Torchic Pokemon Guide

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Torchic Pokemon Guide

Torchic is the Fire-type starter Pokemon from Hoenn. It is known for its warm flame, small chick-like body and evolution into Combusken and Blaziken. This guide covers Torchic’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Torchic

Shiny Form

Shiny Torchic

Torchic Description

Torchic is the first stage of the Hoenn Fire starter line. It evolves into Combusken and then Blaziken, making it the starting point for one of the most popular Fire starter evolution lines in Pokemon.

Torchic Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Torchic, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Torchic

National Dex

#0255

Type

Fire

Species

Chick Pokemon

Height

1’04” / 0.4 m

40 cm

Weight

5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg

2.5 kg

Abilities

Blaze, Speed Boost

Torchic Stats

Torchic has stats that fit its role in the Pokemon series. Use the stats shortcode below to view its full stat spread.

Torchic Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Torchic can use a mix of same-type attacks, coverage moves and utility options depending on the game. These are some of Torchic’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Flamethrower

A reliable Fire-type attack that gives Torchic consistent damage.

Ember

Torchic’s early Fire-type attack and one of its most recognizable starter moves.

Fire Blast

A high-power Fire-type option for maximum damage.

Flame Charge

A Fire-type attack that can help Torchic increase its Speed.

Quick Attack

A priority move that helps Torchic finish weakened opponents.

Peck

Flying-type coverage that can help Torchic hit Grass, Bug and Fighting-type Pokemon.

Protect

A useful defensive move, especially with Speed Boost in supported formats.

Aerial Ace

Reliable Flying-type coverage that does not miss in many games.

Torchic All Moves

Torchic can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Torchic’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Growl	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100
3	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
6	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
9	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
12	Detect	Fighting	Status	–	–
15	Sand Attack	Ground	Status	–	100
18	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
21	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
24	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85
27	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	–	–
30	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
33	Feather Dance	Flying	Status	–	100
36	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
39	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Feather Dance	Flying	Status	–	100
TM	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85
TM	Fire Pledge	Fire	Special	80	100
TM	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85
TM	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
TM	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
TM	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
TM	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	95	90
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Overheat	Fire	Special	130	90
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Temper Flare	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Will O Wisp	Fire	Status	–	85

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95
Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100

Torchic Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Torchic is a Fire-type Pokemon. Its typing gives it clear advantages and weaknesses depending on the matchup.

Type

Fire

Weaknesses

Water, Ground, Rock

Resistances

Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy

Immunity

None

Torchic Abilities

Torchic’s abilities support its role in battles and can change how it performs depending on the game and format.

Torchic Evolution

Torchic is part of a three-stage Hoenn starter evolution line.

Stage 1

Torchic

Starting form

Stage 2

Combusken

Evolves from Torchic at Level 16

Stage 3

Blaziken

Evolves from Combusken at Level 36

Where to Find Torchic in Pokemon Games

Torchic’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, it is obtained through its evolution line, trading, transfer or starter selection.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Torchic
Pokemon Red	Not available because Torchic had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Torchic had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Torchic had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Torchic
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Torchic had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Torchic had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Torchic had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Torchic
Pokemon Ruby	Choose Torchic as the starter Pokemon from Professor Birch.
Pokemon Sapphire	Choose Torchic as the starter Pokemon from Professor Birch.
Pokemon Emerald	Choose Torchic as the starter Pokemon from Professor Birch.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Torchic
Pokemon Diamond	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Receive Torchic from Steven after defeating Red.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Receive Torchic from Steven after defeating Red.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Torchic
Pokemon Black	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Torchic
Pokemon X	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Choose Torchic as the starter Pokemon from Professor Birch.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Choose Torchic as the starter Pokemon from Professor Birch.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Torchic
Pokemon Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Torchic
Pokemon Sword	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Shield	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Torchic
Pokemon Scarlet	Transfer from Pokemon HOME when supported.
Pokemon Violet	Transfer from Pokemon HOME when supported.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Appears in 2-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones in the Mega Dimension DLC.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Torchic
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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