Combusken (#0256) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk8581–150157–295

Def6058–123112–240

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe5554–117103–229

Total405Higher than 39% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Combusken outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Flying2×Ground2×Psychic2×Water2×

Resists

Bug¼×Dark½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockGhostElectricDragonFairy

Abilities

Blaze
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Speed BoostHidden ability
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0255TorchicFire
1. Level 16#0256CombuskenFireFighting
  1. Level 36#0257BlazikenFireFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoDouble KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

9Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

12DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

15Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

20Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

25SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

30BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

35Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

40Blaze KickHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys8590%10

45Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

50ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

55Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM144Fire PledgeWith Water Pledge, doubles the effect chance of friendly Pokémon’s moves for four turns.FireSpec80100%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 8

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggCrush ClawHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalPhys7595%10

EggFeather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggFlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

EggLast ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggPeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

Pokédex entries

Category: Young Fowl Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#005New Hoenn#005Blueberry#186Hyperspace#043

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.
Omega Ruby
During a battle, the hot flame in its body increases. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
It boosts its concentration by emitting harsh cries. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.
FireRed · LeafGreen
It lashes out with 10 kicks per second. Its strong fighting instinct compels it to keep up its offensive until the opponent gives up.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby