Torchic (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Torchic (disambiguation).

Torchic アチャモ Achamo #255
Art by Ken Sugimori from Emerald
Type Fire ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Chick Pokémon
Abilities Blaze Blue-Striped ----- Speed Boost Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #004 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-015 Almia R— Oblivia R-211 N-036
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'04"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 5.5 lbs. Imperial 2.5 kg Metric 5.5 lbs./2.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Ground group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 65 Battle Exp.: 651*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Torchic (Japanese: アチャモ Achamo) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Combusken starting at level 16, who evolves into Blaziken starting at level 36.

Along with Treecko and Mudkip, it is one of three starter Pokémon players can choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.

It is also available in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, after obtaining all sixteen badges and defeating Red.

Biology

Physiology

Torchic is a small baby bird that is covered in orange and yellow downy feathers. Its wings are underdeveloped and are almost useless aside from keeping the Pokémon warm. Its legs and feet however are well developed for running and scratching. It also has a crest on its head which vaguely resembles a flame. It also possess a flame sac much like other fire Pokémon: Vulpix and Flareon.

Gender differences

Male Torchic has a very small black speck on their rears. Females do not have this mark.

Special abilities

Like many Template:Type2s, Torchic is able to breathe fire from its beak.

Behavior

Being a young Pokémon, Torchic is naturally curious and is very inquisitive about things. Thus, it needs someone to guide it and to train them. They will follow its trainer with unsteady steps. Individual personalities range from meek to headstrong. Torchic apparently doesn't like the dark because it cannot see what is in front of it.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Torchic is rare in the wild, and is most likely to be found under the possession of Trainers that choose it as a starter. However, in the wild it is most likely to be found in Hoenn.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Harrison started off with a Torchic that he received from Professor Birch. It is now a Blaziken.

Torchic in the anime

May has a Torchic that she obtained as a Torchic in Get the Show on the Road!. It evolved into Combusken in A Shroomish Skirmish, and then into Blaziken in Once More with Reeling.

Ash, Max and Brock were given the task of watching over a trio of Hoenn starter Pokémon for Nurse Joy while May was practicing with her Beautifly in Having a Wailord of a Time. The Torchic of that three managed to evolve and had to be hidden.

A Torchic made a brief cameo in Disaster of Disguise.

A Torchic made a brief cameo in Setting the World on its Buneary.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Like her anime counterpart, Sapphire also received a Torchic (nicknamed Toro) from her father Professor Birch, but, unlike May's, it isn't a crybaby, and loves battles like its Trainer. Toro evolved in Dewford Town before a battle that Sapphire was having against Brawly along with Rono, her Aron-become-Lairon. After several concussive battles against Team Aqua and gym leader Flannery, it evolved again to Blaziken in a bout against Winona.

In the Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga

Main article: Haruka's Torchic

In the Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga, the main character, Haruka, owns a Torchic as her starter Pokémon.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

Main article: Ginji

In the manga Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team, the main character, Ginji, is transformed into a Torchic due to the curse of Ninetales.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga, Sapphire owns a Torchic. She uses it to compete in Pokémon contests in Let's Try To Be Idols!!.

Professor Birch is also seen owning a Torchic in I Won't Let You Lead!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Torchic (TCG)

In the TFG

One Torchic figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Torchic

Other appearances

File:SSBB Torchic.png

Torchic in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

After being released from a Poké Ball, Torchic is engulfed in flames and burns nearby brawlers.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Torchic has a large decorative role, appearing in the introduction, options menu and Travel Mode banner.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby Torchic sticks with its Trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This Pokémon breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees F, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black. Sapphire Torchic has a place inside its body where it keeps its flame. Give it a hug - it will be glowing with warmth. This Pokémon is covered all over by a fluffy coat of down. 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. FireRed It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Inside its body is a place where it keeps a small flame. Hug it! It will be as warm as a hot-water bottle. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire One Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 Emerald One Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Pal Park HeartGold SoulSilver One Gift from Steven Stone after beating Red Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Sightseeing
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Springleaf Field Camp Starlight
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Volcano (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Huge Storage 2 Endless Level 14 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Starter Pokémon Joyous Tower (11F-15F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Starter Pokémon Giant Volcano (1F-10F) Dark Crater (B1-B14)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Faldera Volcano Forest Temple Odd Temple
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Lava Zone, Meeting Place *

