Combusken Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Combusken official artwork
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Combusken

Young Fowl Pokémon

FIREFIGHTING

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

Combusken Pokédex brings together the essential information for Combusken, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Combusken is National Pokédex #256 and was introduced in Generation III. It is a Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon.

This Combusken Pokédex covers Combusken across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.

Combusken at a glance

Type
FIREFIGHTING
Weak to
WATER2×GROUND2×FLYING2×PSYCHIC2×
Best base stat
Attack — 85
Abilities
Blaze, Speed Boost (Hidden)
Next evolution
Blaziken — Level 36

Combusken Pokédex overview

Combusken has the Fire and Fighting typing, it belongs to Generation III, its Pokédex classification is the Young Fowl Pokémon. Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Combusken Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Combusken quick facts

Height
0.9 m
Weight
19.5 kg
Generation
Generation III
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Combusken Pokédex type and weaknesses

Combusken is weak to Water, Ground, Flying and Psychic. It resists Bug, Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark and Steel. These matchups come from Combusken's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Combusken and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Combusken type effectiveness

Damage taken when Combusken is hit by each type:

Weak to

WATER2×GROUND2×FLYING2×PSYCHIC2×

Resists

FIRE½×GRASS½×ICE½×DARK½×STEEL½×

Strongly resists

BUG¼×

Based on Fire / Fighting typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Combusken Pokédex stats

Combusken has a base stat total of 405, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 85. In the Combusken Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Combusken is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Combusken base stats

Hp60
Attack85
Defense60
Special Attack85
Special Defense60
Speed55
Total405

Combusken Pokédex abilities

Combusken can have Blaze and Speed Boost as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Combusken functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Combusken abilities

Blaze

Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Speed Boost Hidden

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Combusken Pokédex evolution

Combusken evolves from Torchic. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Combusken evolution family

255Torchic
Level 16
256Combusken
Level 36
257Blaziken

Combusken evolution requirements

Combusken Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Combusken has 1 form shown on this Combusken Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Combusken normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Combusken.

Combusken Pokédex game appearances

Combusken appears in 16 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Diamond, Emerald, Firered and Heartgold. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Combusken appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Combusken game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
DiamondGame data
EmeraldGame data
FireredGame data
HeartgoldGame data
LeafgreenGame data
PearlGame data
PlatinumGame data
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
SoulsilverGame data
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Combusken?

The locations below show where Combusken can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Combusken encounter locations

2 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
Ultra SunAlola Route 8 ♂ainIsland Scan20100%—
Ultra ♂oonAlola Route 8 ♂ainIsland Scan20100%—

Combusken Pokédex moves

The Combusken Pokédex lists 138 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Combusken move explorer

138 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
—Double KickFIGHTINGPhysical3010030Level Up
1EmberFIRESpecial4010025Level Up
1Feather DanceFLYINGStatus—10015Level Up
1FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Level Up
1Focus EnergyNORMALStatus——30Level Up
1GrowlNORMALStatus—10040Level Up
1Quick AttackNORMALPhysical4010030Level Up
1Sand AttackGROUNDStatus—10015Level Up
1ScratchNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
9Flame ChargeFIREPhysical5010020Level Up
12DetectFIGHTINGStatus——5Level Up
14PeckFLYINGPhysical3510035Level Up
20Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Level Up
25SlashNORMALPhysical7010020Level Up
28Bulk UpFIGHTINGStatus——20Level Up
30BounceFLYINGPhysical85855Level Up
40Blaze KickFIREPhysical859010Level Up
43Mirror ♂oveFLYINGStatus——20Level Up
50ReversalFIGHTINGPhysical—10015Level Up
50Sky UppercutFIGHTINGPhysical859015Level Up
54Flare BlitzFIREPhysical12010015Level Up
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—AssuranceDARKPhysical6010010Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Baton PassNORMALStatus——40Machine
—Blaze KickFIREPhysical859010Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—BounceFLYINGPhysical85855Machine
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Machine
—Bulk UpFIGHTINGStatus——20Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Machine
—CoachingFIGHTINGStatus——10Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—CutNORMALPhysical509530Machine
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial4010015Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Feather DanceFLYINGStatus—10015Machine
—Fire BlastFIRESpecial110855Machine
—Fire PledgeFIRESpecial8010010Machine
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Machine
—Fire SpinFIRESpecial358515Machine
—Flame ChargeFIREPhysical5010020Machine
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Machine
—Flare BlitzFIREPhysical12010015Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Focus BlastFIGHTINGSpecial120705Machine
—Focus EnergyNORMALStatus——30Machine
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hone ClawsDARKStatus——15Machine
—IncinerateFIRESpecial6010015Machine
—Low KickFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Machine
—Low SweepFIGHTINGPhysical6510020Machine
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Machine
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—OverheatFIRESpecial130905Machine
—Poison JabPOISONPhysical8010020Machine
—Power Up PunchFIGHTINGPhysical4010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RevengeFIGHTINGPhysical6010010Machine
—ReversalFIGHTINGPhysical—10015Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical7010015Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Temper ♀lareFIREPhysical7510010Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Vacuum WaveFIGHTINGSpecial4010030Machine
—Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Egg
—Crush ClawNORMALPhysical759510Egg
—Feather DanceFLYINGStatus—10015Egg
—FeintNORMALPhysical3010010Egg
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Egg
—Last ResortNORMALPhysical1401005Egg
—Night SlashDARKPhysical7010015Egg
—PeckFLYINGPhysical3510035Egg
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—BounceFLYINGPhysical85855Tutor
—CoachingFIGHTINGStatus——10Tutor
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Dual ChopDRAGONPhysical409015Tutor
—Dynamic PunchFIGHTINGPhysical100505Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Fire PledgeFIRESpecial8010010Tutor
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Tutor
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Tutor
—Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Tutor
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—Last ResortNORMALPhysical1401005Tutor
—Low KickFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Tutor
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Tutor
—Seismic TossFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Tutor
—Vacuum WaveFIGHTINGSpecial4010030Tutor

Combusken Pokédex entries

The Combusken Pokédex entries below let you compare how Combusken has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Combusken Pokédex entries

GameEntry
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

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

Leafgreen

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

Diamond

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

Pearl

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

Platinum

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

Heartgold

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

Soulsilver

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

Black

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

White

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

Black 2

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

White 2

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

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.

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