Type matchups
Damage Combusken takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire/Fighting type, Combusken has 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Fire/Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 85
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 405
Combusken has a base stat total of 405, higher than 34% of Pokémon. Its Attack (85) and Sp. Atk (85) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 60 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail.
Combusken can have the abilities Blaze and Speed Boost.
How to beat Combusken
Combusken takes 2× damage from Flying, Ground, Water and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ultra Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and resists its Fire and Fighting moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Fire and Fighting moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Fire and Fighting moves.
Evolution
Combusken is the middle stage of its line (Torchic → Combusken → Blaziken): it evolves from Torchic and into Blaziken.
Best counters to Combusken
Other Fire/Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Combusken weak to?
As a Fire/Fighting type, Combusken takes super-effective damage from Flying, Ground, Water and Psychic moves.
What is Combusken resistant to?
Combusken resists Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark and Bug (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Combusken?
Strong type-based picks include Ultra Necrozma, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza, which hit Combusken with super-effective attacks.