Torkoal - VGC 2026 Regulation I Analysis

Battle Statistics

3.98%

Usage Rate

46.03%

Win Rate

14.66%

Lead Rate

54.35%

Selection Rate

1107

Avg Rating

1323

Total Games

609

Wins

714

Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Torkoal Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Torkoal currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 4.0% usage rate and 46.0% win rate. This data represents 16,640 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/06/2026 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Eruption used in 27.5% of battles. Solar Beam demonstrates the highest win rate at 52.9% While Eruption is the most popular choice, Solar Beam shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Calyrex-Ice, Indeedee-F, and Lunala in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Archaludon, achieving a 62.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Zoroark-Hisui, Weezing-Galar, and Ceruledge, while caution is advised against Dialga-Origin, Ogerpon-Wellspring, and Landorus. Particularly effective against Zoroark-Hisui with a 80.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Torkoal currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Torkoal

722 games

51.5% Win

4.3% appear

639 games

48.7% Win

3.8% appear

308 games

56.8% Win

1.9% appear

291 games

44.3% Win

1.8% appear

281 games

48.8% Win

1.7% appear

268 games

49.2% Win

1.6% appear

221 games

46.1% Win

1.3% appear

175 games

49.7% Win

1.1% appear

171 games

41.5% Win

1.0% appear

158 games

58.2% Win

0.9% appear

154 games

39.6% Win

0.9% appear

152 games

41.5% Win

0.9% appear

114 games

56.1% Win

0.7% appear

108 games

48.1% Win

0.7% appear

106 games

46.2% Win

0.6% appear

102 games

42.2% Win

0.6% appear

96 games

56.2% Win

0.6% appear

93 games

55.9% Win

0.6% appear

84 games

60.7% Win

0.5% appear

80 games

55.0% Win

0.5% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Torkoal

593 games

39.6% Win

3.56% appear

349 games

41.5% Win

2.10% appear

322 games

42.5% Win

1.94% appear

256 games

39.1% Win

1.54% appear

250 games

48.4% Win

1.50% appear

249 games

40.6% Win

1.50% appear

245 games

38.8% Win

1.47% appear

235 games

50.2% Win

1.41% appear

203 games

44.8% Win

1.22% appear

200 games

38.0% Win

1.20% appear

200 games

35.5% Win

1.20% appear

198 games

36.9% Win

1.19% appear

195 games

38.5% Win

1.17% appear

193 games

39.9% Win

1.16% appear

177 games

43.5% Win

1.06% appear

170 games

39.4% Win

1.02% appear

157 games

40.8% Win

0.94% appear

136 games

44.1% Win

0.82% appear

134 games

45.5% Win

0.81% appear

133 games

42.1% Win

0.80% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Torkoal

24 games

62.5% Win

0.14% appear

36 games

61.1% Win

0.22% appear

84 games

60.7% Win

0.50% appear

20 games

60.0% Win

0.12% appear

158 games

58.2% Win

0.95% appear

308 games

56.8% Win

1.85% appear

96 games

56.2% Win

0.58% appear

114 games

56.1% Win

0.69% appear

25 games

56.0% Win

0.15% appear

93 games

55.9% Win

0.56% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Torkoal

32 games

12.5% Win

0.19% appear

32 games

18.8% Win

0.19% appear

18 games

22.2% Win

0.11% appear

17 games

23.5% Win

0.10% appear

17 games

23.5% Win

0.10% appear

30 games

26.7% Win

0.18% appear

72 games

31.9% Win

0.43% appear

28 games

32.1% Win

0.17% appear

34 games

32.4% Win

0.20% appear

24 games

33.3% Win

0.14% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Torkoal performs well against

20 games

80.0% Win

0.12% appear

24 games

75.0% Win

0.14% appear

27 games

66.7% Win

0.16% appear

20 games

65.0% Win

0.12% appear

19 games

63.2% Win

0.11% appear

16 games

62.5% Win

0.10% appear

16 games

62.5% Win

0.10% appear

34 games

58.8% Win

0.20% appear

17 games

58.8% Win

0.10% appear

17 games

58.8% Win

0.10% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Torkoal

20 games

30.0% Win

0.12% appear

44 games

31.8% Win

0.26% appear

107 games

34.6% Win

0.64% appear

26 games

34.6% Win

0.16% appear

200 games

35.5% Win

1.20% appear

19 games

36.8% Win

0.11% appear

198 games

36.9% Win

1.19% appear

16 games

37.5% Win

0.10% appear

200 games

38.0% Win

1.20% appear

195 games

38.5% Win

1.17% appear