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Charmander
Class: Starter
Type:
Fire
Catch Rate: 45
Level Gain Rate: Medium Slow
Base Reward EXP: 195
Reward EV Point: Speed: 1
Charmander in game: 33,025 Who?
AVG Level: 15
Gender Ratios:
87.5% Male
12.5% Female
Pokemon Id: 4

Base Stats
HP: 39
Attack: 52
Defense: 43
SpAttack: 60
SpDefense: 50
Speed: 65
Total: 309
Default Ability 1: Fire Mania
Default Ability 2: SpAttack Novice
Default Ability 3: Fire Novice
Concept Artist: Nintendo
Artwork Artist: rayo123000

Where Charmander can be captured:

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Charmander's elemental sensitivity to the enemy attacks:
: 50% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 50% : 100% : 100% : 50%
: 200% : 50% : 50% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 200% : 50% : 200%

Charmander's Transformation Line

#4 Charmander
Fire (Type 1)
Level 40
#5 Charmeleon
Fire (Type 1)
Level 53
#6 Charizard
Fire (Type 1) Flying (Type 2)
Level 63
Use item Mega Gem
Holding Dragon Orb item
#8005 Mega Charizard
Fire (Type 1) Dragon (Type 2)
#4 Charmander
Fire (Type 1)
Level 40
#5 Charmeleon
Fire (Type 1)
Level 53
#6 Charizard
Fire (Type 1) Flying (Type 2)
Level 63
Use item Mega Gem
Holding Flying Orb item
#8006 Mega Charizard Y
Fire (Type 1) Flying (Type 2)

Charmander's Other Forms
#2004 Shiny Charmander
Fire (Type 1)

HM (Hidden Machine) Moves Charmander Can Learn
ID: 117 Cut HM01 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 30 Accuracy: 95
ID: 601 Strength HM04 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 495 Rock Smash HM06 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100

Charmander's Level-Up Attacks
ID: 514 Scratch Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 248 Growl Level: 4 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 100
ID: 168 Ember Level: 13 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 369 Metal Claw Level: 13 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 35 Accuracy: 95
ID: 336 Leer Level: 15 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 229 Fury Swipes Level: 18 Category: Physical Base Power: 18 PP: 15 Accuracy: 80
ID: 564 Smokescreen Level: 19 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 469 Rage Level: 22 Category: Physical Base Power: 20 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 192 Fire Fang Level: 25 Category: Physical Base Power: 65 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 513 Scary Face Level: 25 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 200 Flame Burst Level: 28 Category: Special Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 554 Slash Level: 37 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 203 Flamethrower Level: 38 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 148 Dragon Rage Level: 43 Category: Special Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 311 Inferno Level: 46 Category: Special Base Power: 100 PP: 5 Accuracy: 50
ID: 196 Fire Spin Level: 49 Category: Special Base Power: 35 PP: 15 Accuracy: 85

