Is Torkoal viable in Gen 8 National Dex Doubles?

Torkoal is ranked #97 in Gen 8 National Dex Doubles with 2.06% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

Torkoal counters

Gen 8 National Dex Doubles · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0324 Torkoal

Fire

USAGE 2.1% #97

BASE STATS

HP 70

ATK 85

DEF 140

SPA 85

SPD 70

SPE 20

BST470

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

WaterGroundRock

½×

FireGrassIceBugSteelFairy

Moves

Rapid Spin 68.7% Eruption 59.8% Protect 45.6% Stealth Rock 40.2% Will-O-Wisp 40.0% Clear Smog 34.6% Heat Wave 30.0% Body Press 28.7%

Items

Rocky Helmet 40.0% Heat Rock 35.1% Heavy-Duty Boots 19.6% Leftovers 4.9% Charcoal 0.3% Air Balloon 0.2% Passho Berry 0.0% Shuca Berry 0.0%

Common Teammates

Leafeon40.6%

Weavile40.6%

Hatterene26.7%

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #97 with 2.06% usage. Sorted by reliability score.