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Torchic.

national dex #255 · gen III
BST 310 · fire
Torchic official artwork
fire
#255 · gen III
Profile
HP
45
ATK
60
DEF
40
SPA
70
SPD
50
SPE
45
BST 310 · best Sp. Atk 70 · worst Defense 40 · meters scale to 200

Torchic is weak to Water, Ground, Rock and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

Typingfire
AbilitiesBlaze, Speed Boost
Height, weight0.4 m / 2.5 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsGround
Previous
#254sceptile
Dex position
#255 of 1025
Jump to
Next
#256combusken

Torchic base stats

BST 310 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP45200294
Atk60112240
Def4076196
SpA70130262
SpD5094218
Spe4585207
BST310bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 SpA

Torchic weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat2
ele1
gra½
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Water, Ground, Rock
Resists
Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Torchic 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.

Torchic evolution line

3 stages

Torchic evolves into Combusken: level it up to 16 or higher. How to evolve Torchic, every game

Best Torchic moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
fireHeat WaveSPEC95
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalLast ResortPHYS140
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalTake DownPHYS90
normalUproarSPEC90

Torchic moves

gen 9 · 84 moves · 17 level-up · 38 TM/HM · 14 egg · 15 tutor
51 moves · Torchic appears in 13 games
GrowlL1ScratchL1Flame ChargeL9EmberL10DetectL12PeckL16Aerial AceL18Sand AttackL19BounceL24Fire SpinL25Quick AttackL28Focus EnergyL32Feather DanceL33ReversalL36SlashL37Flare BlitzL39FlamethrowerL46AgilityeggBaton PasseggBody SlamTMCountereggCrush ClaweggCurseeggDigTMDouble EdgeTMEndureeggFacadeTMFeinteggFire BlastTMFire PledgeTMHeat WaveTMHelping HandTMLast ResorteggLow KickeggNight SlasheggOverheatTMProtectTMRestTMRock SlideeggRock TombTMShadow ClawTMSleep TalkTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMSwords DanceTMTake DownTMTemper FlareTMTera BlastTMUproarTMWill O WispTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
ScratchnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 1
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20Level 9
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 10
DetectfightingSTAT--5Level 12
PeckflyingPHYS35100%35Level 16
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20Level 18
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 19
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5Level 24
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15Level 25
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Level 28
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 32
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15Level 33
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15Level 36
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 37
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15Level 39
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Level 46
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5TM / 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 SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-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
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Egg
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40Egg
CounterfightingPHYS-100%20Egg
Crush ClawnormalPHYS7595%10Egg
CurseghostSTAT--10Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15Egg
FeintnormalPHYS30100%10Egg
Last ResortnormalPHYS140100%5Egg
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Egg
Night SlashdarkPHYS70100%15Egg
PeckflyingPHYS35100%35Egg
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15Egg
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10Egg
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5Tutor
CounterfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fire PledgeSTABfireSPEC80100%10Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Last ResortnormalPHYS140100%5Tutor
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor

Torchic Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VI4 entries
X

It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.

Y

A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

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

A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.

Generation IV2 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Inside its body is a place where it keeps a small flame. Hug it! It will be as warm as a hot-water bottle.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.

Torchic species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorRed
ShapeLegs
HabitatGrassland
Height0.4 m (1'04")
Weight2.5 kg (5.5 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 experience62
EV yield1 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#255
Hoenn#004
Hoenn (ORAS)#004
Blueberry#185
Hyperspace#042
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread60 Atk / 70 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 70average
Speed tier45 Speslow
Defensive load3 weak / 6 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Torchic

Torchic is a Fire-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Torchic base stats

Torchic has a base stat total of 310, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. 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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

Tools for Torchic
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