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.
Evolution chart
Torchic changes
- In Generations 3-4, Torchic has a base experience yield of 65.
- In Generations 3-7, Torchic has a base Friendship value of 70.
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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Torchic does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Torchic cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Torchic learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 3 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 6 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 9 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
| 12 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
| 15 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 21 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 24 | Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
| 27 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 33 | Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
| 36 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 39 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | 75 | 95 | |
| Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
| Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Torchic is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 24 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 38 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 118 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 132 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 144 | Fire Pledge | Fire | 80 | 100 | |
| 157 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 165 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 191 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 207 | Temper Flare | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 216 | Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Torchic sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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| Shiny |
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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 Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Torchic questions
- New pokemon help.
- What is a good Little Cup moveset for Torchic?
- How can I beat Roxanne with only one Torchic?
- Help with IV breeding?
- How do I get perfect IV Torchic with Speed Boost?
- How to get Speed boost Torchic in Y without event?
- If you have both Pokemon x and y,can you get the mystery gift torchic in both of them?
- Can the Player and Torchic Sync Pair evolve in Pokemon Masters EX?
- Restart the Game? Recieve SpeedBoost Torchic Again? [X/Y]?
- About the Torchic event ..?
View more questions on PokéBase »
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


