#33 in usage · 5.3% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Torkoal Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Torkoal is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Torkoal @ Charcoal Ability: Drought Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD Quiet Nature - Eruption - Protect - Weather Ball - Earth Power
Torkoal moves
Share of Torkoal sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- EruptionFire94.7%
- ProtectNormal89%
- Weather BallNormal69.4%
- Earth PowerGround44.6%
- Heat WaveFire40.5%
- Helping HandNormal24.4%
- Solar BeamGrass14%
- YawnNormal5.7%
- FlamethrowerFire3.8%
- Body PressFighting3.4%
Items
- Charcoal90.4%
- Sitrus Berry2.6%
- Life Orb1.9%
- Leftovers1.4%
- Heat Rock1.1%
Abilities
- Drought99.7%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiet+SpA −Spe | 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD | 177 | 105 | 160 | 150 | 92 | 36 | 52.8% |
| Quiet+SpA −Spe | 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA | 177 | 105 | 162 | 150 | 90 | 36 | 13.2% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD | 177 | 94 | 160 | 150 | 92 | 40 | 9.7% |
Natures in these spreads: Quiet 66% · Modest 9.7%.
Torkoal teammates
Share of Torkoal teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Torkoal set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Torkoal set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Eruption, Protect, Weather Ball and Earth Power with Charcoal (90.4% of sets) and Drought, a Quiet nature and 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD.
What are Torkoal's best teammates in VGC?
Torkoal's most common partners are Indeedee-F (48.9%), Farigiraf (36.5%), Sneasler (27.4%), Kingambit (23.6%) and Mega Gardevoir (21.5%) — the share of Torkoal teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Torkoal use?
Quiet (+SpA −Spe) is the most common nature among Torkoal's top spreads (66%), followed by Modest (9.7%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Torkoal in Pokémon Champions?
Torkoal has base 20 Speed: 79 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 72 neutral, and 36 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Torkoal in Pokémon Champions?
Torkoal is #33 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 5.3% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.