Torkoal 11/73
Set: Shining Legends
Released: Jul 15, 2017
Pokémon
Fire Type
Common Pull Rate: 1 in 4.6 packs (21.7%)
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About Torkoal
Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #324
- Card Number 11/73
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorSuwama Chiaki
- Release Date06/10/2017
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Shining Legends
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fire - Health Points110 HP
- Weakness
Water ×2 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Attacks
- High-Pressure Heat30


During your next turn, this Pokémon's High-Pressure Heat attack does 50 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
- Flamethrower90



Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Torkoal standing firm against a rocky cliff as steam rises from its coal-filled shell, with distant mountains and a clear sky framing this fiery, resilient creature in its natural habitat.
Playability Overview
Torkoal offers flexible early-game damage with its low-cost High-Pressure Heat attack but suffers from a high retreat cost and energy discard requirement on Flamethrower, limiting its mid-to-late-game viability.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Mountain HeatPlace Torkoal in the center of a fiery mountain-themed page. It makes a great anchor, surrounded by other Fire-types or Pokémon that thrive in volcanic areas, like Charizard or Magmar. The rugged look complements the heat theme well.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountain / Intense / Fiery Red / Lava Flow / Volcanic Eruption









