Torchic Best Moveset
Fire at 60 Attack and 45 Speed. AbilitySpeed Boost raises Speed one stage every turn, which is one of the best abilities in the game on a frame that can't use it yet. The moveset needs two evolutions. Blaziken at 120 Attack with Speed Boost snowballs through teams.
Torchic saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This was Torchic's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Blaze with Salacberry, favoring a Hasty nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Torchic best EVs are Attack and Speed
Utility Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Reversal
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Torchic saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Torchic maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Blaze with Nothing, favoring a Hasty nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power Grass
- Rock Slide
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Torchic saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Torchic maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Blaze with Life Orb, favoring a Modest nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Swords Dance
- Substitute
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Torchic saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Torchic maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Blaze with Nothing, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Heat Wave
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Torchic saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Torchic maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Speed Boost with Focus Sash, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Claw
- Reversal
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Torchic saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Torchic maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Speed Boost with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Toxic
- Protect
- Overheat
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Torchic saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Torchic maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Blaze with Nothing, favoring a Calm nature.
Utility Moveset
- Flame Charge
- Flamethrower
- Body Slam
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Torchic Weakness
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 |
What is Torchic Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Torchic
Gyarados can KO Torchic with Waterfall (218-256%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (255-300%). Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 428-503%.
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x218-256%KO Earthquake 2x181-213%KO Ice Fang29-35% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x255-300%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off139-164%KO Stone Edge 2x428-503%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Torchic
Torchic starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
No wild encounters for Torchic in Legends: Z-A. Bring Torchic over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Torchic in LZA
Step 1Torchic ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER 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.
Step 2Evolve into Combusken
Step 3Evolve into Blaziken
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.
Where To Catch Torchic in BDSP
Torchic is your first catch on the way to Torchic. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 58-63 across 6 total spots in the chain.
No wild encounters for Torchic in Sword & Shield. Bring Torchic over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Torchic in SwSh
- Step 1Torchic ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Combusken with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Torchic egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sandsear Cave · After National Dex obtained, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER 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 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 2Evolve into Combusken
Step 3Evolve into Blaziken
Base Stats
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.
Torchic Guide
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.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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
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