Torkoal - VGC 2026 Regulation M-A (Pokemon Champions) Analysis

Battle Statistics

7.04%

Usage Rate

50.34%

Win Rate

6.80%

Lead Rate

56.73%

Selection Rate

1416

Avg Rating

15856

Total Games

7982

Wins

7874

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 C tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 7.0% usage rate and 50.3% win rate. This data represents 112,689 games analyzed over 14 days from 05/11/2026 to 05/22/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

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 30.3% of battles. Eruption demonstrates the highest win rate at 54.2% This move's combination of high popularity and strong win rate makes it a staple choice for competitive play.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Farigiraf, Kangaskhan, and Sylveon in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Vivillon-Fancy, achieving a 60.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Tauros-Paldea-Aqua, Ninetales-Alola, and Meowstic, while caution is advised against Tyranitar, Excadrill, and Kleavor. Particularly effective against Tauros-Paldea-Aqua with a 59.3% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Torkoal offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Torkoal

10529 games

51.4% Win

9.3% appear

5420 games

54.0% Win

4.8% appear

4094 games

49.5% Win

3.6% appear

3786 games

55.8% Win

3.4% appear

3595 games

55.6% Win

3.2% appear

3321 games

48.9% Win

3.0% appear

2993 games

47.3% Win

2.7% appear

2839 games

48.6% Win

2.5% appear

2816 games

50.2% Win

2.5% appear

2304 games

48.6% Win

2.0% appear

1607 games

51.6% Win

1.4% appear

1447 games

58.3% Win

1.3% appear

1425 games

48.4% Win

1.3% appear

1352 games

46.1% Win

1.2% appear

1314 games

46.9% Win

1.2% appear

1242 games

47.8% Win

1.1% appear

1226 games

50.6% Win

1.1% appear

1226 games

50.6% Win

1.1% appear

1146 games

47.1% Win

1.0% appear

907 games

52.7% Win

0.8% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Torkoal

5239 games

49.6% Win

4.65% appear

4862 games

49.2% Win

4.31% appear

4780 games

50.3% Win

4.24% appear

4335 games

52.5% Win

3.85% appear

3628 games

50.1% Win

3.22% appear

3589 games

50.4% Win

3.18% appear

3395 games

47.2% Win

3.01% appear

3131 games

49.4% Win

2.78% appear

3049 games

48.9% Win

2.71% appear

2690 games

51.3% Win

2.39% appear

2610 games

50.3% Win

2.32% appear

2367 games

48.8% Win

2.10% appear

2153 games

49.7% Win

1.91% appear

1828 games

50.7% Win

1.62% appear

1691 games

52.6% Win

1.50% appear

1689 games

51.0% Win

1.50% appear

1648 games

43.5% Win

1.46% appear

1558 games

48.5% Win

1.38% appear

1329 games

48.6% Win

1.18% appear

1272 games

53.1% Win

1.13% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Torkoal

395 games

60.5% Win

0.35% appear

167 games

59.9% Win

0.15% appear

1447 games

58.3% Win

1.28% appear

3786 games

55.8% Win

3.36% appear

3595 games

55.6% Win

3.19% appear

363 games

55.4% Win

0.32% appear

213 games

54.9% Win

0.19% appear

323 games

54.8% Win

0.29% appear

5420 games

54.0% Win

4.81% appear

266 games

53.4% Win

0.24% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Torkoal

250 games

42.0% Win

0.22% appear

298 games

42.0% Win

0.26% appear

173 games

42.2% Win

0.15% appear

303 games

42.6% Win

0.27% appear

183 games

44.3% Win

0.16% appear

189 games

44.4% Win

0.17% appear

544 games

44.5% Win

0.48% appear

376 games

44.7% Win

0.33% appear

173 games

45.1% Win

0.15% appear

174 games

45.4% Win

0.15% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Torkoal performs well against

162 games

59.3% Win

0.14% appear

878 games

58.1% Win

0.78% appear

164 games

57.3% Win

0.15% appear

172 games

57.0% Win

0.15% appear

261 games

56.7% Win

0.23% appear

181 games

56.4% Win

0.16% appear

256 games

56.2% Win

0.23% appear

220 games

55.5% Win

0.20% appear

443 games

55.3% Win

0.39% appear

711 games

55.0% Win

0.63% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Torkoal

1648 games

43.5% Win

1.46% appear

870 games

44.0% Win

0.77% appear

174 games

44.8% Win

0.15% appear

270 games

45.2% Win

0.24% appear

344 games

45.4% Win

0.31% appear

174 games

46.0% Win

0.15% appear

935 games

46.1% Win

0.83% appear

301 games

46.5% Win

0.27% appear

860 games

46.6% Win

0.76% appear

789 games

46.8% Win

0.70% appear