Charmeleon Pokémon GO is a Fire-type Pokémon with its own GO stats, move pool and evolution requirements. This guide covers whether Charmeleon can be Shiny, how its evolution works, its weaknesses, current move pool and the main details worth knowing before you spend Candy or Stardust.
If you are building your collection or preparing for a future event, the Charmeleon Pokémon GO information below keeps the permanent details in one place. Exact encounter availability changes through seasons and events, so current event guides should always be checked alongside this evergreen page.
Can Charmeleon Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Charmeleon is available in Pokémon GO. A Shiny encounter is never guaranteed, but Charmeleon Pokémon GO can be collected in its alternate colour when an eligible encounter method is available.
Shiny Charmeleon has been obtainable through wild encounters, Raid Battles, research encounters, evolution and photobomb encounters. Those methods can rotate in and out of the game, so their presence here does not mean every method is active at all times.
How to Evolve Charmeleon Pokémon GO
CharmanderCharmeleon
CharizardCharmeleon evolves from Charmander using 25 Candy. Charmeleon evolves into Charizard with 100 Candy. Evolution requirements in Pokémon GO can be different from the main-series games, so the Candy, item, Buddy or time requirements above are the ones that matter in GO.
Charmeleon Pokémon GO Weaknesses
Charmeleon is weak against Ground, Rock and Water attacks in Pokémon GO. These are the attacking types to prioritise when you need super-effective damage against Charmeleon.
Charmeleon resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice and Steel attacks. Pokémon GO uses its own battle multipliers, so the amount of damage differs from the main-series games even when the general type matchup is familiar.
Charmeleon Pokémon GO Stats
Pokémon GO base stats are not currently available for Charmeleon.
Charmeleon Pokémon GO Moves
Charmeleon can currently draw from the move pool below. The strongest choice depends on whether you are building for raids, Gyms, Team GO Rocket or PvP, so this evergreen guide lists the available moves rather than pretending one moveset is automatically best for every format.
| Move type | Available moves |
|---|---|
| Fast Moves | Ember, Fire Fang |
| Charged Moves | Fire Punch, Flame Burst, Flamethrower |
| Elite Fast Moves | Scratch |
Elite moves are not normally available from a standard TM. When an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM is required, it is worth checking the exact battle format and current meta before using such a limited item.
Can Charmeleon Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO?
Charmeleon itself does not Mega Evolve, but its evolution family leads to Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y. That gives Candy collected for Charmeleon additional value if you are building toward the Mega-capable evolution.
How to Get Charmeleon in Pokémon GO
Charmeleon is released in Pokémon GO, but its exact encounter methods can change as seasons, events, raids, eggs and research rotate. For that reason, the safest way to hunt Charmeleon Pokémon GO is to check the current Pokémon GO guides on The Click alongside this evergreen page rather than relying on an old spawn list.
When Charmeleon is set as your Buddy Pokémon, it requires 3 km of walking per Buddy Candy. Buddy walking can therefore provide another steady Candy source when Charmeleon is not appearing frequently.
Is Charmeleon Worth Catching in Pokémon GO?
Yes, there are good reasons to keep catching Charmeleon Pokémon GO when it is available. Candy can be used toward its evolution line, its Shiny form gives collectors another target and the family also connects to Mega Evolution. Whether you should invest Stardust in a particular Charmeleon depends on its IVs and the battle format you actually plan to use.
More About Charmeleon
For the wider species information outside Pokémon GO, including main-series stats, abilities, forms and game appearances, visit the Charmeleon Pokédex. The Charmeleon Pokémon GO guide can then stay focused on GO-specific mechanics. You can also visit the official Pokémon GO website for official game announcements.
