Type matchups
Damage Torchic takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire type, Torchic has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 36 other Pokémon share the Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 310
Torchic has a base stat total of 310, higher than 18% of Pokémon. Its Attack (60) and Sp. Atk (70) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 40 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Torchic can have the abilities Blaze and Speed Boost.
How to beat Torchic
Torchic takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Palkia hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Walking Wake hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Torchic is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Torchic → Combusken → Blaziken) and evolves into Combusken.
Best counters to Torchic
Other Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Torchic weak to?
As a Fire type, Torchic takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Torchic resistant to?
Torchic resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Torchic?
Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Torchic with super-effective attacks.