Is Combusken Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Torchic evolves at level 16. Transfer only. Blaziken at 36 adds the Fighting typing that BW2's native Fire options lack.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Combusken has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Combusken has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Combusken trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Combusken has the type edge here and should clean up Clay's team.
Blaziken trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Blaziken trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Blaziken trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Blaziken trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Blaziken has the type edge here and should clean up Grimsley's team.
Blaziken trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Blaziken has the type edge here and should clean up Marshal's team.
Blaziken trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Combusken cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 16.
Your Combusken should hit Level 36 before you reach Skyla, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Combusken in Black 2 & White 2
Combusken isn't available in the wild in Black 2 & White 2. Start by transferring Torchic from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Torchic to Combusken is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Combusken in B2W2
Step 1Obtain TorchicLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Silph Co. · Gift from Steven Stone (post-Red). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sandsear Cave · After National Dex obtained. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Combusken ✓
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Combusken Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Combusken
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x93-109%KO | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Sigilyph builds →Psybeam 2x86-102%KO Air Cutter 2x74-88% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x159-188%KO Aerial Ace 2x64-77% | ||
 Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Samurott builds →Surf 2x126-149%KO Dig 2x68-80% Aerial Ace 2x50-60% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x102-121%KO Aerial Ace 2x50-60% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x162-192%KO Aerial Ace 2x65-77% | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Samurott builds →Surf 2x127-150%KO Dig 2x68-80% Aerial Ace 2x51-60% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
 Beheeyem Psychic | C | |
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x125-148%KO Aerial Ace 2x51-60% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x159-187%KO Aerial Ace 2x64-75% | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Samurott builds →Surf 2x125-148%KO Dig 2x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x50-59% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
Beheeyem Psychic | C | |
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x123-146%KO Aerial Ace 2x50-59% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Dragonite builds →Fly 2x145-171%KO Earthquake 2x107-126%KO Aqua Tail 2x97-114%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x137-161%KO Earthquake 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x162-191%KO Aerial Ace 2x65-77% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Starmie can KO Combusken with Hydro Pump (173-203%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (195-230%). Staraptor's Double-Edge also KOs at 108-127%.
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin15-18% Ice Beam23-28% Hydro Pump 2x173-203%KO Thunderbolt47-56% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x195-230%KO Rapid Spin33-39% Rock Slide49-58% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Staraptor builds →Close Combat72-85% U Turn10-12% Double Edge108-127%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Combusken View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x136-160%KO Focus Blast60-71% Shadow Ball40-48% | ||
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
Breeding
Breed with Combusken to get Torchic eggs using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Baton Pass, Counter and 11 more.
B2W2 Combusken Best Moveset
Fire/Fighting at 85 in both offenses with AbilitySpeed Boost adding Speed every turn. The moveset previews Blaziken's accelerating offense at middle-stage power. Each turn makes it faster, but 60/60 defenses limit how many turns the moveset gets. Blaziken one evolution away completes the concept.
Best Build
Combusken best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Swords Dance
- Thunder Punch
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Combusken cleanly, with Focus Punch and Overheat anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.
Combusken Black 2 & White 2 Guide
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.
In Black 2 & White 2, Speed Boost is the hidden ability. It raises Speed one stage after each turn. Worth hunting for if you want Combusken to compete at a higher level.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Combusken is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves