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Torchic — Nintendo Black Star Promos Pokémon card

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TorchicNintendo Black Star Promos #17 Pokémon Card

Nintendo Black Star Promos·#17

Torchic is the beloved Fire-type Chick Pokémon, a Generation III starter that evolves into Combusken and then the formidable Blaziken, holding significant cultural weight for many trainers. This specific card, Nintendo Black Star Promo #017 from the early 2000s, is a non-holographic variant notable for its promotional release. Here, visitors will find extensive Pokédex lore, detailed descriptions of its attacks, energy costs, weakness, and the card's unique edition history.

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Card Number
#17
Release Date
September 30, 2003
Language
EN
Set Code
nintendo-black-star-promos

Torchic, the Chick Pokémon, is a fiery dual-type Fire/Fighting Pokémon (though it's pure Fire as a basic) introduced in Generation III, hailing from the Hoenn region. It is one of the three starter Pokémon offered by Professor Birch. Torchic is known for its small size and its ability to spit fireballs of 1,800°F. Its internal flame sac allows it to keep warm and provides the energy for its Fire-type moves. As it grows, Torchic evolves into Combusken at level 16, which then evolves into the powerful Blaziken at level 36. Blaziken is a beloved fan favorite, known for its strong offensive capabilities and its signature ability, Blaze, which powers up Fire-type moves when its HP is low. In the anime, Ash Ketchum's rival, Harrison, owned a Blaziken, and May, another main character, chose Torchic as her starter, showcasing its journey through evolution. Torchic's charming appearance and its eventual evolution into the formidable Blaziken make it a popular choice among trainers and a culturally significant Pokémon, representing the start of many adventures in the Hoenn region. Its natural habitat typically involves warm, open areas where it can practice its fiery abilities.

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