Torchic
#4 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Chick Pokémon
Torchic
#4 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Chick Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
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
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| EV yield | 1 SpA |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Pokémon 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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Torchic #4 | Level 16 |  Combusken #5 |
Combusken #5 | Level 36 |  Blaziken #6 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 101 Road 101 | Receive as a gift | 5 | 100% | - |
Moves
| 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. |
| 7 | Focus Energy | | Status | - | - | 30 | Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. |
| 10 | Ember |  |  Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 16 | Peck |  | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc. |
| 19 | Sand Attack |  | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Reduces the foe’s accuracy by hurling sand in its face. |
| 25 | Fire Spin | | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 2 to 5 turns. |
| 28 | Quick Attack | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. |
| 34 | Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 37 | Mirror Move | | Status | - | - | 20 | Counters the foe’s attack with the same move. |
| 43 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 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. |
| 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 | - | - | 5 | 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
| 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. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| 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. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Reversal | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user’s HP is down. |
| Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. |
| Smelling Salts | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them. |
| Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
Traits
Blaze
Ups FIRE moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
