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#0256 Combusken

Combusken artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
FireFighting
Abilities
BlazeActivates when HP falls below 1/2.
Hidden ability
Speed BoostIts Speed stat is gradually boosted.
Capture
Gender
12.5% female
Egg groups
Field
Growth
Medium Slow
EV yield
1 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk
Combusken’s base stats
HP60
Attack85
Defense60
Sp. Atk85
Sp. Def60
Speed55
Total405

Where to find it

Evolve Torchic

Evolution

Evolves from Torchic at Lv 16.

Evolves into Blaziken at Lv 36.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Combusken’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
On evolutionDouble KickFightingPhysical3010030The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
1Double KickFightingPhysical3010030The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
1FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
1Feather DanceFlyingStatus—10015The user dances with fluttering feathers. Lowers the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
1ScratchNormalPhysical4010035Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
1GrowlNormalStatus—10040The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. Lowers its Attack by 1 stage.
1EmberFireSpecial4010025The foe is attacked with small flames. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
9Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020Covers itself in flames and attacks. Builds momentum to raise Speed.
12DetectFightingStatus——5It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
15Sand AttackGroundStatus—10015Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.
20Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
25SlashNormalPhysical7010020The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
30BounceFlyingPhysical8010010Attacks on the same turn, with a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
35Focus EnergyNormalStatus——30The user takes a deep breath and focuses. Raises its critical-hit ratio by 2 stages.
40Blaze KickFirePhysical8510010Deals damage and has a high critical-hit ratio. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
45Bulk UpFightingStatus——20The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
50ReversalFightingPhysicalvar.10015An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
55Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015The user charges at the foe in a blazing assault. The user takes damage, too.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Combusken can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus——20The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855The foe is hit by an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM50OverheatFireSpecial130905The user burns fiercely, holding nothing back. Its Sp. Atk then falls by 2 stages.
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus—8515The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM96Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020Covers itself in flames and attacks. Builds momentum to raise Speed.
TM97Low SweepFightingPhysical6510020Targets the opponent’s legs with a quick kick, lowering Speed.
TM126CoachingFightingStatus——10Provides proper guidance, raising the Attack and Defense of all allies.
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.

Move tutors

Moves Combusken can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Baton PassNormalStatus——40The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.

New Bark Town · Cost: Level Ball ×1

New Bark Town

CounterFightingPhysicalvar.10020A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000

Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan)

the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City

CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.

Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free

Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras

the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town

Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015The user charges at the foe in a blazing assault. The user takes damage, too.

Resort Zone Pokémon Center · Cost: Fast Ball ×1

Requirements: Resort Zone (Johto): the broke backpacker

Resort Zone restaurant

Heat WaveFireSpecial959010The user exhales a heated breath on the foe. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.

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