Charmander

#4 in the National Pokédex • Lizard Pokémon

Charmander

#4 in the National Pokédex • Lizard Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

188

282

Attack

223

Defense

203

Sp. Atk

112

240

Sp. Def

218

Speed

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

Normal

Shiny

Charmander

Lizard Pokémon

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)

Abilities

Blaze

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	1 Spe
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	62

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Monster Dragon
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon 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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Charmander #4	Level 16	Charmeleon #5
Charmeleon #5	Level 36	Charizard #6

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	Growls cutely to reduce the foe’s ATTACK.
7	Ember	Special	40	100	25	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
13	Smokescreen	Status	-	100	20	Lowers the foe’s accuracy using smoke, ink, etc.
19	Rage	Physical	20	100	20	Raises the user’s ATTACK every time it is hit.
25	Scary Face	Status	-	90	10	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED.
31	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
37	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
43	Dragon Rage	Special	-	100	10	Launches shock waves that always inflict 40 HP damage.
49	Fire Spin	Special	15	70	15	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 2 to 5 turns.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

		Class				Description
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
TM02	Dragon Claw	Special	80	100	15	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat	Special	140	90	5	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Fire Punch	Special	75	100	15	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Mega Kick	Physical	120	75	5	An extremely powerful kick with intense force.
Mega Punch	Physical	80	85	20	A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.
Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Seismic Toss	Physical	-	100	20	Inflicts damage identical to the user’s level.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore	Physical	40	100	15	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute	Status	-	-	10	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.
Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Swift	Physical	60	-	20	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Ancient Power	Physical	60	100	5	An attack that may raise all stats.
Beat Up	Special	10	100	10	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
Belly Drum	Status	-	-	10	Maximizes ATTACK while sacrificing HP.
Bite	Special	60	100	25	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
Dragon Dance	Status	-	-	20	A mystical dance that ups ATTACK and SPEED.
Outrage	Special	90	100	10	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Blaze

Ups FIRE moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Venusaur

Charmeleon

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