[[File:Oldcharmander.jpg|left|ArtworkofCharmanderforPokémonRed and Blue]]
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Charmander is a small, bipedal, dinosaur-like [[Pokémon]]. Most of its body is colored orange, while its underbelly is a light yellow color. Charmander, along with all of its evolved forms, has a flame that is constantly burning on the end of their tails.
== Special abilities ==
== Special abilities ==
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Charmanderhas the ability [[Blaze]], which allows their {{type|Fire}}-type attacks to cause 150% more damage if their health drops below 30%.
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As a natural ability, Charmander can produce flames inside of itself and project them from its mouth, meaning that it can breathe fire. The power of its flame attacks can be gauged by the size of the flame on its tail.
==Evolution==
==Evolution==
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'''Charmander'''evolvesinto[[Charmeleon]]onceitreacheslevel16. Charmander's final evolution is [[Charizard]] which it evolves into at Level 36.
== In the anime ==
== In the anime ==
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In the anime he is always seen stripping all female characters and trying to fit himself in their Pikachus
[[Ash Ketchum]] obtained a [[Ash's Charizard|Charmander]] in the episode ''[[IL011: Charmander - The Stray Pokémon|Charmander - The Stray Pokémon]]''. This Charmander was first seen waiting on a rock when it was abandoned by its original trainer, Damian. Ash became angry for seeing this Pokémon so neglected. Even with the risk of dying, this Charmander waited in harsh weather conditions for its trainer, though the trainer never came. Ash helped in its recovery by taking it to a [[Pokémon Center]], where it would later leave, only to find Ash and become his Pokémon. Ash had Charmander for thirty-two episodes. After beating a herd of Exeggutor in ''[[IL043: The March of the Exeggutor Squad|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', it evolved into Charmeleon.
[[Ritchie]] owned a Charmander, first seen in the episode "''[[IL078: A Friend in Deed|A Friend in Deed]]"''. He nicknamed this Charmander "Zippo". It is also seen in ''[[IL079: Friend and Foe Alike|Friend and Foe Alike]]'' and "''[[IL080: Friends to the End|Friends in the End]]"''. He is later seen as an evolved Charmeleon.
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A Charmander appears as one of the main characters in the special ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''.
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Since Professor Oak gives out Charmander as a starter Pokémon, he is seen with one in ''[[Pokémon Special|Journey to the Starting Line]]'', ''[[AG071: A Six Pack Attack!|A Six Pack Attack!]]'' and ''[[AG133: The Right Place at the Right Mime|The Right Place at the Right Mime]]''.
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Charmander also appears in the opening for the [[Indigo League]] season, otherwise known as the first season, of the anime.
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== Game info ==
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=== Locations ===
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{{Game Locations
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|backcolor = {{Fire}}
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|pokemon = Charmander
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|redblue = [[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]
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|rbrarity = One
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|yellow = Received from a Trainer on [[Route 24]]
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|yrarity = One
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|goldsilver = [[Time Capsule]]
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|gsrarity = None
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|crystal = [[Time Capsule]]
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|crarity = None
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|rubysapphire = [[Trade]]
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|rsrarity = None
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|emerald = [[Trade]]
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|erarity = None
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|fireredleafgreen = [[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]
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|frlgrarity = One
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|diamondpearl = [[Trade]]
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|dprarity = None
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|platinum = [[Trade]]
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|ptrarity = None
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|heartgoldsoulsilver = Reward from [[Professor Oak]] after defeating [[Red (game)|Red]]
|redblue = Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
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|yellow = The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.
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|gold = The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
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|silver = The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
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|crystal = If it's healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigorously, even if it gets a bit wet.
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|ruby = The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.
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|sapphire = The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.
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|emerald = The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is happy, and blazes when it is enraged.
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|firered = From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.
