Torchicin Pokémon Heart & Soul
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Pokédex Entry
Chick Pokémon
If 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.
Torchic in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Torchic is #255 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its fire typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 1 encounter location.
Ups Fire moves in a pinch.
Gradually boosts Speed.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
| Location | Level | Method | Form | Held Item | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron City Silph Co | Lv. 5 | gift | - | - | - |
Wild Encounters (1)
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (12)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| EmberLevel: 5Ember | fire | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Sand AttackLevel: 10Sand Attack | ground | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face. | ||||||
| PeckLevel: 14Peck | flying | PWR35 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc. | ||||||
| Fire SpinLevel: 19Fire Spin | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 23Quick Attack | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | ||||||
| Flame BurstLevel: 28Flame Burst | fire | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A bursting flame that does damage to all foes. | ||||||
| Focus EnergyLevel: 32Focus Energy | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| SlashLevel: 37Slash | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Mirror MoveLevel: 41Mirror Move | flying | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Counters the foe's attack with the same move. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerLevel: 46Flamethrower | fire | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
Egg Moves (14)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CounterCounter | fighting | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. | |||||
| ReversalReversal | fighting | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | |||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||
| Smelling SaltsSmelling Salts | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them. | |||||
| Crush ClawCrush Claw | normal | PWR75 | ACC95 | PP10 | |
| Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense. | |||||
| Baton PassBaton Pass | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | |
| Switches out the user while keeping effects in play. | |||||
| AgilityAgility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |
| Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | |||||
| Night SlashNight Slash | dark | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio. | |||||
| Last ResortLast Resort | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | |
| Can only be used if every other move has been used. | |||||
| FeintFeint | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Attack that hits foes using moves like Protect. | |||||
| Feather DanceFeather Dance | flying | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce Attack. | |||||
| CurseCurse | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | |||||
| Flame BurstFlame Burst | fire | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| A bursting flame that does damage to all foes. | |||||
| Low KickLow Kick | fighting | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| A low, tripping kick that may cause flinching. | |||||
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (11)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| EmberLevel: 10Ember | fire | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| PeckLevel: 16Peck | flying | PWR35 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc. | ||||||
| Sand AttackLevel: 19Sand Attack | ground | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face. | ||||||
| Fire SpinLevel: 25Fire Spin | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 28Quick Attack | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | ||||||
| SlashLevel: 34Slash | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Mirror MoveLevel: 37Mirror Move | flying | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Counters the foe's attack with the same move. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerLevel: 43Flamethrower | fire | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
Egg Moves (6)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CounterCounter | fighting | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. | |||||
| ReversalReversal | fighting | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | |||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | |
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | |||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | |||||
| Smelling SaltsSmelling Salts | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (30)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| CaptivateCaptivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| CutCut | normal | PWR50 | ACC95 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP5 | TM38TM38 | |
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM35TM35 | |
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| OverheatOverheat | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM50TM50 | |
| Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM87TM87 | |
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM75TM75 | |
| A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | ||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Torchic. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Torchic resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Torchic, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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