Optimize Your VGC Team: Torkoal & Oranguru Strategy Tips
Summary
The Pokémon Champions | VGC Battles & Tournaments server provides expert team-building advice for competitive players. This discussion focuses on optimizing a Torkoal and Oranguru core, highlighting the strategic benefits of adding Rillaboom for terrain control and Fake Out support. Members learn how to balance synergy, manage weather effects, and navigate terrain interactions to improve their competitive performance in VGC battles.
I can’t find anything decent to add to support this team pls someone help me
Rillaboom would be my first test for that last slot: Miracle Seed with Fake Out / Wood Hammer / Grassy Glide / High Horsepower. If Oranguru is your Trick Room setter, Fake Out can help buy its setup turn, and Grass pressure helps against the Water-types that trouble Torkoal. Grassy Terrain also gives your grounded team some recovery.
I’d build your selections around a clear Torkoal + Oranguru slow mode, then use the other attackers when that mode looks poor. Be careful bringing Primarina and Torkoal together automatically: sun weakens Primarina’s Water attacks, although its Fairy attacks still have a job. Check opposing Psychic Terrain before relying on Fake Out or Grassy Glide to secure a turn.
