Torchic

#4 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Chick Pokémon

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Shiny

Pokédex entries

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.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

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

EV yield	1 SpA
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	65

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

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 101 Road 101	Receive as a gift	5	100%	-

Location

Method

Level

Chance

Conditions

Route 101

Road 101

Receive as a gift

100%

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.
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

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

			Class				Description
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
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.
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.
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

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	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

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.

Sceptile

Combusken

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