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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: 39,264 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: xous54 Artwork Artist: xous54

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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	Level 40	#5 Charmeleon	Level 53	#6 Charizard	Level 63 Use item Mega Gem Holding Dragon Orb item	#8005 Mega Charizard
#4 Charmander	Level 40	#5 Charmeleon	Level 53	#6 Charizard	Level 63 Use item Mega Gem Holding Flying Orb item	#8006 Mega Charizard Y

Charmander's Other Forms

#2004 Shiny Charmander

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: 143	Dragon Breath	Level: 12		Category: Special	Base Power: 60	PP: 20	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: 200	Flame Burst	Level: 28		Category: Special	Base Power: 70	PP: 15	Accuracy: 100
ID: 513	Scary Face	Level: 28		Category: Status	Base Power: 1	PP: 10	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: 204	Flare Blitz	Level: 40		Category: Physical	Base Power: 120	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: 203	Flamethrower	TM035		Category: Special	Base Power: 90	PP: 15	Accuracy: 100
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: 184	False Swipe	TM054		Category: Physical	Base Power: 40	PP: 40	Accuracy: 100
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: 7	Acrobatics	TM062		Category: Physical	Base Power: 55	PP: 15	Accuracy: 100
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: 150	Dragon Tail	TM082		Category: Physical	Base Power: 90	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: 276	Helping Hand	TM246		Category: Status	Base Power: 1	PP: 5	Accuracy: 1000
ID: 469	Rage	TM251		Category: Physical	Base Power: 20	PP: 20	Accuracy: 100
ID: 631	Take Down	TM264		Category: Physical	Base Power: 90	PP: 20	Accuracy: 85
ID: 513	Scary Face	TM273		Category: Status	Base Power: 1	PP: 10	Accuracy: 100
ID: 113	Crunch	TM275		Category: Physical	Base Power: 80	PP: 15	Accuracy: 100
ID: 196	Fire Spin	TM278		Category: Special	Base Power: 35	PP: 15	Accuracy: 85
ID: 204	Flare Blitz	TM279		Category: Physical	Base Power: 120	PP: 15	Accuracy: 100
ID: 336	Leer	TM286		Category: Status	Base Power: 1	PP: 30	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: 148	Dragon Rage	TM325		Category: Special	Base Power: 1	PP: 10	Accuracy: 100
ID: 192	Fire Fang	TM326		Category: Physical	Base Power: 65	PP: 15	Accuracy: 95
ID: 688	Weather Ball	TM365		Category: Special	Base Power: 50	PP: 10	Accuracy: 100
ID: 194	Fire Pledge	TM379		Category: Special	Base Power: 80	PP: 10	Accuracy: 100
ID: 369	Metal Claw	TM418		Category: Physical	Base Power: 50	PP: 35	Accuracy: 95
ID: 694	Wing Attack	TM419		Category: Physical	Base Power: 60	PP: 35	Accuracy: 100
ID: 607	Submission	TM425		Category: Physical	Base Power: 80	PP: 25	Accuracy: 80

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Charmander Lizard Pokémon ???? Hitokage #004 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	Footprint
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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

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

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 (100%)	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: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 1×.

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  TM01 Work Up Normal Status — —% 30 TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 80 100% 15 TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5 TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20 TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 90 100% 15 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110 85% 5 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 50 100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 TM48 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130 90% 5 TM56 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status — 85% 15 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status — —% 20 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 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  Air Cutter‡ Flying Special 60 95% 25 Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 Beat Up* Dark Physical — 100% 10 Belly Drum Normal Status — —% 10 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 Counter* Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 Dragon Dance Dragon Status — —% 20 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100 75% 10 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 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   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group: Fire Poké Assist: Fire Field move: (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 Field move: (Burn ×1) Browser entry It attacks by spitting embers.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fire Poké Assist: (present) Fire Field move: (present) (Burn ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Fire Field move: (past) (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 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 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: ?????
Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 40 - 90  5 #004 Power of 4 Attacks do more damage when you make a match of four. Skill Swapper: Mega Boost+			Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 40 - 60  0 #004 Barrier Bash+ Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 78 Base Attack: 116 Base Defense: 96 Egg Distance: 2 km Evolution Requirement:  25 Fast Attacks: Ember, Scratch Special Attacks: Flame Charge, Flame Burst, Flamethrower

Evolution

Unevolved Charmander  Fire

Level 16 →

First evolution Charmeleon  Fire

Level 36 →

Second evolution Charizard  Fire  Flying

 

Sprites

Generation I   Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green     Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation II   Gold   Silver   Crystal         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation III   Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation IV   Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation V   Black White   Black 2 White 2     Front Back   Front Back

Generation VI   X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire     Front Back   Front Back

 

Trivia

• 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

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  Japanese ???? Hitokage From ? hi and ??? tokage  French Salamèche From Salamandre and mèche  Spanish Charmander Same as English name  German Glumanda From Glut and Salamander  Italian Charmander Same as English name  Korean ??? Fairit From ??? paieo and ?? kkori  Cantonese Chinese ??? Síufólùhng Literally "Little fiery dragon". May also be from ??? fólùhnggwó  Mandarin Chinese ??? / ??? Xiaohuolóng Literally "Little fiery dragon". May also be from ?? xiaolóng

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Related articles

• Ash's Charmander
• Zippo
• Charla
• Alain's Charmander
• Trevor's Charmander
• Red's Charmander
• Blue's Charmander
• Salamè
• Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)
• Green's Charmander
• Peanut's Charmander
• Mandy (MPJ)
• Team Go-Getters

Notes

 

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Starter Pokémon
Kanto Bulbasaur Charmander Squirtle	Johto Chikorita Cyndaquil Totodile	Hoenn Treecko Torchic Mudkip	Sinnoh Turtwig Chimchar Piplup
Unova Snivy Tepig Oshawott	Kalos Chespin Fennekin Froakie	Alola Rowlet Litten Popplio	Yellow Pikachu (player) Eevee (rival)
	Colosseum Espeon and Umbreon	XD Eevee

 

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