Great League PvP guide
Torkoal Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Torkoal is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #143. Its recommended PvP moveset is Ember with Flame Wheel and Overheat.
Great League
#143
Viable pick
Type
Fire
Best Fast Move
Ember
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,366
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT TORKOAL
Is Torkoal Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Torkoal is currently a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #143.
Torkoal is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #308.
Torkoal PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #143 | 84.7 | Ember, Flame Wheel, Overheat |
| Ultra League | #308 | 79.0 | Ember, Flame Wheel, Overheat |
Best Moveset for Torkoal in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Torkoal is Ember with Flame Wheel and Overheat.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Torkoal in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Torkoal PvP Move Counts
Ember → Flame Wheel
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ember → Overheat
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Torkoal Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Torkoal wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Torkoal Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Torkoal's Fire typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
- rock1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Torkoal in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Torkoal in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Torkoal's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
48% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Super Effective
72% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
39% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Astonishghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Night Shadeghost
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Power Gemrock
Charged Move
Super Effective
46% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
50% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
Ratings are shown from Torkoal's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Torkoal.
Best Teammates for Torkoal in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Torkoal should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 4 of Torkoal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Torkoal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Torkoal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Torkoal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Torkoal
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,496 | 27.5 | 2,116,285 |
| #2 | 1/13/15 | 1,499 | 27.5 | 2,110,756 | |
| #3 | 0/12/12 | 1,500 | 28 | 2,108,897 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 1,492 | 27.5 | 2,106,578 | |
| #5 | 1/14/14 | 1,498 | 27.5 | 2,104,341 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,366 | 50 | 4,011,742 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,361 | 50 | 3,993,339 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 2,352 | 50 | 3,987,575 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 2,360 | 50 | 3,986,189 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 2,355 | 50 | 3,974,937 |
Torkoal Stats in Pokémon GO
Torkoal's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Torkoal 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27.5
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 105.8
- Defense
- 152.7
- HP
- 131
Ultra League
Torkoal 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,366
- Attack
- 139.5
- Defense
- 183.2
- HP
- 157
Torkoal Evolution
Torkoal has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Torkoal in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Fire typing · Same Ember fast move · Great League #533
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Shares Fire typing · Same Ember fast move · Great League #595
More PoGoCoach tools
Torkoal Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Torkoal in Pokémon GO PvP?
Torkoal's recommended PvP moveset is Ember with Flame Wheel and Overheat.
Is Torkoal good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Torkoal is currently a viable PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #143.
What counters Torkoal in Pokémon GO PvP?
Quagsire (Shadow), Cramorant and Corsola (Galarian) are among the strongest current counters to Torkoal in Great League.
What is Torkoal weak to in Pokémon GO?
Torkoal is weak to Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).