Tearkoal

Tearkoal is a Pokemon added in Batch 1 of our Fun Pokemon series.

Origin
The idea for this Pokemon came from the Pokemon anime. He's based on Ash's Torkoal who is very emotional and cried a lot in the show. Tearkoal's moves and ability are based on Ash's Torkoal but exaggerated for comedic effect.

Strengths
Tearkoal has a very unique strategy that benefits him greatly in the long run. He gets stat buffs overtime using Shell Smash and Moody which gradually increases the power of his Power Trip. Combine that with his high Defense, Shell Bell and Strength Sap and he can survive a long period of time, meanwhile getting more powerful overtime. He can also use Will-O-Wisp and Strength Sap to debuff the opponent which makes him even more annoying to deal with.

Weaknesses
Tearkoal's main problem is he is very vulnerable in the first turn that he is on the field. That is when he has no buffs and can therefore be outsped and easily killed. Another problem is his ability is very random and, while it may be good for his Power Trip, may also give him a debuff when it would be very unfortunate.

Trivia

 * Tearkoal is one of the few Pokemon that was made originally to be more funny than good and still has a remnant of time. His ability, Moody, wasn't changed in the most recent large buff we gave him and was left for the connection he has to its inspiration, Ash's Torkoal.
 * Tearkoal is one of the few Pokemon that became solid fighters once reworked. He had been given buffs ever since his release, but none ever seemed to change much. That was until Elloss finally succeeded in not only making him good, but also making him more faithful to the original.Tearkoal.jpg