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PokemonLore Pokédex
#255
POKÉDEX No. #255
Torchic
Chick Pokémon
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.
Weak to
Ground
Rock
Water
Height0.4 m
Weight2.5 kg
AbilitiesBlaze
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP45200–294
- Attack60112–240
- Defense4076–196
- Sp. Atk70130–262
- Sp. Def5094–218
- Speed4585–207
Total310
/ 720
BST310
16 percentile (1025)-100 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
Legged
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #255 |
| Blueberry | #185 |
| Hoenn | #4 |
| Hyperspace | #42 |
| Updated Hoenn | #4 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
62
EV Yield
+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
Offensive Coverage
Torchic's Fire typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 310, Torchic plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Special Attack at 70, while Defense (40) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Fire combination gives Torchic 6 resistances and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Torchic a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.4 m
Weight
2.5 kg
TypeFire
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 Torchic?
Torchic is a Fire type Pokémon.
What are Torchic's weaknesses?
Torchic takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Water type moves.
How does Torchic evolve?
Torchic evolves into Combusken at level 16. Full evolution line: Torchic → Combusken → Blaziken.
What are Torchic's base stats?
Torchic has a base stat total of 310: HP 45, Attack 60, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 70, Sp. Def 50, Speed 45. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (70).
