Competitive Information for Torchic [Sword/Shield]
Fire
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Fire attacks.
This Pokemon's Speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Torchic? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Torchic, a superb Pokémon known for its Fire typing! Torchic is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Curious about Torchic's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 176 Hp / 252 Atk / 80 Def
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Flame Charge
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Night Slash / Assurance
- Shadow Claw
Dominating single battles, Torchic is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It's meant to overwhelm foes with potent physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Torchic's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Torchic recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Flare Blitz. With Speed Boost, Torchic's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
◆ Flame Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to raise your Torchic's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Assurance is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if target was damaged this turn).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 176 Hp / 80 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Round / Snore
- Mud-Slap
- Curse
Torchic is a noteworthy Special Sweeper to use for single battles. It's purpose is to crush rivals using potent special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and boosts Torchic's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Torchic's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Speed Boost, Torchic's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-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).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 176 Hp / 252 Atk / 80 Def
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Flame Charge
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Night Slash / Assurance
In double battles, Torchic's Physical Sweeper role is a top-notch. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with potent physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Torchic's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Torchic recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Flare Blitz. With Speed Boost, Torchic's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
◆ Flame Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to raise your Torchic's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Assurance is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if target was damaged this turn).
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 176 Hp / 80 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Round / Snore
- Mud-Slap
- Curse
Dominating double battles, Torchic is an exceptional Special Sweeper. It's goal is to crush rivals using destructive special power. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and boosts Torchic's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Torchic's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Speed Boost, Torchic's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
◆ Incinerate is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-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).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Torchic can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Torchic
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Ability: Speed boost + Move: Protect
- Ability: Speed boost + Move: Baton pass
- Ability: Blaze + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Feint, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Torchic's stats
- Agility
- Curse
- Flame Charge
- Hone Claws
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Torchic
- Baton Pass
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Torchic in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Torchic's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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