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No. 0256

Combusken

Young Fowl Pokémon

Combusken
Official art
Height
0.9 m 2′11″
Weight
19.5 kg 43.0 lbs
Base stat total
405 Higher than 39% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
COMBUSKEN battles with the intensely hot flames it spews from its beak and with outstandingly destructive kicks. This Pokémon’s cry is very loud and distracting.
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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324
Atk8594–150157–295
Def6072–123112–240
SpA8594–150157–295
SpD6072–123112–240
Spe5567–117103–229
Total405Higher than 39% of Pokémon
HP60Atk85Def60Spe55SpD60SpA85

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA.

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Type matchups

FireFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Flying (because of Fighting)Ground (because of Fire)Psychic (because of Fighting)Water (because of Fire)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Fighting)Fire (because of Fire)Grass (because of Fire)Ice (because of Fire)Steel (because of Fire)
¼×
Bug (because of Fire and Fighting)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalFightingPoisonRockGhostElectricDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 55); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Combusken outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 117Combusken · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 107Combusken · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  31. 75Combusken · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

EvoDouble KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
9Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
12DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5
15Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
20Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
25SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
30BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.FlyingPhys8585%5
35Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
40Blaze KickHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn.FirePhys8590%10
45Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
50ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
55Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM144Fire PledgeUse with Grass or Water Pledge for added effect.FireSpec80100%10
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM184Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.FightingSpec40100%30
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 8

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20
EggCrush Claw50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.NormalPhys7595%10
EggFeather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10
EggFlamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
EggLast ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhys140100%5
EggNight SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
EggPeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

Biology

It can kick 10 times per second. Its cries intimidate and distract foes.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Young Fowl Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Red
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#005New Hoenn#005Blueberry#186Hyperspace#043
  1. Combusken toughens up its legs and thighs by running through fields and mountains. This Pokémon’s legs possess both speed and power, enabling it to dole out 10 kicks in one second.

    Omega Ruby
  2. During a battle, the hot flame in its body increases. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
  3. Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
  4. It boosts its concentration by emitting harsh cries. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.

    FireRed · LeafGreen
  5. It lashes out with 10 kicks per second. Its strong fighting instinct compels it to keep up its offensive until the opponent gives up.

    Emerald
  6. COMBUSKEN battles with the intensely hot flames it spews from its beak and with outstandingly destructive kicks. This Pokémon’s cry is very loud and distracting.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  7. COMBUSKEN toughens up its legs and thighs by running through fields and mountains. This Pokémon’s legs possess both speed and power, enabling it to dole out ten kicks in one second.

    Ruby

Names around the world

English
Combusken
Japanese
ワカシャモ
Japanese (romaji)
Wakasyamo
Korean
영치코
Chinese (Traditional)
力壯雞
Chinese (Simplified)
力壮鸡
French
Galifeu
German
Jungglut
Spanish
Combusken
Italian
Combusken

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

1 Atk, 1 SpA
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
142
Medium Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Combusken
♂ Male
Female Combusken
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Torchic: Level 16.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 8Island Scan · Lv 20
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 8Island Scan · Lv 20

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.