Charmeleon #005

Charmeleon overview

Listed as #5 in the National Pokédex, Charmeleon is a Fire type Flame Pokémon.

It stands 1.1 m tall and weighs 19 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Mountain habitats.

If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings. It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws. Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.

Charmeleon base stats

Charmeleon has a base stat total of 405. Its highest base stat is Sp. Attack at 80.

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward special offense.

Charmeleon base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	58
Attack	64
Defense	58
Sp. Attack	80
Sp. Defense	65
Speed	80
Total	405

Charmeleon abilities

Charmeleon's standard ability is Blaze.

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

Charmeleon type matchups

Defensively, Charmeleon 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

Charmeleon evolution

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

Charmeleon training and breeding

With a capture rate of 45, Charmeleon 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 Ember, Growl and Scratch, and it can learn 103 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

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

Frequently asked questions about Charmeleon