Where can I find Torchic in SoulGold?

Torchic cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Torchic?

Torchic is a fire-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Torchic learn in SoulGold?

Torchic can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Torchicin Pokémon SoulGold

fire

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fire

Dex

#255

Abilities

Blaze(Primary)

Ups Fire moves in a pinch.

Speed Boost(Secondary)

Gradually boosts Speed.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Torchic

Base form

→

Combusken

Level up Torchic to Lv. 16

→

Blaziken

Level up Combusken to Lv. 36

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How to Obtain

You can also receive one as a gift in Saffron City Silph Co at level five.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Saffron City Silph Co	Lv. 5	gift	-	-	-

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
7	EmberLevel: 7Ember	fire	40	100	25
7	EmberLevel: 7Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
9	Quick AttackLevel: 9Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
9	Quick AttackLevel: 9Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
11	Flame ChargeLevel: 11Flame Charge	fire	50	100	20
11	Flame ChargeLevel: 11Flame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
13	DetectLevel: 13Detect	fighting	0	0	5
13	DetectLevel: 13Detect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
15	Sand AttackLevel: 15Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
15	Sand AttackLevel: 15Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
18	Aerial AceLevel: 18Aerial Ace	flying	60	0	20
18	Aerial AceLevel: 18Aerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
21	SlashLevel: 21Slash	normal	70	100	20
21	SlashLevel: 21Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
24	BounceLevel: 24Bounce	flying	85	85	5
24	BounceLevel: 24Bounce	Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
27	Focus EnergyLevel: 27Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
27	Focus EnergyLevel: 27Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
30	FlamethrowerLevel: 30Flamethrower	fire	0	100	15
30	FlamethrowerLevel: 30Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
33	Feather DanceLevel: 33Feather Dance	flying	0	100	15
33	Feather DanceLevel: 33Feather Dance	Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce Attack.
36	ReversalLevel: 36Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
36	ReversalLevel: 36Reversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
39	Flare BlitzLevel: 39Flare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
39	Flare BlitzLevel: 39Flare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Smelling SaltsSmelling Salts	normal	0	100	10
Smelling SaltsSmelling Salts	Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	75	95	10
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	0	0	40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
AgilityAgility	psychic	0	0	30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
Last ResortLast Resort	normal	0	100	5
Last ResortLast Resort	Can only be used if every other move has been used.
FeintFeint	normal	0	100	10
FeintFeint	An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect.
Feather DanceFeather Dance	flying	0	100	15
Feather DanceFeather Dance	Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce Attack.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Flame BurstFlame Burst	fire	70	100	15
Flame BurstFlame Burst	A bursting flame that does damage to all foes.
Low KickLow Kick	fighting	0	0	20
Low KickLow Kick	A low, tripping kick that may cause flinching.

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TM/HM Moves (29)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
OverheatOverheat	fire	0	90	5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	0	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.