#0255 · Gen 3 · 310 BST
Torchic
An early-evolution Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Blaze.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
120/72/54/81/63/58
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
152/123/101/134/112/106
Abilities
Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Its Speed stat is boosted every turn.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Torchic
Torchic is a Fire/None-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 310. An early-evolution Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Blaze.
Best stat: Special Attack (70 base)
Torchic's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 70 base Special Attack and 45 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Blaze
- Speed Boost
How to use Torchic competitively
Open the damage calculator with Torchic selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Torchic appears in the species dropdown. Drop Torchic into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0255 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Fire / None |
| Abilities | Blaze, Speed Boost |
| Base Stat Total | 310 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 45 / 60 / 40 / 70 / 50 / 45 |