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|leafgreen = It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
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|diamond = The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
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|pearl = The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
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|platinum = The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
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|heartgold = The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
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|soulsilver = The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
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|black = The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
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|white = The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
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|black 2 = The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
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|white 2 = The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
|IIIbacks = Gen III Hitokage Back Sprite Shiny.png
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|IVback = Charmander DPPHGSS Back.gif
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|IVbacks = Gen IV Hitokage Back Sprite Shiny.png
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|bwspr = Charmander BW.gif
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|bwsprs = Shiny Charmander BW.png
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|Vback = Charmander Back BW.gif
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|Vbacks = Shiny Charmander Back BW.png
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}}
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery captionalign="left" widths="169">
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Ash'sCharmander anime.gif|Charmander's first appearance in the Anime.
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Ash catching charizard.jpg|Charmander with a Poké Ball.
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Charmander.jpg|Charmander in the Anime Mystery Dungeon episode.
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Charmander.png|Promotional Artwork of Charmander|link=Ultra Anime Charmander
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charmander03.jpg|Charmander using [[flamethrower]]
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</gallery>
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== Origins ==
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=== Name Origins ===
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* '''Japanese: '''ヒトカゲ (Hitokage in Romaji) from the Japanese words ''Hi'' (火) which means fire and ''Tokage'' (蜥蜴) which means lizard, when joined it is ''Hitokage'' (火蜥蜴) which means a fire lizard or salamander.
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* '''English:''' Charmander's English name comes from combining the words "Char" from charcoal and the latter half of "Salamander".
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* '''French:''' "Salamèche" is a combination of the words ''"salamandre" ''(salamander) and ''"mèche"''(wick).
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* '''German:''' Glumanda
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{{References|charmander|004}}
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{{Family|[[File:004.gif|Is not evolution]][[File:005.gif|Evolves at level 16|link=Charmeleon]][[File:006.gif|Evolves at level 26|link=Charizard]]}}
Charmander is a small, bipedal, dinosaur-like Pokémon. Most of its body is colored orange, while its underbelly is a light yellow color. Charmander, along with all of its evolved forms, has a flame that is constantly burning on the end of their tails.
Special abilities
Charmander has the ability Blaze, which allows their Fire-type attacks to cause 150% more damage if their health drops below 30%.
As a natural ability, Charmander can produce flames inside of itself and project them from its mouth, meaning that it can breathe fire. The power of its flame attacks can be gauged by the size of the flame on its tail.
Evolution
Charmander evolves into Charmeleon once it reaches level 16. Charmander's final evolution is Charizard which it evolves into at Level 36.
Ash Ketchum obtained a Charmander in the episode Charmander - The Stray Pokémon. This Charmander was first seen waiting on a rock when it was abandoned by its original trainer, Damian. Ash became angry for seeing this Pokémon so neglected. Even with the risk of dying, this Charmander waited in harsh weather conditions for its trainer, though the trainer never came. Ash helped in its recovery by taking it to a Pokémon Center, where it would later leave, only to find Ash and become his Pokémon. Ash had Charmander for thirty-two episodes. After beating a herd of Exeggutor in The March of the Exeggutor Squad, it evolved into Charmeleon.
Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Yellow
The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.
Gold
The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
Silver
The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Crystal
If it's healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigorously, even if it gets a bit wet.
Ruby
The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.
Sapphire
The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.
Emerald
The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is happy, and blazes when it is enraged.
FireRed
From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.
LeafGreen
It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Diamond
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Pearl
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Platinum
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
HeartGold
The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
SoulSilver
The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Black
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
White
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Black 2
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
White 2
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Japanese: ヒトカゲ (Hitokage in Romaji) from the Japanese words Hi (火) which means fire and Tokage (蜥蜴) which means lizard, when joined it is Hitokage (火蜥蜴) which means a fire lizard or salamander.
English: Charmander's English name comes from combining the words "Char" from charcoal and the latter half of "Salamander".
French: "Salamèche" is a combination of the words "salamandre" (salamander) and "mèche"(wick).