#255 Torchic
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves SpinOff Dex
Gen IX Dex Gen VIII Dex Gen VII Dex Gen VI Dex Gen V Dex
Gen IV Dex Gen III Dex

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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Torchic
Japan: Achamo
アチャモ
French: Poussifeu
German: Flemmli
Korean: 아차모
National: #255
BW Unova: #---
B2W2 Unova: #---
Male :87.5%
Female :12.5%
Abilities: Blaze - Speed Boost (Hidden Ability)
Blaze: When HP is below 1/3rd, Fire’s power increases to 1.5 times.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Speed Boost: Speed increases by one stage each turn except the turn that the Pokémon is switched into battle.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Chick Pokémon 1’04”
0.4m
5.5lbs
2.5kg
45 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee FlagEntree Forest Level
1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow
70 1 Sp. Attack Point(s)
3 Level 10
Damage Taken
*1 *0.5 *2 *1 *0.5 *0.5 *1 *1 *2 *1 *1 *0.5 *2 *1 *1 *1 *0.5
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
Field
Evolutionary Chain
Locations
Black None. PokéTransfer or Dream World
White None. PokéTransfer or Dream World
Black 2 Trade Required
White 2 Trade Required

Flavor Text
Black A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
White
Black 2
White 2

Black/White/Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Scratch 40 100 35 --
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Growl -- 100 40 --
The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes' Attack stats are lowered.
7 Focus Energy -- -- 30 --
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
10 Ember 40 100 25 10
The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.
16 Peck 35 100 35 --
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
19 Sand-attack -- 100 15 --
Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing its accuracy.
25 Fire Spin 35 85 15 100
The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.
28 Quick Attack 40 100 30 --
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
34 Slash 70 100 20 --
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
37 Mirror Move -- -- 20 --
The user counters the target by mimicking the target's last move.
43 Flamethrower 95 100 15 10
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Hone Claws -- -- 15 --
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100 15 10
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85 5 10
The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 --
Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100 20 --
The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user's Speed stat.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
TM50 Overheat 140 90 5 --
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
TM59 Incinerate 30 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.
TM61 Will-o-wisp -- 75 15 --
The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100 15 --
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM75 Swords Dance -- -- 30 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 --
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100 15 --
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.
Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Counter ?? 100 20 -- Details
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Reversal ?? 100 15 -- Details
An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Details
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Smellingsalt 60 100 10 -- Details
This attack inflicts double damage on a target with paralysis. It also cures the target's paralysis, however.
Crush Claw 75 95 10 -- Details
The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target's Defense.
Baton Pass -- -- 40 -- Details
The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.
Agility -- -- 30 -- Details
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
Night Slash 70 100 15 -- Details
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Last Resort 140 100 5 -- Details
This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Feint 30 100 10 -- Details
An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
Featherdance -- 100 15 -- Details
The user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.
Curse -- -- 10 -- Details
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Flame Burst 70 100 15 -- Details
The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.
Low Kick ?? 100 20 -- Details
A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets.

Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Fire Pledge5010010--
A column of fire hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its Grass equivalent, its damage increases into a vast sea of fire.

Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Bounce8585530
The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Fire Pledge5010010--
A column of fire hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its Grass equivalent, its damage increases into a vast sea of fire.
Heat Wave100901010
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.
Helping Hand----20--
The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.
Last Resort1401005--
This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Low Kick??10020--
A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Headbutt 70 100 15 -- Move Tutor - HGSS
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.
Mega Punch 80 85 20 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mega Kick 120 75 5 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Body Slam 85 100 15 30 Move Tutor - FRLG
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Seismic Toss ?? 100 20 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 45 60 40 70 50 45
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 105 - 152 58 - 100 40 - 82 67 - 109 49 - 91 45 - 87
Lv. 100 200 - 294 112 - 197 76 - 161 130 - 215 94 - 179 85 - 170
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 105 - 152 65 - 112 45 - 92 75 - 122 55 - 102 50 - 97
Lv. 100 200 - 294 125 - 219 85 - 179 145 - 239 105 - 199 95 - 189
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 105 - 152 71 - 123 49 - 101 82 - 134 60 - 112 55 - 106
Lv. 100 200 - 294 137 - 240 93 - 196 159 - 262 115 - 218 104 - 207

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