Torchic Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

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Torchic

Chick Pokémon

FIRE

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

Torchic Pokédex brings together the essential information for Torchic, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Torchic is National Pokédex #255 and was introduced in Generation III. It is a Fire-type Pokémon.

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

Torchic at a glance

Type: FIRE
Weak to: WATER2×GROUND2×ROCK2×
Best base stat: Special Attack — 70
Abilities: Blaze, Speed Boost (Hidden)
Next evolution: Combusken — Level 16

Torchic Pokédex overview

Torchic has the Fire typing, it belongs to Generation III, its Pokédex classification is the Chick Pokémon. It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Torchic Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Torchic quick facts

Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 2.5 kg
Generation: Generation III
Growth rate: Medium Slow
Capture rate: 45
Base happiness: 70

Torchic Pokédex type and weaknesses

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

Torchic type effectiveness

Damage taken when Torchic is hit by each type:

Weak to

WATER2×GROUND2×ROCK2×

Resists

FIRE½×GRASS½×ICE½×BUG½×STEEL½×FAIRY½×

Based on Fire typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Torchic Pokédex stats

Torchic has a base stat total of 310, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 70. In the Torchic 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 Torchic is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Torchic base stats

Hp45

Attack60

Defense40

Special Attack70

Special Defense50

Speed45

Total310

Torchic Pokédex abilities

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

Torchic 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.

Torchic Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for 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.

Torchic evolution family

Torchic

Level 16

Combusken

Level 36

Blaziken

Torchic evolution requirements

Evolves into

Combusken

Level 16

Torchic Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Torchic has 1 form shown on this Torchic 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.

Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Torchic.

Torchic Pokédex game appearances

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

Torchic game availability

Alpha SapphireWild encounter

BlackGame data

Black 2Game data

DiamondGame data

EmeraldWild encounter

FireredGame data

HeartgoldWild encounter

LeafgreenGame data

Omega RubyWild encounter

PearlGame data

PlatinumGame data

RubyWild encounter

SapphireWild encounter

SoulsilverWild 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 Torchic?

The locations below show where Torchic 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.

Torchic encounter locations

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7 records

Game	Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Alpha Sapphire	Hoenn Route 101 Area	Gift	5	100%	—
Emerald	Hoenn Route 101 Area	Gift	5	100%	—
Heartgold	Saffron City Silph Co	Gift	5	100%	Story Progress Beat Red, Other Received Kanto Starter
Omega Ruby	Hoenn Route 101 Area	Gift	5	100%	—
Ruby	Hoenn Route 101 Area	Gift	5	100%	—
Sapphire	Hoenn Route 101 Area	Gift	5	100%	—
Soulsilver	Saffron City Silph Co	Gift	5	100%	Story Progress Beat Red, Other Received Kanto Starter

Torchic Pokédex moves

The Torchic Pokédex lists 121 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.

