Charmeleon
Charmeleon is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0005 |
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| Type | Fire |
| Species | Flame Pokémon |
| Height | 1.1 m (3′07″) |
| Weight | 19.0 kg (41.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Blaze Solar Power (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0005 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0230 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0005 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0235 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0084 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0005 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0379 (Sword/Shield) 0152 (Legends: Z-A) 0168 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk, 1 Speed |
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| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 142 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Dragon, Monster |
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| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 58 | 226 | 320 | |
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| Attack | 64 | 119 | 249 | |
| Defense | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Sp. Atk | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 405 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Charmeleon changes
- In Generation 1, Charmeleon has a base Special stat of 65.
- In Generations 2-7, Charmeleon has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels. |
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| Yellow | Tough fights could excite this POKéMON. When excited, it may blow out bluish-white flames. |
| Gold | It is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins. |
| Silver | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
In the rocky mountains where CHARMELEON live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars. |
| HeartGold | It is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins. |
| SoulSilver | It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars. |
| X | It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws. |
| Y | When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames. |
| Sword | It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws. |
| Shield | If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars. |
Moves learned by Charmeleon
Moves learnt by level up
Charmeleon learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 4 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Smokescreen | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 17 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 20 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 24 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 30 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 42 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| 54 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Charmeleon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Charmeleon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 25 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 29 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 30 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 50 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 57 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 68 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 75 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 93 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 102 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 |
Moves learnt by level up
Charmeleon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Smokescreen | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 19 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 24 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 30 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Inferno | Fire | 100 | 50 | |
| 54 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Charmeleon learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Charmeleon gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| Belly Drum | Normal | — | — | |
| Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TM
Charmeleon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Charmeleon sprites
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Where to find Charmeleon
| Red Blue Yellow |
Evolve Charmander |
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| Gold Silver Crystal |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Evolve Charmander |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Charmander |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Evolve Charmander |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Evolve Charmander |
| Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Charmander |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Charmeleon questions
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Other languages
| English | Charmeleon |
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| Japanese | リザード (Lizardo) |
| German | Glutexo |
| French | Reptincel |
| Italian | Charmeleon |
| Spanish | Charmeleon |
| Korean | 리자드 (rijadeu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 火恐龙 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 火恐龍 |
| English |
Flame Pokémon |
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| Japanese | かえんポケモン |
| German | Flammen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Flamme |
| Italian | Pokémon Fiamma |
| Spanish | Pokémon Llama |
| Korean | 화염포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 火焰宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 火焰寶可夢 |
Name origin
- char
- to burn or singe
- chameleon
- a species of lizard


