Torracat Best Moveset
85 Attack at 90 Speed on Fire. AbilityIntimidate drops opposing Attack. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Incineroar exists. The moveset has decent physical output at solid Speed. One evolution from 115 Attack and the Fire/Dark Intimidate pivot that anchors C-Tier.
Torracat saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Torracat's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Life Orb, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Torracat best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- Will O Wisp
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Torracat saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Torracat maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Flare Blitz
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Torracat saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Torracat maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Parting Shot
- Will O Wisp
- Roar
- Temper Flare
Recommended Teammates
Torracat Weakness
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 |
What is Torracat Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Torracat
Starmie can KO Torracat with Hydro Pump (88-104%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (88-104%). Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 148-174%.
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Starmie builds →Ice Beam12-14% Hydro Pump 2x88-104%KO Rapid Spin7-8% Psychic36-42% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Torracat View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off48-56% Stone Edge 2x148-174%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Torracat
No wild encounters for Torracat. The 3-stage chain runs through Litten, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 34 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Torracat in SV
Step 1Catch LittenCanyon BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Torracat ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Incineroar with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Torracat egg.
Step 3Evolve into Incineroar
No wild encounters for Torracat in Sword & Shield. Bring Litten over from Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Torracat in SwSh
Step 1Obtain LittenBREEDINGAvailableLeave Torracat with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Litten egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Iki Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 1 · 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 · Canyon Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Torracat ✓
Step 3Evolve into Incineroar
Can't catch Torracat directly. Start with Litten at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 34. The 3-stage chain from Litten to Torracat is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Torracat in USUM
Step 1Catch LittenRoute 1 - WestLv.5Gift from NPCStarter choice
Step 2Torracat ✓
Step 3Evolve into Incineroar
Torracat doesn't appear wild. Catch Litten instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 34 to get Torracat. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Torracat in SM
- Step 1Catch LittenIki TownLv.5Gift from NPCStarter choice
- Step 2Torracat ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Incineroar with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Torracat egg.
- Step 3Evolve into Incineroar
Base Stats
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.
When facing a powerful enemy, Torracat’s fighting spirit gets pumped up, and its fire bell blazes hotter.
Torracat Guide
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.
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.
Torracat fills the pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 7SMDebut
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