Is Torkoal viable in Gen 9 National Dex?

Torkoal is ranked #83 in Gen 9 National Dex with 1.46% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Torkoal in Gen 9 National Dex?

The best counter for Torkoal in Gen 9 National Dex is Gliscor with a 95.6% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Torkoal include Gliscor, Alomomola.

What is the best counter for Torkoal in Gen 9 National Dex?

Gliscor is the best counter for Torkoal in Gen 9 National Dex, KOing or forcing it out in 95.6% of their encounters.

Torkoal counters

Gen 9 National Dex · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0324 Torkoal

Fire

USAGE 1.5% #83

ABILITYDrought

BASE STATS

HP 70

ATK 85

DEF 140

SPA 85

SPD 70

SPE 20

BST470

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

WaterGroundRock

½×

FireGrassIceBugSteelFairy

Moves

Stealth Rock 91.3% Rapid Spin 91.2% Will-O-Wisp 53.5% Lava Plume 51.5% Flare Blitz 23.1% Body Press 21.4% Yawn 18.8% Overheat 18.6%

Items

Heat Rock 96.4% Choice Specs 1.6% Heavy-Duty Boots 1.0% Eject Button 0.2% Eject Pack 0.2% Charcoal 0.2% Leftovers 0.2% Rocky Helmet 0.1%

Abilities

Drought99.9%White Smoke0.0%Shell Armor0.0%

Common Teammates

Houndoom-Mega39.6%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Gliscor

GroundFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

44.256

95.6% dies 4.17%

DAMAGE CALCSun

0- SpA Torkoal Overheat vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Gliscor in Sun: 210-247 (59.3 - 69.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Gliscor counters → Teams with Gliscor →

Alomomola

Water SOFT CHECK

24.633

37.4% dies 9.75%

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ Atk Alomomola Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Torkoal: 61-72 (17.7 - 20.9%) -- possible 5HKO

View Alomomola counters → Teams with Alomomola →

Ranked #83 with 1.46% usage. Sorted by reliability score.