TL;DR. Combusken is a fire/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 405. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 405. 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.
Combusken 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, Combusken reaches 1,652 CP at level 40 and 1,890 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Torchic family appeared on May 19, 2019.
- Torchic
- Blaziken by encounter; Mega Blaziken
- Combusken by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 22 to Feb 25, 2023, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 to Feb 25, 2023 | 3-star | Primal Rumblings |
| Mar 1 to Mar 28, 2019 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 15 to Jan 29, 2019 | 2-star | Hoenn Celebration |
| May 1 to May 15, 2018 | 2-star | Battle Showdown 2018 |
Combusken in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Combusken across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #616 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Combusken.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Combusken, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Combusken?
Combusken is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Combusken weak to?
Combusken takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Combusken resistant to?
Combusken resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel, Bug. It has no full immunities.
How does Combusken evolve?
Combusken evolves from Torchic (Level 16). Combusken evolves into Blaziken (Level 36).
What generation is Combusken from?
Combusken was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0256.
What are Combusken's base stats?
Combusken has HP 60, Attack 85, Defense 60, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 60, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 405.
What are Combusken's abilities?
Combusken can have the ability Blaze, plus the Hidden Ability Speed Boost.
Is Combusken legendary or mythical?
No. Combusken is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Combusken's best stat?
Combusken's highest base stat is Attack at 85, which ranks 80th of 148 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Combusken good?
Combusken has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 102nd among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Combusken 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 Combusken is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Combusken vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 148 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Combusken | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 73 | -13 |
| Attack | 85 | 91 | -6 |
| Defense | 60 | 72 | -12 |
| Special Attack | 85 | 75 | +10 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Speed | 55 | 75 | -20 |
| Total | 405 | 457 | -52 |
Combusken appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Combusken 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 Combusken.
Every main-series game Combusken is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- EvolveTorchic (Level 16; The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ & 4★ Fire-type wild zones, 4★ Fighting-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveTorchic (Level 16)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 8 (Island Scan) (Tuesdays)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- EventEvolve event Torchic
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveTorchic (Level 16)
Generation VEvent onlyTransfer only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- EventEvolve Global Link Event Torchic
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveTorchic (Level 16)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- EvolveTorchic (Level 16)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- 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.
Combusken appears in 53 episodes.
From AG034 (2003-07-17) through AG191 (2006-09-07).
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Combusken has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Combusken sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Combusken in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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