TM (Technical Machine) Moves Charmander Can Learn
ID: 699 Work Up TM001 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 144 Dragon Claw TM002 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 653 Toxic TM006 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 278 Hidden Power TM010 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 611 Sunny Day TM011 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 449 Protect TM017 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 226 Frustration TM021 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 485 Return TM027 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 65 Brick Break TM031 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 139 Double Team TM032 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 478 Reflect TM033 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 191 Fire Blast TM038 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 5 Accuracy: 85
ID: 497 Rock Tomb TM039 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 9 Aerial Ace TM040 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 179 Facade TM042 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 201 Flame Charge TM043 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 482 Rest TM044 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 30 Attract TM045 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 504 Round TM048 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 160 Echoed Voice TM049 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 414 Overheat TM050 Category: Special Base Power: 130 PP: 5 Accuracy: 90
ID: 209 Fling TM056 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 693 Will-O-Wisp TM061 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 85
ID: 527 Shadow Claw TM065 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 623 Swords Dance TM075 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 494 Rock Slide TM080 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 617 Swagger TM087 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 90
ID: 556 Sleep Talk TM088 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 608 Substitute TM090 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 94 Confide TM100 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 140 Double-Edge TM103 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 396 Natural Gift TM108 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 548 Skull Bash TM110 Category: Physical Base Power: 130 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 216 Focus Punch TM113 Category: Physical Base Power: 150 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 319 Iron Tail TM117 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 15 Accuracy: 75
ID: 413 Outrage TM118 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 567 Snore TM120 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 79 Captivate TM124 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 265 Headbutt TM126 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 392 Mud-Slap TM127 Category: Special Base Power: 20 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 517 Secret Power TM129 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 195 Fire Punch TM133 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 646 Thunder Punch TM140 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 56 Body Slam TM153 Category: Physical Base Power: 85 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 107 Counter TM154 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 157 Dynamic Punch TM155 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 5 Accuracy: 50
ID: 364 Mega Kick TM156 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 5 Accuracy: 75
ID: 365 Mega Punch TM157 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 374 Mimic TM159 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 521 Seismic Toss TM160 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 116 Curse TM164 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 228 Fury Cutter TM177 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 95
ID: 621 Swift TM178 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 283 Hone Claws TM179 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 310 Incinerate TM180 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 171 Endure TM182 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 46 Bide TM191 Category: Physical Base Power: 130 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 143 Dragon Breath TM203 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 147 Dragon Pulse TM208 Category: Special Base Power: 85 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 274 Heat Wave TM210 Category: Special Base Power: 95 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 13 Air Cutter TM214 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 25 Accuracy: 95
ID: 149 Dragon Rush TM217 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 10 Accuracy: 75
ID: 123 Defense Curl TM225 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 19 Ancient Power TM226 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 129 Dig TM228 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 445 Power-Up Punch TM229 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 42 Beat Up TM231 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 631 Take Down TM264 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 113 Crunch TM275 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 204 Flare Blitz TM279 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 48 Bite TM290 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 44 Belly Drum TM311 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 145 Dragon Dance TM324 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 194 Fire Pledge TM379 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 607 Submission TM425 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 25 Accuracy: 80
Pokémon: Charmander - Level Gain Rate: Medium Slow - Class: Starter
This level gain rate Pokémon required total EXP amounts for each level
L 1: 0 EXP
L 2: 54 EXP
L 3: 342 EXP
L 4: 576 EXP
L 5: 810 EXP
L 6: 1,074 EXP
L 7: 1,416 EXP
L 8: 1,884 EXP
L 9: 2,514 EXP
L 10: 3,360 EXP
L 11: 4,452 EXP
L 12: 5,838 EXP
L 13: 7,566 EXP
L 14: 9,672 EXP
L 15: 12,210 EXP
L 16: 15,210 EXP
L 17: 18,720 EXP
L 18: 22,788 EXP
L 19: 27,450 EXP
L 20: 32,760 EXP
L 21: 38,748 EXP
L 22: 45,462 EXP
L 23: 52,950 EXP
L 24: 61,248 EXP
L 25: 70,410 EXP
L 26: 80,466 EXP
L 27: 91,464 EXP
L 28: 103,452 EXP
L 29: 116,466 EXP
L 30: 130,560 EXP
L 31: 145,764 EXP
L 32: 162,126 EXP
L 33: 179,694 EXP
L 34: 198,504 EXP
L 35: 218,610 EXP
L 36: 240,042 EXP
L 37: 262,848 EXP
L 38: 287,076 EXP
L 39: 312,762 EXP
L 40: 339,960 EXP
L 41: 368,700 EXP
L 42: 399,030 EXP
L 43: 430,998 EXP
L 44: 464,640 EXP
L 45: 500,010 EXP
L 46: 537,138 EXP
L 47: 576,072 EXP
L 48: 616,860 EXP
L 49: 659,538 EXP
L 50: 704,160 EXP
L 51: 750,756 EXP
L 52: 799,374 EXP
L 53: 850,062 EXP
L 54: 902,856 EXP
L 55: 957,810 EXP
L 56: 1,014,954 EXP
L 57: 1,074,336 EXP
L 58: 1,136,004 EXP
L 59: 1,199,994 EXP
L 60: 1,266,360 EXP
L 61: 1,335,132 EXP
L 62: 1,406,358 EXP
L 63: 1,480,086 EXP
L 64: 1,556,352 EXP
L 65: 1,635,210 EXP
L 66: 1,716,690 EXP
L 67: 1,800,840 EXP
L 68: 1,887,708 EXP
L 69: 1,977,330 EXP
L 70: 2,069,760 EXP
L 71: 2,165,028 EXP
L 72: 2,263,182 EXP
L 73: 2,364,270 EXP
L 74: 2,468,328 EXP
L 75: 2,575,410 EXP
L 76: 2,685,546 EXP
L 77: 2,798,784 EXP
L 78: 2,915,172 EXP
L 79: 3,034,746 EXP
L 80: 3,157,560 EXP
L 81: 3,283,644 EXP
L 82: 3,413,046 EXP
L 83: 3,545,814 EXP
L 84: 3,681,984 EXP
L 85: 3,821,610 EXP
L 86: 3,964,722 EXP
L 87: 4,111,368 EXP
L 88: 4,261,596 EXP
L 89: 4,415,442 EXP
L 90: 4,572,960 EXP
L 91: 4,734,180 EXP
L 92: 4,899,150 EXP
L 93: 5,067,918 EXP
L 94: 5,240,520 EXP
L 95: 5,417,010 EXP
L 96: 5,597,418 EXP
L 97: 5,781,792 EXP
L 98: 5,970,180 EXP
L 99: 6,162,618 EXP
L 100: 6,359,160 EXP
L 101: 6,677,000 EXP
L 102: 7,010,000 EXP
L 103: 7,360,000 EXP
L 104: 7,728,000 EXP
L 105: 8,114,000 EXP
L 106: 8,519,000 EXP
L 107: 8,944,000 EXP
L 108: 9,391,000 EXP
L 109: 9,860,000 EXP
L 110: 10,353,000 EXP
L 111: 10,870,000 EXP
L 112: 11,413,000 EXP
L 113: 11,983,000 EXP
L 114: 12,582,000 EXP
L 115: 13,211,000 EXP
L 116: 13,871,000 EXP
L 117: 14,564,000 EXP
L 118: 15,292,000 EXP
L 119: 16,056,000 EXP
L 120: 16,858,000 EXP
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Charmander
Lizard Pokémon		 ????
Hitokage
#004
Charmander
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fire
Abilities
Blaze Solar Power
Hidden Ability
Gender ratio
 
