Jannette's Torkoal

**Jannette's Torkoal** (Japanese: **ジャネットのコータス** *Janeto's Cotoise*) is the second Pokémon that Jannette was known to have.

## **New Era**

### **Hoenn Again**

Torkoal first appeared when Jannette selected him and Grovyle in a Double Battle against Dwayne's Treecko and Swablu. Dwayne commands Treecko to use Pound against Grovyle, and Swablu to use Cotton Guard to increase her Defense. On Jannette's orders, Grovyle dodges and fires a Bullet Seed to neutralize Treecko's attack. Then, Jannette commands Grovyle to fire Bullet Seed on Treecko, and Torkoal to use Flamethrower on Swablu. Dwayne counters this by commanding Swablu to use Mist while Treecko hides within it. Jannette momentarily compliments Dwayne's strategy, and Dwayne orders that Treecko use Quick Attack on Grovyle and Swablu hit Torkoal with Fury Attack. Jannette has Grovyle dodge Treecko's advance and it lashes Swablu with a Leaf Blade. Shortly after, Jannette commands Grovyle to use Bullet Seed and for Torkoal to use Flamethrower. Equally quickly, Dwayne counters by commanding Swablu to use Mist and Treecko to be hide himself within it. The two miss, and Jannette again praises Dwayne's strategy, but says that it has run its course.

Dwayne commands Treecko and Swablu to attack, but Grovyle again dodges and uses Leaf Blade on Swablu. Jannette then tells Torkoal to use Body Slam and for Grovyle to use Bullet Seed. By this command, Grovyle and Torkoal rush forward to attack, and again Dwayne tells Swablu to use Mist and Treecko to be hide within it. However, Jannette quickly orders Torkoal to switch to Rapid Spin, and the spinning causes the Mist to dissipate. With this protection negated, Grovyle leaps into the air and hits Treecko with a direct Bullet Seed. Dwayne asks Treecko if he can still keep going, and, with some exhaustion, Treecko manages to stand. Equally exhausted, Swablu also struggles. Dwayne has Treecko grab a hold of Swablu's right wing, and Swablu propels him forward and Treecko increases his velocity with a Quick Attack and it slams directly into Grovyle, while Swablu batters Torkoal with Fury Attack. Jannette remains confident as she orders Grovyle to use Solar Beam. Dwayne commands Treecko and Swablu to dodge, and both do so. Swablu then swoops in towards Torkoal with Fury Attack, and Jannette commands Torkoal to use Overheat, and Torkoal launches the attack just as Swablu reaches towards it, and the point-blank distance causes an explosion that knocks out both Pokémon.

During Jannette's Full Battle against Dwayne at the Ever Grande Conference, Torkoal was chosen as Jannette's penultimate Pokémon against Dwayne's Altaria. Dwayne begins this match-up by telling Altaria to use Sky Attack. Jannette orders Torkoal to use Rapid Spin, and the two Pokémon speed towards each other, trading blows repeatedly in mid-air. They eventually stop and face off. Jannette then orders Torkoal to use Shell Smash, greating increasing its attack and speed, but at the cost of its defense. Jannette then orders a Flamethrower, but Altaria manages to dodge and uses Sky Attack, but Torkoal uses another Shell Smash, enhanced its attack and speed even more, allowing him to dodge the attack. Torkoal then scores a direct hit with Overheat, which severely damages Altaria. As Jannette orders another Shell Smash, Dwayne suddenly has an idea and orders Altaria to use Sky Attack again. However, as Altaria approaches Torkoal, Dwayne commands her to aim towards the pool, which leaves Jannette confused. Altaria does, which causes a massive splash of water to rain down upon Torkoal, who clearly dislikes it, and Jannette realizes Dwayne's intentions, and Altaria quickly follows up with Mist, and with Torkoal's Fire-type attacks weakened by the water, and the Mist blockings its vision, Altaria manages to knock it out with Dragon Breath, as Torkoal's defenses were greatly weakened by Shell Smash.

## **Personality and Characteristics**

Torkoal is a very serious Pokémon, and often remains with an emotionless expression on his face, with the only exception being when Torkoal showcases a fierce expression when Jannette commands him in battle.

Despite his heavy size and lack of speed, Torkoal makes up for it in defense, and through his usage of Shell Smash, Torkoal can alternatively sacrifice his defense for speed should the situation call for it.

## **Moves used**

 A **†** shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.