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Charmander in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #378 • Lizard Pokémon

Charmander in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Sword

It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Shield

From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.

Pokémon details

Type

Fire

Category

Lizard Pokémon

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0004

Pokédex

Galar #378

Charmander in Other Games

National Dex page

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

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.

Type-only matchups for Charmander, 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
Galar #378
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
62

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

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Postwick

Gift

Gift5-

Become Champion; take Leon's gift in his Postwick bedroom; evolves into a Gigantamax-capable Charizard

Hammerlocke Hills

Max Raid Battles — pool 53 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 53, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Hammerlocke Hills

Max Raid Battles — pool 53 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 53, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Postwick

Gift

Gift5-

Become Champion; take Leon's gift in his Postwick bedroom; evolves into a Gigantamax-capable Charizard

Hammerlocke Hills

Max Raid Battles — pool 53 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 53, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Hammerlocke Hills

Max Raid Battles — pool 53 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 53, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
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
4Ember

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

Fire4010025
8Smokescreen

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

Normal-10020
12Dragon Breath

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Dragon6010020
17Fire Fang

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

Fire659515
20Slash

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

Normal7010020
24Flamethrower

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

Fire9010015
28Scary Face

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

Normal-10010
32Fire Spin

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

Fire358515
36Inferno

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

Fire100505
40Flare Blitz

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

Fire12010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM00Mega Punch

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

Normal808520
TM01Mega Kick

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

Normal120755
TM03Fire Punch

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

Fire7510015
TM05Thunder Punch

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

Electric7510015
TM13Fire Spin

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

Fire358515
TM15Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM21Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM22Rock Slide

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

Rock759010
TM24Snore

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

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM26Scary Face

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

Normal-10010
TM31Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM34Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM37Beat Up

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

Dark-10010
TM38Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-8515
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM40Swift

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

Normal60-20
TM41Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20
TM43Brick Break

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

Fighting7510015
TM46Weather Ball

This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Normal5010010
TM48Rock Tomb

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

Rock609515
TM59Fling

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

Dark-10010
TM65Shadow Claw

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

Ghost7010015
TM68Fire Fang

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

Fire659515
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM78Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
TM94False Swipe

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

Normal4010040
TR00Swords Dance

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

Normal--20
TR01Body Slam

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

Normal8510015
TR02Flamethrower

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

Fire9010015
TR15Fire Blast

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

Fire110855
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR24Outrage

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

Dragon12010010
TR26Endure

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

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TR31Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515
TR32Crunch

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

Dark8010015
TR36Heat Wave

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

Fire959010
TR43Overheat

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

Fire130905
TR47Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
TR51Dragon Dance

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

Dragon--20
TR55Flare Blitz

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

Fire12010015
TR62Dragon Pulse

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

Dragon8510010
TR85Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Fire Pledge

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

Fire8010010

Moves acquired through eligible breeding. Sword/Shield also supports same-species Nursery sharing with an empty recipient move slot.
Class
Ancient Power

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

Rock601005
Belly Drum

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

Normal--10
Bite

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

Dark6010025
Counter

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

Fighting-10020
Dragon Rush

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

Dragon1007510
Dragon Tail

The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Dragon609010
Metal Claw

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

Steel509535
Wing Attack

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

Flying6010035

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Aerial Ace

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying60-20
Air Cutter

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying609525
Celebrate

The Pokémon congratulates you on your special day!

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--40
Confide

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ghost--10
Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal509530
Defense Curl

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--40
Double Team

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Double-Edge

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal12010015
Dynamic Punch

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting100505
Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal4010015
Flame Charge

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fire5010020
Focus Punch

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting15010020
Fury Cutter

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Bug409520
Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal188015
Headbutt

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal7010015
Hone Claws

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Dark--15
Incinerate

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.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fire6010015
Leer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-10030
Mimic

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--10
Mud-Slap

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ground2010010
Power-Up Punch

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting4010020
Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Psychic--20
Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting4010015
Seismic Toss

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting-10020
Skull Bash

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal13010010
Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal8010015
Submission

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting808020
Swagger

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515
Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal908520
Toxic

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Blaze

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.

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 harsh sunlight, but HP decreases every turn.

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

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