 
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Dragon
Hatch time
5397 - 5653 steps
Height
2'00" 0.6 m
Weight
18.7 lbs. 8.5 kg
Regional numbers
Pokédex
#004
Kanto		 #234
Johto		 Central
#083
Kalos
Browser
R-140
Fiore		 R-137
Almia		 R-206/N-062
Oblivia
Base experience yield
65
Gen. I-IV		 62
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 1
Speed
Body style
Body06.png
Footprint
F004.png
Pokédex color
  Red
Base friendship
70
External Links

Charmander (Japanese: ???? Hitokage) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Charmeleon starting at level 16, which evolves into Charizard starting at level 36.

Along with Bulbasaur and Squirtle, Charmander is one of three starter Pokémon of Kanto available at the beginning of Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, FireRed, and LeafGreen.

Biology

 

Charmander is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon with a primarily orange body. Its underside from the chest down and soles are cream-colored. It has two small fangs visible in its upper jaw and two smaller fangs in its lower jaw. Charmander has blue eyes. Its arms and legs are short with four fingers and three clawed toes. A fire burns at the tip of this Pokémon's slender tail, and has blazed there since Charmander's birth. The flame can be used as an indication of Charmander's health and mood, burning brightly when the Pokémon is strong, weakly when it is exhausted, wavering when it is happy, and blazing when it is enraged. It is said that Charmander dies if its flame goes out. However, if the Pokémon is healthy, the flame will continue to burn if gets a bit wet and is said to steam in the rain.

Charmander can be found in hot, mountainous areas. However, it is found far more often in the ownership of Trainers. As shown in Pokémon Snap, Charmander exhibits pack behavior, calling others of its species if it finds food.

In the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

 
Charmander in the anime
Ash's Charmander

In Charmander - The Stray Pokémon, Ash, Misty, and Brock came across a Charmander which had been abandoned by its Trainer, Damian, who only cared about strong Pokémon. At first, Charmander refused to leave the spot it was at, waiting for Damian to return. However, when a rainstorm picked up, Charmander grew ill and Ash took it to a Pokémon Center. Charmander realized that Damian was no good, and joined up with Ash. It has since evolved into Charmeleon, and then Charizard.

Zippo

Ritchie owned a Charmander named Zippo, which debuted in A Friend In Deed. It later evolved into Charmeleon.

Team Go-Getters

A Charmander stars in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate! as the leader of Team Go-Getters.

