Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Torchic

Torchic

Chick Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Torchic is a Fire Type Chick Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Torchic can be found with Blaze as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Mild Nature, based on 310 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

Navigate this Torchic Guide using the links below.

Torchic Stats & Abilities
Torchic Evolutions
Torchic Locations
Torchic Weakness
Torchic Best Moves
Torchic Level Up Moves
Torchic TM Moves
Torchic Egg Moves
Pokemon Similar to Torchic

Torchic Stats and Abilities

Based on Torchic Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Torchic Highest IV Stat is Special Attack 70 and the Lowest being Defense 40.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	45	200	294
E	Attack	60	112	240
F	Defense	40	76	196
D	Special Attack	70	130	262
F	Special Defense	50	94	218
F	Speed	45	85	207
F	Total	310


Torchic	Detail
Best Nature	Mild ↑ +10% Special Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Dry Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	1 Special Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Blaze Ability 1	Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Speed Boost Hidden Ability	Its Speed stat is gradually boosted.

How To Evolve Torchic in BDSP

Torchic requires (Level 16) to evolve into Combusken and then (Level 36) to evolve into Blaziken.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Torchic	Level 16 →	Combusken	Level 36 →	Blaziken

Where To Find Torchic in BDSP

Torchic has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Volcanic Cave	National	Torchic Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern	National	Torchic Lv. 16-63
Sandsear Cave	National	Torchic Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Torchic Weakness

Torchic is a Fire Type pokemon. This will cause Torchic to take More Damage from Ground, Rock, Water Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Torchic Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground Rock Water
0.5x Less Damage	Bug Steel Fire Grass Ice Fairy
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Torchic Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Tyranitar
S	Garchomp

What pokemon is Torchic Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Dialga
S	Celebi
S	Metagross
S	Heatran

Best Moves Torchic in BDSP

Best Moveset for Torchic Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
39	Flare Blitz	Physical	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
30	Flamethrower	Special	135	100	15	May burn opponent.
24	Bounce	Physical	85	85	5	Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
21	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	High critical hit ratio.

Best Moveset for Torchic TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM50	Overheat	Special	195	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	165	85	5	May burn opponent.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	135	100	15	May burn opponent.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

Red Text

Torchic Lv Up Moves

Torchic TM Moves

Torchic Egg Moves

Torchic Level Up Moves

List of Moves Torchic can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Scratch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
3	Ember	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May burn opponent.
6	Quick Attack	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
9	Flame Charge	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Raises user's Speed.
12	Detect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
15	Sand Attack	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
18	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
21	Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
24	Bounce	Power: 85 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Physical Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
27	Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
30	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
33	Feather Dance	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
36	Reversal	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
39	Flare Blitz	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.

Torchic TM Moves

List of Moves Torchic can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 165 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Torchic Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Torchic can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Peck	Power: 35 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
Crush Claw	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 10 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Curse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
Counter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Feint	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
Last Resort	Power: 140 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Can only be used after all other moves are used.
Night Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Reversal	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Baton Pass	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
Feather Dance	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
Low Kick	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.

Click/Tap FIRE Pokemon similar to Torchic.

Popular Guides