Torchic (#0255) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP45105–152200–294

Atk6058–123112–240

Def4040–10176–196

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe4545–10685–207

Total310Higher than 20% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Torchic 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

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

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 15

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

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

3EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

6Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

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

18Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

21SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

24BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

27Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

30FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

33Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

36ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

39Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 36

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 6

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

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

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

Original Hoenn#004New Hoenn#004Blueberry#185Hyperspace#042

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.
Omega Ruby
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Y
Inside its body is a place where it keeps a small flame. Hug it! It will be as warm as a hot-water bottle.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
FireRed · LeafGreen · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby