Charmander
TL;DR. Charmander is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 309. Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Stat spread.
Total of 309. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Charmander in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Charmander reaches 980 CP at level 40 and 1,121 CP as a best buddy.
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Charmander in competitive play.
Charmander is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Charmander.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Charmander, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Charmander?
Charmander is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Charmander weak to?
Charmander takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Charmander resistant to?
Charmander resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Charmander evolve?
Charmander evolves into Charmeleon (Level 16).
What generation is Charmander from?
Charmander was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0004.
What are Charmander's base stats?
Charmander has HP 39, Attack 52, Defense 43, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 50, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 309.
What are Charmander's abilities?
Charmander can have the ability Blaze, plus the Hidden Ability Solar Power.
Is Charmander legendary or mythical?
No. Charmander is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Charmander's best stat?
Charmander's highest base stat is Speed at 65, which ranks 49th of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Charmander good?
Charmander has a base stat total of 309, the 821st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 71st among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Charmander as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Charmander is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Charmander vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Charmander | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 39 | 70 | -31 |
| Attack | 52 | 81 | -29 |
| Defense | 43 | 68 | -25 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 86 | -26 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 71 | -21 |
| Speed | 65 | 74 | -9 |
| Total | 309 | 450 | -141 |
Charmander appears in 32 games.
Every mainline release where Charmander is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Charmander in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 15 games have a known habitat.
Charmander appears in 49 episodes.
From EP001 (1997-04-01) through JN141 (2023-02-10).
- EP001 Pokémon, I Choose You! Original 1998-09-08
- HZ001 The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One Horizons 2023-12-01
- EP004 Challenge of the Samurai Original 1998-09-11
- EP011 Charmander – The Stray Pokémon Original 1998-09-22
- EP012 Here Comes the Squirtle Squad Original 1998-09-23
- EP013 Mystery at the Lighthouse Original 1998-09-24
- EP015 Battle Aboard the St. Anne Original 1998-09-07
- EP016 Pokémon Shipwreck Original 1998-09-29
- EP017 Island of the Giant Pokémon Original 1998-09-30
- EP018 Beauty and the Beach Original 2000-06-24
- EP020 The Ghost of Maiden's Peak Original 1998-10-02
- EP023 The Tower of Terror Original 1998-10-07
+ 37 more episodes
- EP024 Haunter vs. Kadabra Original 1998-10-08
- EP025 Primeape Goes Bananas Original 1998-10-09
- EP026 Pokémon Scent-sation! Original 1998-10-12
- EP027 Hypno's Naptime Original 1998-10-13
- EP028 Pokémon Fashion Flash Original 1998-10-14
- EP029 The Punchy Pokémon Original 1998-10-15
- EP031 Dig Those Diglett! Original 1998-10-19
- EP032 The Ninja-Poké Showdown Original 1998-10-20
- EP033 The Flame Pokémon-athon! Original 1998-10-21
- EP034 The Kangaskhan Kid Original 1998-10-22
- EP036 The Bridge Bike Gang Original 1998-10-23
- EP043 The March of the Exeggutor Squad Original 1998-10-30
- EP056 The Ultimate Test Original 1999-04-24
- EP057 The Breeding Center Secret Original 1999-05-01
- HZ058 Food Fit for a Kingambit! Horizons 2025-02-17
- HZ061 Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme! Horizons 2025-02-17
- EP073 To Master the Onixpected! Original 1999-10-11
- EP078 Fire and Ice Original 1999-11-06
- EP079 The Fourth Round Rumble Original 1999-11-13
- EP080 A Friend in Deed Original 1999-11-20
- EP105 Misty Meets Her Match Original 2000-09-09
- EP117 A Tent Situation Original 2000-10-07
- EP170 Hook, Line, and Stinker Original 2001-09-29
- EP219 The Perfect Match! Original 2002-11-02
- AG015 Gonna Rule the School! Advanced Generation 2004-01-10
- AG071 A Six Pack Attack! Advanced Generation 2005-03-26
- AG189 Gathering the Gang of Four! Advanced Generation 2007-02-10
- BW116 The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion! Black & White 2013-06-08
- XY039 Day Three Block Busters! XY 2014-10-18
- XY040 Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! XY 2014-10-25
- XY041 Battling Into the Hall of Fame! XY 2014-11-01
- XY042 Origins of Mega Evolution! XY 2014-11-08
- XY086 A Legendary Photo Op! XY 2015-10-24
- JN043 Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day! Journeys 2021-03-05
- JN100 Meeting Up with the Monarch! Journeys 2022-10-21
- JN128 Climax! The Night Before the Decisive Battle! Satoshi VS Dande!! Journeys 2022-10-14
- JN141 A Squad's Worth of Passion! Journeys 2023-09-08
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Charmander has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Charmander sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
10 Charmander cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Charmander
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.