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#004
POKÉDEX No. #004
Charmander
Lizard Pokémon
Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Weak to
Ground
Rock
Water
Height0.6 m
Weight8.5 kg
AbilitiesBlaze
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP39188–282
- Attack5298–223
- Defense4381–203
- Sp. Atk60112–240
- Sp. Def5094–218
- Speed65121–251
Total309
/ 720
BST309
16 percentile (1025)-99 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Mountain
Color
Red
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #4 |
| Blueberry | #167 |
| Conquest Gallery | #109 |
| Galar | #378 |
| Kalos Central | #83 |
| Kanto | #4 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #4 |
| Lumiose City | #151 |
| Original Johto | #229 |
| Updated Johto | #234 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
62
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
Offensive Coverage
Charmander's Fire typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Charmander's 309 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Speed (65) carries most matchups, but a low HP stat of 39 means careful positioning matters.
Its Fire typing leaves Charmander with 3 weaknesses against 6 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Charmander a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.6 m
Weight
8.5 kg
TypeFire
Abilities
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
MonsterDragon
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
87.5%
♀
12.5%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Charmander?
Charmander is a Fire type Pokémon.
What are Charmander's weaknesses?
Charmander takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Water type moves.
How does Charmander evolve?
Charmander evolves into Charmeleon at level 16. Full evolution line: Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard.
What are Charmander's base stats?
Charmander has a base stat total of 309: HP 39, Attack 52, Defense 43, Sp. Atk 60, Sp. Def 50, Speed 65. Its highest stat is Speed (65).
