Name origin

char
to burn or singe
chameleon
a species of lizard


Charmeleon artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 005
Type Fire
Species Flame Pokémon
Height 3′7″ (1.09m)
Weight 41.9 lbs (19.0 kg)
Abilities Blaze
Solar Power (Dream World)
Local № 005 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
230 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
235 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Rizado

Breeding

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

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 142
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Charmeleon stats

The base stats for Charmeleon 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 58
226 - 320
Attack 64
119 - 249
Defense 58
108 - 236
Sp. Atk 80
148 - 284
Sp. Def 65
121 - 251
Speed 80
148 - 284
Total 405

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
Yellow Tough fights could excite this POKéMON. When excited, it may blow out bluishwhite flames.
Gold
HeartGold
It is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
Silver
SoulSilver
It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
Crystal If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.
Ruby
Sapphire
CHARMELEON mercilessly destroys its foes using its sharp claws. If it encounters a strong foe, it turns aggressive. In this excited state, the flame at the tip of its tail flares with a bluish white color.
Emerald Without pity, its sharp claws destroy foes. If it encounters a strong enemy, it becomes agitated, and the flame on its tail flares with a bluish white color.
FireRed It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
LeafGreen When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
In the rocky mountains where CHARMELEON live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Charmeleon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ScratchNormalPhysical40100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 EmberFireSpecial40100
7 EmberFireSpecial40100
10 SmokeScreenNormalStatus-100
17 Dragon RageDragonSpecial-100
21 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
28 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
32 Flame BurstFireSpecial70100
39 SlashNormalPhysical70100
43 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
50 Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
54 InfernoFireSpecial10050

Charmeleon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ScratchNormalPhysical40100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 EmberFireSpecial40100
7 EmberFireSpecial40100
10 SmokeScreenNormalStatus-100
17 Dragon RageDragonSpecial-100
21 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
28 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
32 SlashNormalPhysical70100
39 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
43 Fire SpinFireSpecial3585

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BiteDarkPhysical60100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
Belly DrumNormalStatus--
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
CrunchDarkPhysical80100
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
Beat UpDarkPhysical-100
Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
Dragon DanceDragonStatus--
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
Dragon RushDragonPhysical10075

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Swords DanceNormalStatus--
BiteDarkPhysical60100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
Belly DrumNormalStatus--
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
CrunchDarkPhysical80100
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
Beat UpDarkPhysical-100
Dragon DanceDragonStatus--
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100
Dragon RushDragonPhysical10075

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Fire PledgeFireSpecial50100

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PledgeFireSpecial50100

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090

Moves learnt by HM

Charmeleon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Charmeleon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Charmeleon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
2 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Charmeleon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
2 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Charmeleon sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Charmeleon normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Charmeleon shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Charmeleon normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Charmeleon shiny sprite

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Where to find Charmeleon

We don't have any location data for Charmeleon yet.

Pokeathlon stats

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

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Charmeleon questions