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 310	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 2/4 ★★☆☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/4 ★★☆☆	Total 12/20 ★★☆☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 077 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 1010 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 1616 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 1919 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 2525 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 2828 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 3434 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3737 Mirror Move Flying Status 0000— ——% 20 4343 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torchic Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Torchic Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	05050	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torchic Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Torchic Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	FeatherDance*	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
	Feint	Normal	Physical	50	100%	10
	Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100%	15
	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	130	100%	5
	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100%	15
	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
	SmellingSalt*	Normal	Physical	60	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Torchic in Generation IV Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Torchic in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torchic Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Torchic Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Pledge	Fire	Special	50	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Torchic can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Torchic cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torchic Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Torchic Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 11.9% Friend Area: Scorched Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP The fire sac in my belly feels very warm. 26%-50% HP Uh-oh! I think my HP is down halfway. 1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I feel faint... Help... Level up Yes! Leveled up! It makes me feel chirpy! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP We're going to do this together, <name>! 26%-50% HP Exhaustion's setting in... 1%-25% HP I'm in deep trouble... <name>, I need help... Level up Yes! Leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×1) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 12 Max. exp.: 22 Browser entry   Torchic spouts flames from its tiny beak. It can easily incinerate Bundled Hay.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fire  ( Fire ) Past ( Normal ) (Burn ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Torchic lives in the Lava Zone. He couldn't go home because the Mine Cart wasn't working. He loves to show off at Bastiodon's Block Barrage.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Torchic  Fire

Level 16 →

First Evolution Combusken  Fire  Fighting

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Blaziken  Fire  Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Torchic images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Pre-alpha sketch

• A pre-alpha sketch from before Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire were released portrays a different Torchic with large floppy ears and a flame-shaped marking on the back of its head.
• Torchic is the only starter Pokémon available in the wild, being found on the Pokéwalker course Sightseeing, along with Pikachu.
  • Prior to Pokémon Platinum, it was also the only starter allowed in Amity Square, along with Pikachu.
• Torchic is the first starter Pokémon based on a bird, the second being Piplup. Coincidentally, neither evolve into a Flying-type, as both are based on flightless birds.
• Torchic has the lightest weight of all the basic forms of the starters.
• Even though Torchic has no arms, it is able to learn Mega Punch by tutoring in Pokémon Emerald. This is likely because its evolutions have arms.
• Torchic is the only first stage of a starter Pokémon that has a gender difference (though its own is very easily missed, being only a one-pixel difference), excluding Pikachu.
  • It also is in the only starter Pokémon evolutionary line in which all members have gender differences.
  • Torchic, Buizel, and Floatzel are also the only Pokémon to have the difference shown only on their back sprites.
• As of Generation V, Torchic and Combusken are the only non-Flying-type Pokémon to learn Mirror Move by leveling up. This trait was shared with final evolved, Blaziken in Generation III.
  • However, both Torchic and Combusken are both based on birds, so this makes sense.
• With Tepig, Torchic is the slowest of all the Fire-type starters, with a base speed of only 45.
• Although Torchic is clearly based on a bird, it is not in the Flying egg group. It shares this trait with Delibird, Piplup and its evolutions.
  • Coincidentally, Torchic and Piplup are starter Pokémon.
• Torchic is the only Fire-type starter that Ash has never owned.
• In Generation V, Torchic learns a new move every 3 levels, then every 6 levels. 10, 16, 19, 25, etc.

Origin

It appears to have been based on a chicken hatchling. Torchic may also be based on the basan, a legendary fire-breathing chicken.

Name origin

Torchic's name is likely a combination of torch and chick.

Achamo is a combination of 赤子 akago, baby, and 軍鶏 shamo, a breed of Japanese chicken once raised for fighting.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Flemmli French Poussifeu From Poussin and feu. Korean 아차모 Achamo Chinese 火稚雞 Huǒ Zhì Jī "Fire chick".

Related articles

• May's Torchic
• Harrison's Torchic
• Toro
• Torchic (CCP)

Notes

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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