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Charmander
Lizard Pokémon |
ヒトカゲ
Hitokage |
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#004 |
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Abilities
Blaze |
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EV yield
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Footprint
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Charmander (Japanese: ヒトカゲ 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 and blue eyes. Its underside from the chest down and the soles of its feet are cream-colored. It has two small fangs visible in its upper jaw and two smaller fangs in its lower jaw. 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 even if it 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
Main series
Major appearances
Ash's Charmander
Charmander physically debuted in Charmander - The Stray Pokémon, where Ash, Misty, and Brock found it after it was abandoned by its Trainer, Damian, who only cared about raising strong Pokémon. At first, Charmander refused to leave the spot it was at, believing Damian would return for it. 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 allowed Ash to catch it. It has since evolved into Charmeleon, and then Charizard.
Ash's Charmander also appeared in I Choose You!, which is set in a different continuity from the main series. In this continuity, it previously belonged to Cross and evolved into Charmeleon after defeating a Jigglypuff in battle. It later evolved into Charizard after battling Cross's Lycanroc.
Zippo
Ritchie owned a Charmander nicknamed Zippo, which debuted in A Friend In Deed. It would evolve into Charmeleon by its appearance in A Parent Trapped!.
Team Go-Getters
A Charmander starred 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
Trevor's Charmander first appeared in Summer of Discovery!. It would evolve into Charmeleon by A Legendary Photo Op!, and then into Charizard during A League of His Own!.
Other
In Journey to the Starting Line!, Gilbert 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 to find the three missing Pokémon. The Charmander was the first one to be found.
In A Six Pack Attack!, a Charmander went with Professor Oak on his trip to Hoenn along with a Bulbasaur and Squirtle.
In The Right Place and The Right Mime, another Charmander was seen in Professor Oak's possession, along with another Bulbasaur and Squirtle.
In The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!, a Charmander was part of Professor Oak's demonstration of the Kanto starters during the Kanto Fair. Another Charmander was owned by the Kanto Fair Host. Seeing it inspired Ash to bring his Charizard back onto his team.
Minor appearances
In Pokémon - I Choose You!, a Charmander appeared in Ash's dream, prompted by an illustration of one from Professor Oak's televised lecture, as his prospective starter.
In Battle Aboard the St. Anne, multiple Charmander were aboard the St. Anne.
In Hypno's Naptime, a Charmander was in HopHopHop Town's Pokémon Center.
In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a Charmander was on Scissor Street.
In The Ultimate Test, a Charmander appeared as an image in the dubbed version, while another was owned by the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor.
In The Breeding Center Secret, a Charmander was seen evolving on TV for a commercial about Cassidy's and Butch's breeding center, while another one appeared in said center.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Charmander was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Friends to the End, a Trainer's Charmander was at the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.
A Charmander appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A starter Charmander appeared in a flashback in Don't Touch That 'dile.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Charmander to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
In The Right Place and the Right Mime, a Charmander was at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Charmander was watching Meloetta's concert.
In a flashback in I Choose You!, a Charmander was chosen by Tierno as his starter Pokémon.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, a Trainer's Charmander attended the Wela Fire Festival.
In Alola, Kanto!, a wild Charmander was sleeping at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Trainer's Charmander appeared in The Power of Us.
A Trainer's Charmander appeared in the Where Are You Going, Eevee? segment at the end of Lillier and the Staff!. It reappeared during a flashback in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a Charmander was at Old Shore Wharf.
In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Charmander was one of the starter Pokémon Professor Cerise offered to Goh, but it was rejected.
In Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!, Leon's Charizard was revealed to have been a Charmander in a flashback.
A Charmander appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
A Trainer's Charmander appeared in Crowning the Chow Crusher!.
A Trainer's Charmander appeared in Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!.
Pokédex entries
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Pokémon Origins
Red's Charmander in
Pokémon Origins
Red's Charmander
In Pokémon Origins, a 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
In File 1: Red, a Charmander was seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
In File 3: Giovanni, a Charmander was seen at Silph Co., while another was seen in a flashback, under the ownership of Giovanni.
Pokémon Generations
A Charmander appeared in the game intro-like opening sequence for The Adventure.
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Charmander in
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Buddy, a Firebreather's Charmander was seen alongside its Trainer as they were putting on a fire-breathing display for a crowd.
GOTCHA!
A Charmander briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Charmander in
Pokémon Adventures
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
- Main article: Ash's Charmander
Ash's Charmander makes a few appearances in 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.
Magical Pokémon Journey
- 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 Charmander's Peanut.
Movie adaptations
A Charmander appeared in a flashback in ICYR1, under the ownership of Professor Oak.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
A Charmander appeared in a flashback in JNM13, under the ownership of Leon. It is now his Charizard in the present day.
Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King
Akira owns a Charmander, as seen in LDK1. It evolved into a Charizard in the same chapter.
Pokémon Adventures
Red, Green & Blue chapter
- Main article: Blue's Charmander
Charmander debuted in A Glimpse of the Glow. It first appeared in Red's fantasy, then as one of Blue's first Pokémon, received from his grandfather Professor Oak. He has since evolved into Charmeleon before facing off against Brock of Pewter City, and then to Charizard before the Silph Co. battles against Team Rocket.
