Torkoal Pokémon GO is a regional Fire-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region. It is normally found in parts of Western Asia and Southeast Asia, making it difficult for players in the UK, Europe and the Americas to obtain outside special events or trades.
Although Torkoal Pokémon GO is not one of the strongest Fire-type attackers, its regional status and available shiny form make it a desirable collection Pokémon. It also has enough defensive bulk to see occasional use in restricted Great League competitions.
This Torkoal Pokémon GO guide covers where to find Torkoal, how to get it outside its normal region, its shiny availability, best moveset, weaknesses, maximum CP and whether it is worth powering up.
Torkoal Pokémon GO Details
| Torkoal details | Information |
|---|---|
| Pokédex number | #0324 |
| Name | Torkoal |
| Category | Coal Pokémon |
| Generation | Generation III |
| Region | Hoenn |
| Type | Fire |
| Regional availability | Western Asia and Southeast Asia |
| Evolution | Does not evolve |
| Shiny available | Yes |
| Shadow available | No |
| Dynamax available | No |
| Maximum CP | 2,366 |
| Best raid moveset | Fire Spin and Overheat |
Torkoal is known as the Coal Pokémon. It burns coal inside its shell to produce energy and releases thick smoke through the openings on its back.
Where Is Torkoal Found in Pokémon GO?
Torkoal Pokémon GO is normally found in parts of Western Asia and Southeast Asia.
Its regional area has included countries and locations such as:
- India
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Parts of surrounding Asian regions
Exact regional boundaries in Pokémon GO are not always published in detail and can overlap differently around border areas.
Torkoal normally appears as a wild regional spawn within its eligible area. It is more likely to appear when Fire-type Pokémon are weather boosted, although weather does not guarantee a Torkoal encounter.
Players travelling within the Torkoal region should check:
- The Nearby Pokémon screen
- Parks and urban areas
- Areas with frequent wild spawns
- Sunny weather periods
- Local Pokémon GO communities
- Event habitats featuring Fire Pokémon
Incense and Lure Modules can also attract regional Pokémon when used within their normal geographic region.
Is Torkoal Available in the UK?
Torkoal Pokémon GO is not normally available as a wild spawn in the UK.
UK players will usually need to obtain Torkoal through:
- A trade with someone who visited its region
- A worldwide Pokémon GO event
- A ticketed event featuring Torkoal
- A regional swap during Pokémon GO Fest
- Special Research or Timed Research
- An in-person event featuring regional Pokémon
Torkoal has previously appeared outside its usual region during selected Pokémon GO Fest and Safari Zone events.
This means UK players should watch major global event announcements carefully. Pokémon GO Fest: Mega Finale could potentially feature regional Pokémon, although no Torkoal appearance has been confirmed at the time of writing.
How to Get Torkoal Outside Asia
The most reliable way to get Torkoal outside its normal region is through a trade.
Torkoal can be traded like an ordinary Pokémon. The trade becomes more expensive when the receiving player has not previously registered Torkoal in the Pokédex.
The Stardust cost depends on:
- Friendship level
- Whether Torkoal is already registered
- Whether the Torkoal is shiny
- Current event trade discounts
Building friendship before completing the trade can reduce the Stardust cost considerably.
Other possible methods include:
- Catching Torkoal during a global event
- Attending a Pokémon GO Fest or Safari Zone
- Completing event Research
- Travelling to an eligible Torkoal region
Remote Raids do not normally help because Torkoal is not generally a raid boss.
Can Torkoal Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Torkoal is available in Pokémon GO.
Shiny Torkoal changes its usual orange-brown body and dark shell to a brighter yellow and red appearance. The holes in its shell and the smoke around its body also appear more vivid.
Players within Torkoal’s normal region can encounter the shiny version in the wild whenever it is available.
Players outside the region may obtain Shiny Torkoal through:
- Special worldwide events
- Ticketed event encounters
- Trades
- In-person Pokémon GO events
A shiny encounter is not guaranteed. Each wild Torkoal encounter provides another independent chance of finding one.
Shiny Torkoal can be particularly valuable in trades because it combines shiny rarity with regional exclusivity.
Does Torkoal Evolve in Pokémon GO?
