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[[File:Ginji.png|thumb|[[Ginji]], a human transformed into a Torchic, from [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team|Ginji's Rescue Team]]]] | [[File:Ginji.png|thumb|[[Ginji]], a human transformed into a Torchic, from [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team|Ginji's Rescue Team]]]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
{{main| | {{main|Chic}} | ||
Like her anime [[Cross-canon counterparts|counterpart]], {{adv|Sapphire}} also received a Torchic (nicknamed | Like her anime [[Cross-canon counterparts|counterpart]], {{adv|Sapphire}} also received a Torchic (nicknamed Chic) from her father [[Professor Birch]]. Just like Chic's trainer, she loves to battle. Chic evolved in [[Dewford Town]] before a battle that Sapphire was having against [[Brawly]] along with [[Rono]], her {{p|Aron}}-become-{{p|Lairon}}. After several concussive battles against [[Team Aqua]] and Gym Leader [[Flannery]], she evolved again to {{p|Blaziken}} in a bout against [[Winona]]. | ||
===In the Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga=== | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
[[File:SSBB Torchic.png | [[File:SSBB Torchic.png|thumb|Torchic in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]] | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]=== | ||
After being released from a [[Poké Ball]], Torchic is engulfed in flames and burns nearby brawlers. It leaves its victim(s) trapped, which accumulates a moderately large amount of damage, for the duration of its time on the field and launches as it leaves the field. | After being released from a [[Poké Ball]], Torchic is engulfed in flames and burns nearby brawlers. It leaves its victim(s) trapped, which accumulates a moderately large amount of damage, for the duration of its time on the field and launches as it leaves the field. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[ | [[File:Torchic Beta.jpg|300px|thumb|Pre-alpha sketch]] | ||
* A pre-alpha sketch from before {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} that was released portrays a different Torchic with large floppy ears and a flame-shaped marking on the back of its head. | * A pre-alpha sketch from before {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} that was released portrays a different Torchic with large floppy ears and a flame-shaped marking on the back of its head. | ||
* Torchic is the only starter Pokémon available in the wild, being found on the [[Pokéwalker]] course {{pw|Sightseeing}}, along with {{p|Pikachu}}. | * Torchic is the only starter Pokémon available in the wild, being found on the [[Pokéwalker]] course {{pw|Sightseeing}}, along with {{p|Pikachu}}. | ||
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==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
* [[ | * [[May's Torchic]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Harrison's Torchic]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Chic]] | ||
* [[Haruka's Torchic]] | * [[Haruka's Torchic]] | ||
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Torchic (Japanese: アチャモ Achamo) is a Fire-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Combusken starting at level 16, which evolves into Blaziken starting at level 36.
Along with Treecko and Mudkip, Torchic is one of three starter Pokémon of Hoenn available at the beginning of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.
Biology
Physiology
Torchic is a small chick that is covered in orange and yellow downy feathers. Its wings are underdeveloped and are almost useless aside from keeping the Pokémon warm. Its legs and feet however are well developed for running and scratching. It also has a crest on its head which vaguely resembles a flame, and it is the only set of feathers that stick up. It also possesses a flame sac much like other fire Pokémon: Vulpix and Flareon.
Gender differences
Male Torchic have very small black specks on their rears. Females do not have this mark.
Special abilities
Like many Fire-types, Torchic is able to breathe fire of over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit (1,000 degrees Celsius) from its beak.
Behavior
Being a young Pokémon, Torchic is naturally curious and is very inquisitive about its environment. Thus, it needs someone to guide it and to train it. It will follow its Trainer with unsteady steps. Individual personalities range from meek to headstrong. Torchic apparently doesn't like the dark because it cannot see what is in front of it.
Habitat
Torchic is rare in the wild, and is most likely to be found under the possession of Trainers that choose it as a starter. However, in the wild it is most likely to be found in Hoenn.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
May's Torchic
May has a Torchic that she obtained in Get the Show on the Road!. It evolved into Combusken in A Shroomish Skirmish, and later into Blaziken in Once More with Reeling!.
Other
Harrison started off with a Torchic that he received from Professor Birch. It is now a Blaziken.
Ash, Max and Brock were given the task of watching over a trio of Hoenn starter Pokémon for Nurse Joy while May was practicing with her Beautifly in Having a Wailord of a Time. The Torchic of that three managed to evolve and had to be hidden.
Minor appearances
A Torchic made a brief cameo in Disaster of Disguise, Setting the World on its Buneary! and in Barry's Busting Out All Over!.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Chic
Like her anime counterpart, Sapphire also received a Torchic (nicknamed Chic) from her father Professor Birch. Just like Chic's trainer, she loves to battle. Chic evolved in Dewford Town before a battle that Sapphire was having against Brawly along with Rono, her Aron-become-Lairon. After several concussive battles against Team Aqua and Gym Leader Flannery, she evolved again to Blaziken in a bout against Winona.
