Torkoal (Pokémon)

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Torkoal コータス Cotoise #324
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Fire ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Coal Pokémon
Abilities White Smoke Blue-Striped ----- Shell Armor Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #105 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-143 Almia R-224 Oblivia
Height 1'08" Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1'08"/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 177.2 lbs. Imperial 80.4 kg Metric 177.2 lbs./80.4 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Ground group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 161 Battle Exp.: 1611*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Torkoal (Japanese: コータス Cotoise) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Torkoal are small, tortoise-like Pokémon with large black rock-like shells with "holes" that glow with a red warmth. Their skin is a reddish brown in color with gray-black bands on their legs and neck. They have long necks and their eyes seem permanently closed. They are usually depicted blowing out smoke from their nostrils and the tops of their backs.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Like many fire Pokémon, it has a place inside its body where it keeps its fire. This system is powered by burning coal. Torkoal are notably more physically defensive than most other fire types, which is further boosted by supportive moves like Yawn, Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, and Will-O-Wisp.

Behavior

Torkoal are usually calm if left undisturbed. If angered, they belch black smoke from the burning coal inside their shells and flee.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Torkoal lives in mountains near volcanoes in search of coal.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

This Pokémon feeds mostly on coal for internal combustion. It fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it to generate energy.

In the anime

Ash's Torkoal in Lily of the Valley Conference.

Major Appearances

Torkoal was first seen in Poetry Commotion under the ownership of Lavaridge Town Gym Leader Flannery.

Ash's Torkoal

In All Torkoal, No Play, the Template:Type2 Pokémon of the Valley of Steel were picking on a wild Torkoal which, after helping it defeat a Steelix, Ash then captured it.

Minor Appearances

A Torkoal appears in The Keystone Pops! during Team Rocket's motto.

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 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 smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.

In the manga

A Torkoal appears as the main Pokémon of the Team Magma admin Tabitha, who trusts it enough to have it hold the Blue Orb while they were given an order to guard the artifact.

In the TCG

Main article: Torkoal (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Old wise Torkoal is in charge of the Hot Spring. Later in the story, the player and partner have to use his wisdom and ask him what he knows about the Hidden Land.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III 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 It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.
Generation IV Diamond It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered. Pearl It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered. Platinum It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered. HeartGold You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black こうらの　なかで　せきたんを　もやし　エネルギーに　している。ピンチの　ときは　くろい　ススを　ふきだす。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Uncommon Fiery Path Emerald Uncommon Fiery Path, Magma Hideout FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 227, Stark Mountain (Poké Radar) Platinum Rare Route 227, Stark Mountain (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Safari Zone Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Volcano (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 11 Endless Level 15 Forever Level 60 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Mt. Blaze (7F-12F) Fiery Field (9F-14F) Wish Cave (57F-59F) Joyous Tower (57F-59F) Oddity Cave (B7-B10)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Dark Crater Pit (B7-B14)
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Volcano Cave

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 140		130 - 211	256 - 416
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Total: 470	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 044 Smog Poison Special 02020 07070% 20 077 Withdraw Water Status 0000— ——% 40 1212 Curse Ghost Status 0000— ——% 10 1717 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 2020 SmokeScreen Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 2323 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 02020 100100% 40 2828 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100100% 15 3333 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15 3636 Protect Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3939 Lava Plume Fire Special 08080 100100% 15 4444 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— ——% 15 4949 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 5252 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 5555 Heat Wave Fire Special 100100 09090% 10 6060 Purgatory Fire Special 100100 05050% 5 6565 Shell Smash Normal Status 0000— ——% 15

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM43	Nitro Charge	Fire	Physical	05050	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM59	Devastate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM78	Smooth Over	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Clear Smog*	Poison	Special	50	—%	15
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Eruption	Fire	Special	150	100%	5
	Fissure	Ground	Physical	—	—%	5
	Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100%	15
	Skull Bash*	Normal	Physical	100	100%	15
	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Yawn	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Torkoal in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Torkoal in that game. 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Torkoal can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Torkoal cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 324.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.1% Friend Area: Crater Phrases 51%-100% HP I have coal burning inside my belly. 26%-50% HP Hmmm... It seems as if I've only half my health remaining. 1%-25% HP I'm about finished... I've run out of my internal coal reserves... Level up There goes my level! The coal's burning well inside me, too. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up There goes my level! The coal's burning well inside me, too.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×2) Loops: 9 Min. exp.: 77 Max. exp.: 111 Browser entry   When Torkoal's shell stops puffing smoke, it's a sign that fire will erupt.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Magma Flow ×-) Browser entry   It launches blobs of fire from its back to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Torkoal are hanging around the Lava Zone. They enjoy training those that visit them. Their favorite Attraction is Rhyperior's Bumper Burn.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Does not evolve Torkoal  Fire

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Torkoal images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Despite being based on a tortoise, it is unable to breed with other tortoise and turtle Pokémon like Blastoise or Torterra, since it belongs to a different egg group.
• Torkoal, along with Kuitaran, are only non-legendary Template:Type2 that have no evolutionary relatives.
  • Coincidentally, both of them have White Smoke as one of their ability.
• Torkoal has the highest Defense of all Fire-types.
  • Although it has the lowest Speed of all fully evolved Fire-types and is tied with Slugma and Hitomoshi for the lowest Speed of all Fire-types.
• Although it is said to belch black smoke, its artwork and sprites shows Torkoal blowing white smoke which would agree with its ability, White Smoke
  • Black smoke can be seen in console games and to a lesser extent in Torkoal's use of the move SmokeScreen.
  • In Overjoyed!, Ash's Torkoal blows out black smoke after using body slam on Brandon's Registeel.

Origin

Torkoal is essentially a tortoise with a furnace within its shell.

Name origin

Torkoal's name is a combination of tortoise or torch and coal.

Cotoise appears to also be a combination of these words, albeit in a different order.

In other languages

• German: Qurtel
• French: Chartor - From charbon (coal) and tortue (tortoise).
• Korean: 코터스 Coteos
• Chinese (Taiwan): 煤炭龜 Méi Tàn Gūi - Literally "Coal tortoise".

Related articles

• Ash's Torkoal

External links

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