Charmeleon #0005
| Typing | Fire |
| Abilities | Solar Power - Hidden |
| Classification | The Flame Pokémon |
| National ID | #0005 |
| Regional ID | #0168 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 58 | 118—165 | |
| Attack | 64 | 62—127 | |
| Defense | 58 | 56—121 | |
| Sp. Attack | 80 | 76—145 | |
| Sp. Defense | 65 | 63—128 | |
| Speed | 80 | 76—145 | |
| Total | 405 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Monster Dragon |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 89.00% 11.00% |
| Height | 0.1 m (0'4") |
| Weight | 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.) |
Battle Information
Pokédex Entries
"When it swings its burning tail, the temperature around it rises higher and higher, tormenting its opponents." "It is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents to battle against. Its aggression will not be quelled if it doesn’t win." | |
"It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws." "If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings." | |
"In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars." | |
"Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames." | |
"It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws." "When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels." | |
"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." | |
"In the rocky mountains where CHARMELEON live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars." | |
"It is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins." "It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws." | |
"It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws." "When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels." | |
"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." | |
"It is very hot headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins." "It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws." | |
"If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings." | |
"Tough fights could excite this POKéMON. When excited, it may blow out bluish- white flames." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Fire | Spec. | |
| 1 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 1 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 12 | 60 | 100 | Dragon | Spec. | |
| 19 | 65 | 95 | Fire | Phys. | |
| 24 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 30 | 90 | 100 | Fire | Spec. | |
| 37 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 48 | 100 | 50 | Fire | Spec. | |
| 54 | 120 | 100 | Fire | Phys. |
Pre-evolution Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 100 | Rock | Spec. | |
| — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| 100 | 75 | Dragon | Phys. | |
| 100 | 75 | Steel | Phys. | |
| 50 | 95 | Steel | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM006 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM008 | 65 | 95 | Fire | Phys. | |
| TM024 | 35 | 85 | Fire | Spec. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM032 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM036 | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. | |
| TM038 | 50 | 100 | Fire | Phys. | |
| TM043 | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM044 | 60 | 90 | Dragon | Phys. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM049 | — | — | Fire | Stat. | |
| TM055 | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM057 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM058 | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM061 | 70 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. | |
| TM066 | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM067 | 75 | 100 | Fire | Phys. | |
| TM068 | 75 | 100 | Electric | Phys. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM078 | 80 | 100 | Dragon | Phys. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM086 | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. | |
| TM088 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM100 | — | — | Dragon | Stat. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM107 | — | 85 | Fire | Stat. | |
| TM108 | 80 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM115 | 85 | 100 | Dragon | Spec. | |
| TM118 | 95 | 90 | Fire | Spec. | |
| TM125 | 90 | 100 | Fire | Spec. | |
| TM130 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM141 | 110 | 85 | Fire | Spec. | |
| TM144 | 80 | 100 | Fire | Spec. | |
| TM156 | 120 | 100 | Dragon | Phys. | |
| TM157 | 130 | 90 | Fire | Spec. | |
| TM158 | 120 | 70 | Fighting | Spec. | |
| TM165 | 120 | 100 | Fire | Phys. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM172 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM192 | 150 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM193 | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM207 | 75 | 100 | Fire | Phys. | |
| TM222 | 60 | 100 | Dragon | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
TransferMoon
TransferUltra Sun
EvolveUltra Moon
EvolveLet's Go, Pikachu!
EvolveLet's Go, Eevee!
EvolveGeneration VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
EvolveShining Pearl
EvolveGeneration IX
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite


