Torkoal Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Torkoal in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Torkoal
Torkoal is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 32.182 DPS.
Torkoal can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Torkoal is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Torkoal resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Torkoal is Primal Kyogre (32.182 DPS), Primal Groudon (32.000 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (30.300 DPS).
Catching Torkoal: After defeating Torkoal, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1159 and 1226 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1442-1525 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Torkoal from raids will have exactly 1226 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Torkoal?
The best counter for Torkoal is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 32.182 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (32.000 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (30.300 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Torkoal?
Torkoal can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Torkoal weak to?
Torkoal is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Torkoal be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Torkoal's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Torkoal from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Torkoal from raids will have 1226 CP at level 20, or 1525 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1159. If you see 1226 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Torkoal worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Torkoal is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Torkoal?
For the best moveset for Torkoal itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Torkoal stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Torkoal without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Torkoal can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (28.000 DPS) and Groudon (25.600 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Torkoal in raids?
Weather boost information for Torkoal is not currently available. Fire-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.