Oh yeah forgot about Steelixs dual type, plus Torkaol is probably slower then Steelix, and is not as agile as Cyndaquil.

Okay I have another theory, I think maybe Ash will get Torkaol as a gift from Flannery. Could be......or maybe Flannery could journey with them for a while, and she uses Torkoal........or maybe brock or james get Torkaol and have to fight a steelix.

Off-topic-Hey geodude how come you never update your site anymore,it was cool!