Torkoal

Torkoal

Tier C VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 09/05/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

5.83%
Usage Rate
50.74%
Win Rate
12.61%
Lead Rate
60.52%
Selection Rate
1318
Avg Rating
15492
Total Games
7860
Wins
7632
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 5.8% usage rate and 50.7% win rate. This data represents 132,809 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/22/2026 to 09/05/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in 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 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 Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Aegislash, achieving a 55.9% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Sceptile, Meowstic, and Gyarados, while caution is advised against Venusaur, Tyranitar, and Swampert. Particularly effective against Sceptile with a 62.9% 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
10211 games
52.3% Win
7.7% appear
3324 games
52.9% Win
2.5% appear
2980 games
49.8% Win
2.2% appear
2820 games
51.4% Win
2.1% appear
2588 games
54.2% Win
1.9% appear
2374 games
53.4% Win
1.8% appear
2330 games
47.2% Win
1.8% appear
2297 games
50.4% Win
1.7% appear
2108 games
53.6% Win
1.6% appear
2001 games
54.1% Win
1.5% appear
1899 games
50.6% Win
1.4% appear
1855 games
50.0% Win
1.4% appear
1682 games
53.6% Win
1.3% appear
1513 games
49.2% Win
1.1% appear
1494 games
54.0% Win
1.1% appear
1335 games
55.0% Win
1.0% appear
1300 games
49.3% Win
1.0% appear
1172 games
50.4% Win
0.9% appear
1161 games
46.9% Win
0.9% appear
1076 games
49.3% Win
0.8% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Torkoal
4753 games
51.7% Win
3.58% appear
4238 games
51.5% Win
3.19% appear
4116 games
49.3% Win
3.10% appear
3947 games
51.8% Win
2.97% appear
3840 games
49.8% Win
2.89% appear
3515 games
51.7% Win
2.65% appear
3350 games
53.2% Win
2.52% appear
3262 games
47.9% Win
2.46% appear
2465 games
46.7% Win
1.86% appear
2398 games
50.0% Win
1.81% appear
2092 games
48.8% Win
1.58% appear
2016 games
53.9% Win
1.52% appear
1740 games
45.2% Win
1.31% appear
1734 games
46.4% Win
1.31% appear
1647 games
46.0% Win
1.24% appear
1582 games
49.1% Win
1.19% appear
1367 games
49.1% Win
1.03% appear
1281 games
48.6% Win
0.96% appear
1278 games
50.0% Win
0.96% appear
1241 games
45.7% Win
0.93% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Torkoal
204 games
55.9% Win
0.15% appear
1335 games
55.0% Win
1.01% appear
620 games
55.0% Win
0.47% appear
452 games
54.9% Win
0.34% appear
360 games
54.4% Win
0.27% appear
230 games
54.4% Win
0.17% appear
566 games
54.2% Win
0.43% appear
2588 games
54.2% Win
1.95% appear
207 games
54.1% Win
0.16% appear
2001 games
54.1% Win
1.51% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Torkoal
162 games
39.5% Win
0.12% appear
261 games
42.9% Win
0.20% appear
324 games
43.2% Win
0.24% appear
189 games
43.4% Win
0.14% appear
156 games
44.2% Win
0.12% appear
601 games
44.6% Win
0.45% appear
396 games
45.0% Win
0.30% appear
311 games
45.3% Win
0.23% appear
154 games
45.5% Win
0.12% appear
171 games
45.6% Win
0.13% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Torkoal performs well against
237 games
62.9% Win
0.18% appear
183 games
61.2% Win
0.14% appear
279 games
60.9% Win
0.21% appear
239 games
58.6% Win
0.18% appear
179 games
58.1% Win
0.13% appear
192 games
56.8% Win
0.14% appear
192 games
56.2% Win
0.14% appear
195 games
55.9% Win
0.15% appear
917 games
55.9% Win
0.69% appear
165 games
55.8% Win
0.12% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Torkoal
1150 games
44.6% Win
0.87% appear
1740 games
45.2% Win
1.31% appear
1241 games
45.7% Win
0.93% appear
1647 games
46.0% Win
1.24% appear
560 games
46.2% Win
0.42% appear
1734 games
46.4% Win
1.31% appear
511 games
46.6% Win
0.38% appear
624 games
46.6% Win
0.47% appear
2465 games
46.7% Win
1.86% appear
899 games
46.8% Win
0.68% appear