In The Jynx Jinx, a Charmander appeared as a silhouette when Green talked about Mew.
X & Y chapter
- Main article: Salamè
After X's Chespin, Marisso, lost to her in a battle, X decided to take her and named her Salamè in PS559. She later evolved into a Charmeleon alongside Marisso, who evolved into a Quilladin in PS577.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Charmander appeared in a background collage in Catch the Poliwag!.
A Charmander appeared in GDZ23.
A Charmander first appeared in GDZ33, under the ownership of a researcher.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
- Main article: Green's Charmander
In Pokémon Pocket Monsters, 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.
Blue also owns a Charmander.
Pokémon Zensho
- Main article: Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)
In Pokémon Zensho, Satoshi chooses Charmander as his starter Pokémon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Charmander (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Charmander appears 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."
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Charmander appears as a Spirit.
Detective Pikachu
Multiple Charmander appeared in Detective Pikachu.
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 |
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#004 |
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. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#229 |
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. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
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Kanto
#004 |
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. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
#234 |
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. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
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 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #083 |
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Hoenn
#— |
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 |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
#004 |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places. |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#378 |
Sword |
It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail. |
Shield |
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. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town |
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Blue (Japan) |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town |
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Yellow |
Received from a Trainer on Route 24 |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Received from Professor Oak in Pallet Town after defeating Red |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Received from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City after defeating him |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
Route 3, Route 4, Rock Tunnel
Route 24 (only one) |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Received from Leon at his house in Postwick after becoming Champion (Gigantamax Factor)
Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle) |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Channel |
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Trozei! |
Huge Storage 5, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Fiery Field (5F-8F) |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-10F) |
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MD Sky |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-10F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
Ranger School, Volcano Cave |
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Rumble |
Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode C & A) |
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PokéPark Wii |
Lava Zone, Meeting Place* |
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Ranger: GS |
Faldera Island, Fire Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Conquest |
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Rumble U |
Dream Gate: Flame Dance, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 2 |
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Shuffle |
Puerto Blanco: Stage 4
Blau Salon: Stage 406
Event: Special Daily Pokémon (First release; Winking) |
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Rumble World |
Ember Mountains: Furnace Mountain (All Areas) |
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Super MD |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Tutroial, Charizard Sea2019, Jirachi Sea, Gengar Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Butterfree Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Jirachi SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal |
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Generation VIII |
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MD DX |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon |
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Café Mix |
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Cross-Generation |
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Masters EX |
Pokémon Egg (Scottie/Bettie's) |
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In events
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
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 |
HOME |
HOME Mobile Hidden Ability Charmander |
Worldwide |
5 |
February 12, 2020 onwards |
Wild Area News
SwSh |
Wild Area News |
No |
17, 30, 40 |
February 27 to March 1, 2020 |
SwSh |
Wild Area News |
No |
17 |
March 26 to April 28, 2020 |
Pokémon Global Link promotions
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%) |
Charizardite X (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
39
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99 - 146 |
188 - 282 |
Attack:
52
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51 - 114 |
98 - 223 |
Defense:
43
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43 - 104 |
81 - 203 |
Sp. Atk:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Def:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Speed:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Total:
309
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Scratch |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Growl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
40 |
4 |
Ember |
Fire |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
8 |
Smokescreen |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
12 |
Dragon Breath |
Dragon |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
17 |
Fire Fang |
Fire |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
20 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
24 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
28 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
32 |
Fire Spin |
Fire |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
36 |
Inferno |
Fire |
Special |
100 |
50% |
5 |
40 |
Flare Blitz |
Fire |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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- 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
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM00 |
Mega Punch |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
85% |
20 |
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TM01 |
Mega Kick |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
75% |
5 |
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TM03 |
Fire Punch |
Fire |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM05 |
Thunder Punch |
Electric |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM13 |
Fire Spin |
Fire |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM26 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM37 |
Beat Up |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM38 |
Will-O-Wisp |
Fire |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
|
TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
|
TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
|
TM46 |
Weather Ball |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
|
TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
|
TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
|
TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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TM68 |
Fire Fang |
Fire |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM78 |
Acrobatics |
Flying |
Physical |
55 |
100% |
15 |
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TM94 |
False Swipe |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
40 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR02 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR15 |
Fire Blast |
Fire |
Special |
110 |
85% |
5 |
|
TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR24 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR36 |
Heat Wave |
Fire |
Special |
95 |
90% |
10 |
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TR43 |
Overheat |
Fire |
Special |
130 |
90% |
5 |
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TR47 |
Dragon Claw |
Dragon |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR51 |
Dragon Dance |
Dragon |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR55 |
Flare Blitz |
Fire |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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TR62 |
Dragon Pulse |
Dragon |
Special |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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TR85 |