No, Torkoal does not evolve in Pokémon GO.
It does not evolve from another Pokémon and has no later evolution.
Players therefore do not need to collect Torkoal Candy for an evolution requirement.
Torkoal Candy is still used to:
- Power up Torkoal
- Unlock a second Charged Attack
- Increase its level
- Convert Candy into Candy XL
- Prepare a Great League or Ultra League build
Torkoal requires 50 Candy and 50,000 Stardust to unlock a second Charged Attack.
Torkoal Pokémon GO Best Moveset
The best Torkoal Pokémon GO moveset for raids and Gym battles is:
- Fast Attack: Fire Spin
- Charged Attack: Overheat
Both moves receive the same-type attack bonus from Torkoal’s Fire typing.
Fire Spin provides reliable Fire-type Fast Attack damage, while Overheat is Torkoal’s strongest Charged Attack.
For Trainer Battles, a possible moveset is:
- Fast Attack: Ember
- Charged Attack: Flame Wheel
- Charged Attack: Overheat
| Battle format | Recommended Torkoal moveset |
|---|---|
| Raids | Fire Spin and Overheat |
| Gym battles | Fire Spin and Overheat |
| Great League | Ember, Flame Wheel and Overheat |
| Ultra League | Ember, Flame Wheel and Overheat |
| Team GO Rocket | Fire Spin, Flame Wheel and Overheat |
Flame Wheel provides a cheaper Charged Attack than Overheat, allowing Torkoal to apply some shield pressure.
Overheat deals much greater damage but lowers Torkoal’s Attack after use in Trainer Battles.
Torkoal Available Attacks
Torkoal can use Fast Attacks including:
- Ember
- Fire Spin
Its Charged Attacks include:
- Flame Wheel
- Overheat
- Earthquake
- Solar Beam
Fire Spin and Overheat provide Torkoal’s strongest standard raid combination.
Earthquake offers coverage against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock and Steel Pokémon.
Solar Beam can threaten Ground, Rock and Water opponents, but it requires a large amount of energy.
Torkoal’s slow and expensive Charged Attacks make it difficult to use consistently in open PvP formats.
Torkoal Pokémon GO Weaknesses
Torkoal Pokémon GO is weak against:
- Ground
- Rock
- Water
Water Pokémon are often among the safest counters because they resist Torkoal’s Fire attacks.
Rock and Ground Pokémon can also deal heavy super-effective damage, although some must be cautious of Solar Beam.
Strong counters include Pokémon such as:
- Kyogre
- Swampert
- Greninja
- Rhyperior
- Rampardos
- Groudon
- Garchomp
- Excadrill
The correct choice depends on the battle format and Torkoal’s available Charged Attack.
Torkoal Resistances
Torkoal resists attacks from:
- Bug
- Fairy
- Fire
- Grass
- Ice
- Steel
Damage taken when Torkoal is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Fire typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
These resistances give Torkoal favourable matchups against several common attack types.
Its resistance to Fairy, Ice and Steel attacks can be useful in selected Great League cups.
However, Torkoal’s Ground, Rock and Water weaknesses are all common and prevent it from becoming a universally safe defensive option.
Torkoal Pokémon GO Stats
Torkoal has a defensive stat distribution rather than an offensive one.
| Stat | Approximate value |
|---|---|
| Attack | 151 |
| Defence | 203 |
| Stamina | 172 |
| Maximum Level 40 CP | 2,093 |
| Maximum Level 50 CP | 2,366 |
Torkoal’s Defence is its greatest strength.
Its relatively low Attack prevents it from becoming a strong raid attacker, even when using Fire Spin and Overheat.
The defensive stats are more useful in Trainer Battles, where staying alive long enough to use several Charged Attacks can matter more than raw damage per second.
Is Torkoal Good in Pokémon GO Raids?
Torkoal Pokémon GO is not a good raid attacker.
Its best raid moveset is Fire Spin and Overheat, but its low Attack stat prevents it from competing with leading Fire-type Pokémon.
