Torchic's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Defense trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
A fire burns inside it, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
A fire burns inside it, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Torchic's Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
Garchomp can KO Torchic with Earthquake (287-338%). Gyarados threatens a KO with Waterfall (245-288%). Hippowdon's Earthquake also KOs at 210-247%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x287-338%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x245-288%KO Earthquake 2x204-241%KO | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x210-247%KO | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 Garganacl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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Torchic is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Combusken first, then eventually reaches Blaziken. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 220 total stats over Torchic. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Torchic with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Protect is the main STAB option after a Swords Dance boost. Focus Sash gives Torchic a guaranteed survive from full HP to survive the setup turn, and max Attack and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Torchic best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Swords Dance
- Baton Pass
- Flame Charge
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Flame Charge
- Flamethrower
- Body Slam
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Swords Dance
- Baton Pass
- Flame Charge
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Flame Charge
- Flamethrower
- Body Slam
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
Without TMs, Torchic's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Flying coverage and more on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Torchic develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Flamethrower and Flare Blitz show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Baton Pass from the egg pool give Torchic something extra. Pair those with Overheat and Flare Blitz for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
The natural movepool does the job, but Counter and Crush Claw from the egg pool give Torchic something extra. Pair those with Overheat and Flare Blitz for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
No wild encounters for Torchic in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Torchic is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
No wild encounters for Torchic in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Torchic is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Torchic starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Torchic in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Which version you're playing matters for Torchic. 6 walking spots at Lv. 58-63 spread across Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
No wild encounters for Torchic in Sword & Shield. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Torchic is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sword & Shield.
Also found in:
Level 16 gets you Combusken. Quick enough that Torchic barely slows you down.
Torchic does the job early-game if you need a Fire type on your team. Evolve it into Combusken before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You won't have trouble finding Torchic. It's been around since Legends: Z-A and appears in 16 games total. Latest appearances: Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Torchic first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves