Combusken

#5 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Young Fowl Pokémon

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Pokémon 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.

Details

Types

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	1 Atk, 1 SpA
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	142

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Field
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (elapsed hatch time varies; Flame Body or Magma Armor speeds hatching in Emerald)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Torchic #4	Level 16	Combusken #5
Combusken #5	Level 36	Blaziken #6

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	Growls cutely to reduce the foe’s ATTACK.
Start	Ember	Special	40	100	25	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Start	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
7	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
13	Ember	Special	40	100	25	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
16	Double Kick	Physical	30	100	30	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
17	Peck	Physical	35	100	35	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
21	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Reduces the foe’s accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
28	Bulk Up	Status	-	-	20	Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.
32	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
39	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
43	Mirror Move	Status	-	-	20	Counters the foe’s attack with the same move.
50	Sky Uppercut	Physical	85	90	15	An uppercut thrown as if leaping into the sky.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

			Class				Description
TM01	Focus Punch		Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM08	Bulk Up		Status	-	-	20	Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.
TM10	Hidden Power	Type varies	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig		Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM31	Brick Break		Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower		Special	95	100	15	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast		Special	120	85	5	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb		Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM40	Aerial Ace		Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat		Special	140	90	5	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.
HM01	Cut		Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM04	Strength		Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash		Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Fire Punch	Special	75	100	15	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Mega Kick	Physical	120	75	5	An extremely powerful kick with intense force.
Mega Punch	Physical	80	85	20	A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.
Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Seismic Toss	Physical	-	100	20	Inflicts damage identical to the user’s level.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore	Physical	40	100	15	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute	Status	-	-	10	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.
Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Swift	Physical	60	-	20	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
Thunder Punch	Special	75	100	15	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Blaze

Ups FIRE moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Torchic

Blaziken

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