Alain's Charmander

A Charmander appeared in a flashback in Mega Evolution Special I as the unevolved form of Alain's Charizard.

Trevor's Charmander

A Charmander appeared in Summer of Discovery!, under the ownership of Trevor. It has since evolved all the way into Charizard.

Other

In Journey to the Starting Line!, Gilbert was intended to start his journey as a Pokémon Trainer, but the trio of Kanto Starter Pokémon were scared off when Ash's Tauros stampeded through Professor Oak's house. Professor Oak, Tracey, Delia and Gilbert split up in order to find the three missing Pokémon. The Charmander was the first one to be found.

Another Charmander was seen with Professor Oak in A Six Pack Attack! along with a Bulbasaur and Squirtle. Another was seen in The Right Place and The Right Mime, along with another Bulbasaur and Squirtle.

A Charmander appeared in The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion! owned by the Kanto Fair Host. Seeing it inspired Ash to bring his Charizard back onto his team.

A Charmander appeared in Summer of Discovery!, under the ownership of Trevor.

Minor appearances

Charmander was mentioned in the first episode of the anime, Pokémon - I Choose You!, as one of the three starter Pokémon new Trainers in Pallet Town can choose from. Ash dreamed of owning one, although it was his last choice of a starter coming after Squirtle and Bulbasaur. However, when he arrived at Oak's lab, he found out it was too late, as another Trainer who started the same day had already taken it.

Multiple Charmander also appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.

A Charmander was seen in a Pokémon Center in Hypno's Naptime.

A Charmander also appeared in Pokémon Fashion Flash.

In The Ultimate Test, a Charmander was one of the Pokémon owned by the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor.

Two Charmander appeared in The Breeding Center Secret. One was seen evolving on TV for a commercial about Cassidy's and Butch's breeding center, while the other one appeared in the said center.

A Trainer's Charmander appeared in Friends to the End, during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.

A Charmander appeared in A Better Pill to Swallow as a fantasized Pokémon.

A Charmander was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

One also appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

A Charmander appeared in Alexa's magazine in The Journalist from Another Region!.

A Charmander appeared in SM003, as a silhouette.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP011 Charmander Ash's Pokédex Charmander. A flame burns on the tip of its tail from birth. It is said that a Charmander dies if its flame ever goes out.
EP025 Rage Ash's Pokédex Charmander's special attack, Rage. It gains more power the more it is attacked. It will continue to fight until its opponent falls.
This concludes the entries from the original series.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW116 Charmander Ash's Pokédex Charmander, the Lizard Pokémon. Charmander's health can be gauged by the fire on the tip of its tail, which burns intensely when it's in good health.
This concludes the entries from the Best Wishes series.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY039 Charmander Serena's Pokédex Charmander, the Lizard Pokémon. When the tip of Charmander's tail burns brightly, that indicates it's in good health.
This concludes the entries from the XY series.

In Pokémon Origins

 
Red's Charmander in Pokémon Origins
 
Giovanni's Charmander in Pokémon Origins

Red's Charmander

Charmander was one of the three Pokémon Professor Oak gave Red and Blue to choose from to start their journey, with Red choosing Charmander. It later evolved into a Charmeleon between File 1: Red and File 2: Cubone and then a Charizard between File 2: Cubone and File 3: Giovanni.

Other

Another Charmander appeared in File 3: Giovanni at Silph Co.

Giovanni was shown to have once had a Charmander during a flashback in File 3: Giovanni.

In Pokémon Generations

A Charmander appeared in the opening sequence for The Adventure. 

In the manga

 
Charmander in Pokémon Adventures

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Charmander

Ash's Charmander makes a few appearances in the manga The Electric Tale of Pikachu.

The capture of Ash's Charmander diverges considerably from the anime. In the manga, Damian seems to have abandoned his Charmander at the beginning of the chapter Pikachu's Excellent Adventure, but it turns out that he had just been injured and went to the hospital.

Ash is shown to own a Charmander despite this, his own Charmander first appears in You Gotta Have Friends. Ash's Charmander's capture is not shown in the manga, instead, when Charmander first appears from its Poké Ball, it is simply stated that "Ash has been busy since the last comic".

