Torchic
#255 in the Black and White Pokédex • Chick Pokémon
Pokémon Black
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokémon White
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Torchic #255 | Level 16 |  Combusken #256 |
Combusken #256 | Level 36 |  Blaziken #257 |
Normal
Shiny
Torchic
Chick Pokémon
HP
45
Attack
60
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
70
Sp. Def
50
Speed
45
Total
310
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Start | Growl | |  Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered. |
| 7 | Focus Energy | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| 10 | Ember | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| 16 | Peck |  | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
| 19 | Sand Attack | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy. |
| 25 | Fire Spin | | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns. |
| 28 | Quick Attack | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| 34 | Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 37 | Mirror Move | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move. |
| 43 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility |  | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| Baton Pass | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes. |
| Counter |  | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Crush Claw | | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense. |
| Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Feather Dance | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat. |
| Feint | | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| Flame Burst | | Special | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well. |
| Last Resort | | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 | This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. |
| Low Kick | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets. |
| Night Slash |  | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Reversal | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Smelling Salts | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | This attack inflicts double damage on a target with paralysis. It also cures the target’s paralysis, however. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| TM01 | Hone Claws | | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM43 | Flame Charge | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage. |
| TM50 | Overheat | | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM59 | Incinerate | | Special | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable. |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | | Status | - | 75 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Pledge | | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | A column of fire hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its Grass equivalent, its damage increases into a vast sea of fire. |
Blaze
Ability Slot 1
Powers up Fire-type moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Speed Boost
Hidden Ability
Its Speed stat is gradually boosted.
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.