Charmander pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

char: to burn or singe
salamander: lizard-like amphibian

Pokedex data

National №	004
Type	Fire
Species	Lizard Pokémon
Height	2′0″ (0.61m)
Weight	18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)
Abilities	Blaze Solar Power (Dream World)
Local №	004 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 229 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 234 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Hitokage

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	65
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	2		½	½			2			½	2				½

Charmander stats

The base stats for Charmander are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	39	188 - 282
Attack	52	98 - 223
Defense	43	81 - 203
Sp. Atk	60	112 - 240
Sp. Def	50	94 - 218
Speed	65	121 - 251
Total	309

Pokedex descriptions

Red 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 HeartGold	The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
Silver SoulSilver	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 vigorously, even if it gets a bit wet.
Ruby 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 Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.

Evolution chart

#004
Charmander
Fire →
(Level 16)

#005
Charmeleon
Fire →
(Level 36)

#006
Charizard
Fire · Flying

Charmander learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
7	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
10	SmokeScreen	Normal	Status	-	100
16	Dragon Rage	Dragon	Special	-	100
19	Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
25	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
28	Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100
34	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
37	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
43	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85
46	Inferno	Fire	Special	100	50

Charmander learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
7	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
10	SmokeScreen	Normal	Status	-	100
16	Dragon Rage	Dragon	Special	-	100
19	Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
25	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
28	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
34	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
37	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85

Other generations: I II III IV V

Egg moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Charmander learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Charmander egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Belly Drum	Normal	Status	-	-
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Beat Up	Dark	Physical	-	100
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
Dragon Dance	Dragon	Status	-	-
Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100
Dragon Rush	Dragon	Physical	100	75

Charmander learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Charmander egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
Belly Drum	Normal	Status	-	-
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Beat Up	Dark	Physical	-	100
Dragon Dance	Dragon	Status	-	-
Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
Dragon Rush	Dragon	Physical	100	75

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Charmander can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Fire Pledge	Fire	Special	50	100

Charmander can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Pledge	Fire	Special	50	100

Charmander can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Charmander is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Charmander is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Charmander is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-
2	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	80	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Charmander is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
2	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	80	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Charmander sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Charmander

Red Blue	Pallet Town
Yellow	Route 24
FireRed LeafGreen	Pallet Town
HeartGold SoulSilver	Pallet Town

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Charmander

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Charmander stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Charmander sprites

Where to find Charmander

Pokeathlon stats

Answers to Charmander questions

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