Torkoal Suspect Discussion Thread

[Senile]

 

Torkoal, the drought-causing, crop killing behemoth himself is being Tested in UU.

 

It was initially placed in BL due to the fear of Sun teams being an overwhelming threat in UU with a Drought user. However, without Heat Rock working, these teams have much less time to work in their preferred weather, making Torkoal arguably non-broken enough in UU to warrant testing. This is especially so when you keep in mind that Gigalith, an opposing weather setter, has managed to carve out a niche and rise from NU to UU itself.

 

However, we are still well aware of how threatening Sun can be, and especially how much support it can provide to both fast Chlorophyll attackers such as Victreebel, as well as the destructive power it gives STAB fire powerhouses such as Typhlosion and Blaziken. With that it mind, we will be watching Torkoal closely over the next month, and will likely make it's final decision on it's place in UU by next month.

 

With all of this in mind, what are your thoughts on Torkoal & sun in general in UU? Discuss.

[pachima]

<Bisharp

[DaftCoolio]

5 minutes ago, pachima said:

<Bisharp

252+ Atk Choice Band Bisharp Knock Off vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Torkoal: 40-48 (14.2 - 17%) -- possible 6HKO

 

:thonking:

[Senile]

6 minutes ago, pachima said:

<Bisharp

Thank you for your insight. Unfortunately, you appear to be lost. I believe the thread you are looking for is this one:

 

For future reference, please avoid posting in the wrong thread and spamming. Thank you for your cooperation.

[Risadex]

Growth Victreebell Seens good on Paper, but Torkoal has no recovery and cant pivot  for easy switch.

 

Sun booste Fire punch from lax hurt most of sun users

 

Snorlax can be setup bait for double shell smash torkoal somehow (or its just too gimmick to run)

 

Sawsbuck can have some potention too

 

 

[DoubleJ]

Won't know until we see it. Let's get HYPE on some shitty Sun teams. 

[Senile]

Due to a lack of significant usage or problematic gameplay caused by Torkoal since it's introduction to UU, it is to remain UU for the foreseeable future.