Charmander Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Charmander official artwork
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Charmander

Lizard Pokémon

FIRE

It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Charmander Pokédex brings together the essential information for Charmander, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Charmander is National Pokédex #4 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Fire-type Pokémon.

This Charmander Pokédex covers Charmander across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Charmander at a glance

Type
FIRE
Weak to
WATER2×GROUND2×ROCK2×
Best base stat
Speed — 65
Abilities
Blaze, Solar Power (Hidden)
Next evolution
Charmeleon — Level 16

Charmander Pokédex overview

Charmander has the Fire typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Lizard Pokémon. It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Charmander Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Charmander quick facts

Height
0.6 m
Weight
8.5 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Charmander Pokédex type and weaknesses

Charmander is weak to Water, Ground and Rock. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel and Fairy. These matchups come from Charmander's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Charmander and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Charmander type effectiveness

Damage taken when Charmander is hit by each type:

Weak to

WATER2×GROUND2×ROCK2×

Resists

FIRE½×GRASS½×ICE½×BUG½×STEEL½×FAIRY½×

Based on Fire typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Charmander Pokédex stats

Charmander has a base stat total of 309, with Speed as its highest listed base stat at 65. In the Charmander Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Charmander is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Charmander base stats

Hp39
Attack52
Defense43
Special Attack60
Special Defense50
Speed65
Total309

Charmander Pokédex abilities

Charmander can have Blaze and Solar Power as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Charmander functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Charmander abilities

Blaze

Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Solar Power Hidden

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

Charmander Pokédex evolution

Charmander evolves into Charmeleon (Level 16). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Charmander evolution family

4Charmander
Level 16
5Charmeleon
Level 36
6Charizard

Charmander evolution requirements

Charmander Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Charmander has 1 form shown on this Charmander Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Charmander normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Charmander.

Charmander Pokédex game appearances

Charmander appears in 30 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Charmander appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Charmander game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
BlueWild encounter
CrystalGame data
DiamondGame data
EmeraldGame data
FireredWild encounter
GoldGame data
Green JapanWild encounter
HeartgoldWild encounter
LeafgreenWild encounter
Lets Go EeveeWild encounter
Lets Go PikachuWild encounter
PearlGame data
PlatinumGame data
RedWild encounter
Red JapanWild encounter
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
ShieldWild encounter
SilverGame data
SoulsilverWild encounter
SwordWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data
XWild encounter
YWild encounter
YellowWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Charmander?

The locations below show where Charmander can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Charmander encounter locations

25 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
BluePallet Town AreaGift5100%—
FireredPallet Town AreaGift5100%—
Green JapanPallet Town AreaGift5100%—
HeartgoldPallet Town AreaGift5100%Story Progress Beat Red
LeafgreenPallet Town AreaGift5100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 24 AreaGift14100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 3 AreaOverworld Special3–8100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 4 AreaOverworld Special7–12100%—
Lets Go EeveeRock Tunnel 1fOverworld Special18–23100%—
Lets Go EeveeRock Tunnel B1fOverworld Special18–23100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 24 AreaGift14100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 3 AreaOverworld Special3–8100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 4 AreaOverworld Special7–12100%—
Lets Go PikachuRock Tunnel 1fOverworld Special18–23100%—
Lets Go PikachuRock Tunnel B1fOverworld Special18–23100%—
RedPallet Town AreaGift5100%—
Red JapanPallet Town AreaGift5100%—
ShieldPostwick Leons RoomGift5100%Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SoulsilverPallet Town AreaGift5100%Story Progress Beat Red
SwordPostwick Leons RoomGift5100%Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
Ultra SunAlola Route 3 ♂ainIsland Scan12100%—
Ultra ♂oonAlola Route 3 ♂ainIsland Scan12100%—
XLumiose City AreaGift10100%—
YLumiose City AreaGift10100%—
YellowKanto Route 24 AreaGift10100%—

Charmander Pokédex moves

The Charmander Pokédex lists 156 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Charmander move explorer

