Torkoal
Coal Pokémon
You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
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Strategy Overview
With its amazing Defense, Torkoal easily tanks most physical attacks and is one of the few bulky Fire-type Pokemon. This makes it a very reliable entry hazard remover with Rapid Spin. To complement Torkoal's defensive stats, it cannot be struck with critical hits thanks to Shell Armor. Although it is used to clear away entry hazards, it can also set up its own Stealth Rock to deal chip damage to opposing foes. Torkoal can stop potential sweepers, as it has access to Yawn and Lava Plume, which induce sleep and have a chance to burn the opposing foe, respectively. However, even though Torkoal is a defensive Pokemon, it has no recovery outside of Leftovers, which severely reduces its longevity. Torkoal also has a relatively subpar Special Defense stat, which makes its vulnerable to special attacks. Due to its extremely low Speed stat, it is often Taunt bait or is prevented from clearing entry hazards when it is against a foe that can KO it. Torkoal is also often pressurized to come in on Stealth Rock to clear it away, which can wear it down easily.
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