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Charmeleon (Japanese: リザード, HepburnRizaado) (char-MEE-lee-un[1]) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

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

Charmeleon is also much 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.

In their fervor, their tails often begin to burn a bluish-white; at night, they can light up mountainsides like stars if groups of them are present. Enraged Charmeleon often take out their anger on their surroundings, incinerating anything flammable around them with unrestrained Flamethrowers.

This stage is often likened to a human’s teenage years--moody and reckless. For starting trainers, reining in disobedient Charmeleon can be extremely challenging, as well as potentially dangerous if not handled well. However, with proper care and treatment, a trainer can earn a Charmeleon’s respect, and eventually its obedience as well.

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

Evolution[]

Charmeleon evolves from Charmander at level 16, and evolves into Charizard in level 36.

Game data[]

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
Black 2 and White 2 Trade None
X and Y Evolve Charmander None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Evolve Charmander None
Sword and Shield Max Raid Battles: Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage One

Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.

  • Yellow

    Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may blow out bluish-white flames.

  • Gold

    It is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.

  • Silver

    It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.

  • Crystal

    If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.

  • Ruby

    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.

  • Sapphire

    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.

  • FireRed

    It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.

  • LeafGreen

    When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.

  • Emerald

    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.

  • Diamond

    In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.

  • Pearl

    In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.

  • Platinum

    In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.

  • HeartGold

    It is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.

  • SoulSilver

    It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.

  • Black

    In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.

  • White

    In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.

  • Black 2

    In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.

  • White 2

    In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.

  • X

    It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.

  • Y

    When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.

  • Omega Ruby

    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.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    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.

  • Sun

    This Pokémon did not appear in Sun and Moon.

  • Moon

    This Pokémon did not appear in Sun and Moon.

  • Ultra Sun

    This Pokémon did not appear in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

  • Ultra Moon

    This Pokémon did not appear in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

    Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.

  • Sword

    It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.

  • Shield

    If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.

  • Shining Pearl

    In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
58
Attack
64
Defense
58
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
65
Speed
80
Total
405

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
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.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
7 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Cute 4 0 ♥
10 Smokescreen 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 3 ♥
16 Dragon Rage 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 3 0 ♥
21 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
28 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
32 Flame Burst 70 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Cool 4 0 ♥
39 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
43 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
50 Fire Spin 35 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beautiful 3 0 ♥
54 Inferno 100 50% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
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 V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
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.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
17 Dragon Rage 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 3
21 Scary Face 90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
28 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beauty 3
32 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
39 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
43 Fire Spin 35 70% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beauty 2
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 III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
20FRLG Smokescreen 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
20RSE Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
27 Scary Face 90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
34 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
41 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
48 Dragon Rage 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Cool 1 0 ♥
55 Fire Spin 35 70% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 3 0 ♥
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 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.

By breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Charmeleon can learn, refer to Charmander.


By TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM05 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM07 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM08 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM09 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM10 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM11 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM13 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM15 Seismic Toss 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM19 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM22 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM23 Thunder Punch 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM27 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM31 Fire Punch 75 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM34 Dragon Pulse 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
TM37 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM39 Outrage 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM46 Fire Blast 110 85% 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.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 100 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 2 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 6 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 100 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94XY Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94ORAS Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06ORAS Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 100 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 80% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM65 Shadow Claw 75 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cute 2
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 1
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 3 0 ♥
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Cool 2 1 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 1 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 6 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 1 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Dynamic Punch 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel
TM24 Dragon Breath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Defense Curl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM48 Fire Punch 75 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM49 Fury Cutter 10 95% 30 Type Bug HOME Bug
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Mega Punch 80 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM05 Mega Kick 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Submission 80 80% 25 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM18 Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM19 Seismic Toss 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM23 Dragon Rage 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM27 Fissure 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM28 Dig 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
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Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
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Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
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Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
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Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
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Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
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Sprites[]

Battle animation sprites[]

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Appearances[]

In the anime[]

Main[]

Supporting[]

Minor[]

Trivia[]

  • Charmeleon is the first Pokémon in the Pokédex that gains a type upon evolving (in this case, it gains the Flying-type once it evolves into Charizard).

Origin[]

Charmeleon resembles a small dinosaur with remnants of Charmander's salamander-like appearance, with the body plan of a therapod and the head crest of a Parasaurolophus. Although its nomenclature suggests commonality with the chameleon, Charmeleon exhibits very few of the major physiologically distinguishing traits of the chameleon. Charmeleon does not have the specialized zygodactylic feet, separately mobile eyes, extrudable tongue, or ability to change color like some members of the chameleon species. The few characteristics it does share are the snout, a prominent head crest (which resembles a small horn in its Generation I back sprite), and extensive use of its tail. Chameleons have prehensile tails used for climbing and grasping, while Charmeleon utilizes its tail as a weapon.

Etymology[]

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

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See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 63. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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