Torracat's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
In the midst of battle, the fire pouch on Torracat’s neck rings like a bell and produces stronger flames than usual.
When facing a powerful enemy, Torracat’s fighting spirit gets pumped up, and its fire bell blazes hotter.
Type-wise, Torracat takes extra damage from 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 Torracat with Earthquake (113-134%). Glimmora deals 47-56% with Power Gem.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x113-134%KO | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x47-56% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x106-125%KO Knock Off35-41% Close Combat42-50% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemStarminite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Starmie builds →Liquidation 2x68-80% Thunderbolt13-15% Rapid Spin13-16% Flip Turn 2x48-57% | ||
Torracat is the middle stage between Litten and Incineroar. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 110 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Torracat to get Litten eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Eviolite makes Torracat bulkier than you'd expect from something that still evolves. Max HP and Sp. Def EVs with Careful nature handle the stat profile. The remaining moves keeps it from being passive.
Best Build
Torracat best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- Flare Blitz
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Overheat
- Parting Shot
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Flare Blitz
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Temper Flare
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Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- Flare Blitz
- Will O Wisp
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- Taunt
- Flare Blitz
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Flare Blitz
- Outrage
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Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Heat Wave
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- Will O Wisp
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Heat Wave
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- Will O Wisp
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Torracat's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Overheat and Flare Blitz, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Fake Out and Parting Shot give Torracat options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Body Slam and Crunch give Torracat options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Body Slam and Crunch give Torracat options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz. The egg moves push it further.
Torracat can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Litten from Sun or Ultra Sun and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
No wild encounters for Torracat in Sword & Shield. Bring Litten over from Sun or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Can't catch Torracat directly. Start with Litten at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 17. The 2-stage line from Litten to Torracat is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Torracat in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch LittenRoute 1 - WestUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.5 RouteEarlyStarter choiceRoute 1 - WestUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.5 RouteEarlyStarter choice
Step 2Torracat ✓
Torracat doesn't appear wild. Catch Litten instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 17 to get Torracat. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Torracat in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Catch LittenIki TownSunGift from NPC Lv.5 CityEarlyStarter choiceIki TownMoonGift from NPC Lv.5 CityEarlyStarter choice
- Step 2Torracat ✓
Torracat isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Incineroar to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Litten evolves into Torracat at level 17. Torracat evolves into Incineroar at level 34. Torracat is a middle-stage evolution in the Litten line.
Run Intimidate on Torracat. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Torracat also gets Blaze, but they don't compare.
Intimidate is the hidden ability. It lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle. Worth hunting for if you want Torracat to compete at a higher level.
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Torracat has appeared in 4 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 7SMDebut
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