About Torkoal
Torkoal (Pokédex #0324) is a Fire-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 3. It is officially classified as the Coal Pokémon. 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.
As a Fire-type POKEMON, Torkoal has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Ground, Rock moves. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.
Torkoal's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 470 (solid). Full distribution: HP 70 · ATK 85 · DEF 140 · SP.ATK 85 · SP.DEF 70 · SPD 20. Its standout stat is DEF (140), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are White smoke, Drought, Shell armor, with Shell armor as its hidden ability.
Torkoal stands 0.5 m (20") tall and weighs 80.4 kg (177.3 lbs). It is typically found in Mountain environments. Capture rate: 90/255 (moderate to catch). Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Ground.