National Dex Torkoal [DONE]

[adem]

[SET]
name: Sun Setter
move 1: Lava Plume
move 2: Rapid Spin
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Body Press / Yawn / Toxic
item: Heat Rock
ability: Drought
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Torkoal is a staple for dedicated Sun teams in the tier due to Drought and its ability to hold a Heat Rock, unlike its competitor Mega Charizard Y, which lets it provide extra turns of sun to enable dangerous wallbreakers and sweepers like Blaziken, Victini, and Venusaur. It provides additional utility for its team with access to Stealth Rock and Rapid Spin, (comma) as well as the ability to spread status effects with Lava Plume, Yawn, and Toxic. Its high physical bulk and high burn chance with Lava Plume allows it to check threats like Kartana, Mega Lopunny, and Weavile. However, its weakness to Stealth Rock, low Special bulk, and lack of recovery make it easily taken advantage of by Pokemon like Tapu Lele, Hydreigon, and Heatran. Lava Plume is Torkoal's STAB move of choice, threatening burns on common switch-ins such as Garchomp, Landorus-T, Mega Swampert, and Tyranitar. Rapid Spin is extremely helpful for Torkoal's partners, as they are often also weak to Stealth Rock. Body Press allows it to pressure Tyranitar, Heatran, and Ash-Greninja, all three of which threaten sun teams, while also letting it win the weather war against the former. Yawn allows it to dissuade switch-ins, as sleep can create a free setup opportunity for its teammates. Toxic allows it to put Pelliper, Mega Latios, Gastrodon, and Kommo-o on a timer.

Due to Torkoal's extremely specific niche, it only fits on dedicated sun teams. Venusaur, in particular, is a mainstay alongside Torkoal, as sun doubles Venusaur's Speed, doubles Growth's effectiveness, and boosts its Weather Ball. Venusaur, in return, pressures Water- and Ground-types that threaten Torkoal out. Strong wallbreakers such as Blaziken and Victini greatly appreciate Torkoal boosting the power of their Fire-type STAB moves, making them nigh unwallable. Pokemon that resist Water- and Fire-type moves like Hydreigon, Tapu Fini, and Kommo-o also work well alongside it, as they deal with both Ash-Greninja and Heatran which can be issues for dedicated sun teams. Mega Garchomp is a stellar partner alongside Torkoal, as it takes advantage of sand teams, which sun has struggles against otherwise, while also using Torkoal's Drought to boost Fire Fang's damage, allowing it to break through checks like Skarmory and Corviknight easier. Lastly, other entry hazard removal options such as Tapu Fini and Choice Scarf Landorus-T alleviate Torkoal's weakness to Stealth Rock, allowing it to stay alive longer.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Rest boosts Torkoal's longevity, allowing it to consistently switch in to set sun for its teammates; however, it makes Torkoal even more passive and easily taken advantage of. Will-O-Wisp provides Torkoal with a consistent way to burn switch-ins; however, it is often not worth running over its other support options.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Water-types**: Water-types like Ash-Greninja and Mega Swampert easily force out Torkoal, although the former gets worn down quickly and the latter fears a Lava Plume burn. Gastrodon, Slowbro, and Toxapex easily switch into Torkoal, although the former two hate getting poisoned.

**Ground-types**: Garchomp and Landorus-T pressure out Torkoal, although they cannot safely switch in due without risking a Lava Plume burn. Gliscor is immune to status after its Toxic Orb activates and can easily heal off the damage from Lava Plume with Poison Heal. All three are also Stealth Rock setters that Torkoal is unable to Rapin Spin in front of, and Gliscor can also Defog Torkoal's own Stealth Rock away.

**Residual Damage**: Torkoal's lack of recovery and weakness to Stealth Rock means it's quickly worn down over the course of a game which limits the amount of support Torkoal can provide for its teammates.

