Torchic (Japanese: アチャモ Achamo) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It is able to evolve into Combusken starting at level 16, which evolves into Blaziken starting at level 36.
Along with Treecko and Mudkip, Torchic is one of three starter Pokémon of Hoenn available at the beginning of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire.
Biology
Torchic is a small, chick Pokémon with stubby, downy, yellow wings. Its body is covered with orange feathers. There is an orange and yellow crest on its head that resembles a flame. Its two thin legs and short beak are a light brownish yellow, and the feet have three toes in front and one in the back. A male Torchic will have a small black speck on its rear that is not present in females.
Somewhere in its belly, this Pokémon has a place where it keeps a flame. This internal flame causes Torchic to feel warm if hugged. When attacked, it will shoot fireballs of 1,800 °F (1,000 °C) at its foes, leaving them scorched black. It dislikes darkness, as it cannot see its surroundings. Torchic will follow its Trainer with unsteady steps. While Torchic is rarely found in the wild, it is known to inhabit grasslands.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
May started her Pokémon journey with a Torchic that she obtained in Get the Show on the Road!. It evolved into a Combusken in A Shroomish Skirmish, and later into a Blaziken in Once More with Reeling!.
Other
In Having a Wailord of a Time, Ash, Max, and Brock were given the task of watching over a Torchic and the rest of the Hoenn starter Pokémon for Nurse Joy while May was practicing with her Beautifly. Torchic managed to evolve into a Combusken and had to be hidden. However, Nurse Joy eventually found out about this and allowed it to stay at the Pokémon Center.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Torchic fought with Meowth and Chespin over a Pecha Berry.
Minor appearances
A Torchic appeared in Going for a Spinda.
A Torchic appeared in a flashback in Disaster of Disguise.
In Off the Unbeaten Path, a Trainer's Torchic participated in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.
A Torchic appeared in Setting the World on its Buneary!.
A Torchic appeared in Barry's Busting Out All Over!.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Torchic watched Meloetta's concert.
A Trainer's Torchic appeared in Mega Evolution Special III.
A Torchic appeared in Sawyer's flashback in Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!, when he was selecting his starter Pokémon from Professor Birch.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, five Trainers' Torchic attended the Wela Fire Festival. A Torchic belonging to a sixth Trainer also appeared in a flashback.
A Trainer's Torchic appeared in Battling Besties!.
A Torchic appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
A Torchic appeared in a fantasy alongside its evolved forms in Crowning the Chow Crusher!.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Torchic in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, May's Torchic battled two Wurmple, a Silcoon, a Cascoon, and a Shroomish. It eventually evolved into a Combusken and later into a Blaziken, which in turn was capable of Mega Evolving.
GOTCHA!
A Torchic briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: May's Torchic
May's Torchic appeared in Ash & Pikachu.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Chic
Like her anime counterpart, Sapphire received a Torchic nicknamed Chic from her father Professor Birch sometime prior to Making Mirth with Mightyena. Just like Chic's Trainer, she loves to battle. Chic evolved in Dewford Town before a battle that Sapphire was having against Brawly along with Rono. After several concussive battles against Team Aqua and Flannery, she evolved again to Blaziken in a bout against Winona.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
A Torchic appeared in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!.
Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!
A Torchic appeared in ABM02.
Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪
- Main article: Haruka's Torchic
In Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪, Haruka owns a Torchic as her starter Pokémon.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
- Main article: Ginji
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team, Ginji is transformed into a Torchic due to the curse of Ninetales.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Torchic appeared in Clefairy's Most Deadly Rival as one of Professor Birch's starter Pokémon.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
Professor Birch was seen owning a Torchic in I Won't Let You Lead!!.
Sapphire also owns a Torchic. She used it to compete in Pokémon Contests in Let's Try To Be Idols!!.
A Torchic appeared in Christmas Night Is Battle Night!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Torchic (TCG)
In the TFG
One Torchic figure has been released.
Other appearances
After being released from a Poké Ball, Torchic is engulfed in flames and burns nearby brawlers. It traps its victim(s), causing a moderately large amount of damage for the duration of its time on the field. Torchic launches trapped opponents as it leaves the stage.
Trophy information
"A Chick Pokémon. It's a Fire-type that has a flame sac in its belly where it produces fireballs reaching 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit--it shoots these out of its mouth. While Torchic is as cute as can be, it evolves into the powerful Combusken when it levels up. It also then becomes a Fire and Fighting combination."
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #004
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Inside its body is a place where it keeps a small flame. Hug it! It will be as warm as a hot-water bottle.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
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White
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Black 2
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A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #004
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X
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It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
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A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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RSEFRLG
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Gather More Pokémon! First Campaign Torchic
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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November 26 to December 11, 2005
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XY
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XY Torchic
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Japanese region
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Nintendo Network
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10
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October 12, 2013 to January 15, 2014
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XY
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XY Torchic
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American region
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Nintendo Network
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10
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October 12, 2013 to January 15, 2014
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XY
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XY Torchic
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PAL region
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Nintendo Network
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10
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October 12, 2013 to January 15, 2014
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XY
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XY Torchic
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Korean region
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Nintendo Network
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10
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October 12, 2013 to January 15, 2014
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XY
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XY Torchic
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Taiwanese region
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Nintendo Network
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10
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October 12, 2013 to January 15, 2014
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Pokémon Global Link promotions
Games
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Event
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Language
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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BW
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Global Link Torchic
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Japanese
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PGL
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10
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November 24, 2010 to August 31, 2011
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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45
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105 - 152
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200 - 294
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 310
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Torchic in Generation VIII
- 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
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1
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Recruit rate: 11.9%
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Friend Area: Scorched Plains
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Phrases
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51%-100% HP
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The fire sac in my belly feels very warm.
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26%-50% HP
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Uh-oh! I think my HP is down halfway.
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1%-25% HP
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I'm sorry... I feel faint... Help...
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Level up
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Yes! Leveled up! It makes me feel chirpy!
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Partner phrases
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51%-100% HP
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We're going to do this together, <name>!
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26%-50% HP
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Exhaustion's setting in...
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1%-25% HP
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I'm in deep trouble... <name>, I need help...
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Level up
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Yes! Leveled up!
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Burn ×1)
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Loops: 3
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Min. exp.: 12
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Max. exp.: 22
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Browser entry R-015
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Torchic spouts flames from its tiny beak. It can easily incinerate Bundled Hay.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 46
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Base Attack: 69
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Base Defense: 46
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Other sprites
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Emerald intro's sprite
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Diamond/Pearl unused back sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Torchic is based on a chicken hatchling and also possibly on the basan, a legendary fire-breathing chicken.
Name origin
Torchic is a combination of torch and chick (a baby bird).
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
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Japanese
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アチャモ Achamo
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赤子 akago and 軍鶏 shamo
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French
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Poussifeu
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From poussin and feu
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Spanish
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Torchic
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Same as English name
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German
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Flemmli
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From flamme
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Italian
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Torchic
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Same as English name
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Korean
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아차모 Achamo
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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火稚雞 / 火稚鸡 Huǒzhìjī
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Literally "Fire chick"
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Cantonese Chinese
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火稚雞 Fójihgāi
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Literally "Fire chick"
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More languages
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Hindi
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टर्चिक Torchic
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Transcription of English name
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Malaysian
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Yambor
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From ayam and obor
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Russian
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Торчик Torchik
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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อาชาโม Achamo
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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