Flare Blitz
Learned at Lv. 54
Sword Shield
Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalBurn
User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target.
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POKÉDEX No. #005
Charmeleon
Flame Pokémon
When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
Weak to
Ground
Rock
Water
Height1.1 m
Weight19.0 kg
AbilitiesBlaze
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP58226–320
- Attack64119–249
- Defense58108–236
- Sp. Atk80148–284
- Sp. Def65121–251
- Speed80148–284
Total405
/ 720
BST405
40 percentile (1025)-3 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
Evolves From
Charmander#4Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #5 |
| Blueberry | #168 |
| Conquest Gallery | #110 |
| Galar | #379 |
| Kalos Central | #84 |
| Kanto | #5 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #5 |
| Lumiose City | #152 |
| Original Johto | #230 |
| Updated Johto | #235 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
142
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Atk+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
Charmeleon's Fire typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Timid
+Speed−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Charmeleon totals 405 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Special Attack (80) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker HP (58).
Defensively, the Fire combination gives Charmeleon 6 resistances and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Charmeleon a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1, Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.1 m
Weight
19.0 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 Charmeleon?
Charmeleon is a Fire type Pokémon.
What are Charmeleon's weaknesses?
Charmeleon takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Water type moves.
How does Charmeleon evolve?
Charmeleon evolves into Charizard at level 36. Full evolution line: Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard.
What are Charmeleon's base stats?
Charmeleon has a base stat total of 405: HP 58, Attack 64, Defense 58, Sp. Atk 80, Sp. Def 65, Speed 80. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (80).