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| ** However black smoke can be seen in console games and to a lesser extent in Torkoal's use of the move {{m|SmokeScreen}} | | ** However black smoke can be seen in console games and to a lesser extent in Torkoal's use of the move {{m|SmokeScreen}} |
| **In ''[[AG186|Overjoyed!]]'', Ash's Torkoal blows out black smoke after using body slam on [[Brandon]]'s {{TP|Brandon|Registeel}}. | | **In ''[[AG186|Overjoyed!]]'', Ash's Torkoal blows out black smoke after using body slam on [[Brandon]]'s {{TP|Brandon|Registeel}}. |
| * {{zw|Heatoise}}, a mini-boss from the ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda series}}'', shares some similarities to Torkoal. They are both designed after tortoises, and both specialize in Fire.
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Revision as of 12:58, 12 July 2010
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Height
1'08" Imperial
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0.5 m Metric
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1'08"/0.5 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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Weight
177.2 lbs. Imperial
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80.4 kg Metric
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177.2 lbs./80.4 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 2
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Sp.Atk 0
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Base Exp.: 161
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Battle Exp.: 1611*
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Torkoal (Japanese: コータス Cotoise) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Torkoal are small, tortoise-like Pokémon with large black rock-like shells with "holes" that glow with a red warmth. Their skin is a reddish brown in color with gray-black bands on their legs and neck. They have long necks and their eyes seem permanently closed. They are usually depicted blowing out smoke from their nostrils and the tops of their backs.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Like many fire Pokémon, it has a place inside its body where it keeps its fire. This system is powered by burning coal. Torkoal are notably more physically defensive than most other fire types, which is further boosted by supportive moves like Yawn, Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, and Will-O-Wisp.
Torkoal is the only known Pokémon to have the White Smoke ability.
Behavior
Torkoal are usually calm if left undisturbed. If angered, they belch black smoke from the burning coal inside their shells and flee.
Habitat
Torkoal lives in mountains near volcanoes in search of coal.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
This Pokémon feeds mostly on coal for internal combustion. It fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it to generate energy.
In the anime
Torkoal was first seen in Poetry Commotion under the ownership of Lavaridge Town Gym Leader Flannery.
Three episodes later, in All Torkoal, No Play, the Template:Type2 Pokémon of the Valley of Steel were picking on a wild Torkoal which, after helping it defeat a Steelix, Ash then captured.
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Ash's Pokédex
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Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.
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Torkoal
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Ash's Pokédex
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Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon. Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy. As a defense, Torkoal is able to smoke from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.
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In the TCG
- Main article: Torkoal (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Torkoal digs through mountains in search of coal. If it finds some, it fills hollow spaces on its shell with the coal and burns it. If it is attacked, this Pokémon spouts thick black smoke to beat a retreat.
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Sapphire
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Torkoal generates energy by burning coal. It grows weaker as the fire dies down. When it is preparing for battle, this Pokémon burns more coal.
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Emerald
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It battles using energy it gets from burning coal. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive's horn.
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FireRed
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It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.
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LeafGreen
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It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
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Pearl
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It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
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Platinum
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It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
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HeartGold
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You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
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SoulSilver
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You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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140
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130 - 211
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256 - 416
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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20
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22 - 79
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40 - 152
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Total: 470
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Torkoal is the only non-legendary Template:Type2 with no evolutionary relatives.
- Despite being based on a tortoise, it is unable to breed with other tortoise and turtle Pokémon like Blastoise or Torterra, since it belongs to a different egg group.
- Torkoal is the only Fire-type Pokémon to learn a Template:Type2 move by level up—Withdraw.
- Torkoal has the highest defense of all Fire-types.
- Although it is said to belch black smoke, its artwork and sprites shows Torkoal blowing white smoke which would agree with its ability, White Smoke
- However black smoke can be seen in console games and to a lesser extent in Torkoal's use of the move SmokeScreen
- In Overjoyed!, Ash's Torkoal blows out black smoke after using body slam on Brandon's Registeel.
Origin
Torkoal is essentially a tortoise with a furnace within its shell.
Name origin
Torkoal's name is a combination of tortoise or torch and coal.
Cotoise appears to also be a combination of these words, albeit in a different order.
In other languages
Related articles
External links