Combusken

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Combusken is a Fire/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Young Fowl Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	256
Type	Fire Fighting
Species	Young Fowl Pokémon
Height	0.9 m (2′11″)
Weight	19.5 kg (43.0 lbs)
Abilities	1. Blaze Speed Boost (hidden ability)
Local №	005 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 005 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack, 1 Special Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	142
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	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	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 Combusken.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	2		½	½			2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	2	¼				½	½

Evolution chart

#255
Torchic
Fire

(Level 16)

#256
Combusken
Fire · Fighting

(Level 36)

#257
Blaziken
Fire · Fighting

Combusken changes

In Generations 3-7, Combusken has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

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.
FireRed LeafGreen	It boosts its concentration by emitting harsh cries. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.
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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	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.
Black White Black 2 White 2	Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.
X	Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.
Y	During a battle, the hot flame in its body increases. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.
Omega 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 10 kicks in one second.
Alpha 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.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.

Moves learned by Combusken

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Double Kick	Fighting	30	100
1	Ember	Fire	40	100
1	Feather Dance	Flying	—	100
1	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
9	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100
12	Detect	Fighting	—	—
15	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
20	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
25	Slash	Normal	70	100
30	Bounce	Flying	85	85
35	Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
40	Blaze Kick	Fire	85	90
45	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
50	Reversal	Fighting	—	100
55	Flare Blitz	Fire	120	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Combusken learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Double Kick	Fighting		30	100

Egg moves

Combusken learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Combusken egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	—	—
Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
Counter	Fighting	—	100
Crush Claw	Normal	75	95
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Feather Dance	Flying	—	100
Feint	Normal	30	100
Last Resort	Normal	140	100
Low Kick	Fighting	—	100
Night Slash	Dark	70	100
Peck	Flying	35	100
Reversal	Fighting	—	100

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
08	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
10	Work Up	Normal	—	—
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
27	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
28	Dig	Ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
50	Overheat	Fire	130	90
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Cut	Normal	50	95
96	Strength	Normal	80	100
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100

Moves learnt by level up

Combusken learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Double Kick	Fighting	30	100
1	Ember	Fire	40	100
1	Feather Dance	Flying	—	100
1	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
9	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100
12	Detect	Fighting	—	—
15	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
20	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
25	Slash	Normal	70	100
30	Bounce	Flying	85	85
35	Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
40	Blaze Kick	Fire	85	90
45	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
50	Reversal	Fighting	—	100
55	Flare Blitz	Fire	120	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Combusken learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Double Kick	Fighting		30	100

Egg moves

Combusken does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Combusken can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Coaching	Fighting		—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Combusken is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Mega Punch	Normal	80	85
01	Mega Kick	Normal	120	75
03	Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
05	Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
13	Fire Spin	Fire	35	85
15	Dig	Ground	80	100
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
22	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
38	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
41	Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
42	Revenge	Fighting	60	100
43	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
48	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
52	Bounce	Flying	85	85
58	Assurance	Dark	60	100
59	Fling	Dark	—	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
75	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100

Moves learnt by TR

Combusken is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
02	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
07	Low Kick	Fighting	—	100
12	Agility	Psychic	—	—
13	Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
15	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
21	Reversal	Fighting	—	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
29	Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
36	Heat Wave	Fire	95	90
41	Blaze Kick	Fire	85	90
43	Overheat	Fire	130	90
48	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
55	Flare Blitz	Fire	120	100
57	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
64	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
85	Work Up	Normal	—	—

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8

Combusken sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal					—	—
Shiny					—	—

See all Combusken sprites

Where to find Combusken

Ruby Sapphire	Evolve Torchic
FireRed LeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Evolve Torchic
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Torchic
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Torchic
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Route 8
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword Shield	Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Evolve Torchic
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game

Answers to Combusken questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Combusken
Japanese	ワカシャモ (Wakasyamo)
German	Jungglut
French	Galifeu

Name origin

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