For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Torchic (disambiguation). |
Torchic
Chick Pokémon |
アチャモ
Achamo |
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#255 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Blaze |
Speed Boost
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
0
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
1
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Torchic (Japanese: アチャモ Achamo) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into Combusken starting at level 16, which evolves into Blaziken starting at level 36.
Along with Treecko and Mudkip, Torchic is one of three starter Pokémon of Hoenn available at the beginning of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire.
Biology
Torchic is a small, chick Pokémon with stubby, downy, yellow wings. Its body is covered with orange feathers. There is an orange and yellow crest on its head that resembles a flame. Its two thin legs and short beak are a light brownish yellow, and the feet have three toes in front and one in the back. A male Torchic will have a small black speck on its rear that is not present in females.
Somewhere in its belly, this Pokémon has a place where it keeps a flame. This internal flame causes Torchic to feel warm if hugged. When attacked, it will shoot fireballs of 1,800 °F (1,000 °C) at its foes, leaving them scorched black. It dislikes darkness, as it cannot see its surroundings. Torchic will follow its Trainer with unsteady steps. While Torchic is rarely found in the wild, it is known to inhabit grasslands.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
May's Torchic
May started her Pokémon journey with a Torchic that she obtained in Get the Show on the Road!. It evolved into a Combusken in A Shroomish Skirmish, and later into a Blaziken in Once More with Reeling!.
Other
In Having a Wailord of a Time, Ash, Max, and Brock were given the task of watching over a Torchic and the rest of the Hoenn starter Pokémon for Nurse Joy while May was practicing with her Beautifly. Torchic managed to evolve into a Combusken and had to be hidden. However, Nurse Joy eventually found out about this and allowed it to stay at the Pokémon Center.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Torchic fought with Meowth and Chespin over a Pecha Berry.
Minor appearances
A Torchic appeared in Going for a Spinda.
A Torchic appeared in a flashback in Disaster of Disguise.
In Off the Unbeaten Path, a Trainer's Torchic participated in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.
A Torchic appeared in Setting the World on its Buneary!.
A Torchic appeared in Barry's Busting Out All Over!.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Torchic watched Meloetta's concert.
A Trainer's Torchic appeared in Mega Evolution Special III.
A Torchic appeared in Sawyer's flashback in Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!, when he was selecting his starter Pokémon from Professor Birch.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, five Trainers' Torchic attended the Wela Fire Festival. A Torchic belonging to a sixth Trainer also appeared in a flashback.
A Trainer's Torchic appeared in Battling Besties!.
A Torchic appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
A Torchic appeared in a fantasy alongside its evolved forms in Crowning the Chow Crusher!.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Torchic in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, May's Torchic battled two Wurmple, a Silcoon, a Cascoon, and a Shroomish. It eventually evolved into a Combusken and later into a Blaziken, which in turn was capable of Mega Evolving.
GOTCHA!
A Torchic briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Torchic in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: May's Torchic
May's Torchic appeared in Ash & Pikachu.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Chic
Like her anime counterpart, Sapphire received a Torchic nicknamed Chic from her father Professor Birch sometime prior to Making Mirth with Mightyena. Just like Chic's Trainer, she loves to battle. Chic evolved in Dewford Town before a battle that Sapphire was having against Brawly along with Rono. After several concussive battles against Team Aqua and Flannery, she evolved again to Blaziken in a bout against Winona.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
A Torchic appeared in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!.
Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!
A Torchic appeared in ABM02.
Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪
- Main article: Haruka's Torchic
In Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪, Haruka owns a Torchic as her starter Pokémon.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
- Main article: Ginji
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team, Ginji is transformed into a Torchic due to the curse of Ninetales.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Torchic appeared in Clefairy's Most Deadly Rival as one of Professor Birch's starter Pokémon.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
Professor Birch was seen owning a Torchic in I Won't Let You Lead!!.
Sapphire also owns a Torchic. She used it to compete in Pokémon Contests in Let's Try To Be Idols!!.
A Torchic appeared in Christmas Night Is Battle Night!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Torchic (TCG)
In the TFG
One Torchic figure has been released.
Other appearances
Torchic in
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
After being released from a Poké Ball, Torchic is engulfed in flames and burns nearby brawlers. It traps its victim(s), causing a moderately large amount of damage for the duration of its time on the field. Torchic launches trapped opponents as it leaves the stage.
Trophy information
"A Chick Pokémon. It's a Fire-type that has a flame sac in its belly where it produces fireballs reaching 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit--it shoots these out of its mouth. While Torchic is as cute as can be, it evolves into the powerful Combusken when it levels up. It also then becomes a Fire and Fighting combination."
