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#256
POKÉDEX No. #256
Combusken
Young Fowl Pokémon
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.
Weak to
Flying
Ground
Water
Psychic
Height0.9 m
Weight19.5 kg
AbilitiesBlaze
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP60230–324
- Attack85157–295
- Defense60112–240
- Sp. Atk85157–295
- Sp. Def60112–240
- Speed55103–229
Total405
/ 720
BST405
40 percentile (1025)-5 vs Gen 3 avg (410)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Red
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Torchic#255Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #256 |
| Blueberry | #186 |
| Hoenn | #5 |
| Hyperspace | #43 |
| Updated Hoenn | #5 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
142
EV Yield
+1 Attack+1 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
Normal
Rock
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Combusken's Fire / Fighting typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice, normal, rock, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Naive
+Speed−Sp. Def
In-Depth Analysis
Combusken's 405 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Attack (85) carries most matchups, but a low Speed stat of 55 means careful positioning matters.
Its Fire, Fighting typing leaves Combusken with 4 weaknesses against 6 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 7 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Combusken a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1, Special Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.9 m
Weight
19.5 kg
TypeFireFighting
Abilities
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
87.5%
♀
12.5%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Combusken?
Combusken is a dual-type Fire, Fighting Pokémon.
What are Combusken's weaknesses?
Combusken takes 2× damage from Flying, Ground, Water, Psychic type moves.
How does Combusken evolve?
Combusken evolves into Blaziken at level 36. Full evolution line: Torchic → Combusken → Blaziken.
What are Combusken's base stats?
Combusken has a base stat total of 405: HP 60, Attack 85, Defense 60, Sp. Atk 85, Sp. Def 60, Speed 55. Its highest stat is Attack (85).
