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Charmeleon | Pokémon guide

As the fiery middle stage before Charizard, Charmeleon remains a formidable combatant in any trainer’s lineup. Since its debut in Kanto, this flame-tailed reptile has maintained its status as a popular pick for strategic battles.

Key details for Charmeleon:

EV yield One sp. attack point and 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 # 0005

Pokemon Charmeleon evolution graphic

Evolutionary Path

Charmander reaches this form at level 16, with further evolution into its draconic final stage at level 36. Detailed Charizard information is available separately.

Regional Habitats

Gen 9 locations

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Evolve Charmander
Scarlet / Violet Trade from The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero or transfer from Pokémon HOME

Gen 8 locations

Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl Evolve Charmander
Crown Tundra Dynamax Adventures
Sword / Shield Evolve Charmander from Leon, or find in Hammerlocke Hills or Lake of Outrage Max Raid battles

Gen 7 locations

Let’s Go Pikachu / Let’s Go Eevee Evolve Charmander
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Evolve Charmander
Sun / Moon Trade

Gen 6 locations

Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire Trade
X / Y Evolve Charmander or catch in Friend Safari

Gen 5 locations

Black 2 / White 2 Poké Transfer
Black / White Poké Transfer

Gen 4 locations

HeartGold / SoulSilver Evolve Charmander
Platinum Trade
Diamond / Pearl Transfer from GBA using Pal Park

Gen 3 locations

XD Trade from FireRed / LeafGreen
Colosseum Trade from FireRed / LeafGreen
FireRed / LeafGreen Evolve Charmander
Emerald Trade from FireRed / LeafGreen
Ruby / Sapphire Trade from FireRed / LeafGreen

Gen 2 locations

Crystal Obtain from a Time Capsule
Gold / Silver Obtain from a Time Capsule

Gen 1 locations

Yellow Evolve Charmander
Red / Blue Evolve Charmander
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Base Statistics

  • HP – 58
  • Attack – 64
  • Defense – 58
  • Sp. atk – 80
  • Sp. def – 65
  • Speed – 80

Type Interactions

Immune
Resistant Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel
Weak Ground, Rock, Water
Normal damage Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Combat Techniques

Temper Flare Fire By TM
Breaking Swipe Dragon By TM
Weather Ball Normal By TM
Focus Punch Fighting By TM
Roar Normal By TM
Tera Blast Normal By TM
Flare Blitz Fire By TM
Focus Blast Fighting By TM
Overheat Fire By TM
Outrage Dragon By TM
Fire Pledge Fire By TM
Fire Blast Fire By TM
Helping Hand Normal By TM
Flamethrower Fire By TM
Heat Wave Fire By TM
Dragon Pulse Dragon By TM
Crunch Dark By TM
Will-O-Wisp Fire By TM
Substitute Normal By TM
Dragon Dance Dragon By TM
Swords Dance Normal By TM
Rock Slide Rock By TM
Rest Psychic By TM
Dragon Claw Dragon By TM
Sleep Talk Normal By TM
Thunder Punch Electric By TM
Fire Punch Fire By TM
Body Slam Normal By TM
Shadow Claw Ghost By TM
Brick Break Fighting By TM
False Swipe Normal By TM
Dig Ground By TM
Sunny Day Fire By TM
Endure Normal By TM
Dragon Tail Dragon By TM
Fling Dark By TM
Flame Charge Fire By TM
Rock Tomb Rock By TM
Swift Normal By TM
Facade Normal By TM
Fire Spin Fire By TM
Fire Fang Fire By TM
Protect Normal By TM
Scary Face Normal By TM
Take Down Normal By TM
Flare Blitz Fire By leveling up
Inferno Fire By leveling up
Scary Face Normal By leveling up
Flamethrower Fire By leveling up
Slash Normal By leveling up
Fire Fang Fire By leveling up
Dragon Breath Dragon By leveling up
Smokescreen Normal By leveling up
Ember Fire By leveling up
Growl Normal By leveling up
Scratch Normal By leveling up