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Torchic
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Legs
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 62
- EV Yield
- 1 SpA
- Height
- 0.4 m (1'04")
- Weight
- 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
Generation V
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Generation VI
It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Torchic sticks with its Trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This Pokémon breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black.
Torchic has a place inside its body where it keeps its flame. Give it a hug—it will be glowing with warmth. This Pokémon is covered all over by a fluffy coat of down.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV)
Generation III
TORCHIC sticks with its TRAINER, following behind with unsteady steps. This POKéMON breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees F, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black.
TORCHIC has a place inside its body where it keeps its flame. Give it a hug - it will be glowing with warmth. This POKéMON is covered all over by a fluffy coat of down.
If attacked, it strikes back by spitting balls of fire it forms in its stomach. A TORCHIC dislikes darkness because it can’t see its surroundings.
It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
Generation IV
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Inside its body is a place where it keeps a small flame. Hug it! It will be as warm as a hot-water bottle.
Level Up
17 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 9 | Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 10 | EmberSTAB | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 12 | Detect | fig | N | — | — | 5 |
| 16 | Peck | fly | P | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 18 | Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| 19 | Sand Attack | gro | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 24 | Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| 25 | Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 28 | Quick Attack | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 32 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 33 | Feather Dance | fly | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 37 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 39 | Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 46 | FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
38 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Feather Dance | fly | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire PledgeSTAB | fir | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Temper FlareSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Egg Moves
14 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Crush Claw | nor | P | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Feather Dance | fly | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Feint | nor | P | 30 | 100% | 10 |
| Last Resort | nor | P | 140 | 100% | 5 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Peck | fly | P | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
Move Tutor
15 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire PledgeSTAB | fir | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Last Resort | nor | P | 140 | 100% | 5 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Torchic
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Torchic
Torchic is a Fire-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged. Torchic stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Torchic Base Stats
Torchic has a base stat total of 310, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 70 (average), while its lowest is Defense at 40 (below average). Torchic is slow with a base Speed of 45.
Torchic Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Fire-type, Torchic is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Torchic 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Torchic Abilities
Torchic'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.
Torchic Moves & Learnset
Torchic can learn 84 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 38 via TM/HM, 14 through breeding, and 15 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Heat Wave (Fire, 95 power). For coverage, Torchic can learn Last Resort (Normal), Double Edge (Normal), Take Down (Normal).
Training Torchic
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Torchic can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Torchic yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Torchic belongs to the Ground egg group. Torchic is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Torchic → Combusken → Blaziken).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Torchic. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Torchic, or use the team builder to see how Torchic fits into your squad.
