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Charmeleon (Japanese: リザード Rizaado) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

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Artwork of Charmeleon for Pokémon Red and Blue

Charmeleon is a small, bipedal, dinosaur-like Pokémon with an appearance similar to that of its pre-evolved form, Charmander. Charmeleon differs from Charmander in that it has a much darker red, skin color, a larger body structure, claws and a horn-like protrusion on the back of its head, similar to that of an ornithopod's. Its claws are razor sharp and its tail is very strong.

Behavior

Charmeleon is more aggressive than Charmander, it is believed to have a vicious nature and will constantly seek out opponents. Strong opponents excite this Pokémon, causing it to spout bluish-white flames that torch its surroundings. It is a very ruthless, pitiless and zealous fighter often using its claws. However, it will relax once it has won. Because of this trainers need to be cautious if they find one in the wild. Although it is rare to find Charmeleon in the wild. If they chose a Charmander as their starter Pokémon then they may not need to be as cautious, but one needs to be firm with them. Its love of battle makes it a good choice for trainers who wish to participate in Gym Battles. Although it has been used in Pokémon Contests. Despite this fearsome reputation Charmeleon is very loyal to its trainer provided that one treats it right.

Habitat

Charmeleon, along with Charmander and Charizard can be found in hot, rocky mountainous areas.

Special abilities

Charmeleon like its other evolutionary forms, can breathe fire. Its powers though, are much greater than Charmander's but not as great as Charizard's.

Evolution

Charmeleon evolves from Charmander starting at level 16 and evolves into Charizard once it reaches level 36.

Game info

Statistics

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Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Charmander None
Yellow Evolve Charmander None
Gold and Silver Trade None
Crystal Trade None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Charmander None
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Pal Park None
Platinum Pal Park None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Charmander None
Black and White Poké Transfer, Dream World None
X and Y Evolve Charmander None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None

Pokédex entries

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Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
7 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
10 Smokescreen 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
17 Dragon Rage 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
21 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
28 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
32 Flame Burst 70 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
39 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
43 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
50 Fire Spin 35 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
54 Inferno 100 50% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
27 Scary Face 90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
34 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
41 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
48 Dragon Rage 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon
55 Fire Spin 15 70% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
24 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
33 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
42 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
56 Fire Spin 15 70% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

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Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

Ash Ketchum owned a Charmeleon early on in his travels. His Charmeleon had evolved from a Charmander that Ash had befriended. Unlike the obedient Charmander, Charmeleon was rebellious and never listened to Ash's commands, even attacking him sometimes. It only spent three episodes as a Charmeleon, The March of the Exeggutor Squad, The Problem with Paras, and Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon. Since it evolved from a Charmander into a Charmeleon in The March of the Exeggutor Squad, the first episode it had been featured in, and from Charmeleon into a Charizard in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon, the third episode it had been featured, it had been only Charmeleon for one entire episode, The Problem with Paras.

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Ritchie's Charmeleon is seen in A Parent Trapped!, A Promise is a Promise, Oaknapped, and Celebi And Joy!.

In the Pokémon movie Celebi: Voice of the Forest, it is revealed that Professor Oak had a Charmeleon as a kid.

Gallery

Trivia

Names in other languages

  • Japanese: リザード (Rizādo in Romaji) means lizard.
  • English: Charmeleon's English name comes from combining the words char (burn) and chameleon.
  • French: "Reptincel" comes form the combination of the words "reptile"(reptile) and "étincelle" (sparkle).

See also

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