Work Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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- 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
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By breeding
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Move |
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Ancient Power |
Rock |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
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Belly Drum |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Dragon Rush |
Dragon |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
10 |
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Dragon Tail |
Dragon |
Physical |
60 |
90% |
10 |
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Metal Claw |
Steel |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
35 |
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Wing Attack |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
35 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Charmander in Generation VIII
- 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
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By tutoring
|
Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Fire Pledge |
Fire |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Air Cutter |
Flying |
Special |
60 |
95% |
25 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Blast Burn |
Fire |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Block |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Celebrate |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Defense Curl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dragon Rage × |
Dragon |
Special |
— |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dynamic Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
100 |
50% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Echoed Voice |
Normal |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flame Burst × |
Fire |
Special |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flame Charge |
Fire |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Focus Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
150 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fury Swipes |
Normal |
Physical |
18 |
80% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Howl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Incinerate |
Fire |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Power-Up Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Quick Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Seismic Toss |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Submission |
Fighting |
Physical |
80 |
80% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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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
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Acquisition: Catch |
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Common |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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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! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: 8.2% |
IQ group: C |
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Pokémon Ranger
Group: |
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Poké Assist: |
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Field move: |
(Burn ×1) |
Loops: 3 |
Min. exp.: 25 |
Max. exp.: 39 |
Browser entry R-140 |
Charmander shudders while breathing fire. It is the very picture of vitality. |
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: |
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Poké Assist: |
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Field move: |
(Burn ×1) |
Browser entry R-137 |
It attacks by spitting embers. |
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: |
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Poké Assist:
(present) |
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Field move:
(present) |
(Burn ×1) |
Poké Assist:
(past) |
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Field move:
(past) |
(Burn ×1) |
Browser entry R-206/N-062 |
It attacks by spitting fire. |
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Pokémon Rumble
Attack |
●● |
Defense |
●● |
Speed |
●●● |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack |
●● |
Defense |
●● |
Speed |
●●● |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds |
Base HP: 45 |
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Base Attack: 69 |
Base Defense: 47 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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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. |
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Pokémon Conquest
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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 |
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power: |
★★★★★ |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 118 |
Base Attack: 116 |
Base Defense: 93 |
Egg Distance: N/A |
Buddy Distance: 3 km |
Evolution Requirement: 25 |
Fast Attacks: Ember, Scratch |
Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Flame Burst, Flamethrower, Return‡, Frustration‡ |
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Costumes in Pokémon GO
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Cubone costume |
Party hat (2020) |
Pikachu visor |
In Pokémon GO, Charmander can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the Special Research, A Tale of Tails.
Evolution
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Level 16
→ |
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Level 36
→ |
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Sprites
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
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Yellow |
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Red |
Green |
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Front |
Back |
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Back |
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Back |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
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Silver |
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Crystal |
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Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Back |
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Back |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Charmander images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
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 Generation I, 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 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.
- Charmander's hand has an inconsistent number of fingers in its designs. The original sprites designed by Atsuko Nishida for Pokémon Red and Green featured three fingers, while the artwork Ken Sugimori drew based on those sprites had four fingers. Currently, the Trading Card Game, anime (including movies and specials), artwork unrelated to games and merchandise use the three-fingered hand design; while the 3D models and the artwork based on those (such as the ones made for Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!) feature the four-fingered hand design.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
On the Origin of Species: Charmander
Charmander's design was based on Charizard in such a way that it was surprising to see it evolving into the latter Pokémon.[1] In particular, Charmander was designed as a lizard,[1] possibly referencing the mythical salamander (as opposed to the real-world amphibian of the same name that 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. As Charizard is based on a European dragon, Charmander's lizardlike design seems to reference how Western dragons in folklore are heavily inspired by lizards and other reptiles, as well as how various types of lizards are likened to (and named after) dragons due to this connection. Its bipedal design resembles a baby therapod dinosaur.
Name origin
Charmander is a combination of char (to burn) and salamander.
Hitokage is derived from 火蜥蜴 (salamander): 火 hi (fire) and 蜥蜴 tokage (lizard).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ヒトカゲ Hitokage |
From 火 hi and トカゲ 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 |
파이리 Pairi |
From 파이어 paieo and 꼬리 kkori |
Cantonese Chinese |
小火龍 Síufólùhng |
From 小 síu, 火 fó, and 龍 lùhng |
Mandarin Chinese |
小火龍 / 小火龙 Xiǎohǔolóng |
From 小 xiǎo, 火 huǒ, and 龍 / 龙 lóng |
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[hide]More languages |
Arabic |
تشارمندر Charmander |
Transcription of English name |
Bulgarian |
Чармандър Charmandŭr |
Transcription of English name |
Hebrew |
צ'רמנדר Charmander |
Transliteration of English name |
Hindi |
चारमेंडर Charmander |
Transcription of English name |
Lithuanian |
Žavingasis |
From English name |
Russian |
Чармандер Charmander |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ฮิโตคาเงะ Hitokha-nge |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Ash's Charmander
- Red's Charmander
- Blue's Charmander
- Salamè
- Zippo
- Charla
- Alain's Charmander
- Trevor's Charmander
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- Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)
- Peanut's Charmander
- Mandy (MPJ)
- Green's Charmander
- Team Go-Getters
- Starter Pokémon
- Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
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Notes
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |