TL;DR. Torchic is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 310. 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 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.
Stat spread.
Total of 310. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Torchic in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Torchic reaches 1,093 CP at level 40 and 1,251 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Torchic first appeared on May 19, 2019, during Torchic Community Day.
- Torchic
- Blaziken by encounter; Mega Blaziken
- Combusken by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 8 to Mar 21, 2023, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8 to Mar 21, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 22 to Feb 25, 2023 | 1-star | Primal Rumblings |
| Apr 12 to Apr 26, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 15 to Mar 21, 2022 | 1-star | Festival of Colors |
| Sep 1 to Sep 8, 2021 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 12, 2020 | 1-star | December Community Day Weekend |
Common questions about Torchic.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Torchic, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Torchic?
Torchic is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Torchic weak to?
Torchic takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Torchic resistant to?
Torchic resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Torchic evolve?
Torchic evolves into Combusken (Level 16).
What generation is Torchic from?
Torchic was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0255.
What are Torchic's base stats?
Torchic has HP 45, Attack 60, Defense 40, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 50, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 310.
What are Torchic's abilities?
Torchic can have the ability Blaze, plus the Hidden Ability Speed Boost.
Is Torchic legendary or mythical?
No. Torchic is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Torchic's best stat?
Torchic's highest base stat is Special Attack at 70, which ranks 53rd of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Torchic good?
Torchic has a base stat total of 310, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 68th among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Torchic as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Torchic is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Torchic vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Torchic | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 70 | -25 |
| Attack | 60 | 81 | -21 |
| Defense | 40 | 68 | -28 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 86 | -16 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 71 | -21 |
| Speed | 45 | 74 | -29 |
| Total | 310 | 450 | -140 |
Torchic appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Torchic is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Torchic.
Every main-series game Torchic is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildPolar Biome (after boosting biodiversity in the Polar Biome) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★, 3★, & 5★ Fire-type wild zones) (5★ wild zones require special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- BreedCombusken or Blaziken (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern, Volcanic Cave (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- BreedCombusken or Blaziken
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Event
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101
Generation VEvent onlyTransfer only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- EventGlobal Link Event
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- GiftReceived from Steven Stone in Silph Co. after defeating Red
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Event
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Torchic appears in 45 episodes.
From AG001 (2002-11-21) through HZ056 (2024-06-28).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Torchic partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Torchic partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Torchic has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Torchic sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Torchic in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Torchic
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.