Torchic

Torchic is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0255
Type Fire
Species Chick Pokémon
Height 0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Blaze
Speed Boost (hidden ability)
Local № 0004 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0004 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0185 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 62
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 45
200 294
Attack 60
112 240
Defense 40
76 196
Sp. Atk 70
130 262
Sp. Def 50
94 218
Speed 45
85 207
Total 310 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Torchic.

Evolution chart

(Level 16) (Level 36)

Torchic changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby TORCHIC sticks with its TRAINER, following behind with unsteady steps. This POKéMON breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees F, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black.
Sapphire TORCHIC has a place inside its body where it keeps its flame. Give it a hug - it will be glowing with warmth. This POKéMON is covered all over by a fluffy coat of down.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
Emerald If attacked, it strikes back by spitting balls of fire it forms in its stomach. A TORCHIC dislikes darkness because it can’t see its surroundings.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Inside its body is a place where it keeps a small flame. Hug it! It will be as warm as a hot-water bottle.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
X It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
Y A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Omega Ruby Torchic sticks with its Trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This Pokémon breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black.
Alpha Sapphire Torchic has a place inside its body where it keeps its flame. Give it a hug—it will be glowing with warmth. This Pokémon is covered all over by a fluffy coat of down.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
A fire burns inside it, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.

Moves learned by Torchic

Moves learnt by level up

Torchic learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
3EmberFireSpecial 40 100
6Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
9Flame ChargeFirePhysical 50 100
12DetectFightingStatus
15Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
18Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
21SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
24BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
27Focus EnergyNormalStatus
30FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
33Feather DanceFlyingStatus 100
36ReversalFightingPhysical 100
39Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Torchic learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Torchic gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical 100
Crush ClawNormalPhysical 75 95
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100

Moves learnt by TM

Torchic is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Torchic learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
3EmberFireSpecial 40 100
6Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
9Flame ChargeFirePhysical 50 100
12DetectFightingStatus
15Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
18Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
21SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
24BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
27Focus EnergyNormalStatus
30FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
33Feather DanceFlyingStatus 100
36ReversalFightingPhysical 100
39Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Torchic learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Torchic gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus
Baton PassNormalStatus
CounterFightingPhysical 100
Crush ClawNormalPhysical 75 95
CurseGhostStatus
Feather DanceFlyingStatus 100
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Low KickFightingPhysical 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100

Moves learnt by TM

Torchic is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Torchic sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Torchic sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Torchic sprite from Diamond & Pearl Torchic sprite from Black & White Torchic sprite from X & Y Torchic sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Torchic Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Torchic Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Torchic Shiny sprite from Black & White Torchic Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Torchic

Ruby
Sapphire
Route 101
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 101
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Silph Co.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 101
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Breed Combusken/Blaziken
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Torchic
Japanese アチャモ (Achamo)
German Flemmli
French Poussifeu
Italian Torchic
Spanish Torchic
Korean 아차모 (achamo)
Chinese (Simplified) 火稚鸡
Chinese (Traditional) 火稚雞

 

English Chick Pokémon
Japanese ひよこポケモン
German Küken-Pokémon
French Pokémon Poussin
Italian Pokémon Pulcino
Spanish Pokémon Polluelo
Korean 풋내기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 雏鸡宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 雛雞寶可夢

Name origin

torch
a piece of wood alight
chick
baby bird/chicken