Charmander.
BST 309 · fire
Charmander is weak to Water, Ground, Rock and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
Charmander base stats
BST 309 · ranges at level 100Charmander weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeCharmander abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenCharmander evolution line
3 stagesCharmander evolves into Charmeleon: level it up to 16 or higher. How to evolve Charmander, every game
Best Charmander moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerCharmander moves
gen 9 · 95 moves · 13 level-up · 49 TM/HM · 16 egg · 17 tutorCharmander Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstIt has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
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.
The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.
The flame on its tail indicates Charmander’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
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.
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.
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
The flame on its tail indicates CHARMANDER’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
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.
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.
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 on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
The flame on its tail indicates CHARMANDER's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
If it's healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigor ously, even if it gets a bit wet.
Obviously prefers hot places. 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 species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Charmander
Charmander is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail. Charmander stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Charmander base stats
Charmander has a base stat total of 309, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 65 (average), while its lowest is HP at 39 (poor). Charmander is average speed with a base Speed of 65.
Charmander weaknesses and resistances
As a Fire-type, Charmander is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Charmander 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Charmander abilities
Charmander's abilities include Blaze, Solar Power. Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Solar Power, which increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.
Charmander moves and learnset
Charmander can learn 95 moves in Generation 9, including 13 by leveling up, 49 via TM/HM, 16 through breeding, and 17 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Inferno (Fire, 100 power). For coverage, Charmander can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Focus Blast (Fighting), Outrage (Dragon).
Training Charmander
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Charmander can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Charmander yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Charmander belongs to the Monster and Dragon egg groups. Charmander is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard).
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Charmander. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Charmander, or use the team builder to see how Charmander fits into your squad.
