Combusken pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

combustion: state where something bursts into flames
chicken: a species of bird

Pokedex data

National №	256
Type	Fire Fighting
Species	Young Fowl Pokémon
Height	2′11″ (0.89m)
Weight	43 lbs (19.5 kg)
Abilities	Blaze Speed Boost (Dream World)
Local №	005 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Wakashamo

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack, 1 Special Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	142
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	2		½	½			2	2	2	¼				½	½

Combusken stats

The base stats for Combusken are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	60	230 - 324
Attack	85	157 - 295
Defense	60	112 - 240
Sp. Atk	85	157 - 295
Sp. Def	60	112 - 240
Speed	55	103 - 229
Total	405

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby	COMBUSKEN toughens up its legs and thighs by running through fields and mountains. This POKéMON's legs possess both speed and power, enabling it to dole out ten kicks in one second.
Sapphire	COMBUSKEN battles with the intensely hot flames it spews from its beak and with outstandingly destructive kicks. This POKéMON's cry is very loud and distracting.
Emerald	It lashes out with 10 kicks per second. Its strong fighting instinct compels it to keep up its offensive until the opponent gives up.
FireRed LeafGreen	It boosts its concentration by emitting harsh cries. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.
HeartGold SoulSilver	During a battle, the hot flame in its body increases. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.

Evolution chart

#255
Torchic
Fire →
(Level 16)

#256
Combusken
Fire · Fighting →
(Level 36)

#257
Blaziken
Fire · Fighting

Moves learnt by level up

Combusken learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-
7	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-
13	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
16	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
17	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100
21	Sand-attack	Ground	Status	-	100
28	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	-	-
32	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
39	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	-	-
50	Sky Uppercut	Fighting	Physical	85	90
54	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100

Other generations: III IV V

Pre-evolution moves

Combusken can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85
Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100

Combusken learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Combusken egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Featherdance	Flying	Status	-	100
Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Smellingsalt	Normal	Special	60	100
Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100

Combusken learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Combusken egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Featherdance	Flying	Status	-	100
Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
Smellingsalt	Normal	Special	60	100
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90

Combusken learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Combusken egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
Smellingsalt	Normal	Special	60	100
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Combusken can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Pledge	Fire	Special	50	100

Combusken can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Combusken can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Combusken is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Combusken is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Combusken is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
8	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	60	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
61	Will-o-wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
83	Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Combusken is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
8	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
61	Will-o-wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-