Charmander
#229 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Lizard Pokémon
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.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Charmander #229 | Level 16 | ![]() Charmeleon #230 |
![]() Charmeleon #230 | Level 36 | ![]() Charizard #231 |

Normal

Shiny
Charmander
Lizard Pokémon

Height
Weight
Base XP
HP
39
Attack
52
Defense
43
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
50
Speed
65
Total
309
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from



Resistances
Takes 0.5× from





| 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. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | An attack that may raise all stats. |
| Beat Up | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 100 | 10 | Party Pokémon join in the attack. |
| Belly Drum | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Reduces own HP to maximize ATTACK. |
| Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | An attack that may cause flinching. |
| Outrage | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. |
| Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | An attack that may cause flinching. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | A powerful physi cal attack. |
| 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 | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM13 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 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 | ![]() | Special | 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 | ![]() | Special | 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 | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | A fiery punch. May cause a burn. |
| TM49 | Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | Successive hits raise power. |






















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