Charmeleon (#0005) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP58118–165226–320

Atk6462–127119–249

Def5856–121108–236

SpA8076–145148–284

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe8076–145148–284

Total405Higher than 39% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Charmeleon outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Abilities

Blaze
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Solar PowerHidden ability
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0004CharmanderFire
1. Level 16#0005CharmeleonFire
  1. Level 36#0006CharizardFireFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 11

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1SmokescreenLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

12Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

19Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

24SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

30FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

37Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

48InfernoHas a 100% chance to burn the target.FireSpec10050%5

54Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM144Fire PledgeWith Water Pledge, doubles the effect chance of friendly Pokémon’s moves for four turns.FireSpec80100%10

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

Egg moves 8

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

EggBelly DrumUser pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.NormalStatus——10

EggBiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggDragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

EggDragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

EggIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

EggMetal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

Pokédex entries

Category: Flame Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: Mountain
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#005Original Johto#230Updated Johto#235Central Kalos#084Let’s Go Kanto#005Galar#379Blueberry#168Lumiose#152

Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
In the rocky mountains where CHARMELEON live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
LeafGreen · Y
It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
FireRed · X
Without pity, its sharp claws destroy foes. If it encounters a strong enemy, it becomes agitated, and the flame on its tail flares with a bluish white color.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.
Crystal · Shield
It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
Silver · SoulSilver · Sword
It is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
Gold · HeartGold
Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may blow out bluish- white flames.
Yellow
When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese: リザード
Japanese (romaji): Lizardo
Korean: 리자드
Chinese (Traditional): 火恐龍
Chinese (Simplified): 火恐龙
French: Reptincel
German: Glutexo
Spanish: Charmeleon
Italian: Charmeleon

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 142
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: MonsterDragon
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield 2 areas

Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 2 areas

Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30