Torkoal
Coal Pokémon
You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
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Strategy Overview
Torkoal's access to Shell Smash, which allows it to take out common spinblockers such as Misdreavus, gives it a niche over other Rapid Spin users and Fire-types. Along with the already great utility move in Rapid Spin, Torkoal also has access to Stealth Rock, and its great Defense allows it to switch in on physical attackers such as Leafeon and Pawniard. Sadly, Torkoal is weak to Stealth Rock itself without having reliable recovery, and it is also extremely slow, meaning it loses to faster offensive Pokemon like Simipour. As an offensive Pokemon, it has limited coverage, making it very predictable.
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