#005
Charmeleon
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Mountain
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Monster, Dragon
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 142
- EV Yield
- 1 SpA, 1 Spe
- Height
- 1.1 m (3'07")
- Weight
- 19.0 kg (41.9 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.
Generation VII
Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.
Generation VIII
It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
Tough fights could excite this POKéMON. When excited, it may blow out bluish- white flames.
Generation II
It is very hot headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.
Generation III
CHARMELEON mercilessly destroys its foes using its sharp claws. If it encounters a strong foe, it turns aggressive. In this excited state, the flame at the tip of its tail flares with a bluish white color.
Without pity, its sharp claws destroy foes. If it encounters a strong enemy, it becomes agitated, and the flame on its tail flares with a bluish white color.
It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
Generation IV
In the rocky mountains where CHARMELEON live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
It is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
Generation V
In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Generation VI
It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
Charmeleon mercilessly destroys its foes using its sharp claws. If it encounters a strong foe, it turns aggressive. In this excited state, the flame at the tip of its tail flares with a bluish white color.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 4 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 12 | Dragon Breath | dra | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 13 | EmberSTAB | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 13 | Metal Claw | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 20 | Smokescreen | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Fire FangSTAB | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 37 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 41 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 46 | FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 54 | Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 54 | InfernoSTAB | fir | S | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| 56 | Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
TM / HM
48 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Breaking Swipe | dra | P | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Dragon Breath | dra | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Dragon Claw | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Dance | dra | N | — | — | 20 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Dragon Tail | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire FangSTAB | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Fire PledgeSTAB | fir | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Fire PunchSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Temper FlareSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Egg Moves
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Belly Drum | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Dragon Rush | dra | P | 100 | 75% | 10 |
| Dragon Tail | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Metal Claw | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
Move Tutor
17 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire PledgeSTAB | fir | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Fire PunchSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Charmeleon
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Stat Calculator
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About Charmeleon
Charmeleon is a Fire-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws. Charmeleon stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 19.0 kg (41.9 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Charmeleon Base Stats
Charmeleon has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 80 (good), while its lowest is HP at 58 (below average). Charmeleon is moderately fast with a base Speed of 80.
Charmeleon Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Fire-type, Charmeleon is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Charmeleon 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Charmeleon Abilities
Charmeleon'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.
Charmeleon Moves & Learnset
Charmeleon can learn 86 moves in Generation 9, including 13 by leveling up, 48 via TM/HM, 8 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, Charmeleon can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Focus Blast (Fighting), Outrage (Dragon).
Training Charmeleon
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Charmeleon can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Charmeleon yields 1 Sp. Attack, 1 Speed EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Charmeleon belongs to the Monster and Dragon egg groups. Charmeleon is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard).
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