It appears to have been based on a chicken hatchling. Torchic may also be based on the basan, a legendary fire-breathing chicken.
Torchic is a combination of torch and chick (a baby bird).
Achamo is a combination of 赤子 akago (baby) and 軍鶏 shamo (a breed of Japanese chicken once raised for fighting).
No: 255
English Name: Torchic
Japanese Name: Achamo
Generation: 3
Type: Fire
Species: Chick Pokémon
Abilities: Blaze, Speed Boost (hidden ability)
Evolution: Torchic > Combusken > Blaziken
Torchic is a small, chick Pokémon with stubby, downy, yellow wings. Its body is covered with orange feathers. There is an orange and yellow crest on its head that resembles a flame. Its two thin legs and short beak of are a light brownish yellow, and the feet have three toes in front and one in the back. A male Torchic will have a small black speck on its rear that is not present in females.
Somewhere in its belly, this Pokémon has a place where it keeps a flame. This internal flame causes Torchic to feel warm if hugged. When attacked, it will shoot fireballs of 1,800 °F (1,000 °C) at its foes, leaving them scorched black. It dislikes darkness, as it cannot see its surroundings. Torchic will follow its Trainer with unsteady steps. While Torchic is rarely found in the wild, it is known to inhabit grasslands.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
Pokemon Diamond: A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokemon Pearl: A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokemon Platinum: A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon Black: A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokemon White: A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokemon Black 2: A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
pokemon White 2: A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Pokemon X: It has a flame sac inside its belly that perpetually burns. It feels warm if it is hugged.
Pokemon Y: A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Torchic sticks with its Trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This Pokémon breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black.
Pokemon Alpha 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.
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