Torchic is a small baby bird that is covered in orange and yellow downy feathers. Its wings are underdeveloped and are almost useless aside from keeping the Pokémon warm. Its legs and feet however are well developed for running and scratching. It also has a crest on its head which vaguely resembles a flame and it is the only set of feathers that stick up. It also possess a flame sac much like other fire Pokémon: Vulpix and Flareon.