**Other Weather Setters**: Both Tyranitar and Pelliper can switch into Torkoal and easily force it out and reset the weather, with Tyranitar also able to Pursuit trap it; however, the former folds to Body Press and dislikes being burned by Lava Plume, and both hate Toxic. Alolan Ninetales is unable to switch into Torkoal, and can't really do much back, but it can reset the weather, which forces Torkoal out.

**Knock Off**: Due to how Torkoal's main role in dedicated sun teams is setting the sun, Torkoal despises getting its Heat Rock knocked off. Pokemon such as Kartana and Weavile often force Torkoal to sacrifice its Heat Rock in order for it to check them sufficiently.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[adem, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[pannuracotta, 517892], [Solaros & Lunaris, 471780]]
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[pannu]

i would like to shoutout deetah for making me a new qc stamp which has motivated me to qc stuff.

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[SET]
name: Sun Setter
move 1: Lava Plume
move 2: Rapid Spin
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Body Press / Yawn / Toxic
item: Heat Rock
ability: Drought
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Torkoal is a staple for dedicated Sun teams in the tier, due to its ability in Drought and ability to hold a Heat Rock, unlike its competitor Mega Charizard Y, which lets it keep the sun up and enable dangerous wallbreakers and sweepers like Blaziken, Victini, and Venusaur for much longer. Its access to utility in Stealth Rock and Rapid Spin as well as the ability to spread status effects with Lava Plume, Yawn, and Toxic make it a mainstay on dedicated Sun teams, alongside its high physical bulk and Lava Plume threatening burns allowing it check threats like Kartana, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Scizor Maybe you could mention something more threatening towards sun than Msciz?. However, its susceptibility to Stealth Rock, low Special bulk, as well as its lack of recovery make it easily taken advantage of by Pokemon like Tapu Lele, Hydreigon, and Heatran. Lava Plume is Torkoal's STAB move of choice, threatening burns on common switch-ins such as Garchomp, Landorus-T, Mega Swampert, and Tyranitar. Rapid Spin is extremely helpful for Torkoal's partners, as they are often extremely Stealth Rock prone. Body Press allows it to pressure Heatran, Ash Greninja and Tyranitar effectively, all three very threatening Pokemon to dedicated Sun teams. kinda minor but u could list megatar first so like megatar > tran > ashgren bcus it allows u to win the weather war which is huge Yawn allows it to dissuade switches, and forcing a Sleep can provide a free setup opportunity for its teammates. Toxic allows it to put the likes of Pelliper, Mega Latios, Gastrodon, and Kommo-O on a timer.

Torkoal only fits on dedicated Sun teams due to its extremely specific use. i think this sentence has a minor issue with how it flows, if you wanna you could rewrite it as "Due to Torkoals extremely specific niche, it only fits on dedicated sun teams." Strong wallbreakers such as Blaziken and Victini greatly appreciate Torkoal boosting their Fire-type STAB's power, making them nigh unwallable. Venusaur in particular is a mainstay alongside Torkoal, as the Sun doubles Venusaur's Speed, doubles Growth's effectiveness, as well as boost its Weather Ball. Venusaur in return pressures Water- and Ground-types that threaten Torkoal out. move venu sentence > blazi/victini Water- and Fire-type resistant Pokemon like Hydreigon, Tapu Fini, and Kommo-o also work well alongside it as they deal with both Ash-Greninja and Heatran which can be issues for dedicated Sun teams. Mega Garchomp is a stellar partner alongside Torkoal as it takes advantage of sand teams, which sun has struggles against otherwise, while also abusesing Torkoals its Drought to boost its Fire Fang's damage, allowing it to break through checks like Skarmory and Corviknight easier. mention other hazard removal options here pls

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Solar Beam may seem appealing, as it lets Torkoal threaten the Ground- and Water-types that force it out; However it does too little to common switch-ins like Garchomp, Gastrodon, and Ash Greninja, which makes a worse option compared to the others. shit move lol mention rest instead Will-O-Wisp provides Torkoal with a consistent way to Burn switch-ins, however is often not worth over its other support options. Rest can be used to make up for Torkoal's poor longevity, however it makes Torkoal far too passive.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Water-types**: The likes of Ash Greninja and Mega Swampert easily force out Torkoal, although the former gets worn down quickly and the latter fears a Lava Plume burn. Gastrodon, Pelliper, Slowbro, and Toxapex easily switch into Torkoal, although the former three hate getting poisoned.

