Charmander
#229 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Lizard Pokémon
Charmander
#229 in the Gold and Silver 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
Shiny
Charmander
Lizard Pokémon
Height
Weight
Growth
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #229 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
Lore
Pokémon Gold
The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
Pokémon Silver
The flame on its tail indicates CHARMANDER's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Charmander #229 | Level 16 |  Charmeleon #230 |
Charmeleon #230 | Level 36 |  Charizard #231 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Scratches with sharp claws. |
| Start | Growl | |  Status | - | 100 | 40 | Reduces the foe's ATTACK. |
| 7 | Ember | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | An attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 13 | Smokescreen | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Lowers the foe's accuracy. |
| 19 | Rage | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Raises ATTACK if the user is hit. |
| 25 | Scary Face | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED. |
| 31 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 37 | Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Has a high criti cal hit ratio. |
| 43 | Dragon Rage |  | Special | - | 100 | 10 | Always inflicts 40HP damage. |
| 49 | Fire Spin | | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | Traps foe in fire for 2-5 turns. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Dynamic Punch |  | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | An attack that always confuses. |
| TM02 | Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may make foe flinch. |
| TM03 | Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| TM08 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM13 | Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM20 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | An attack that may reduce DEFENSE. |
| TM24 | Dragon Breath | | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | A strong breath attack. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| TM28 | Dig |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack |
| TM31 | Mud-Slap | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Reduces the foe's accuracy. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| TM34 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | An attack that may cause a burn. |
| TM39 | Swift | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An attack that never misses. |
| TM40 | Defense Curl | | Status | - | - | 40 | Heightens the user's DEFENSE. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
| TM48 | Fire Punch | | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | A fiery punch. May cause a burn. |
| TM49 | Fury Cutter |  | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | Successive hits raise power. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | A powerful physi cal attack. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | An attack that may raise all stats. |
| Beat Up |  | Special | 10 | 100 | 10 | Party Pokémon join in the attack. |
| Belly Drum | | Status | - | - | 10 | Reduces own HP to maximize ATTACK. |
| Bite | | Special | 60 | 100 | 25 | An attack that may cause flinching. |
| Outrage | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. |
| Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | An attack that may cause flinching. |