Ash's Charmander reappears as a Charizard in the chapter The Indigo Finals at the Indigo Plateau Conference. In this chapter, Charizard battles Charley, Ritchie's own Charizard.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Main article: Peanut's Charmander
Main article: Mandy (MPJ)

In Magical Pokémon Journey, the sickly Trainer Peanut owns an aggressive Charmander. Peanut's Charmander first appears in the chapter Charmander's Peanut.

Mandy is a female Charmander from the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Blue's Charmander
Main article: Salamè

Charmander debuted in the first round of the Red, Green & Blue chapter, A Glimpse of the Glow, where one appeared in a fantasy explanation of Red and as one of Blue's first Pokémon, received from his grandfather Professor Oak. He has since evolved into Charmeleon before facing Brock of Pewter City, and then to Charizard before the Silph Co. battles against Team Rocket. The major powerhouse of his team with his newly learned Blast Burn attack, his battle skills (able to defeat Red's Poliwhirl easily even before evolving) are complimented by his fast flight, for which he was traded to Red twice, during both the Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter and the FireRed & LeafGreen chapter. It is worth noting that, as Charmeleon, he was accidentally traded to Red many years earlier.

Another Charmander appeared as a silhouette when Green explains about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.

After X's Marisso lost to him in a battle X decided to take him and named him Salamè in Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change. He later evolved into a Charmeleon alongside Marisso who evolved into a Quilladin in Quilladin Stands.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Green's Charmander

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga series, Red's rival, Green, chose Charmander as his starter Pokémon. Green's Charmander is mischievous and has a rivalry with Red's Clefairy.

Green's Charmander has evolved into Charizard. It seems to be able to skip the Charmeleon stage, as it was seen evolving directly into Charizard. Although it has devolved back to the Charmander stage, it currently seems to have permanently evolved back into Charizard.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Main article: Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)

In Pokémon Zensho, Satoshi chooses Charmander as his starter Pokémon, while Shigeru chooses a Squirtle.

In the TCG

Main article: Charmander (TCG)

Other appearances

Charmander appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a trophy.

Trophy information

"A Lizard Pokémon. It just downright likes hot stuff. The always-burning tail indicates its mood--waving gently when content and burning intensely when angry. If the tail were to go out, it would be the end of Charmander's life. Its tail is believed to emit steam when it rains. Charmander evolves into Charmeleon by leveling up."

Game data

NPC appearances

  • In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Charmander is one of Pikachu's best friends. After falling through the mysterious tunnel, he almost lands into a pool of molten lava only to be saved by the zone leader, Blaziken. He was then taken in as Blaziken's pupil and trained to become stronger. After he's been found, he journeys to the Meeting Place where he helps Piplup mend the balloon, and makes fireworks. He later accompanies Pikachu to the Sky Pavilion along with Piplup and Chikorita where he meets Mew. Once the Sky Prism has been restored, Charmander celebrates by firing off the fireworks he made.

Pokédex entries

Generation I  
Red Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Blue
Yellow The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.
Stadium Even the newborns have flaming tails. Unfamiliar with fire, babies are said to accidentally burn themselves.
Generation II  
Gold The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
Silver 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.
Stadium 2 The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
Generation III  
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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.
Generation IV  
Diamond The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
SoulSilver The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Generation V  
Black The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
White
Black 2 The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
White 2
Generation VI  
X The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Y 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.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire

 

Game locations

Generation I  
Red Blue
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Blue (Japan)
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Yellow
Received from a Trainer on Route 24
Generation II  
Gold Silver
Time Capsule, Event
Crystal
Time Capsule, Event
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Trade, Event
FireRed LeafGreen
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl
Trade, Event
Platinum
Trade, Event
HeartGold SoulSilver
Reward from Professor Oak after defeating Red
Pal Park
Field
Generation V  
Black White
Global Link event
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer, Event
Generation VI  
X Y
Received from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City after battling him
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade, Event
Generation VII  
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank

 

In side games

Generation I  
Snap
Volcano
Pinball
Pallet Town
Stadium
Gym Leader Castle
Generation II  
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III  
Channel
Mt. Snowfall
Trozei!
Huge Storage 5, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Fiery Field (5F-8F)
Ranger
Jungle Relic
Generation IV  
MD Time MD Darkness
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Giant Volcano (1F-19F), Dark Crater (B1F-B10F)
MD Sky
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Giant Volcano (1F-19F), Dark Crater (B1F-B10F)
Ranger: SoA
Ranger School, Volcano Cave
Rumble
Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode C & A)
PokéPark Wii
Lava Zone, Meeting Place*
Ranger: GS
Faldera Island, Fire Temple
Generation V  
Rumble Blast
Cave: Everspring Valley
Conquest
Ignis
Rumble U
Dream Gate: Flame Dance, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!
Generation VI  
Battle Trozei
Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 2
Shuffle
Puerto Blanco: Stage 4
Blau Salon: Stage 406
Event: Special Daily Pokémon (Winking)
Rumble World
Ember Mountains: Furnace Mountain (All Areas)
Super MD
Starter Pokémon
Picross
Area 05: Stage 03

