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| * Torchic and its evolutions are the only {{type2|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]] without an actual flame on them anywhere. In addition, it is also the only Fire starter Pokémon whose English name didn't start with a '''C''' and who's Japanese name didn't start with '''ヒ''' ''hi''. | | * Torchic and its evolutions are the only {{type2|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]] without an actual flame on them anywhere. In addition, it is also the only Fire starter Pokémon whose English name didn't start with a '''C''' and whose Japanese name didn't start with '''ヒ''' ''hi''. |
| * Torchic has the lightest weight of all the basic forms of the [[Starter Pokémon|starters]]. | | * Torchic has the lightest weight of all the basic forms of the [[Starter Pokémon|starters]]. |
| * Torchic is the only fire starter that {{Ash}} has never owned. (He owned a {{AP|Charmander}}, a {{AP|Cyndaquil}}, and, recently, a {{AP|Chimchar}}). | | * Torchic is the only fire starter that {{Ash}} has never owned. (He owned a {{AP|Charmander}}, a {{AP|Cyndaquil}}, and, recently, a {{AP|Chimchar}}). |
Revision as of 04:35, 2 July 2008
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Artwork from R/S
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Height
1′04″ Imperial
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0.4 m Metric
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1′04″/0.4 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
5.5 lbs. Imperial
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2.5 kg Metric
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5.5 lbs./2.5 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 65
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Battle Exp.: 651*
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Torchic (Japanese: アチャモ Achamo) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon. Along with Treecko and Mudkip, it is one of three starter Pokémon players can choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.
Torchic comes with the ability Blaze, which increases the power of Fire-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Biology
Physiology
Torchic are small baby birds that are covered in red and yellow downy feathers. Their wings are underdeveloped and are almost useless aside keeping the Pokémon warm. Their legs and feet however are well developed for running and scratching. They also have a crest on their heads which vaguely resembles a flame. They also possess a flame sac much like other fire Pokémon like Vulpix and Flareon.
Gender differences
Male Torchic have a very small black speck on their rears. Females do not have this mark.
Special abilities
Like many Template:Type2s, Torchic is able to breath fire from its beak.
Behavior
Being a young Pokémon, Torchic are naturally curious and are very inquisitive about things. Thus, they need someone to guide them and to train them. They will follow their trainer with unsteady steps. Individual personalities range from meek to headstrong. Torchic apparently don't like the dark because they can't see what's in front of them.
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
May has a Blaziken that she obtained as a Torchic in Get the Show on the Road!. It evolved into Combusken in A Shroomish Skirmish, and then into Blaziken in Once More with Reeling.
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.
In the manga
Like her anime counterpart, Sapphire also received a Torchic (nicknamed Chaka) from her father Professor Birch, but, unlike May's, it isn't a crybaby, and loves battles like its trainer. Chaka evolved in Dewford Town during a battle that Sapphire was having against Brawly.
In the TCG
- Main article: Torchic (TCG)
In the TFG
One Torchic figure has been released.
Other appearances
After being released from a Poké Ball, Torchic is engulfed in flames and burns nearby battlers. Torchic was voiced by Michele Knotz in English.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Torchic sticks with its Trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This Pokémon Template:M2 of over 1,800 degrees F, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
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LeafGreen
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It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
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Pearl
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A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
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Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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HeartGold
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{{{heartgolddex}}}
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SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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45
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105 - 152
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200 - 294
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 310
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Template:Learnset introMoves in Italics aren't STAB for Torchic, but are for some/all evolutions.
Move
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Father
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Agility |
Pikachu Growlithe Ponyta, Rapidash Farfetch'd Jolteon Aipom, Ambipom Girafarig Sneasel, Weavile Plusle, Minun Buizel, Floatzel Buneary, Lopunny
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Baton Pass |
Eevee Sentret, Furret Aipom, Ambipom Mawile Plusle, Minun Buneary, Lopunny
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Counter |
Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking Lucario
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Crush Claw |
Sandslash Zangoose
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Feint |
Pikachu Monferno, Infernape Lucario
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Last Resort |
Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon Aipom, Ambipom Phanpy Plusle Pachirisu
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Night Slash |
Dugtrio Meowth, Persian Farfetch'd Seviper Absol Stunky, Skuntank Weavile
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Reversal |
Growlithe, Vigoroth
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SmellingSalt* |
Spinda
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*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.
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Side game data
Template:Side game
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Torchic and its evolutions are the only Template:Type2 starter Pokémon without an actual flame on them anywhere. In addition, it is also the only Fire starter Pokémon whose English name didn't start with a C and whose Japanese name didn't start with ヒ hi.
- Torchic has the lightest weight of all the basic forms of the starters.
- Torchic is the only fire starter that Ash has never owned. (He owned a Charmander, a Cyndaquil, and, recently, a Chimchar).
- Torchic is the only starter Pokémon (besides Pikachu) allowed inside Amity Square.
- Torchic is also the first starter Pokémon based on a bird. The second is Piplup.
- Even though Torchic has no arms, it is able to learn Mega Punch by tutoring in Pokémon Emerald.
- Torchic is the only first form of a starter Pokémon that has a gender difference.
Origin
It appears to have been based on a chicken hatchling.
Name origin
Torchic's name may be a combination of torch and chick. Its Japanese name is a combination of 赤子 akago, baby, and 軍鶏 shamo, a breed of Japanese chicken once raised for fighting.
In other languages
- German: Flemmli
- French: Poussifeu - Poussin means chick and feu means fire.
- Korean: 아차모 Achamo - Derived directly from the Japanese name.
Related articles
External links