**Ground-types**: Garchomp and Landorus-T pressure out Torkoal, although the former two cant safely switch in due to fearing a Lava Plume burn. Gliscor is immune to both all Status from Torkoal and can easily heal off the damage from Lava Plume with Poison Heal.

**Residual Damage**: Torkoal's lack of recovery and susceptibility to Stealth Rock means its quickly worn down over the course of a game, and this is extremely unfavourable as Torkoal wants to stay alive to provide Sun support for its teammates who rely on it.

mention other weather setters and knock off

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[adem, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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[Solaros & Lunaris]

QC 2/2

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[SET]
name: Sun Setter
move 1: Lava Plume
move 2: Rapid Spin
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Body Press / Yawn / Toxic
item: Heat Rock
ability: Drought
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Torkoal is a staple for dedicated Sun teams in the tier, due to its ability in Drought and ability to hold a Heat Rock, unlike its competitor Mega Charizard Y, which lets it keep the sun up and enable dangerous wallbreakers and sweepers like Blaziken, Victini, and Venusaur for much longer. Its utility in Stealth Rock and Rapid Spin as well as the ability to spread status effects with Lava Plume, Yawn, and Toxic, alongside its high physical bulk and Lava Plume threatening burns allowing it check threats like Kartana, Mega Lopunny, and Weavile. However, its susceptibility to Stealth Rock, low Special bulk, as well as its lack of recovery make it easily taken advantage of by Pokemon like Tapu Lele, Hydreigon, and Heatran. Lava Plume is Torkoal's STAB move of choice, threatening burns on common switch-ins such as Garchomp, Landorus-T, Mega Swampert, and Tyranitar. Rapid Spin is extremely helpful for Torkoal's partners, as they are often extremely Stealth Rock prone. Body Press allows it to pressure Tyranitar, Heatran and Ash Greninja effectively, all three very threatening Pokemon to dedicated Sun teams. Note that Body Press lets it win the weather war against Tyranitar. Yawn allows it to dissuade switches, and forcing a Sleep can provide a free setup opportunity for its teammates. Toxic allows it to put the likes of Pelliper, Mega Latios, Gastrodon, and Kommo-o on a timer.

Due to Torkoals extremely specific niche, it only fits on dedicated sun teams. Venusaur in particular is a mainstay alongside Torkoal, as the Sun doubles Venusaur's Speed, doubles Growth's effectiveness, as well as boost its Weather Ball. Venusaur in return pressures Water- and Ground-types that threaten Torkoal out. Strong wallbreakers such as Blaziken and Victini greatly appreciate Torkoal boosting their Fire-type STAB's power, making them nigh unwallable. Water- and Fire-type resistant Pokemon like Hydreigon, Tapu Fini, and Kommo-o also work well alongside it as they deal with both Ash Greninja and Heatran which can be issues for dedicated Sun teams. Mega Garchomp is a stellar partner alongside Torkoal as it takes advantage of sand teams, which sun has struggles against otherwise, while also abusing Torkoal's Drought to boost its Fire Fang's damage, allowing it to break through checks like Skarmory and Corviknight easier. Think you can change this mention to Fire Blast because it actually toasts Skarmory and Tangrowth without eating Helmet chip. Lastly, other hazard removal options such as Tapu Fini and Choice Scarf Landorus T alleviate Torkoal's susceptibility to Stealth Rock, allowing it to stay alive longer throughout the match. Together they can facilitate other sun nukes like Banded Victini much easier too, rather than relying on an already SR weak Torkoal to do it.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Rest boosts Torkoal's longevity, allowing it to consistently switch in to set sun for its teammates, however it makes Torkoal even more passive and easily taken advantage of. Will-O-Wisp provides Torkoal with a consistent way to Burn switch-ins, however is often not worth over its other support options. Rest can be used to make up for Torkoal's poor longevity, however it makes Torkoal far too passive.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Water-types**: The likes of Ash Greninja and Mega Swampert easily force out Torkoal, although the former gets worn down quickly and the latter fears a Lava Plume burn. Gastrodon, Slowbro, and Toxapex easily switch into Torkoal, although the former three hate getting poisoned.

