Torchic

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Fire Torchic (アチャモ Achamo)
Chick Pokémon
Pokédex
National Sceptile ← 255 → Combusken
Hoenn 004 Sinnoh — Unova — Kalos — Alola —
Ability		Gender
Blaze Speed Boost (Dream World, Hidden Ability)		12.5% ♀ 87.5% ♂
Pokédex color		Egg groups
Red		Field
Weight		Height
5.5lbs.	2.5 kg	1'04"	0.4m
Body style		Footprint
Cry
Azurilland Pokédex
Generation IV		Generation V
Stats HP Attack Defense ? ? ? Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed ? ? ? Total ?

Torchec (Japanese: アチャモ Achamo) is the Fire-type Starter Pokémon of the Hoenn region.

In the Anime

May's first Pokemon was a Torchic. It later evolves into Combusken.

It is set to reappear in the Pikachu short airing with the 15th Pokemon movie.

Appearance

May's Torchic in the anime

Torchic is an orange and yellow colored chick with three large feathers on its head. It has a small beak and large eyes. Its feet have three toes and when you hug it, it feels like a warm waterbottle.

Evolving

Torchic evolves into Combusken at level 16 and then into Blaziken at level 36.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location
Ruby/ Sapphire	Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101
Emerald	Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Trade
Diamond/ Pearl	Pal Park
Platinum	Pal Park
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Gift from Steven Stone after beating Red (pick the red stone)

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Pokémon Channel	Springleaf Field Camp Starlight
Pokémon Trozei!	Huge Storage 2 Endless Level 14 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Starter Pokémon Joyous Tower (11F-15F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Starter Pokémon Giant Volcano (1F-10F) Dark Crater (B1F-
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest

Pokédex entries

Generations I - II
Torchic did not appear during the Generation I - II games.
Ruby
Torchic sticks with its Trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This Pokémon breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees F, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black.
Sapphire
Torchic has a place inside its body where it keeps its flame. Give it a hug - it will be glowing with warmth. This Pokémon is covered all over by a fluffy coat of down.
Emerald
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.
FireRed
It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
LeafGreen
It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
Diamond
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pearl
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Platinum
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
HeartGold
Inside its body is a place where it keeps a small flame. Hug it! It will be as warm as a hot-water bottle.
SoulSilver
Inside its body is a place where it keeps a small flame. Hug it! It will be as warm as a hot-water bottle.
Black
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
White
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Black 2
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Omega Ruby
Torchic sticks with its Trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This Pokémon breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees F, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black.
Alpha Sapphire
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Origins

Torchic is a portmenteau of Torch and Chick.

Trivia

• Torchic is the first fire type starter that does not have fire on its body, although Blaziken does spout fire from its wrists until Generation V with Tepig but Emboar has a fiery beard.
• Torchic originally had floppy ears.
• Torchic is the only starter Pokémon to have two limbs.

Gallery.

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References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Azurilland Pokédex

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