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Torchic (アチャモ, Achamo) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fire Pokémon that made its first appearance in the third generation games Ruby and Sapphire.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

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.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

It was a popular starter in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Pokémon Emerald and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, due to the fact that it eventually evolves into Blaziken, which is one of the few Pokémon to learn moves like Blaze Kick and Sky Uppercut. After evolving, it gains a Fighting type, which can be good or bad. However, if the player keeps it as Torchic, it will learn Flamethrower, and if they evolve it, it will learn Double Kick and other physical moves. Since Pokémon X and Y, it gained a Mega Evolution.

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

It appears as a Pokéball in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and when summoned sets an area on fire surrounding itself that damages the user's enemies. It also appears as a trophy. The following is Torchic's trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl:

Trophy descriptions[]

"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 will evolve into the powerful Combusken when it levels up. It also then becomes a combination Fighting and Fire type."

In the anime[]

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!.

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
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.
Pokémon FireRed It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
Pokémon LeafGreen It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokémon Pearl A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokémon Platinum A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon SoulSilver Inside its body is a place where it keeps a small flame. Hug it! It will be as warm as a hot-water bottle.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokémon White A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokémon Black 2 A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokémon White 2 A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
Pokémon Y A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
Pokémon Alpha 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond A fire burns inside it, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pokémon Shining Pearl A fire burns inside it, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet Torchic feels toasty warm if you hug it. It has a flame sac inside its belly, and the flames burn continuously as long as Torchic has life in it.
Pokémon Violet In its belly, it has a sac filled with burning fire, meaning that Torchic feels as warm as a hot-water bottle if you hug it.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
First partner Pokémon from Professor Birch
Pokémon Sapphire
First partner Pokémon from Professor Birch
Pokémon Emerald
First partner Pokémon from Professor Birch
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Platinum
Trade
Pokémon HeartGold
Gift from Steven Stone inside Silph Co. after defeating Red
Pokémon SoulSilver
Gift from Steven Stone inside Silph Co. after defeating Red
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Poké Transfer
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade, Event
Pokémon Y
Trade, Event
Pokémon Omega Ruby
First partner Pokémon from Professor Birch
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
First partner Pokémon from Professor Birch
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Breed Combusken
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Breed Combusken
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Breed Combusken
Pokémon Shield
Breed Combusken
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Grand Underground - Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern, Volcanic Cave
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Grand Underground - Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern, Volcanic Cave
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Polar Biome
Pokémon Violet
Polar Biome


Evolution[]

Torchic
Reach level 16.
Combusken
Reach level 36.
Blaziken
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 45
Attack 60
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 70
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 45
Total 310

Moveset[]

Main article: Torchic/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Trivia[]

  • Torchic is the first First partner Pokémon to be based on a bird.
  • 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).
    • It also is in the only starter Pokémon evolutionary line in which all members have gender differences.
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