 

In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Crunch Charmander English United States 5 December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;
January 17 to 23, 2003
GSC Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 Crunch Charmander Japanese Japan 5 April 27 to May 12, 2002
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Charmander Japanese Japan 10 February 11 to 28, 2006
DP 2007 Birthday Charmander Japanese Japan 40 July 20, 2007 to July 19, 2008
DP 2008 Birthday Charmander Japanese Japan 40 July 20, 2008 to July 19, 2009
DPPtHGSS 2009 Birthday Charmander Japanese Japan 40 July 20, 2009 to July 19, 2010
DPPtHGSS 2010 Birthday Charmander Japanese Japan 40 July 20 to November 3, 2010
B2W2 Sticker Promotional Kanto Starter Egg Charmander Japanese Japan 1 September 1 to 30, 2012
BWB2W2 Kanto Starter Egg Charmander Korean South Korea 1 November 8 to 11, 2012
B2W2 Kanto Starter Egg Charmander Korean Wi-Fi 1 February 14 to March 31, 2013
XYORAS Pokémon Lab Charmander Japanese region Online 5 July 8 to November 30, 2015
ORAS 2016 World Championships Charmander All United States 5 August 19 to 21, 2016
In-game events
Games Event Language Level Distribution period
RGBY Gym Leader Castle Charmander Japanese 5 April 30, 1999 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Charmander English 5 February 29, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Charmander French 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Charmander German 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Charmander Italian 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Charmander Spanish 5 April 7, 2000 onwards

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BW Global Link Charmander Japanese PGL 10 October 14, 2010 to May 31, 2011
BW Global Link Charmander Korean PGL 10 May 11, 2011 to May 11, 2013

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Stadium* Normal Box (100%)* Gorgeous Box (100%)*
Events* Lucky Egg Lucky Egg (100%) Charizardite Y Charizardite Y (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 39  
99 - 146 188 - 282
Attack: 52  
51 - 114 98 - 223
Defense: 43  
43 - 104 81 - 203
Sp.Atk: 60  
58 - 123 112 - 240
Sp.Def: 50  
49 - 112 94 - 218
Speed: 65  
63 - 128 121 - 251
Total: 309   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature, if applicable.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable.
  • This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 50.

 

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ???
Power
1/5 ?????
Skill
3/4 ????
Stamina
1/3 ???
Jump
3/3 ???
Total
11/18 ???

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VII, this Pokémon is:  
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ghost 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Weak to:
Ground 2×
Rock 2×
Water 2×
Immune to:
None
Resistant to:
Bug ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Grass ½×
Ice ½×
Fairy ½×
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 Scratch Normal Physical 40 100% 35
1 Growl Normal Status — 100% 40
7 Ember Fire Special 40 100% 25
10 Smokescreen Normal Status — 100% 20
16 Dragon Rage Dragon Special — 100% 10
19 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10
25 Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15
28 Flame Burst Fire Special 70 100% 15
34 Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20
37 Flamethrower Fire Special 90 100% 15
43 Fire Spin Fire Special 35 85% 15
46 Inferno Fire Special 100 50% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charmander
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Charmander
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
 