**Ground-types**: Garchomp and Landorus-T pressure out Torkoal, although the former two cant safely switch in due to fearing a Lava Plume burn. Gliscor is immune to both all Status from Torkoal and can easily heal off the damage from Lava Plume with Poison Heal. All three are also Stealth Rockers that Torkoal can’t spin against, and Gliscor Defogs Torkoal’s Rocks all day.

**Residual Damage**: Torkoal's lack of recovery and susceptibility to Stealth Rock means its quickly worn down over the course of a game, and this is extremely unfavourable as Torkoal wants to stay alive to provide Sun support for its teammates who rely on it.

**Other Weather Setters**: Both Tyranitar and Pelliper can switch into Torkoal and easily force it out and reset the weather, with Tyranitar even being able to Pursuit trap it; However the former folds to a Body Press and dislikes being burnt from Lava Plume, and both hate Toxic. Alolan Ninetales is unable to switch into Torkoal, and cant really do much back, although it can reset the weather which forces Torkoal out.

**Knock Off**: Due to how Torkoal's main role in dedicated Sun teams is setting the Sun, Torkoal despises getting its Heat Rock knocked off as it can be extremely detrimental to its teammates. Mention Kartana and Weavile, threats Torkoal needs to sacrifice its Heat Rock to in order to check them.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[adem, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[pannuracotta, 517892], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

 

[UT]

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[SET]
name: Sun Setter
move 1: Lava Plume
move 2: Rapid Spin
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Body Press / Yawn / Toxic
item: Heat Rock
ability: Drought
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Torkoal is a staple for dedicated Sun teams in the tier, (comma) due to its ability in Drought and its ability to hold a Heat Rock, unlike its competitor Mega Charizard Y, which lets it keep the sun up and provide extra turns of sun to enable dangerous wallbreakers and sweepers like Blaziken, Victini, and Venusaur for much longer. Its utility in It provides additional utility for its team with access to Stealth Rock and Rapid Spin, (comma) as well as the ability to spread status effects with Lava Plume, Yawn, and Toxic, alongside its Toxic. Its high physical bulk and high burn chance with Lava Plume threatening burns allowing allows it to check threats like Kartana, Mega Lopunny, and Weavile. However, its susceptibility weakness to Stealth Rock, low Special bulk, as well as its and lack of recovery make it easily taken advantage of by Pokemon like Tapu Lele, Hydreigon, and Heatran. Lava Plume is Torkoal's STAB move of choice, threatening burns on common switch-ins such as Garchomp, Landorus-T, Mega Swampert, and Tyranitar. Rapid Spin is extremely helpful for Torkoal's partners, as they are often extremely Stealth Rock prone also weak to Stealth Rock. Body Press allows it to pressure Tyranitar, Heatran, (comma) and Ash Greninja Ash-Greninja effectively, all three very threatening Pokemon to dedicated Sun of which threaten sun teams, while also letting it win the weather war against the former. Yawn allows it to dissuade switches doesn't Yawn force switches, not dissuade them? or do you mean dissuade switch-ins?, and forcing a Sleep can provide as sleep can create a free setup opportunity for its teammates. Toxic allows it to put the likes of Pelliper, Mega Latios, Gastrodon, and Kommo-o on a timer.

