Torkoal (Sun Moon 23) Collector’s Guide

Overview

Torkoal is a Common card from the Sun Moon set, numbered 23. With 110 HP and two straightforward attacks—Singe and Body Slam—it offers dependable, status-focused pressure for Basic Fire decks.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Singe: Burns the opponent’s Active Pokémon (cost: 1 Fire energy)
• Body Slam: Deals 50 damage and may Paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip (cost: 1 Fire, 1 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: “Coal is the source of Torkoal’s energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mounts where they live.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Set Code: sm1
• Series: Sun Moon

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Sun Moon set printing with card number 23. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by sui. No other printings or reprints are noted for this exact version.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identify it by set code “sm1,” number “23,” and the illustrator signature “sui.” The card’s image can be referenced at: /images/sm1/sm1-23.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• According to the provided data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Players should verify current tournament rules before use.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special variants, standard protection—sleeves and top loaders—is recommended. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and text.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): Introduced Torkoal as a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with a focus on status effects like Burn and Paralysis through its attacks. This set emphasizes straightforward gameplay mechanics and solid HP values for Basic Pokémon.