Charmeleon: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP58133–165226–320

Atk6475–127119–249

Def5870–121108–236

SpA8090–145148–284

SpD6576–128121–251

Spe8090–145148–284

Total405Higher than 39% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

GroundRockWater

Resists

½×

BugFairyFireGrassIceSteel

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 80); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Charmeleon outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Fire attacks.
Everything about Blaze →
Other Pokémon with Blaze 28
Charmander Charizard Cyndaquil Quilava Typhlosion Torchic Combusken Blaziken Chimchar Monferno Infernape Tepig Pignite Emboar Pansear Simisear Fennekin Braixen Delphox Litten Torracat Incineroar Scorbunny Raboot Cinderace Fuecoco Crocalor Skeledirge
If Sun is active, this Pokémon's Sp. Atk is 1.5×; loses 1/8 max HP per turn.
Everything about Solar Power →
Other Pokémon with Solar Power 8
Charmander Charizard Sunkern Sunflora Mega Houndoom Tropius Helioptile Heliolisk

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0004CharmanderFire
1. Level 16
  #0005CharmeleonFire
  1. Level 36
    #0006CharizardFireFlying
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Charizardite X
      #0006Mega Charizard XFireDragon
    2. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Charizardite Y
      #0006Mega Charizard YFireFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 11

1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40

1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

12Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

19Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15

24SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20

30Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

37Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

48Inferno100% chance to burn the target.FireSpec10050%5

54Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM144Fire PledgeUse with Grass or Water Pledge for added effect.FireSpec80100%10

TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10

TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15

Egg moves 8

EggAncient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5

EggBelly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack.NormalStatus——10

EggBite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20

EggDragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

EggDragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10

EggIron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15

EggMetal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35

Biology

A feisty Pokémon, it seeks out potential opponents and torments them in battle. It attacks by spewing fire from its mouth, swinging its tail around, or clawing away. Its fire turns bluish-white when it is excited.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Flame Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Red

: Mountain
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#005Original Johto#230Updated Johto#235Central Kalos#084Let’s Go Kanto#005Galar#379Blueberry#168Lumiose#152

Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
In the rocky mountains where CHARMELEON live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
LeafGreen · Y
It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
FireRed · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.
Crystal · Shield
It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
Silver · SoulSilver · Sword
It is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
Gold · HeartGold
Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may blow out bluish- white flames.
Yellow
When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

English: Charmeleon
Japanese: リザード
Japanese (romaji): Lizardo
Korean: 리자드
Chinese (Traditional): 火恐龍
Chinese (Simplified): 火恐龙
French: Reptincel
German: Glutexo
Spanish: Charmeleon
Italian: Charmeleon

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

: 1 SpA, 1 Spe
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 142
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: MonsterDragon
: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Charmander: Level 16.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield 2 areas

Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 2 areas

Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.