Charmander #004

Charmander overview

Charmander is a Fire type Lizard Pokémon and holds number #4 in the National Pokédex.

It stands 0.6 m tall and weighs 8.5 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Mountain habitats.

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. It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail. The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.

Charmander base stats

Across six base stats Charmander totals 309 points, led by Speed at 65.

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward special offense.

Charmander base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	39
Attack	52
Defense	43
Sp. Attack	60
Sp. Defense	50
Speed	65
Total	309

Charmander abilities

Charmander's standard ability is Blaze.

Its hidden ability, Solar Power, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Charmander type matchups

Defensively, Charmander takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.

It resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy attacks.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Ground	×2
Rock	×2
Water	×2
Bug	×0.5
Steel	×0.5
Fire	×0.5
Grass	×0.5
Ice	×0.5
Fairy	×0.5

Charmander evolution

Charmander belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Charmander → Charmeleon (Level 16) → Charizard (Level 36).

Charmander training and breeding

With a capture rate of 45, Charmander is hard to catch and levels on the Medium Slow experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Monster and Dragon egg groups.

Early level-up moves include Growl, Scratch and Ember, and it can learn 105 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Growl
1	Scratch
4	Ember
8	Smokescreen
12	Dragon Breath
13	Metal Claw
15	Leer
16	Dragon Rage
17	Fire Fang
18	Fury Swipes
19	Rage
19	Scary Face

Frequently asked questions about Charmander