Can I breed Torkoal to learn eruption?

Question

In Emerald is it possible for me to breed a Torkoal knowing eruption (besides using a TM)? If so how?

Answer 1

Yes, I believe that would be possible. The only way for Torkoal to learn Eruption is through breeding. You can find a list of parents here:
http://pokemondb.net/pokedex/torkoal/egg#move-eruption

Now, it says that the Typhlosion line, Camerupt, and Smeargle are the only possible parents. However, Typhlosion is difficult to get in Gen 3 and can't learn Eruption in that Generation, and the Smeargle route is not ideal. So, it looks like your lucky Torkoal's partner is going to be Camerupt.

Numel evolves into Camerupt at level 33 and Camerupt learns Eruption at level 45 in Gen 3. Just breed together a male Camerupt with Eruption and a female Torkoal and you'll have an Eruption Torkoal!

Hope I helped! Have fun lighting up the competition!

Answer 2

Yes. It is pretty easy. Breed a female Torkoal with a male Camerupt that knows Eruption. The baby Torkoal should then know it.