Combusken
#5 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Young Fowl Pokémon
Combusken
#5 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Young Fowl Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
60
230
324
Attack
85
157
295
Defense
60
112
240
Sp. Atk
85
157
295
Sp. Def
60
112
240
Speed
55
103
229
Total
405
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 Atk, 1 SpA |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 142 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Ruby
COMBUSKEN toughens up its legs and thighs by running through fields and mountains. This Pokémon’s legs possess both speed and power, enabling it to dole out ten kicks in one second.
Sapphire
COMBUSKEN battles with the intensely hot flames it spews from its beak and with outstandingly destructive kicks. This Pokémon’s cry is very loud and distracting.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Torchic #4 | Level 16 |  Combusken #5 |
Combusken #5 | Level 36 |  Blaziken #6 |
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. |
| 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
| 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 | | 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. |
| 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 | A fiery blast that scorches all. 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. |
Traits
Blaze
Ups FIRE moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
