Competitive Information for Torchic [Diamond/Pearl]
Fire
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's Fire-type attacks have 1.5x power.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Torchic? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Torchic, a terrific Pokémon known for its Fire typing! Torchic is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Delve into Torchic's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 176 Hp / 252 Atk / 80 Def
Moveset:
- Slash / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
- Night Slash
- Rock Slide
For those intense single battles, Torchic is a sensational Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with devastating physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Torchic from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Torchic's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Blaze, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Torchic's fire-type attacks have 1.5x power.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Item: Focus Sash / Charcoal
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 176 Hp / 80 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Snore
- Mud-Slap
- Will-O-Wisp
Torchic makes an pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with potent special power. Focus Sash helps protect Torchic from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Blaze, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Torchic's fire-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Torchic's fire-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Torchic must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Torchic? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 176 Hp / 252 Atk / 80 Def
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Slash / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
- Night Slash
Torchic stands out as a sensational Physical Sweeper in double battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Torchic from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Torchic's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Blaze, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Torchic's fire-type attacks have 1.5x power.
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Focus Sash / Charcoal
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 176 Hp / 80 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Overheat
- Snore
- Mud-Slap
- Will-O-Wisp
Torchic makes an an extraordinary Special Sweeper in double battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute special power. Focus Sash helps protect Torchic from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Blaze, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Torchic's fire-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Torchic's fire-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Torchic's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Torchic must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Torchic can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Torchic.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Torchic can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Torchic
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Ability: Blaze + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Feint, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Torchic's stats
- Agility
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Torchic
- Baton Pass
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Torchic in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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