Mixed
Balanced
55Speed · Slow

Is Combusken Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Fire/Fighting mid-stage from Hoenn. AbilityBlaze boosts Fire at low health. No native path to FRLG. Blaziken at 36 is the target.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTBEGEETEETETTBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8CombuskenTradeLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Tough

Brock's team hits Torchic's weaknesses hard.

Even
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Risky
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Bad

Misty's Pokemon outpace and outclass Torchic here.

Risky
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Avoid
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Even

Torchic trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Even
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Risky
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Good

Torchic has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.

You Win
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Easy KO
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
You Win
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Torchic trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Torchic trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Risky
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Tough

Blaine's typing presses Torchic's defenses.

Even
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Even
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Risky
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Risky
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Even

Torchic trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.

Risky
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Even
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Even
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Risky
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Torchic trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Risky
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Avoid
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
You Win
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Risky
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water Absorb
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Tough

Bruno's team hits Torchic's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Risky
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Risky
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Torchic trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Even
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Even
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Tough

Lance's team hits Torchic's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Risky
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Risky
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Risky
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Avoid
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Tough

Terry's team hits Torchic's weaknesses hard.

Even
Pidgeot
Lv 59
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Aerial AceFeather DanceSand AttackWhirlwind
Even
Alakazam
Lv 57
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicFuture SightRecoverReflect
Risky
Rhydon
Lv 59
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownEarthquakeRock TombScary Face
Risky
Arcanine
Lv 59
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedFlamethrowerRoarBite
You Win
Exeggutor
Lv 61
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainEgg BombSleep PowderLight Screen
Avoid
Blastoise
Lv 63
Water
Torrent
Hydro PumpRain DanceSkull BashBite
Trade
Transfer-only
Type
FireFighting
Tier
E

Combusken cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 16.

View Combusken locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Misty
    • TUTORNormalSwords Dance100%20
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM31FightingBrick Break113100%15
  • After Erika
    • TM35FireFlamethrower135100%15
  • After Koga
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch225100%20
  • After Blaine
    • TM38FireFire Blast16585%5
    • LV 50FightingSky Uppercut12890%15
  • After Giovanni
    • TM50FireOverheat19590%5
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Combusken in FireRed & LeafGreen

Level a traded Torchic to 16 for Combusken. The starter has to come in from Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald first, since Kanto doesn't offer a Torchic path.

How to Obtain Combusken in FRLG

  1. Torchic
    Step 1Obtain Torchic
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    from Emerald
    Available
    Catch in Emerald via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Silph Co. · Gift from Steven Stone (post-Red).
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sandsear Cave · After National Dex obtained.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome.
    HOME TRANSFER
    Not Tradeable
    Pokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Torchic can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
  2. Combusken
    Step 2Combusken
  3. Blaziken
    Step 3Evolve into Blaziken

Combusken Weakness

Combusken is weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Standard number of weaknesses for the Fire/Fighting typing.

Combusken Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel
0.25x (Resist)Bug
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Combusken Weak Against

Avg
4Weak
6Resist
0Immune
Score-1
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
0xImmune
None

What is Combusken Strong Against

7Strong
0Resisted
0Immune
Score+7
½xResisted
None
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Combusken

Combusken Evolutions

Partway through Torchic's chain. Combusken still has another evolution ahead before reaching Blaziken. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Attack has grown the most so far (+25), but there's still another 125 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Torchic
#255Torchic
16
Transfer Only
Combusken
#256Combusken
36
Transfer Only
Blaziken
#257Blaziken
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Combusken
FireFighting
Blaziken
FireFighting
HP
45
60+15
80+20
ATK
60
85+25
120+35
DEF
40
60+20
70+10
SP.ATK
70
85+15
110+25
SP.DEF
50
60+10
70+10
SPE
45
55+10
80+25
BST
310D-Tier
405D-Tier+95
530B-Tier+125
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Cannon
TYPE
Special
Mixed
Mixed

Breeding

Moderate

Breed with Combusken to get Torchic eggs using 102 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Counter, Endure, Reversal and 3 more.

Egg Groups
Gender
87.5%12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
6moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

FRLG Combusken Best Moveset

Fire/Fighting middle stage with AbilityBlaze. 85 in Attack and Sp. Atk. One evolution from Blaziken's dual physical/special moveset.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Setup Sweeper
Ability
Blaze
Item
Salac BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Combusken
SeriousNEUTRAL

Combusken best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

  • Swords Dance
  • ReversalSTAB
  • Fire BlastSTAB
  • OverheatSTAB

Moves List

Breeding opens up real options for Combusken. Counter and Endure come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Focus Punch and Overheat and Normal and Flying coverage and more.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Ember
6010025Fire
Lv 1
Focus Energy
D30Normal
Lv 1
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
D4010035Normal
Lv 7
Focus Energy
D30Normal
Lv 13
Ember
6010025Fire
Lv 16
Double Kick
4510030Fighting
Lv 17
Peck
D3510035Flying
Lv 21
Sand Attack
D10015Ground
Lv 28
Bulk Up
C20Fighting
Lv 32
Quick Attack+1
A4010030Normal
Lv 39
Slash
D7010020Normal
Lv 43
Mirror Move
20Flying
Lv 50
Sky Uppercut
C1279015Fighting

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
C11210015Fighting
TM08
Bulk Up
C20Fighting
HM01
Cut
D509530Normal
TM28
Dig
C6010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
B180855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
B14210015Fire
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B22510020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM50
Overheat
B210905Fire
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D3010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609510Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Egg
Endure+4
A10Normal
Egg
Reversal
B10015Fighting
Egg
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
Egg
Smelling Salts
D7010010Normal
Egg
Swagger
D9015Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Tutor
Mega Kick
A120755Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
Tutor
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Swords Dance
B30Normal

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Fire Spin
527015Fire
Rem
Flamethrower
B14210015Fire

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP60
C
Attack85
C
Defense60
C
Sp. Atk85
C
Sp. Def60
C
Speed55
D
Total405
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.9 m
Weight19.5 kg
Base XP142
Abilities
Blaze
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpA+1SpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entry

It boosts its concentration by emitting harsh cries. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.

Pokemon FireRed / Pokemon LeafGreen

Combusken FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • No. Combusken isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Obtain one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it over.

Game Availability

Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Combusken spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.

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