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM01 Work Up Normal Status — —% 30
Bag TM Dragon VI Sprite.png TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 80 100% 15
Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20
Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 90 100% 15
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110 85% 5
Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15
Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 50 100% 20
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130 90% 5
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status — 85% 15
Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status — —% 20
Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status — —% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charmander
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Charmander
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
CharizardDragoniteSwabluAltariaTropiusSalamence Air Cutter‡ Flying Special 60 95% 25
CranidosRampardosShieldonBastiodonTyruntTyrantrum
AmauraAurorus		 Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
EkansNidoran+Nidoran> Beat Up* Dark Physical — 100% 10
SnorlaxKommo-o Belly Drum Normal Status — —% 10
SquirtleWartortleBlastoiseEkansArbokGyarados
TotodileCroconawFeraligatrLarvitarPupitarTyranitar
LoudredExploudSeviperBagonShelgonSalamence
TurtwigGrotleTorterraDruddigonDeinoZweilous
HydreigonTyruntTyrantrumBergmiteAvalugg		 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Nidoran+Nidoran>RhyhornKangaskhanSnorlaxChikorita
MudkipShieldonScraggyAxewGoomyJangmo-o		 Counter* Fighting Physical — 100% 20
ArbokGyaradosSnorlaxTotodileCroconawFeraligatr
LarvitarPupitarTyranitarExploudSeviperBagon
ShelgonSalamenceTurtwigGrotleTorterraGarchomp
ScraggyScraftyDruddigonDeinoZweilousHydreigon
TyruntTyrantrumAvalugg		 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15
HorseaSeadraKingdraGyaradosDratiniDragonair
DragoniteAltariaAxewFraxureHaxorusJangmo-o
Hakamo-oKommo-o		 Dragon Dance Dragon Status — —% 20
HorseaSeadraKingdraAmpharosSwabluAltaria
AxewFraxureHaxorusDeinoZweilousHydreigon
SkrelpDragalgeGoomySliggooGoodraSalandit
TurtonatorDrampa		 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10
DratiniDragonairDragoniteGibleGabiteGarchomp
DeinoZweilousHydreigon		 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100 75% 10
CharizardMarowak Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15
ScraggyScrafty Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
AronLaironAggron Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35
DratiniDragonairDragoniteAxewFraxureHaxorus
DruddigonDeinoZweilousHydreigonGoodraDrampa
Jangmo-oHakamo-oKommo-o		 Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Charmander in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Charmander in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charmander
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Charmander
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M Fire Pledge Fire Special 80 100% 10
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Charmander can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Charmander cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charmander
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Charmander
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Slam Charmander (McDonald Pack 4)

Anime-only moves

Move Type Episode
Tackle  Normal  Friend and Foe Alike

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin004.png Pinani004.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani004.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
MDP004.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 11.7%
Friend Area: Mt. Cleft
Phrases
51%-100% HP My flame's small, but I'll do my best!
26%-50% HP My health is down to half. The flame is getting small, too.
1%-25% HP My flame is about to go out...
Level up I leveled up. The flame on my tail grew bigger, too.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP The fire on my tail's blazing! Let's go for it, <name>!
26%-50% HP It's getting tougher...
1%-25% HP My fire's about to go out... <name>, help...
Level up Yay! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP004.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
Fire
Field move: Burn fm.png
(Burn ×1)
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 25 Max. exp.: 39
Browser entry
Charmander shudders while breathing fire. It is the very picture of vitality.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
Fire
Field move: Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry
It attacks by spitting embers.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:
(present)		 Fire Assist.png
Fire
Field move:
(present)		 Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)		 Fire Assist.png
Fire
Field move:
(past)		 Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry
It attacks by spitting fire.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ??
Defense ??
Speed ???
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ??
Defense ??
Speed ???
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW004.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Charmander followed you through the Mysterious Tunnel, landing in the Lava Zone. He's one of your best friends. His great desire is to become stronger.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP004.png HP: ? Move: Ember
Attack: ?? Ability 1: Blaze
Ability 2: Warm Blanket
Ability 3: Hero
Defense: ?
Speed: ???
Evolves into Charmeleon when its Attack is 50 or higher
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Masakage
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ?????

BT004.png

  
 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.png
Fire
None.png Attack Power: 40 - 90 Raise Max Level.png 5

#004
Shuffle004.png

 Power of 4
Attacks do more damage when you make a match of four.
Skill Swapper: Mega Boost+
Pokémon Shuffle
None.png
Fire
None.png Attack Power: 40 - 60 Raise Max Level.png 0

#004
Shuffle004Winking.png

 Barrier Bash+
Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.

