TL;DR. Charmeleon is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 405. When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
Stat spread.
Total of 405. 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.
Charmeleon 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, Charmeleon reaches 1,653 CP at level 40 and 1,891 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Charmander family appeared on May 19, 2018.
- Charmander
- Charizard by encounter; Mega Charizard X & Mega Charizard Y
- Shadow
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Charizard
- Charmeleon by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Dec 17, 2019 to Jan 7, 2020, 2-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2019 to Jan 7, 2020 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 4, 2017 to Feb 9, 2018 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Charmeleon in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Charmeleon across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #602 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Charmeleon.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Charmeleon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Charmeleon?
Charmeleon is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Charmeleon weak to?
Charmeleon takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Charmeleon resistant to?
Charmeleon resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Charmeleon evolve?
Charmeleon evolves from Charmander (Level 16). Charmeleon evolves into Charizard (Level 36).
What generation is Charmeleon from?
Charmeleon was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0005.
What are Charmeleon's base stats?
Charmeleon has HP 58, Attack 64, Defense 58, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 65, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 405.
What are Charmeleon's abilities?
Charmeleon can have the ability Blaze, plus the Hidden Ability Solar Power.
Is Charmeleon legendary or mythical?
No. Charmeleon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Charmeleon's best stat?
Charmeleon's highest base stat is Special Attack at 80, which ranks 42nd of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Charmeleon good?
Charmeleon has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 53rd among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Charmeleon vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Charmeleon | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 58 | 70 | -12 |
| Attack | 64 | 81 | -17 |
| Defense | 58 | 68 | -10 |
| Special Attack | 80 | 86 | -6 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 71 | -6 |
| Speed | 80 | 74 | +6 |
| Total | 405 | 450 | -45 |
Charmeleon appears in 32 games.
Every mainline release where Charmeleon 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
How to get Charmeleon.
Every main-series game Charmeleon is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- EvolveCharmander (Level 16; The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- EvolveCharmander (Level 16)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ & 4★ Fire-type wild zones, 4★ Flying-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- RaidHammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveCharmander (Level 16)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon · Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- EvolveCharmander (Level 16)
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Fire) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- EventEvolve Event Charmander
Generation VEvent only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Event only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- EventEvolve Event Charmander
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- EventEvolve Event Charmander
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveCharmander (Level 16)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- EventEvolve Event Charmander
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveCharmander (Level 16)
Generation IIEvent only
- Gold · Silver · CrystalEvent only
- TransferTime Capsule
- EventEvolve Event Charmander
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolveCharmander (Level 16)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Charmeleon appears in 19 episodes.
From EP043 (1998-05-07) through HZ061 (2024-08-16).
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Charmeleon has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Charmeleon sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Charmeleon in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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