Torkoal Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Torkoal in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 55 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohTorkoal Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Torkoal Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Torkoal Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Torkoal via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| ember | — | Lv. 1 |
| smog | — | Lv. 1 |
| withdraw | — | Lv. 4 |
| rapid spin | — | Lv. 8 |
| smokescreen | — | Lv. 12 |
| clear smog | — | Lv. 16 |
| flame wheel | — | Lv. 20 |
| protect | — | Lv. 24 |
| lava plume | — | Lv. 28 |
| body slam | — | Lv. 32 |
| iron defense | — | Lv. 36 |
| flamethrower | — | Lv. 40 |
| curse | — | Lv. 44 |
| heat wave | — | Lv. 48 |
| amnesia | — | Lv. 52 |
| inferno | — | Lv. 56 |
| shell smash | — | Lv. 60 |
| eruption | — | Lv. 64 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Torkoal Locations
Torkoal can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 227, Stark Mountain, and Sandsear Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Stark Mountain, where you'll find it between Lv. 24 and 55 by radar with a 22% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 227
1 encounter- radarLv. 24-5522%22%22%Special
Stark Mountain
1 encounter- radarLv. 24-5522%22%22%ExteriorSpecial
Sandsear Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Typhlo Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Volcanic Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries