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#0005 · Generation 1

Charmeleon

Fire

Explore Charmeleon's stats, moves, habitats, evolutions, and ways to obtain it

Base stats

Hp58
Speed80
Attack64
Defense58
Special Attack80
Special Defense65

Abilities and capture

Abilities
Solarpower (hidden), Blaze
Catch rate
45
Base friendship
50
Base experience
142
Egg cycles
20

Biology

Height
11 m
Weight
190 kg
Gender ratio
88% male
Egg groups
Dragon, Monster
Can Gigantamax
No

Defensive matchups

Weak to
Water type×2Ground type×2Rock type×2
Resists
Fire type×0.5Grass type×0.5Ice type×0.5Bug type×0.5Steel type×0.5Fairy type×0.5
Immune to
None

Moves

AcrobaticsFlyingPhysicalPower 55Accuracy 10015 PPThe user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
Aerial AceFlyingPhysicalPower 60Accuracy -120 PPThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Air CutterFlyingSpecialPower 60Accuracy 9525 PPThe user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
AttractNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 10015 PPIf the target is of the opposite gender to the user, it becomes infatuated with the user and will sometimes be unable to use its moves.
BideNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
CaptivateNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPIf any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
ConfideNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
CurseGhostStatusPower 0Accuracy -110 PPA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Defense CurlNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -140 PPThe user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysicalPower 120Accuracy 10015 PPA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Double TeamNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -115 PPBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysicalPower 100Accuracy 505 PPThe user attacks by punching the target with full concentrated power. This also confuses the target.
FrustrationNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPThis full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Fury SwipesNormalPhysicalPower 18Accuracy 8015 PPThe user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Hidden PowerWaterSpecialPower 60Accuracy 10015 PPA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
LeerNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 10030 PPThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
MimicNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user copies the move last used by the target. The copied move can be used until the user of Mimic leaves the battle.
Mud-SlapGroundSpecialPower 20Accuracy 10010 PPThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Natural GiftNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10015 PPThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power.
RageNormalPhysicalPower 20Accuracy 10020 PPAs long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
ReflectPsychicStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
ReturnNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPThis full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
RoundNormalSpecialPower 60Accuracy 10015 PPThe user attacks the target with a song. If others use this move, they will act immediately after the initial user, and the power of their Rounds will be boosted.
Secret PowerNormalPhysicalPower 70Accuracy 10020 PPThe additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Seismic TossFightingPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPThe target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Skull BashNormalPhysicalPower 130Accuracy 10010 PPThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
SnoreNormalSpecialPower 50Accuracy 10015 PPThis attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
SubmissionFightingPhysicalPower 80Accuracy 8020 PPThe user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.
SwaggerNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 8515 PPThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.
ToxicPoisonStatusPower 0Accuracy 9010 PPA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Evolution

CharizardLevel up

Reach level 36

Drops

Blaze Powder · 0-2 · 100%

Charcoal Stick · 1 · 10%

Where to find it

Wild encounterLevels 16-41 · Ultra Rare · Grounded

Habitats: Basalt Deltas, Cherry Grove, End Highlands, End Midlands, Grove, Meadow, Snowy Slopes, Windswept Forest and 30 more

When: Sky light 8 to 15 · No rain

Best climate

Preferred temperature: 66°F to 116°F (18.9°C to 46.7°C)

Best season: Summer

Quieter seasons: Winter, Spring

Wild encounter 2Levels 16-41 · Ultra Rare · Grounded

Habitats: Ash Barrens, Volcanic Deltas, Withered Forest, Basalt Deltas

Best climate

Preferred temperature: 66°F to 116°F (18.9°C to 46.7°C)

Best season: Summer

Quieter seasons: Winter, Spring

Wild encounter 3Levels 1-1 · Ultra Rare · Grounded

Habitats: Safari Biome

Best climate

Preferred temperature: 66°F to 116°F (18.9°C to 46.7°C)

Best season: Summer

Quieter seasons: Winter, Spring

Other ways to obtain it

Evolution

Charmander: Level up · Reach level 16

Charmeleon | Cobblemon Riftlands