Charmander
#4 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Lizard Pokémon
Charmander
#4 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Lizard Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
39
188
282
Attack
52
98
223
Defense
43
81
203
Sp. Atk
60
112
240
Sp. Def
50
94
218
Speed
65
121
251
Total
309
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal
Charmander
Lizard Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
Lore

Brilliant Diamond
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.

Shining Pearl
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Charmander #4 | Level 16 | ![]() Charmeleon #5 |
![]() Charmeleon #5 | Level 36 | ![]() Charizard #6 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | |
| 4 | Ember | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | |
| 8 | Smokescreen | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | |
| 12 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| 17 | Fire Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | |
| 20 | Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| 24 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| 28 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | |
| 32 | Fire Spin | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | |
| 36 | Inferno | ![]() | Special | 100 | 50 | 5 | |
| 40 | Flare Blitz | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM10 | Work Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | |
| - | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| - | Dragon Claw | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | |
| - | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | |
| - | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | |
| - | Overheat | ![]() | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | |
| - | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | |
| - | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | |
| - | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| - | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| - | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | ![]() | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 | |
| Ancient Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | |
| Beat Up | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | |
| Belly Drum | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | |
| Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| Dragon Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| Dragon Rush | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 | |
| Dragon Tail | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | |
| Flare Blitz | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | |
| Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | |
| Outrage | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | |
| Wing Attack | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 |
Traits
Blaze
Ability Slot 1
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Solar Power(Hidden Ability)
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.








































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