This underrated Fire-type Pokémon has one major bonus over Torkoal in Scarlet and Violet
As seen in the epic junior division finals at the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet North America International Championships this past weekend, Torkoal is incredibly powerful next to an Oranguru with Trick Room and Instruct. But one player might’ve found another Fire-type Pokémon that can give Torkoal a run for its money without having to rely on the sun.
In a July 5 Reddit post, a crafty Scarlet and Violet player put their own little twist on the Oranguru/Torkoal strategy. Instead of using Torkoal, the player opted for Camerupt, a Pokémon rarely seen in VGC.