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) 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 Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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:
Moves learnt by level up
Charmeleon learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | |
42 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
48 | Inferno | Fire | 100 | 50 | |
54 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Charmeleon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Charmeleon gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
Belly Drum | Normal | — | — | |
Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Charmeleon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
10 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
50 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Charmeleon sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | ||||||||
Shiny | — | — | — | — |
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 |
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