Torchic move explorer

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121 moves shown

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Method
1	Growl	NORMAL	Status	—	100	40	Level Up
1	Scratch	NORMAL	Physical	40	100	35	Level Up
3	Ember	FIRE	Special	40	100	25	Level Up
6	Quick Attack	NORMAL	Physical	40	100	30	Level Up
7	Focus Energy	NORMAL	Status	—	—	30	Level Up
9	Flame Charge	FIRE	Physical	50	100	20	Level Up
10	Sand Attack	GROUND	Status	—	100	15	Level Up
12	Detect	FIGHTING	Status	—	—	5	Level Up
14	Peck	FLYING	Physical	35	100	35	Level Up
18	Aerial Ace	FLYING	Physical	60	—	20	Level Up
19	Fire Spin	FIRE	Special	35	85	15	Level Up
21	Slash	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Level Up
24	Bounce	FLYING	Physical	85	85	5	Level Up
28	Flame Burst	FIRE	Special	70	100	15	Level Up
30	Flamethrower	FIRE	Special	90	100	15	Level Up
33	Feather Dance	FLYING	Status	—	100	15	Level Up
36	Reversal	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	15	Level Up
37	Mirror ♂ove	FLYING	Status	—	—	20	Level Up
39	Flare Blitz	FIRE	Physical	120	100	15	Level Up
—	Aerial Ace	FLYING	Physical	60	—	20	Machine
—	Agility	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Assurance	DARK	Physical	60	100	10	Machine
—	Attract	NORMAL	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Baton Pass	NORMAL	Status	—	—	40	Machine
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Machine
—	Bounce	FLYING	Physical	85	85	5	Machine
—	Captivate	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Confide	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Curse	GHOST	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Cut	NORMAL	Physical	50	95	30	Machine
—	Dig	GROUND	Physical	80	100	10	Machine
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Machine
—	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Echoed Voice	NORMAL	Special	40	100	15	Machine
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Feather Dance	FLYING	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Fire Blast	FIRE	Special	110	85	5	Machine
—	Fire Pledge	FIRE	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Fire Spin	FIRE	Special	35	85	15	Machine
—	Flame Charge	FIRE	Physical	50	100	20	Machine
—	Flamethrower	FIRE	Special	90	100	15	Machine
—	Flare Blitz	FIRE	Physical	120	100	15	Machine
—	Focus Energy	NORMAL	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Frustration	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Heat Wave	FIRE	Special	95	90	10	Machine
—	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Hidden Power	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Hone Claws	DARK	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Incinerate	FIRE	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Low Kick	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Mega Kick	NORMAL	Physical	120	75	5	Machine
—	Mega Punch	NORMAL	Physical	80	85	20	Machine
—	Natural Gift	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	15	Machine
—	Overheat	FIRE	Special	130	90	5	Machine
—	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Return	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Reversal	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	15	Machine
—	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90	10	Machine
—	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100	15	Machine
—	Rock Tomb	ROCK	Physical	60	95	15	Machine
—	Round	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Secret Power	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Shadow Claw	GHOST	Physical	70	100	15	Machine
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Machine
—	Strength	NORMAL	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Sunny Day	FIRE	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Machine
—	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	—	20	Machine
—	Swords Dance	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Machine
—	Temper ♀lare	FIRE	Physical	75	100	10	Machine
—	Tera Blast	NORMAL	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Toxic	POISON	Status	—	90	10	Machine
—	Uproar	NORMAL	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Will O Wisp	FIRE	Status	—	85	15	Machine
—	Work Up	NORMAL	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Agility	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Egg
—	Baton Pass	NORMAL	Status	—	—	40	Egg
—	Counter	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Egg
—	Crush Claw	NORMAL	Physical	75	95	10	Egg
—	Curse	GHOST	Status	—	—	10	Egg
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Egg
—	Feather Dance	FLYING	Status	—	100	15	Egg
—	Feint	NORMAL	Physical	30	100	10	Egg
—	Flame Burst	FIRE	Special	70	100	15	Egg
—	Last Resort	NORMAL	Physical	140	100	5	Egg
—	Low Kick	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Egg
—	Night Slash	DARK	Physical	70	100	15	Egg
—	Peck	FLYING	Physical	35	100	35	Egg
—	Reversal	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	15	Egg
—	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90	10	Egg
—	Smelling Salts	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	10	Egg
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Egg
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Tutor
—	Bounce	FLYING	Physical	85	85	5	Tutor
—	Counter	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Tutor
—	Defog	FLYING	Status	—	—	15	Tutor
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Tutor
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Fire Pledge	FIRE	Special	80	100	10	Tutor
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Tutor
—	Heat Wave	FIRE	Special	95	90	10	Tutor
—	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Tutor
—	Last Resort	NORMAL	Physical	140	100	5	Tutor
—	Low Kick	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Tutor
—	Mega Kick	NORMAL	Physical	120	75	5	Tutor
—	Mega Punch	NORMAL	Physical	80	85	20	Tutor
—	Mimic	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Mud Slap	GROUND	Special	20	100	10	Tutor
—	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90	10	Tutor
—	Seismic Toss	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Tutor
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Tutor
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Tutor
—	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	—	20	Tutor
—	Swords Dance	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Tutor

Torchic Pokédex entries

The Torchic Pokédex entries below let you compare how Torchic 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.

Torchic Pokédex entries

GameEntry

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

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

Leafgreen

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

Diamond