Competitive Information for Torracat [Sword/Shield]
Fire
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Fire attacks.
On switch-in, this Pokemon lowers the Attack of opponents by 1 stage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Torracat? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
TyranitarAmoongussCorviknightToxtricityGrimmsnarlBraviaryRillaboomGigalithObstagoonDragapult
Unveil the power of Torracat, a marvelous Pokémon known for its Fire typing! Torracat is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Curious about Torracat's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Fire Fang
- Outrage / Dual Chop
- Shadow Claw
- Body Slam / Facade
Torracat thrives as a notable Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Torracat from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Torracat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Intimidate, on switch-in Torracat lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fire Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Torracat afterwards).
◆ Dual Chop is a physical 40-base power Dragon-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Torracat is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Item: Focus Sash / Blunder Policy
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Round / Snore
- Bulk Up
- Will-O-Wisp
Torracat makes an a stunning Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using lethal special power. Focus Sash helps protect Torracat from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Intimidate, on switch-in Torracat lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. With a Blunder Policy equipped to it, if Torracat misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Torracat must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Torracat's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Torracat? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
TyranitarAmoongussCorviknightToxtricityGrimmsnarlBraviaryRillaboomGigalithObstagoonDragapult
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Fire Fang
- Outrage / Dual Chop
- Shadow Claw
- Body Slam / Facade
For double battles, Torracat is popular Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Torracat from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Torracat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Intimidate, on switch-in Torracat lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fire Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Torracat afterwards).
◆ Dual Chop is a physical 40-base power Dragon-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Torracat is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Item: Focus Sash / Blunder Policy
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Overheat
- Round / Snore
- Bulk Up
- Will-O-Wisp
Ready for double battles? Torracat is a first-rate Special Sweeper. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with lethal special power. Focus Sash helps protect Torracat from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Intimidate, on switch-in Torracat lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. With a Blunder Policy equipped to it, if Torracat misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Torracat's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Torracat must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Torracat's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Torracat can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Torracat.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Torracat can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Torracat
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Intimidate + Move: Will-o-wisp
- Ability: Blaze + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Fake Out
- Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Torracat's stats
- Bulk Up
- Flame Charge
- Nasty Plot
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Torracat
- Fake Out
- Overheat
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Torracat in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 236/0/12/4/4/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 236/0/4/4/12/252 )
- Optimize Torracat's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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