In the Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga
- Main article: Haruka's Torchic
In the Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga, the main character, Haruka, owns a Torchic as her starter Pokémon.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga
- Main article: Ginji
In the manga Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team, the main character, Ginji, is transformed into a Torchic due to the curse of Ninetales.
In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga, Sapphire owns a Torchic. She uses it to compete in Pokémon Contests in Let's Try To Be Idols!!.
Professor Birch is also seen owning a Torchic in I Won't Let You Lead!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Torchic (TCG)
In the TFG
One Torchic figure has been released.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
After being released from a Poké Ball, Torchic is engulfed in flames and burns nearby brawlers. It leaves its victim(s) trapped, which accumulates a moderately large amount of damage, for the duration of its time on the field and launches as it leaves the field.
Trophy Information
"A Chick Pokémon. It's a Fire-type that has a flame sac in its belly where it produces fireballs reaching 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit--it shoots these out of its mouth. While Torchic is as cute as can be, it evolves into the powerful Combusken when it levels up. It also then becomes a Fire and Fighting combination."
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Torchic has a large decorative role, appearing in the introduction, options menu and Travel Mode banner.
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Channel | Springleaf Field Camp Starlight |
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire |
Volcano (Ruby Field) |
Pokémon Trozei! | Huge Storage 2 Endless Level 14 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team |
Starter Pokémon Joyous Tower (11F-15F) |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness |
Starter Pokémon Giant Volcano (1F-10F) Dark Crater (B1-B14) |
Pokémon Ranger | Lyra Forest |
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs |
Faldera Volcano Forest Temple Odd Temple |
Pokémon Rumble Blast | Cave: Misty Edgewater |
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure | Lava Zone, Meeting Place * |
In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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RSEFRLG | Gotta Catch 'Em All #1 Torchic | Japanese | Japan | 10 | November 26 to December 11, 2005 |
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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Global Link Torchic | Japanese | Japanese PGL | 10 | November 24, 2010 to Auguat 31, 2011 |
Stats
Base stats
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HP: 45
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105 - 152 | 200 - 294 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
45
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45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
Total: 310
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Pokéathlon stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Agility | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 30 | |||||
Baton Pass | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | |||||
Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 | |||||
Curse | Ghost | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Endure | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
FeatherDance* | Flying | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |||||
Feint | Normal | Physical | 30 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Flame Burst | Fire | Special | 70 | 100% | 15 | |||||
Last Resort | Normal | Physical | 140 | 100% | 5 | |||||
Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | |||||
Reversal | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |||||
SmellingSalt* | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 | |||||
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By tutoring
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Fire Pledge | Fire | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Heat Wave | Fire | Special | 100 | 90% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Last Resort | Normal | Physical | 140 | 100% | 5 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
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Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Evolution
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Sprites
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- A pre-alpha sketch from before Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire that was released portrays a different Torchic with large floppy ears and a flame-shaped marking on the back of its head.
- Torchic is the only starter Pokémon available in the wild, being found on the Pokéwalker course Sightseeing, along with Pikachu.
- Prior to Pokémon Platinum, it was also the only starter allowed in Amity Square, along with Pikachu.
- Torchic is the first starter Pokémon based on a bird, the second being Piplup. Also, neither evolve into a Flying-type.
- Torchic has the lightest weight of all the basic forms of the Starters.
- Even though Torchic has no arms, it is able to learn Mega Punch by tutoring in Pokémon Emerald. This is likely because its evolutions have arms.
- Torchic is the only first stage of a starter Pokémon that has a gender difference (though its own is very easily missed, being only a one-pixel difference), excluding Pikachu.
- It also is in the only starter Pokémon evolutionary line in which all members have gender differences.
- Torchic, Buizel, and Floatzel are also the only Pokémon to have the difference shown only on their back sprites.
- The only other Fire-type starter to share this trait is Tepig.
- Torchic and Combusken are the only non-Flying-type Pokémon to learn Mirror Move by leveling up. This trait was shared with final evolved, Blaziken in Generation III.
- However, both Torchic and Combusken are both based on birds, so this makes sense.
- With Tepig, Torchic is the slowest of all the Fire-type starters, with a base speed of only 45.
- Torchic is the lightest Fire-type Pokémon.
- Although Torchic is clearly based on a bird, it is not in the Flying Egg Group. It shares this trait with Delibird, Piplup and its evolutions.
Origin
It appears to have been based on a chicken hatchling. Torchic may also be based on the basan, a legendary fire-breathing chicken.
Name origin
Torchic is a combination of torch and chick (a baby bird).
Achamo is a combination of 赤子 akago (baby) and 軍鶏 shamo (a breed of Japanese chicken once raised for fighting).
In other languages
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Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |
- Pokémon in the Medium Slow experience group
- Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex
- Body style 07 Pokémon
- Generation III Pokémon
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