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Charmander

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

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Venusaur

Charmeleon

Charmander normal sprite

Normal

Charmander

Lizard Pokémon

#4
Fire

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)

Abilities

BlazeSolar Power(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Charmander takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

Ground

Rock

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
62

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
MonsterDragon
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond box art

Brilliant Diamond

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

Pokémon Shining Pearl box art

Shining Pearl

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Charmander

Charmander

#4

Level 16

Charmeleon

Charmeleon

#5

Charmeleon

Charmeleon

#5

Level 36

Charizard

Charizard

#6

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

4EmberFireSpecial4010025

8SmokescreenNormalStatus-10020

12Dragon BreathDragonSpecial6010020

17Fire FangFirePhysical659515

20SlashNormalPhysical7010020

24FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

28Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

32Fire SpinFireSpecial358515

36InfernoFireSpecial100505

40Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
Description
TM10Work UpNormalStatus--30

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

-Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

-AttractNormalStatus-10015

-Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

-DigGroundPhysical8010010

-Double TeamNormalStatus--15

-Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015

-Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010

-EndureNormalStatus--10

-FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

-False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

-Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

-FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

-FlingDarkPhysical-10010

-Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

-Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

-OverheatFireSpecial130905

-ProtectNormalStatus--10

-RestPsychicStatus--5

-Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

-Rock TombRockPhysical609515

-Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

-Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

-SubstituteNormalStatus--10

-Sunny DayFireStatus--5

-SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

-Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

-Will-O-WispFireStatus-8515

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Air CutterFlyingSpecial609525

Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

Beat UpDarkPhysical-10010

Belly DrumNormalStatus--10

BiteDarkPhysical6010025

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

Dragon DanceDragonStatus--20

Dragon RushDragonPhysical1007510

Dragon TailDragonPhysical609010

Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015

Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

OutrageDragonPhysical12010010

Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

#3

Venusaur

#5

Charmeleon

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