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

Battle Statistics

5.88%

Usage Rate

50.61%

Win Rate

12.63%

Lead Rate

60.69%

Selection Rate

1315

Avg Rating

14982

Total Games

7582

Wins

7400

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-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 5.9% usage rate and 50.6% win rate. This data represents 127,442 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/25/2026 to 09/08/2026.

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 30.6% of battles. Eruption demonstrates the highest win rate at 56.9% 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, Kingambit, and Venusaur in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Hydreigon, achieving a 56.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Meowstic, Sceptile, and Gyarados, while caution is advised against Abomasnow, Venusaur, and Tyranitar. Particularly effective against Meowstic with a 60.0% 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

9987 games

52.2% Win

7.8% appear

3775 games

53.2% Win

3.0% appear

3153 games

54.5% Win

2.5% appear

2817 games

49.5% Win

2.2% appear

2547 games

51.2% Win

2.0% appear

2281 games

47.7% Win

1.8% appear

2240 games

53.8% Win

1.8% appear

2190 games

51.1% Win

1.7% appear

2110 games

53.4% Win

1.7% appear

2030 games

53.5% Win

1.6% appear

1980 games

54.3% Win

1.6% appear

1803 games

53.3% Win

1.4% appear

1791 games

48.7% Win

1.4% appear

1756 games

50.1% Win

1.4% appear

1387 games

52.3% Win

1.1% appear

1368 games

49.6% Win

1.1% appear

1168 games

49.8% Win

0.9% appear

1117 games

49.1% Win

0.9% appear

1022 games

53.4% Win

0.8% appear

1018 games

47.2% Win

0.8% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Torkoal

4970 games

50.5% Win

3.90% appear

4203 games

48.9% Win

3.30% appear

3911 games

51.6% Win

3.07% appear

3861 games

51.7% Win

3.03% appear

3767 games

51.7% Win

2.96% appear

3547 games

49.2% Win

2.78% appear

3471 games

52.8% Win

2.72% appear

3083 games

47.8% Win

2.42% appear

2552 games

46.3% Win

2.00% appear

2262 games

50.8% Win

1.77% appear

1979 games

47.0% Win

1.55% appear

1978 games

53.7% Win

1.55% appear

1822 games

48.4% Win

1.43% appear

1658 games

46.3% Win

1.30% appear

1602 games

45.8% Win

1.26% appear

1574 games

45.3% Win

1.24% appear

1293 games

49.0% Win

1.01% appear

1209 games

45.4% Win

0.95% appear

1190 games

49.7% Win

0.93% appear

1185 games

50.3% Win

0.93% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Torkoal

175 games

56.0% Win

0.14% appear

3153 games

54.5% Win

2.47% appear

344 games

54.4% Win

0.27% appear

1980 games

54.3% Win

1.55% appear

442 games

54.1% Win

0.35% appear

218 games

54.1% Win

0.17% appear

2240 games

53.8% Win

1.76% appear

533 games

53.7% Win

0.42% appear

2030 games

53.5% Win

1.59% appear

2110 games

53.4% Win

1.66% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Torkoal

150 games

37.3% Win

0.12% appear

225 games

40.9% Win

0.18% appear

160 games

42.5% Win

0.13% appear

263 games

43.7% Win

0.21% appear

222 games

43.7% Win

0.17% appear

441 games

43.8% Win

0.35% appear

298 games

44.3% Win

0.23% appear

242 games

44.6% Win

0.19% appear

656 games

45.0% Win

0.51% appear

212 games

45.8% Win

0.17% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Torkoal performs well against

165 games

60.0% Win

0.13% appear

237 games

59.5% Win

0.19% appear

252 games

58.3% Win

0.20% appear

156 games

58.3% Win

0.12% appear

181 games

58.0% Win

0.14% appear

228 games

57.9% Win

0.18% appear

206 games

57.3% Win

0.16% appear

790 games

57.2% Win

0.62% appear

477 games

56.4% Win

0.37% appear

599 games

56.3% Win

0.47% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Torkoal

158 games

42.4% Win

0.12% appear

1129 games

43.1% Win

0.89% appear

1574 games

45.3% Win

1.24% appear

1209 games

45.4% Win

0.95% appear

1602 games

45.8% Win

1.26% appear

625 games

45.8% Win

0.49% appear

1083 games

46.0% Win

0.85% appear

2552 games

46.3% Win

2.00% appear

1658 games

46.3% Win

1.30% appear

189 games

46.6% Win

0.15% appear