 
Pokémon GO
GO004.png Base Stamina: 78 Base Attack: 116 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: 2 km Evolution Requirement: GO Candy.png 25
Fast Attacks: Ember, Scratch
Special Attacks: Flame Charge, Flame Burst, Flamethrower

Evolution

004Charmander.png
Unevolved
Charmander
 Fire 
Rare Candy 
Level 16
→
005Charmeleon.png
First evolution
Charmeleon
 Fire 
Rare Candy 
Level 36
→
006Charizard.png
Second evolution
Charizard
 Fire  Flying 

 

Sprites

Generation I  
Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green
Spr 1b 004.png Spr b g1 004.png   Spr 1y 004.png Spr b g1 004.png   Spr 1g 004.png Spr b g1 004.png
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation II  
Gold   Silver   Crystal
Spr 2g 004.png Spr b 2g 004.png   Spr 2s 004.png Spr b 2g 004.png   Spr 2c 004.png Spr b 2c 004.png
Spr 2g 004 s.png Spr b 2g 004 s.png   Spr 2s 004 s.png Spr b 2g 004 s.png   Spr 2c 004 s.png Spr b 2c 004 s.png
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 004.png Spr b 3r 004.png   Spr 3e 004.png Spr b 3r 004.png   Spr 3f 004.png Spr b 3f 004.png
Spr 3r 004 s.png Spr b 3r 004 s.png   Spr 3e 004 s.png Spr b 3r 004 s.png   Spr 3f 004 s.png Spr b 3f 004 s.png
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 004.png Spr b 4d 004.png   Spr 4d 004.png Spr b 4p 004.png   Spr 4h 004.png Spr b 4p 004.png
Spr 4d 004 s.png Spr b 4d 004 s.png   Spr 4d 004 s.png Spr b 4p 004 s.png   Spr 4h 004 s.png Spr b 4p 004 s.png
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation V  
Black White   Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 004.png Spr b 5b 004.png   Spr 5b 004.png Spr b 5b 004.png
Spr 5b 004 s.png Spr b 5b 004 s.png   Spr 5b 004 s.png Spr b 5b 004 s.png
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VI  
X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 004.png Spr b 6x 004.png   Spr 6x 004.png Spr b 6x 004.png
Spr 6x 004 s.png Spr b 6x 004 s.png   Spr 6x 004 s.png Spr b 6x 004 s.png
Front Back   Front Back
004MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Charmander images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

 

Trivia

 
$1 coins from Niue
  • Niue released a one-dollar coin featuring Charmander as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Charmander on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
  • In the first generation, on its sprite and first artwork, Charmander's "back" is depicted as having a small line of spikes. The spikes were not shown in the sprites and artwork of later generations. Blue's Charmander also had these spikes in the Pokémon Adventures manga, where the spikes were larger and easier to see. The spikes were also seen on Green's Charmander from the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga.
  • Charmander is the tallest Fire-type starter Pokémon.
  • Charmander has the longest name of all unevolved starter Pokémon.
  • Charmander is the only Fire-type starter Pokémon that is not a member of the Field Egg Group.
  • Charmander, Cyndaquil, and their respective evolutionary lines have exactly the same base stats.

Origin

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

Charmander appears to be predominantly reptilian in origin, and may have been partially inspired by the mythical salamander (as opposed to the real-world amphibian of the same name which inspired its mythical counterpart). This salamander was a fire-spirit capable of surviving in extreme heat or flames, and it is sometimes creatively rendered or interpreted in the shape of a lizard.

Physically, Charmander has a slender body, a short nose, and a long tail, as well as other lizard-like characteristics. The fact that it does not undergo a metamorphosis stage (beyond its own evolutionary pattern) but instead grows into a larger version of itself as it matures, among other things, indicate that Charmander has more in common with reptiles (such as lizards) than with amphibians (such as real-world salamanders).

Charmander's Hidden Ability, Solar Power, may have drawn inspiration from the spotted salamander. In July and August 2010, this species was identified as the first known photosynthetic vertebrate animal, capable of converting energy from sunlight.

Name origin

Charmander is a portmanteau of the words char (to burn) and salamander.

Hitokage comes from ??? (salamander): ? hi (fire) and ?? tokage (lizard).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ???? Hitokage From ? hi and ??? tokage
France Flag.png French Salamèche From Salamandre and mèche
Spain Flag.png Spanish Charmander Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Glumanda From Glut and Salamander
Italy Flag.png Italian Charmander Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean ??? Fairit From ??? paieo and ?? kkori
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese ??? Síufólùhng Literally "Little fiery dragon". May also be from ??? fólùhnggwó
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese ??? / ??? Xiaohuolóng Literally "Little fiery dragon". May also be from ?? xiaolóng
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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