Stronger Fire raid attackers include:
- Mega Blaziken
- Mega Charizard Y
- Reshiram
- Shadow Heatran
- Heatran
- Shadow Chandelure
- Blacephalon
- Darmanitan
- Volcarona
Torkoal can still be used by newer players who lack stronger Fire Pokémon, but it should not receive major Stardust investment for raid purposes.
Its regional and shiny collection value is far greater than its raid value.
Is Torkoal Good in Great League?
Torkoal has occasional Great League potential but is not a major open-league Pokémon.
Its high Defence and useful resistances allow it to survive several neutral matchups.
Ember can provide steady Fire damage, while Flame Wheel gives it a relatively affordable Charged Attack.
Overheat offers a powerful finishing move, although the Attack reduction can leave Torkoal vulnerable afterwards.
Torkoal may perform well against:
- Grass Pokémon
- Ice Pokémon
- Bug Pokémon
- Steel Pokémon
- Some Fairy Pokémon
It struggles against common Water, Ground and Rock opponents.
Its limited energy generation and expensive attacks make it more suitable for restricted cups than the standard open Great League.
Is Torkoal Good in Ultra League?
Torkoal can reach a maximum CP of only 2,366 at Level 50.
This means it remains below the 2,500 CP Ultra League limit even when fully powered up.
A Level 50 Torkoal would require:
- 296 Torkoal Candy XL
- A large amount of Stardust
- A high-IV Torkoal
- A second Charged Attack
- A suitable Ultra League team
Despite the substantial cost, Torkoal does not generally justify a full Ultra League investment.
Its low maximum CP and limited attacks leave it behind stronger Fire-type options.
Only players building for a specialised cup or using Torkoal as a personal favourite should consider taking one to Level 50.
What Are the Best IVs for Torkoal?
The best Torkoal IVs depend on its intended use.
For collection and Ultra League, a perfect 15/15/15 Torkoal is ideal because it remains below 2,500 CP at Level 50.
For Great League, players generally want:
- Lower Attack
- High Defence
- High Stamina
This allows Torkoal to reach a higher level while remaining below the 1,500 CP limit.
| Use | Preferred IV style |
|---|---|
| Great League | Low Attack with high bulk |
| Ultra League | 15/15/15 |
| Collection | Perfect or shiny |
| Raids | High Attack, although investment is not recommended |
Players should check low-Attack Torkoal before transferring them, especially if they intend to participate in restricted Great League formats.
Can Torkoal Be Traded?
Yes, Torkoal can be traded in Pokémon GO.
Trading is one of the main ways players outside Western and Southeast Asia obtain it.
The trade will count as a Special Trade when:
- Torkoal is not registered in the receiving player’s Pokédex
- The Torkoal is shiny
- Another Special Trade condition applies
Once ordinary Torkoal is registered for both players, future non-shiny Torkoal trades are usually treated as normal trades.
Trading can also produce a Lucky Torkoal, reducing its Stardust power-up cost.
Should You Power Up Torkoal?
Torkoal Pokémon GO is not a priority power-up for most players.
It may be worth investing in when a player has:
- A strong Great League IV combination
- A perfect Torkoal
- Shiny Torkoal
- A Lucky Torkoal
- A restricted cup requiring Fire coverage
- A personal interest in regional Pokémon
Players focused on raids should use stronger Fire attackers.
For most collections, one regular Torkoal and one shiny Torkoal will be enough.
Torkoal Pokédex Description
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.
Torkoal digs through mountains searching for coal. It stores the coal inside its shell and burns it to create energy, releasing thick black smoke when threatened.
Is Torkoal Pokémon GO Worth Getting?
Torkoal Pokémon GO is worth getting primarily because of its regional status, shiny availability and Pokédex value.
It is not a strong raid attacker and is unlikely to become a major open Great League or Ultra League Pokémon.
Its main value comes from:
- Regional exclusivity
- Shiny availability
- Hoenn Pokédex completion
- Trade demand outside Asia
- Restricted PvP cup potential
- Event collection value
- Possible worldwide GO Fest appearances
Players travelling through Western or Southeast Asia should catch several Torkoal for trades.
Players elsewhere should watch upcoming worldwide events, including Pokémon GO Fest: Mega Finale, for any opportunity to obtain Torkoal outside its usual region.
