Charmander

#0004 in the National Pokédex • Lizard Pokémon

Charmander

#0004 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

#0004

Fire

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)

Abilities

Blaze Solar PowerHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Water

2×

Ground

2×

Rock

2×

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Charmander #0004	Level 16	Charmeleon #0005
Charmeleon #0005	Level 36	Charizard #0006
Charizard #0006	Mega Evolution	Mega Charizard X #0006
Charizard #0006	Mega Evolution	Mega Charizard Y #0006

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
Start	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100	40	Reduces the foe's ATTACK.
9	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100	25	An attack that may inflict a burn.
13	Smokescreen	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Lowers the foe's accuracy.
13	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95	35	An attack that may up user's ATTACK.
15	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
18	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
22	Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
25	Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100	10	Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
25	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.
28	Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100	15	The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.
30	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
38	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100	15	An attack that may inflict a burn.
46	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85	15	Traps foe in fire for 2-5 turns.
46	Inferno	Fire	Special	100	50	5	The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. It leaves the target with a burn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85	20	A powerful punch thrown very hard.
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75	5	A powerful kicking attack.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Submission	Fighting	Physical	80	80	20	An attack that al so hurts the user.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	The user's level equals damage HP.
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Dragon Rage	Dragon	Special	-	100	10	Always inflicts 40HP damage.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Raises DEFENSE with a barrier.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85	5	An attack that may cause a burn.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100	15	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95	20	Successive hits raise power.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	100	50	5	An attack that always confuses.
Dragon Breath	Dragon	Special	60	100	20	A strong breath attack.
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Overheat	Fire	Special	130	90	5	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	80	100	15	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	85	15	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100	20	The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100	15	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
Incinerate	Fire	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100	20	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100	10	The move’s type and power change with the weather.
Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100	15	The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Roar	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	60	95	25	Hacks with razorlike wind. High critical-hit ratio.
Ancient Power	Rock	Special	60	100	5	An attack that may raise all stats.
Beat Up	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	Party POKéMON join in the attack.
Belly Drum	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Reduces own HP to maximize ATTACK.
Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Dragon Dance	Dragon	Status	-	-	20	A mystical dance that ups ATTACK and SPEED.
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	85	100	10	The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Dragon Rush	Dragon	Physical	100	75	10	The user tackles the foe while exhibiting overwhelming menace. It may also make the target flinch.
Dragon Tail	Dragon	Physical	60	90	10	The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100	15	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. The user sustains serious damage, too.
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100	10	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	An attack that may cause flinching.
Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100	35	Strikes the target with wings.