Due to Torkoals Torkoal's extremely specific niche, it only fits on dedicated sun teams. Venusaur, (comma) in particular, (comma) is a mainstay alongside Torkoal, as the Sun sun doubles Venusaur's Speed, doubles Growth's effectiveness, as well as boost and boosts its Weather Ball. Venusaur, (comma) in return, (comma) pressures Water- and Ground-types that threaten Torkoal out. Strong wallbreakers such as Blaziken and Victini greatly appreciate Torkoal boosting their Fire-type STAB's power the power of their Fire-type STAB moves, making them nigh unwallable. Water- and Fire-type resistant Pokemon Pokemon that resist Water- and Fire-type moves like Hydreigon, Tapu Fini, and Kommo-o also work well alongside it, (comma) as they deal with both Ash Greninja Ash-Greninja and Heatran which can be issues for dedicated Sun sun teams. Mega Garchomp is a stellar partner alongside Torkoal, (comma) as it takes advantage of sand teams, which sun has struggles against otherwise, while also abusing using Torkoal's Drought to boost its Fire Fang's damage, allowing it to break through checks like Skarmory and Corviknight easier. Lastly, other entry hazard removal options such as Tapu Fini and Choice Scarf Landorus T Landorus-T alleviate Torkoal's susceptibility weakness to Stealth Rock, allowing it to stay alive longer throughout the match. Together they can help support other sun wallbreakers such as Choice Banded Victini much easier as well, rather than relying solely on an already Stealth Rock prone Torkoal. this last sentence really doesn't add anything

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Rest boosts Torkoal's longevity, allowing it to consistently switch in to set sun for its teammates, however teammates; however, it makes Torkoal even more passive and easily taken advantage of. Will-O-Wisp provides Torkoal with a consistent way to Burn burn switch-ins, however switch-ins; however, it is often not worth running over its other support options.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Water-types**: The likes of Ash Greninja Water-types like Ash-Greninja and Mega Swampert easily force out Torkoal, although the former gets worn down quickly and the latter fears a Lava Plume burn. Gastrodon, Slowbro, and Toxapex easily switch into Torkoal, although the former three two hate getting poisoned.

**Ground-types**: Garchomp and Landorus-T pressure out Torkoal, although the former two cant they cannot safely switch in due to fearing a without risking a Lava Plume burn. Gliscor is immune to all Status from Torkoal status after its Toxic Orb activates and can easily heal off the damage from Lava Plume with Poison Heal. All three are also Stealth Rock setters that Torkoal is unable to Rapin Spin in front of, and Gliscor can also Defog Torkoal's own Stealth Rock away.

**Residual Damage**: Torkoal's lack of recovery and susceptibility weakness to Stealth Rock means its it's quickly worn down over the course of a game, and this is extremely unfavourable as Torkoal wants to stay alive to provide Sun support for its teammates who rely on it. which limits the amount of support Torkoal can provide for its teammates.

**Other Weather Setters**: Both Tyranitar and Pelliper can switch into Torkoal and easily force it out and reset the weather, with Tyranitar even being also able to Pursuit trap it; However however, the former folds to a Body Press and dislikes being burnt from burned by Lava Plume, and both hate Toxic. Alolan Ninetales is unable to switch into Torkoal, and cant can't really do much back, although but it can reset the weather, (comma) which forces Torkoal out.

**Knock Off**: Due to how Torkoal's main role in dedicated Sun sun teams is setting the Sun sun, Torkoal despises getting its Heat Rock knocked off as it can be extremely detrimental to its teammates. Pokemon such as Kartana and Weavile often force Torkoal to sacrifice its Heat Rock in order for it to check them sufficiently.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[adem, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[pannuracotta, 517892], [Solaros & Lunaris, 471780]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]

GP 1/1!

Couple of notes:
It's Ash-Greninja, not Ash Greninja.
It is sun (and rain/sand/hail) lower case, not Sun.
If you say "the former three," please make sure there are more than three things in the list.

 

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