Can the X & Y event Torchic be female?

Question

If not, is it true that male Pokémon can pass down their ability through breeding now?

Comments

males cant only females

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They CAN pass down HA abilities if you breed them with ditto though

Answer 1

Correction: Male Pokemon CAN pass abilities down in Gen VI. There have been multiple confirmations of the event Torchic being bred and it passing down Speed Boost.

Comments

This guys right

Answer 2

The event Torchic can only be male, an no, males cannot pass down an ability, so sorry.