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Torchic has a large decorative role, appearing in the introduction, options menu and Travel Mode banner.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
#004 |
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Kanto
#— |
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 |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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Johto
#— |
Diamond |
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
Inside its body is a place where it keeps a small flame. Hug it! It will be as warm as a hot-water bottle. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F. |
White |
Black 2 |
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
#— |
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Hoenn
#004 |
X |
It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged. |
Y |
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. |
Omega Ruby |
Torchic sticks with its Trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This Pokémon breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black. |
Alpha 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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 |
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Emerald |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Received from Steven Stone in Silph Co. after defeating Red |
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Pal Park |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
Poké Transfer, Global Link Event |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Channel |
Springleaf Field, Camp Starlight |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Huge Storage 2, Endless Level 14, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Joyous Tower (11F-15F) |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B14F), Giant Volcano (1F-10F) |
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MD Sky |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B14F), Giant Volcano (1F-10F) |
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MD Blazing |
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PokéPark Wii |
Lava Zone, Meeting Place* |
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Ranger: GS |
Faldera Volcano, Forest Temple, Odd Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Rumble U |
Dream Gate: Flame Dance, Adventure Area: Unexpected Land,
Locomotive Café: Dash Race!, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!, NFC Figurine |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Sandy Bazaar: Stage 14
Zaffiro Coast: Stage 621
Event: Special Daily Pokémon (Second release; Winking) |
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Rumble World |
Ruby Volcano: Smoldering Caldera (All Areas) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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Generation VIII |
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MD DX |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon |
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Cross-Generation |
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Masters EX |
Chapter 20: Shifting Shadows (A Rising Star) (Scottie/Bettie's) |
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In events
RSEFRLG |
Gather More Pokémon! First Campaign Torchic |
Japanese |
Japan |
10 |
November 26 to December 11, 2005 |
XY |
XY Torchic |
Japanese region |
Nintendo Network |
10 |
October 12, 2013 to January 15, 2014 |
XY |
XY Torchic |
American region |
Nintendo Network |
10 |
October 12, 2013 to January 15, 2014 |
XY |
XY Torchic |
PAL region |
Nintendo Network |
10 |
October 12, 2013 to January 15, 2014 |
XY |
XY Torchic |
Korean region |
Nintendo Network |
10 |
October 12, 2013 to January 15, 2014 |
XY |
XY Torchic |
Taiwanese region |
Nintendo Network |
10 |
October 12, 2013 to January 15, 2014 |
Pokémon Global Link promotions
BW |
Global Link Torchic |
Japanese |
PGL |
10 |
November 24, 2010 to August 31, 2011 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Events* |
Blazikenite (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
45
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105 - 152 |
200 - 294 |
Attack:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Defense:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Sp. Atk:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Sp. Def:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Speed:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
Total:
310
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Scratch |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Growl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
40 |
3 |
Ember |
Fire |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
6 |
Quick Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
9 |
Flame Charge |
Fire |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
20 |
12 |
Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
15 |
Sand Attack |
Ground |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
18 |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
21 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
24 |
Bounce |
Flying |
Physical |
85 |
85% |
5 |
27 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
30 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
33 |
Feather Dance |
Flying |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
36 |
Reversal |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
39 |
Flare Blitz |
Fire |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torchic
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torchic
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM00 |
Mega Punch |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
85% |
20 |
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TM01 |
Mega Kick |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
75% |
5 |
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TM13 |
Fire Spin |
Fire |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM38 |
Will-O-Wisp |
Fire |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM52 |
Bounce |
Flying |
Physical |
85 |
85% |
5 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR02 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR07 |
Low Kick |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR13 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR15 |
Fire Blast |
Fire |
Special |
110 |
85% |
5 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR21 |
Reversal |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR29 |
Baton Pass |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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TR36 |
Heat Wave |
Fire |
Special |
95 |
90% |
10 |
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TR43 |
Overheat |
Fire |
Special |
130 |
90% |
5 |
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TR55 |
Flare Blitz |
Fire |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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TR85 |
Work Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torchic
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torchic
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Crush Claw |
Normal |
Physical |
75 |
95% |
10 |
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Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Feint |
Normal |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
10 |
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Last Resort |
Normal |
Physical |
140 |
100% |
5 |
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Night Slash |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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Peck |
Flying |
Physical |
35 |
100% |
35 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Torchic in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Torchic in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torchic
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torchic
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Fire Pledge |
Fire |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torchic
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torchic
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Defog |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Echoed Voice |
Normal |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flame Burst × |
Fire |
Special |
70 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Incinerate |
Fire |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mirror Move × |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Seismic Toss |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Smelling Salts × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torchic
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torchic
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
In Pokémon GO, Torchic can be obtained by completing 2/6 of the Special Research, Investigate a Mysterious Energy.
Evolution
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Level 16
→ |
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Level 36
→ |
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Torchic images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
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Emerald intro's sprite |
Diamond/Pearl unused back sprites |
Trivia
Pre-alpha sketch of Torchic
- A pre-alpha sketch from before Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire that was released portrays a different Torchic with large floppy ears and a flame-shaped marking on the back of its head.
- Torchic is the only first stage of a starter Pokémon that has a gender difference (though its own is very easily missed, being only a one-pixel difference).
- It also is in the only starter Pokémon evolutionary line in which all members have gender differences.
- Torchic is the only starter Pokémon to consist only of a head and legs.
Origin
Torchic is based on a chicken hatchling and also possibly on the basan, a legendary fire-breathing chicken.
Torchic's gender difference may be based on vent sexing, a chick sexing technique that originated in Japan, where feces is squeezed out of the chick in order to open its cloaca, allowing the chick sexer to observe whether it has a bump inside its cloaca. Normally only male chicks have this bump.
Name origin
Torchic is a combination of torch and chick (a baby bird).
Achamo is a combination of 赤ちゃん akachan (baby) and 軍鶏 shamo (a breed of Japanese chicken once raised for fighting).
In other languages
Language |
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Meaning |
Japanese |
アチャモ Achamo |
From 赤ちゃん akachan and 軍鶏 shamo |
French |
Poussifeu |
From poussin and feu |
Spanish |
Torchic |
Same as English name |
German |
Flemmli |
From Flamme |
Italian |
Torchic |
Same as English name |
Korean |
아차모 Achamo |
Transcription of Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
火稚雞 Fójihgāi |
From 火 fó, 稚 jih, and 雞 gāi |
Mandarin Chinese |
火稚雞 / 火稚鸡 Huǒzhìjī |
From 火 huǒ, 稚 zhì, and 雞 / 鸡 jī |
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Hindi |
टर्चिक Torchic |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Торчик Torchik |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
อาชาโม Achamo |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Harrison's Torchic
- May's Torchic
- Chic
- Haruka's Torchic
- Ginji
- Starter Pokémon
- Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
External links
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