156 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1GrowlNORMALStatus—10040Level Up
1ScratchNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
4EmberFIRESpecial4010025Level Up
8SmokescreenNORMALStatus—10020Level Up
12Dragon BreathDRAGONSpecial6010020Level Up
13Metal ClawSTEELPhysical509535Level Up
15LeerNORMALStatus—10030Level Up
16Dragon RageDRAGONSpecial—10010Level Up
17Fire ♀angFIREPhysical659515Level Up
18Fury SwipesNORMALPhysical188015Level Up
19RageNORMALPhysical2010020Level Up
19Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Level Up
20SlashNORMALPhysical7010020Level Up
24FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Level Up
27Fire SpinFIRESpecial358515Level Up
28Flame BurstFIRESpecial7010015Level Up
36InfernoFIRESpecial100505Level Up
40Flare BlitzFIREPhysical12010015Level Up
—AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Machine
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Beat UpDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—BideNORMALPhysical——10Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Breaking SwipeDRAGONPhysical6010015Machine
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Machine
—CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—CutNORMALPhysical509530Machine
—Defense CurlNORMALStatus——40Machine
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Dragon BreathDRAGONSpecial6010020Machine
—Dragon ClawDRAGONPhysical8010015Machine
—Dragon DanceDRAGONStatus——20Machine
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Machine
—Dragon RageDRAGONSpecial—10010Machine
—Dragon TailDRAGONPhysical609010Machine
—Dynamic PunchFIGHTINGPhysical100505Machine
—Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial4010015Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—False SwipeNORMALPhysical4010040Machine
—Fire BlastFIRESpecial110855Machine
—Fire PledgeFIRESpecial8010010Machine
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Machine
—Fire SpinFIRESpecial358515Machine
—Fire ♀angFIREPhysical659515Machine
—Flame ChargeFIREPhysical5010020Machine
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Machine
—Flare BlitzFIREPhysical12010015Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Focus BlastFIGHTINGSpecial120705Machine
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hone ClawsDARKStatus——15Machine
—IncinerateFIRESpecial6010015Machine
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Machine
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Machine
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Machine
—Metal ClawSTEELPhysical509535Machine
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Machine
—OverheatFIRESpecial130905Machine
—Power Up PunchFIGHTINGPhysical4010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RageNORMALPhysical2010020Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoarNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Seismic TossFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Machine
—Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical7010015Machine
—Skull BashNORMALPhysical13010010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubmissionFIGHTINGPhysical808020Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Temper ♀lareFIREPhysical7510010Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Weather BallNORMALSpecial5010010Machine
—Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Egg
—Ancient PowerROCKSpecial601005Egg
—Beat UpDARKPhysical—10010Egg
—Belly DrumNORMALStatus——10Egg
—BiteDARKPhysical6010025Egg
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Egg
—CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Egg
—Dragon DanceDRAGONStatus——20Egg
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Egg
—Dragon RushDRAGONPhysical1007510Egg
—Dragon TailDRAGONPhysical609010Egg
—Flare BlitzFIREPhysical12010015Egg
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Egg
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Egg
—Metal ClawSTEELPhysical509535Egg
—OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Egg
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Egg
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Egg
—Wing AttackFLYINGPhysical6010035Egg
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Defense CurlNORMALStatus——40Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Tutor
—Dynamic PunchFIGHTINGPhysical100505Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Fire PledgeFIRESpecial8010010Tutor
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Tutor
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Tutor
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Tutor
—Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Tutor
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Tutor
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Tutor
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Tutor
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Tutor
—Seismic TossFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Tutor

Charmander Pokédex entries

The Charmander Pokédex entries below let you compare how Charmander has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Charmander Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Red

Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Blue

Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Yellow

The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.

Gold

The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.

Silver

The flame on its tail indicates CHARMANDER's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.

Crystal

If it's healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigor­ ously, even if it gets a bit wet.

Ruby

The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when CHARMANDER is enjoying itself. If the POKéMON becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.

Sapphire

The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when CHARMANDER is enjoying itself. If the POKéMON becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.

Emerald

The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when CHARMANDER is happy, and blazes when it is enraged.

Firered

From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.

Leafgreen

It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Diamond

The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.

Pearl

The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.

Platinum

The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.

Heartgold

The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.

Soulsilver

The flame on its tail indicates CHARMANDER’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.

Black

The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.

White

The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.

Black 2

The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.

White 2

The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.

X

The flame on its tail indicates Charmander’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.

Y

From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.

Omega Ruby

The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.

Alpha Sapphire

The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.

Lets Go Pikachu

The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.

Lets Go Eevee

The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.

Sword

It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Shield

From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.

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