Combusken sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Torchic but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Blaziken as fast as possible. Introduced in Gen 3. Only weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic.
Attack and Sp. Atk carry most of Combusken's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.
Combusken Weakness
AvgCombusken is weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic-type moves. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Standard number of weaknesses for the Fire/Fighting typing.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Combusken to get Torchic eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Find one free turn for Swords Dance and Combusken can run through teams. Adamant nature leans physical, Speed Boost supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Best Combusken Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Flare Blitz
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Combusken learns Focus Punch and Overheat naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Flying and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Combusken learns Overheat and Flare Blitz naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Flying and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Breeding opens up real options for Combusken. Agility and Baton Pass come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Focus Punch and Overheat and coverage across 7 types.
TMs carry this one. Combusken learns Overheat and Flare Blitz naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Flying and beyond give it real matchup play.
Combusken can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Torchic from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Combusken in Scarlet & Violet
Step 1Obtain TorchicAlso found in:
Step 2Combusken ✓
Combusken can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Torchic from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Combusken in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Torchic
Also found in:
- Step 2Combusken ✓
No wild encounters for Combusken. The 2-stage line runs through Torchic, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 16 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Combusken in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Combusken starts with Torchic at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TorchicSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-gameTyphlo CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameTyphlo CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameVolcanic CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostVolcanoPost-gameVolcanic CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostVolcanoPost-game
Step 2Combusken ✓
Combusken can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Torchic from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Combusken in Sword & Shield
Step 1Obtain TorchicCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sword & Shield to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Combusken ✓
Combusken is meant to evolve into Blaziken. At 405 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Speed Boost is what you want on Combusken. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Blaze) work on paper but Speed Boost is what makes Combusken worth using.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Combusken is leaning toward the physical side (base 85 Attack).
Combusken appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Combusken spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A