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
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Torchic raid guide
Best counters against Torchic
How to get Torchic
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 1 km eggs · shiny possible
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Torchic knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (130), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Torchic deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Torchic's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Torchic takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Torchic's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Torchic reaches 1,236 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,093 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Torchic?
A perfect 15/15/15 Torchic shows 624 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 781 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Torchic better than regular Torchic?
Shadow Torchic deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Torchic in Pokemon GO?
Torchic spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 1 km eggs. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Torchic be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Torchic is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.