Is Torchic Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Transfer only. Fire with AbilityBlaze. Blaziken at 36 adds Fighting for excellent dual coverage. BW2 has Growlithe natively, but no native Fire/Fighting.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Torchic has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Torchic has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Drayden's Pokemon outpace and outclass Torchic here.
Marlon's team hits Torchic's weaknesses hard.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Iris's team hits Torchic's weaknesses hard.
Torchic 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.
How to Get Torchic in Black 2 & White 2
Torchic 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 Torchic is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Torchic in B2W2
Step 1Torchic ✓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.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
Torchic Weakness
Torchic's Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Torchic Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Torchic
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x150-178%KO Rock Tomb 2x64-76% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x104-122%KO Dig 2x59-71% Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
 Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Trapinch builds →Dig 2x150-178%KO Rock Slide 2x93-111%KO | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x130-154%KO Rock Tomb 2x55-66% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x146-173%KO Rock Tomb 2x61-73% | ||
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Dewott builds →Razor Shell 2x111-131%KO Dig 2x78-92% | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x99-116%KO Dig 2x60-71% Rollout 2x24-28% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Floatzel builds →Dig 2x101-120%KO Aqua Jet 2x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x64-75% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x233-275%KO Rock Slide 2x117-138%KO | ||
 Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Samurott builds →Surf 2x159-188%KO Dig 2x97-115%KO | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x159-188%KO Dig 2x69-81% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x100-119%KO Dig 2x58-69% Rollout 2x23-27% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x239-282%KO Rock Slide 2x120-141%KO | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Samurott builds →Surf 2x165-194%KO Dig 2x99-117%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x210-248%KO Dig 2x72-84% | ||
 Wailord Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Wailord builds →Water Spout 2x222-261%KO Bulldoze 2x70-83% Rock Tomb 2x59-69% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x240-283%KO Rock Slide 2x120-143%KO | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Samurott builds →Surf 2x162-192%KO Dig 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x175-207%KO Bulldoze 2x93-110%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x209-246%KO Dig 2x72-85% | ||
Wailord Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Wailord builds →Water Spout 2x221-261%KO Bulldoze 2x70-82% Rock Tomb 2x58-69% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x440-518%KO Earthquake 2x196-231%KO Surf 2x73-86% | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Relicanth builds →Head Smash 2x260-306%KO Dive 2x140-165%KO Earthquake 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Kingdra WaterDragon | C | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x211-248%KO Dig 2x72-85% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x245-288%KO Earthquake 2x163-192%KO Surf 2x98-116%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Garchomp can KO Torchic with Earthquake (197-232%). Tyranitar's Crunch hits Torchic for 79-93%. Gyarados's Waterfall also KOs at 169-199%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x197-232%KO Outrage119-139%KO | ||
Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit40-47% Crunch79-93% Superpower79-93% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Torchic View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x169-199%KO Earthquake 2x140-165%KO Ice Fang23-27% | ||
Torchic Evolutions
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
B2W2 Torchic Best Moveset
Fire TermStab at 70 Sp. Atk can't threaten anything competitive. AbilitySpeed Boost as a hidden ability adds +1 Speed every turn, previewing the mechanic that gets Blaziken banned. The moveset can't use the speed at these stats. Two evolutions away.
Best Build
Torchic best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Swords Dance
- Substitute
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Baton Pass from the egg pool give Torchic something extra. Pair those with Overheat and Fire Blast for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
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
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Torchic Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
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