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Charmeleon in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

#5 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Flame Pokémon

Charmeleon in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Omega Ruby

Charmeleon mercilessly destroys its foes using its sharp claws. If it encounters a strong foe, it turns aggressive. In this excited state, the flame at the tip of its tail flares with a bluish white color.

Alpha Sapphire

Charmeleon mercilessly destroys its foes using its sharp claws. If it encounters a strong foe, it turns aggressive. In this excited state, the flame at the tip of its tail flares with a bluish white color.

Pokémon details

Type

Fire

Category

Flame Pokémon

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

19 kg (41.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0005

Charmeleon in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

58

226

320

Attack

64

119

249

Defense

58

108

236

Sp. Atk

80

148

284

Sp. Def

65

121

251

Speed

80

148

284

Total

405

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.

Type-only matchups for Charmeleon, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 SpA, 1 Spe
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
142

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
20

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 this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
StartGrowl

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

Normal-10040
StartEmber

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire4010025
7Ember

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire4010025
10Smokescreen

The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. This lowers the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
17Dragon Rage

This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.

Dragon-10010
21Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
28Fire Fang

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

Fire659515
32Flame Burst

The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.

Fire7010015
39Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
43Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
50Fire Spin

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

Fire358515
54Inferno

The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.

Fire100505

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM02Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire110855
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM43Flame Charge

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

Fire5010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM49Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

Normal4010015
TM50Overheat

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Fire130905
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015
TM61Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-8515
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--20
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Secret Power

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

Normal7010020
TM98Power-Up Punch

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Fighting4010020
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015
HM06Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon8510010
Fire Pledge

A column of fire hits the target. When used with its grass equivalent, its damage increases and a vast sea of fire appears.

Fire8010010
Fire Punch

The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire7510015
Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020
Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010
Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515
Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015

Learn before evolving. Some moves must be retained from breeding or a prior stage.
Class
Acquisition source
Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying609525

Charmander — breeding

Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Rock601005

Charmander — breeding

Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010

Charmander — breeding

Belly Drum

The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

Normal--10

Charmander — breeding

Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025

Charmander — breeding

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Charmander — breeding

Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015

Charmander — breeding

Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20

Charmander — breeding

Dragon Rush

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Dragon1007510

Charmander — breeding

Flare Blitz

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This may leave the target with a burn.

Fire12010015

Charmander — breeding

Metal Claw

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Steel509535

Charmander — breeding

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010

Charmander — breeding

Transfers, local trades, historical distributions, Sketch and costume changes have separate requirements. These options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying609525

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Rock601005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Rock601005

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Belly Drum

The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Belly Drum

The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

Normal--10

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Celebrate

The Pokémon congratulates you on your special day!

Normal--40

Historical Generation VI Charmander event; retained through evolution or trade where needed

Celebrate

The Pokémon congratulates you on your special day!

Normal--40

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Dragon Rush

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Dragon1007510

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragon Rush

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Dragon1007510

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Dynamic Punch

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.

Fighting100505

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Flare Blitz

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This may leave the target with a burn.

Fire12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Flare Blitz

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This may leave the target with a burn.

Fire12010015

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mega Kick

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Normal120755

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mega Punch

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

Normal808520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Metal Claw

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Steel509535

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Metal Claw

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Steel509535

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Rage

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Fighting-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Blaze

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble.

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

Solar Power(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Sp. Atk stat in sunny weather, but HP decreases.

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

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