Torchic
Fire-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Combusken for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on Flamethrower. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Torchic takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 345
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- Eggs
- 1 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 624 CP
Torchic moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Torchic is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Torchic
How to get Torchic
- Eggs
- 1 km eggs · shiny possible
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Torchic arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 25 | 945 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 25 | 1,023 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 592 | 640 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 737 | 796 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 592 | 640 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 448 | 484 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 592 | 640 |
Is Torchic good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Torchic has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 48 |
| Lv 3 | 81 |
| Lv 4 | 114 |
| Lv 5 | 147 |
| Lv 6 | 180 |
| Lv 7 | 213 |
| Lv 8 | 246 |
| Lv 9 | 279 |
| Lv 10 | 312 |
| Lv 11 | 343 |
| Lv 12 | 375 |
| Lv 13 | 406 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 437 |
| Lv 15 | 468 |
| Lv 16 | 500 |
| Lv 17 | 531 |
| Lv 18 | 562 |
| Lv 19 | 593 |
| Lv 20 | 624 |
| Lv 21 | 656 |
| Lv 22 | 687 |
| Lv 23 | 718 |
| Lv 24 | 750 |
| Lv 25 | 781 |
| Lv 26 | 812 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 843 |
| Lv 28 | 875 |
| Lv 29 | 906 |
| Lv 30 | 937 |
| Lv 31 | 953 |
| Lv 32 | 968 |
| Lv 33 | 984 |
| Lv 34 | 1,000 |
| Lv 35 | 1,015 |
| Lv 36 | 1,031 |
| Lv 37 | 1,046 |
| Lv 38 | 1,062 |
| Lv 39 | 1,078 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,093 |
| Lv 41 | 1,107 |
| Lv 42 | 1,121 |
| Lv 43 | 1,135 |
| Lv 44 | 1,149 |
| Lv 45 | 1,164 |
| Lv 46 | 1,178 |
| Lv 47 | 1,192 |
| Lv 48 | 1,207 |
| Lv 49 | 1,221 |
| Lv 50 | 1,236 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0255
- Height
- 0.41 m
- Weight
- 2.50 kg
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0255_POKEMON_TORCHIC
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Torchic in Pokemon GO?
Torchic's best moveset is Scratch with Flamethrower. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Torchic's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Torchic takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel.
What is Torchic's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Torchic reaches 1,236 CP at level 50 and 1,093 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Torchic?
A 15/15/15 Torchic shows 624 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 781 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 468 CP.
How do you get Torchic in Pokemon GO?
It is in the current 1 km egg pool.
Can Torchic be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Torchic is in the game — right now from 1 km eggs.