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Combusken.

national dex #256 · gen III
BST 405 · fire / fighting
Combusken official artwork
firefighting
#256 · gen III
Profile
HP
60
ATK
85
DEF
60
SPA
85
SPD
60
SPE
55
BST 405 · best Attack 85 · worst Speed 55 · meters scale to 200

Combusken is weak to Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Dark, Steel.

Typingfirefighting
AbilitiesBlaze, Speed Boost
Height, weight0.9 m / 19.5 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsGround
Previous
#255torchic
Dex position
#256 of 1025
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Next
#257blaziken

Combusken base stats

BST 405 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk85157295
Def60112240
SpA85157295
SpD60112240
Spe55103229
BST405bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Atk, 1 SpA

Combusken weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Fire / Fighting dual typing
nor1
fir½
wat2
ele1
gra½
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly2
psy2
bug¼
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar½
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic
Resists
Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug (¼x), Dark, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Combusken abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
BlazeStrengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Speed BoosthiddenRaises Speed one stage after each turn.

Combusken evolution line

3 stages

Combusken evolves into Blaziken: level it up to 36 or higher. How to evolve Combusken, every game

Best Combusken moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fightingFocus PunchPHYS150
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fightingClose CombatPHYS120
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalTake DownPHYS90
normalUproarSPEC90
flyingBouncePHYS85

Combusken moves

gen 9 · 90 moves · 18 level-up · 52 TM/HM · 2 egg · 18 tutor
60 moves · Combusken appears in 13 games
Feather DanceL1FlamethrowerL1GrowlL1ScratchL1DetectL12EmberL13Double KickL16Aerial AceL20Flame ChargeL20Sand AttackL21BounceL30Quick AttackL32Focus EnergyL36Blaze KickL40SlashL42Bulk UpL45ReversalL50Flare BlitzL58AgilityTMBaton PassTMBody SlamTMBrick BreakTMClose CombatTMCoachingTMCurseTMDigTMDouble EdgeTMEndureTMFacadeTMFire BlastTMFire PledgeTMFire PunchTMFire SpinTMFlingTMFocus BlastTMFocus PunchTMHeat WaveTMHelping HandTMLow KickTMLow SweepTMOverheatTMPoison JabTMProtectTMRestTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMShadow ClawTMSleep TalkTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMSwords DanceTMTake DownTMTemper FlareTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThunder PunchTMUproarTMVacuum WaveTMWill O WispTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
ScratchnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 1
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Level 1
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15Level 1
DetectfightingSTAT--5Level 12
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 13
Double KickSTABfightingPHYS30100%30Level 16
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20Level 20
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20Level 20
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 21
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5Level 30
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Level 32
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 36
Blaze KickSTABfirePHYS8590%10Level 40
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 42
Bulk UpfightingSTAT--20Level 45
ReversalSTABfightingPHYS-100%15Level 50
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15Level 58
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Blaze KickSTABfirePHYS8590%10TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5TM / HM
Brick BreakSTABfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Bulk UpfightingSTAT--20TM / HM
Close CombatSTABfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
CoachingfightingSTAT--10TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire PledgeSTABfireSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Fire PunchSTABfirePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Focus BlastSTABfightingSPEC12070%5TM / HM
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Focus PunchSTABfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Low KickSTABfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
Low SweepSTABfightingPHYS65100%20TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ReversalSTABfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Temper FlareSTABfirePHYS75100%10TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Vacuum WaveSTABfightingSPEC40100%30TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15Egg
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Egg
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5Tutor
CoachingfightingSTAT--10Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fire PledgeSTABfireSPEC80100%10Tutor
Fire PunchSTABfirePHYS75100%15Tutor
Focus PunchSTABfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Low KickSTABfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15Tutor
Vacuum WaveSTABfightingSPEC40100%30Tutor

Combusken Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VI4 entries
X

Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.

Y

During a battle, the hot flame in its body increases. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.

Omega Ruby

Combusken toughens up its legs and thighs by running through fields and mountains. This Pokémon’s legs possess both speed and power, enabling it to dole out 10 kicks in one second.

Alpha Sapphire

Combusken battles with the intensely hot flames it spews from its beak and with outstandingly destructive kicks. This Pokémon’s cry is very loud and distracting.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.

Generation IV2 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

During a battle, the hot flame in its body increases. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby

COMBUSKEN toughens up its legs and thighs by running through fields and mountains. This POKéMON’s legs possess both speed and power, enabling it to dole out ten kicks in one second.

Sapphire

COMBUSKEN battles with the intensely hot flames it spews from its beak and with outstandingly destructive kicks. This POKéMON’s cry is very loud and distracting.

Emerald

It lashes out with 10 kicks per second. Its strong fighting instinct compels it to keep up its offensive until the opponent gives up.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It boosts its concentration by emitting harsh cries. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.

Combusken species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorRed
ShapeUpright
HabitatGrassland
Height0.9 m (2'11")
Weight19.5 kg (43.0 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience142
EV yield1 Atk, 1 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#256
Hoenn#005
Hoenn (ORAS)#005
Blueberry#186
Hyperspace#043
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleMixed attacker85 Atk / 85 SpA
Best statAttack 85good
Speed tier55 Speaverage speed
Defensive load4 weak / 6 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Combusken

Combusken is a Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes. Combusken stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Combusken base stats

Combusken has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 85 (good), while its lowest is Speed at 55 (below average). Combusken functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Combusken is average speed with a base Speed of 55.

Combusken weaknesses and resistances

As a Fire and Fighting-type, Combusken is weak to Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug (¼x), Dark, Steel-type attacks. This gives Combusken 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Combusken abilities

Combusken's abilities include Blaze, Speed Boost. Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Speed Boost, which raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Combusken moves and learnset

Combusken can learn 90 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 52 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 18 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Focus Punch (Fighting, 150 power), Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Close Combat (Fighting, 120 power). For coverage, Combusken can learn Double Edge (Normal), Take Down (Normal), Uproar (Normal).

Training Combusken

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Combusken can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Combusken yields 1 Attack, 1 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Combusken belongs to the Ground egg group. Combusken is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Torchic → Combusken → Blaziken).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Combusken. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Combusken, or use the team builder to see how Combusken fits into your squad.

Tools for Combusken
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