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Torkoal (Japanese: コータス Cotoise) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Torkoal blowing smoke
Torkoal is a tortoise-like, quadrupedal Pokémon. It has a large, black, rock-like shell with holes that glow with a red warmth. Its skin is reddish-brown with gray-black bands on its legs and neck. It has a long neck and its eyes seem permanently closed.
Torkoal lives in mountains and volcanic areas, where it looks for large deposits of coal. It uses the coal to fill the hollow spaces in its shell and then burns it for energy. Because coal is Torkoal's source of energy, it becomes weak and immobile once it runs out of coal to burn. If the fire inside of Torkoal's shell goes out, it will die. A Torkoal is healthy if the smoke spouting from its shell has tremendous velocity. When it blows out smoke from its nostrils and the top of its back, it sounds like a locomotive horn. If it is attacked, it blows black smoke out of its nostrils before fleeing. Torkoal's shell also serves to shield it from critical blows. Prior to Generation V and in Generation IX, White Smoke is its signature Ability.
Game data
NPC appearances
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Pokédex entries
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| Generation III | | Hoenn
#105 | | Kanto
#— | | Ruby | Torkoal digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this Pokémon spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat. | | Sapphire | Torkoal generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal. | | Emerald | 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. | | FireRed | It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees. | | LeafGreen | | |
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| Generation V | | | Unova
#— | | Black | It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered. | | White | | Black 2 | It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered. | | White 2 | | |
| Generation VI | | Kalos
Mountain #096 | | Hoenn
#110 | | X | You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal. | | Y | It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered. | | Omega Ruby | Torkoal digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this Pokémon spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat. | | Alpha Sapphire | Torkoal generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal. | | |
| Generation VII | | Alola
S M : #223 | | Alola
US UM : #287 | | Kanto
#— | | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. | | Sun | Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live. | | Moon | If the fire burning within its shell goes out, it will die. Those who wish to raise one in their home must always keep something flammable at hand. | | Ultra Sun | You can tell how it's feeling by the smoke spouting from its shell. Tremendous velocity is a sign of good health. | | Ultra Moon | It burns coal to produce energy. When it has burned through all of its coal, it becomes unable to move. | | |
| Generation VIII | | Galar
#300 | | Galar
Isle of Armor #173 | | Sinnoh
#— | | Hisui
#— | | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. | | Sword | It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered. | | Shield | You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal. | | Brilliant Diamond | It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is in a tough situation. | | Shining Pearl | | |
| Generation IX | | Paldea
#150 | | Kitakami
#— | | Blueberry
#86 | | Scarlet | It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered. | | Violet | Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live. | | |
Game locations
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In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torkoal
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torkoal
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torkoal
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Torkoal
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Torkoal
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torkoal
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torkoal
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Special moves
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- A superscript level indicates that Torkoal can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torkoal
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torkoal
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In All Torkoal, No Play, Ash caught a Torkoal after helping it defeat a Steelix that was picking on it in the Valley of Steel.
Other
Torkoal debuted in Poetry Commotion!, under the ownership of Flannery. She used it in a Gym battle against Ash, during which it defeated Pikachu and Treecko before losing to Corphish. It reappeared in flashbacks in All Torkoal, No Play and Whiscash and Ash.
A Torkoal appeared in Eyes on the Goal!, under the ownership of the Shell Sage. It took part in a race with Team Rocket's Chewtle.
Minor appearances
In The Keystone Pops!, a fantasy during Team Rocket's motto featured a Torkoal.
In Lights! Camera! Pika!, Frank's Torkoal helped in the making of his movie by blowing black smoke for effects.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, three Trainers' Torkoal attended the Wela Fire Festival.
In A Recipe for Success!, a Torkoal provided heat for Mallow so she could cook food at Oranguru's place. It reappeared in a flashback in Dreams of the Sun and Moon!.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Torkoal competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
Pokédex entries
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry | | AG055 | Torkoal | Ash's Pokédex | Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies. | | AG058 | Torkoal | Ash's Pokédex | Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies. | |
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, a Trainer's Torkoal was in a town square in Pasio.
GOTCHA!
A Torkoal briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Flannery.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Ash's Torkoal
Ash owns a Torkoal in Ash & Pikachu.
Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!
Torkoal appeared as a card under the ownership of Manabu Kadoo.
Pokémon Adventures
In Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II, a Torkoal appears as the main Pokémon of the Team Magma admin Tabitha, who trusts him enough to have him hold the Blue Orb while they were given an order to guard the artifact. Torkoal has the special ability to use his smoke to hypnotize and poison enemies.
The Battle Tower rented a Torkoal, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
A Torkoal appeared in Pinsir Changes.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Torkoal was seen under the ownership of a Team Galactic Grunt in A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team
- Main article: Torkoal (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)
Torkoal appeared in BET5.
In the TCG
- Main article: Torkoal (TCG)
Trivia
Origin
Torkoal resembles an orange tortoise. It also resembles a furnace or a kitchen stove with four openings within its shell. Additionally, its shell appears to be reminiscent of a lump of burning coal.
Name origin
Torkoal and Cotoise may be combinations of tortoise and coal.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | कोयटॉइस Koytoise | From कोयला koyla and tortoise |  Russian | Торкол Torkol | Transcription of English name |  Thai | โคทอยซ์ Khothoi | Transcription of Japanese name | |
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