Torchic

Official artwork of TorchicFire Shiny Pokémon icon

Torchic is a Fire-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1236 in Pokémon GO. Torchic's best moveset is Scratch and Flamethrower. It is weather boosted by Sunny weather, and it was originally found in the Hoenn region. Shiny Torchic is available in Pokémon GO.

Torchic is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1236 CP
Attack130 ATK
Defense87 DEF
Stamina128 STA
Weather Boost
  • sunnySunny
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedTorchic can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance3 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#255
Height0.41 m
Weight2.5 kg
RegionHoenn Generation 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
25 Candy
10000 Candy
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
15 Mega Energy

Torchic type chart

Takes increased damage
GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%
Takes decreased damage
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Torchic's best moves and movesets

Moves

Torchic's best moveset is Scratch and Flamethrower, with 8.93 DPS (damage per second) and 90.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather.

Best Torchic moves
DPS8.93
TDO90.40
Score10.0
Weather Boost
  • partlyCloudy
  • sunny
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Torchic with its best moveset, we recommend to use Ember/Flamethrower. You will lose around 4.2% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Torchic's strongest moveset (Scratch/Flamethrower).

Torchic moves comparison

The following chart shows Torchic's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Torchic's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.NormalScratch FireFlamethrower 8.9390.410.0
      2.FireEmber FireFlamethrower 8.5586.69.5
      3.NormalScratch FireFlame Charge 7.5176.08.4
      4.FireEmber FireFlame Charge 7.2573.48.1
      5.NormalScratch RockRock Tomb 7.0671.57.9
      6.FireEmber RockRock Tomb 6.6066.87.4

      Fast Attacks

      • FireEmber10Damage10Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Ember
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy6

        Effects
        Ember has no special effects.
        See Ember details page ↗
      • NormalScratch6Damage4Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Scratch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Scratch has no special effects.
        See Scratch details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • FireFlamethrower70Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.2s
        Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Flamethrower has no special effects.
        See Flamethrower details page ↗
      • RockRock Tomb70Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.2s
        Damage window2.3s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy60

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Rock Tomb details page ↗
      • FireFlame Charge70Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Flame Charge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.8s
        Damage window2.9s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        See Flame Charge details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Torchic has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Torchic Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Torchic's Max CP is at Level 50. Torchic Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP1236 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch433 CP - 468 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs578 CP - 624 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids578 CP - 624 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • sunnySunny
      722 CP - 781 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Torchic Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Torchic Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      115 CP248 CP381 CP
      4114 CP5147 CP6180 CP
      7213 CP8246 CP9279 CP
      10312 CP11343 CP12375 CP
      13406 CP14437 CP15468 CP
      16500 CP17531 CP18562 CP
      19593 CP20624 CP21656 CP
      22687 CP23718 CP24750 CP
      25781 CP26812 CP27843 CP
      28875 CP29906 CP30937 CP
      31953 CP32968 CP33984 CP
      341000 CP351015 CP361031 CP
      371046 CP381062 CP391078 CP
      401093 CP411107 CP421121 CP
      431135 CP441149 CP451164 CP
      461178 CP471192 CP481207 CP
      491221 CP501236 CP

      Torchic evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of TorchicTorchic
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Thumbnail image of CombuskenCombusken
      Thumbnail image of CombuskenCombusken
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      Thumbnail image of BlazikenBlaziken
      Thumbnail image of BlazikenBlaziken
      • Mega Evolution Icon200 / 40 Mega Energy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega Blaziken
      • Torchic evolves into Combusken which costs 25 Candy.
      • Combusken evolves into Blaziken which costs 100 Candy.
      • Blaziken can Mega evolve into Mega Blaziken. Evolving Mega Blaziken costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Torchic

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Torchic's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Torchic.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HoundoomMega Pokémon iconMega Houndoom
      DarkFire
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega Blaziken
      FireFighting
      Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal Groudon
      GroundFire
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Torchic Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Torchic in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
              Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
              Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
              Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
              Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Torchic, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              List of Torchic costumes

              Photobomb

              A list of Torchic costumes available in Pokémon GO.

              No costume sprites available

              Torchic high resolution sprites

              Photobomb

              A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Torchic. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

              Torchic Pokédex entries

              Hoenn
              VersionsPokédex entry
              RubyTORCHIC 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.
              SapphireTORCHIC 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.
              EmeraldIf 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, LeafGreenIt has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
              Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
              HeartGold, SoulSilverInside its body is a place where it keeps a small flame. Hug it! It will be as warm as a hot-water bottle.
              XIt has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
              YA fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
              Omega RubyTorchic 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.
              Alpha SapphireTorchic 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.