Torkoal (コータス, Kōtasu^?, Cotoise in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar^[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Torkoal in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.^[2] It is a Fire Pokémon having no evolutions. Image File history File links Pokemon-Art_Torkoal. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Mode Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Camerupt, known as BakÅ«da (バクーダ) in Japan, is a Fire/Ground-type Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ... Spoink (バネブー Baneboo in Japanese, also called Spoink in German and French) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Magcargo (Magcargo マグカルゴ Magukarugo in Japan, Magcargo in Germany and Volcaropod in France) is the Lava Pokémon, and its type is Fire/Rock. ... Grimer , Betbeter in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... A series of screenshots depicting Abra evolving into Kadabra In the fictional Pokémon universe, evolution ) is the change in form of a Pokémon, usually accompanied by an increase in statistic values. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... Coal Coal (IPA: ) is a fossil fuel formed in swamp ecosystems where plant remains were saved by water and mud from oxidization and biodegradation. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... The metre (American English:meter) is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... It has been suggested that Pokémon evolution be merged into this article or section. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, in Japan and Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Mode Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... i eat poop alot A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting, and trademarks of an original work of media (usually a work of fiction), such as a film, a work of literature, a television program, or a video game. ... Namcos Pac-Man was a hit, and became a universal phenomenon. ... The main cast of the anime Cowboy Bebop (1998) (L to R: Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Ed Tivrusky, Faye Valentine, and Ein the dog) For the oleo-resin, see Animé (oleo-resin). ... This article is about the comics published in East Asian countries. ... A book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of paper, parchment, or other material, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. ... Various trading cards A trading card (or collectible card) is a small card which is intended for trading and collecting. ... Satoshi Tajiri , born on August 28, 1965) is a Japanese electronic game designer and the creator of Pocket Monsters, better known as Pokémon. ... The playable characters of Pokémon Emerald In the Pokémon franchise, a Pokémon Trainer is a person who captures wild Pokémon with Poké Balls, raises them, and trains them to battle other trainers Pokémon. ... The official Pokémon logo. ...

Both its English and Japanese names are combinations of "tortoise" and "coal".

Biological characteristics

Before you read this please note that we dumbasses are wrong. TORKOAL LOOKS NOTHING LIKE CAMERUPT!!!!!!!!!Torkoal resembles a red tortoise. It exhales an always present cloud of smoke through its nostrils and through holes in its body and has a dark grey stone shell. It also consumes coal. Before the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, fans speculated that Torkoal may have been a new evolution to Magcargo, but they were mistaken, as Torkoal was revealed to not evolve into or from anything. It also resembles Camerupt, and adds to the confusion by coming directly after it in the Pokedex. This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Magcargo (Magcargo マグカルゴ Magukarugo in Japan, Magcargo in Germany and Volcaropod in France) is the Lava Pokémon, and its type is Fire/Rock. ...

Torkoal fills the hollows in its shell with coal and burns it - its strength is diminished without this supply. It will search through whole mountains to find it. If attacked, this Pokémon spouts thick black smoke in order to retreat. If this is not possible, this Pokémon needs more coal for energy. It lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive’s horn when emitting smoke from its nostrils. Lyskamm, 4 527 m, Pennine Alps Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah national park, Virginia A mountain is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain in a limited area. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Role

Pokémon video games

Generally, Torkoal is considered an underused Pokémon. Its defense is its best stat, but its speed is very low, considering that is it based upon a tortoise. Many ignore it due to its inability to evolve. Nevertheless, Torkoal has some uses because it learns quite a few useful moves, namely Curse, Sludge bomb, and Explosion. Curse is one of it's best, since is speed stat is already extremely low, it doesn't mean much to have it down, and it's tanking abilities only go up. This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

Torkoal also makes an excellent tank thanks to its good defensive stats and the ability to learn Iron Defense and Amnesia by levelling up. Coupled with Rest and an offensive move, Torkoal will stick around in battle. It is also a good Toxic-user because of its durability. However, against fast Water-type Pokémon such as Milotic and Politoed, Torkoal will stand no chance. The official Pokémon logo. ... Milotic , Milokaross in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Politoed (ニョロトノ Nyorotono in Japanese, Quaxo in German and Tarpaud in French) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ...

Torkoal can be caught in the wild on the Fiery Path in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald (although it can also be caught in the Magma Hideout in Emerald). Due to the white smoke surrounding Torkoal it prevents ability reduction. Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, released in Japan as Pocket Monsters Ruby and Pocket Monsters Sapphire ), released on March 17, 2003 in North America for the Game Boy Advance, mark the beginning of the third generation in the Pokémon series of RPGs. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Torkoal can learn Eruption, a Fire type move, if it is bred with Camerupt (who learns Eruption naturally, by leveling up). This move is stronger than Fire Blast but loses power if Torkoal's HP is low. Camerupt, known as Bakūda (バクーダ) in Japan, is a Fire/Ground-type Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ...

Pokémon anime

Flannery, the Lavaridge Town gym leader, has a Torkoal. Below is a list of Gym Leaders from the Hoenn region in the Pokémon media franchise, a series of games, anime, manga, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... This is a list of locations in the Hoenn region of the Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. ...

A few episodes later, at Steel Valley, Ash and friends help protect a Torkoal from the guardian of the place which consists of a Steelix. After saving it, Ash captures it. His Torkoal displays a large amount of affection for him and usually starts crying at random moments since it has low self esteem and usually does everything wrong, like diving into the ocean. Upon his return to Kanto to participate in the Battle Frontier, Ash left Torkoal and Glalie with Professor Oak. He later retrieved it to face Brandon's Registeel.Ash's Torkoal is voiced by Maddie Blaustein and then Billy Beach Steelix , Haganeil in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Battle Frontier The Battle Frontier is a region in the fictional Pokémon world, specifically in the Pokémon Emerald video game (where it is located in Hoenn) that specializes in variations of Pokémon battling. ... Glalie , Onigohri in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... Registeel ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon media franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Madeleine Joan Blaustein (commonly credited as Maddie Blaustein, formerly credited as Addie Blaustein and Adam Blaustein, born October 9, 1960) is a transgender voice actor born in Long Island, New York, United States. ... Jimmy Zoppi (sometimes credited as Billy Beach, born March 8, 1954 in West Long Branch, New Jersey) is an American bassist, vocalist, and voice-over artist. ...

Pokémon trading card game

Torkoal may be considered an underrepresented Pokémon in the card game because it has only appeared five times as a Basic Pokémon:

• EX Dragon (Fire-type)
• EX Team Magma vs. Team Aqua (as Team Magma’s Torkoal, as a Dark/Fire dual type)
• EX Legend Maker (Fire-type)
• EX Holon Phantoms (Fire-type)
• Pokémon VS. Deoxys Half-Deck as Ash's Torkoal(Fighting-type)

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Torkoal as a species
• Torkoal’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke - Torkoal Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• Smogon.com - Torkoal Tactical Data
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Torkoal Previously hosted by Wikibooks