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Torchic (アチャモ Achamo)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#255
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Combusken
		Generation:	Generation III
		Pronunciation:	$TOR-chick$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	45	Species:	Chick Pokémon
Attack:	60	Type(s):	Fire
Defense:	40	Height:	1'04"
Special Atk:	70	Weight:	5.5 lbs
Special Def:	50	Abilities:	Blaze Speed Boost (Dream World)
Speed:	45	Pokédex Color:	Red
Stat Total:	310	Gender:	12.5% ♀/ 87.5% ♂
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Torchic (Japanese: アチャモ Achamo) is the Fire-type Starter Pokémon of the Hoenn region.

In the Anime

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

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

Appearance

Torchic is a bright orange and yellow colored chick with three large feathers on its head. It has a small, tannish beak with large black 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	Rarity
Torchic Locations
Ruby/ Sapphire	Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101	One
Emerald	Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101	One
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Trade	None
Diamond/ Pearl	Pal Park	None
Platinum	Pal Park	None
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Gift from Steven Stone after beating Red (pick the red stone)	One

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Torchic Locations
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

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Torchic did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Torchic did not appear during the Generation 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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White 2
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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.

References

Starter Pokémon

Kanto			Johto

Bulbasaur	Charmander	Squirtle	Chikorita	Cyndaquil	Totodile
Hoenn			Sinnoh

Treecko	Torchic	Mudkip	Turtwig	Chimchar	Piplup
Unova			Kalos

Snivy	Tepig	Oshawott	Chespin	Fennekin	Froakie