As the inaugural Fire-type creature in the franchise, this reptilian companion remains a popular choice in early Pokémon adventures. Explore its growth patterns, combat attributes, and available techniques below.
Essential Charmander details:
EV yield
One speed point
Egg groups
Monster and dragon
Catch rate
45
Gender ratio
Male – 87.5% Female – 12.5%
Hidden ability
Solar Power
Abilities
Blaze
Type
Fire
National Pokédex #
0004
Charmander’s evolution
This creature undergoes metamorphosis at level 16 into Charmeleon, achieving its final draconic form at level 36. Evolution occurs naturally through combat experience without requiring special items.
Charmander’s locations
Gen 9 locations
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Savanna Biome
Scarlet / Violet
Trade
Gen 8 locations
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
Grand Underground – Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern
Sword / Shield
Visit Leon in his house after becoming champion to get one, or find in Hammerlocke Hills and Lake of Outrage in Max Raid battles
Gen 7 locations
Let’s Go Pikachu / Let’s Go Eevee
Route 3, 4, and 24, and Rock Tunnel
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Route 3
Sun / Moon
Trade
Gen 6 locations
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Trade
X / Y
Get from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City after defeating him in battle
Gen 5 locations
Black 2 / White 2
Poké Transfer
Black / White
Unobtainable
Gen 4 locations
HeartGold / SoulSilver
Get from Professor Oak in Pallet Town after defeating Red in battle
Platinum
Trade
Diamond / Pearl
Trade
Gen 3 locations
XD
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
FireRed / LeafGreen
Starter Pokémon obtained in Pallet Town
Emerald
Trade from FireRed / LeafGreen
Ruby / Sapphire
Trade from FireRed / LeafGreen
Gen 2 locations
Crystal
Time capsule
Gold / Silver
Time capsule
Gen 1 locations
Yellow
You can get Charmander from a boy on Route 24
Red / Blue
Starter Pokémon obtained in Pallet Town
Charmander’s base stats
This Pokémon’s inherent capabilities improve through level progression:
HP – 39
Attack – 52
Defense – 43
Sp. Atk – 60
Sp.Def – 50
Speed – 65
Charmander’s type strengths and weaknesses
Strategic training requires knowledge of elemental interactions:
