Torchic
#255 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Torchic
The best moves for Torchic are Scratch and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Ember and Flamethrower deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
39DPS
Defending
12DPS
21DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.96DPE
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Torchic family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Torchic evolves into Combusken for 25 Candy, then into Blaziken for 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Blaziken costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Torchic, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
PokéXciting! Bangkok
In person
13th Feb 2027
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In person
23rd Jan 2027
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In person
7th Nov
PokéXciting! Taipei
In person
10th Oct
Pokémon RUN 30 Event
In person
2nd Oct
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In person
12th Sep
Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition
21st Jul
The Road of Legends
6th Jul
Road to Kalos
23rd Feb
Car Free Day in Jakarta
In person
10th Jan
Summary
Torchic is a Fire Pokémon. It is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Torchic's best moveset is Scratch & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 1,236. Torchic evolves into Combusken.
About
"Torchic sticks with its Trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This Pokémon breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Flamethrower | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Rock Tomb | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
6.7 | 100% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
6.7 | 100% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.1 | 91% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6 | 89% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Flame Charge
21 DPS
|
5.8 | 86% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flame Charge
21 DPS
|
5.7 | 85% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Rock Tomb
21.7 DPS
|
5.6 | 83% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Rock Tomb
21.7 DPS
|
5.4 | 80% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.8 | 72% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.3 | 64% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Torchic?
Torchic is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The best counter to Torchic is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Primal Groudon, Mega Greninja and Mega Diancie.
The top Torchic counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 99% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 95% | |
| Mega Greninja | 94% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 93% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 92% | |
| Primal Groudon | 91% | |
| Mega Diancie | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
130 |
| Defense |
|
87 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.41 m |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
468 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
624 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
937 |
|
Level 40 |
1,093 |
|
Level 50 |
1,236 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 781 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,015 |