | ||||||
| SmokescreenLevel: 12Smokescreen | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc. | ||||||
| Clear SmogLevel: 16Clear Smog | poison | 50 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes. | ||||||
| Flame WheelLevel: 20Flame Wheel | fire | 60 | 100 | 25 | ||
| A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| ProtectLevel: 24Protect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Lava PlumeLevel: 28Lava Plume | fire | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Scarlet flames torch everything around the user. | ||||||
| Body SlamLevel: 32Body Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| Iron DefenseLevel: 36Iron Defense | steel | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerLevel: 40Flamethrower | fire | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| CurseLevel: 44Curse | ghost | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | ||||||
| Heat WaveLevel: 48Heat Wave | fire | 0 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn. | ||||||
| AmnesiaLevel: 52Amnesia | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | ||||||
| InfernoLevel: 56Inferno | fire | 100 | 50 | 5 | ||
| Powerful and sure to inflict a burn, but inaccurate. | ||||||
| Shell SmashLevel: 60Shell Smash | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Sharply raises Atk/Sp.Atk/ Speed, but drops Def/Sp.Def. | ||||||
| EruptionLevel: 64Eruption | fire | 150 | 100 | 5 | ||
| The higher the user's HP, the more damage caused. |
Egg Moves (9)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EruptionEruption | fire | 150 | 100 | 5 | |
| The higher the user's HP, the more damage caused. | |||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | |||||
| YawnYawn | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | |||||
| FissureFissure | ground | 1 | 30 | 5 | |
| A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure. | |||||
| Skull BashSkull Bash | normal | 0 | 100 | 0 | |
| Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn. | |||||
| Flame BurstFlame Burst | fire | 70 | 100 | 15 | |
| A bursting flame that does damage to all foes. | |||||
| Clear SmogClear Smog | poison | 50 | 0 | 15 | |
| Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes. | |||||
| SuperpowerSuperpower | fighting | 120 | 100 | 5 | |
| Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities. |
TM/HM Moves (31)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | 0 | 85 | 5 | TM38TM38 | |
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM35TM35 | |
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Flame ChargeFlame Charge | fire | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Gyro BallGyro Ball | steel | 1 | 100 | 5 | TM74TM74 | |
| A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Nature PowerNature Power | normal | 1 | 0 | 20 | TM96TM96 | |
| The type of attack varies depending on the location. | ||||||
| OverheatOverheat | fire | 0 | 90 | 5 | TM50TM50 | |
| Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36TM36 | |
| Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22TM22 | |
| Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | ||||||
| Stone EdgeStone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM71TM71 | |
| Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Torkoal. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Torkoal resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Torkoal, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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