#0324 · Gen 3 · 470 BST
Torkoal
A Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with an exceptional 140 base Defense. Common ability: White Smoke.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
145/94/144/94/81/36
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
177/150/211/150/134/79
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Torkoal
Torkoal is a Fire/None-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 470. A Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with an exceptional 140 base Defense. Common ability: White Smoke.
Best stat: Defense (140 base)
Torkoal's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 85 base Attack and 20 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- White Smoke
- Drought
- Shell Armor
How to use Torkoal competitively
Open the damage calculator with Torkoal selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Torkoal appears in the species dropdown. Drop Torkoal into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0324 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Fire / None |
| Abilities | White Smoke, Drought, Shell Armor |
| Base Stat Total | 470 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 70 / 85 / 140 / 85 / 70 / 20 |