Charmander (Pokémon)
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Charmander (Japanese: ヒトカゲ Hitokage) is a Fire-type Pokémon. Along with Bulbasaur and Squirtle, it is one of three starter Pokémon the player receives at the beginning of Pokémon Red, Pokémon Green, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
Charmander comes with the Ability Blaze, which increases the power of Fire-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Charmander evolves via level, into Charmeleon starting at Level 16, then into Charizard starting at Level 36.
Biology
Physiology
Charmander is a reptilian creature resembling a bipedal salamander with some dinosaur qualities. Its most notable feature is the flame burning on the tip of its tail, which is there even at birth. It is said that if this flame goes out, the Pokèmon dies. It could perhaps be distantly related to some Dragon-type Pokémon, but Charmander seems to only be closely related to its evolutions.
Despite the small size of its claws, they should be regarded with caution, since even they are strong and sharp enough that a Charmander can learn to use Slash.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Charmander can breathe fire, which allows them to use a wide range of Fire-type attacks. However, the strength of these are very closely connected to the strength and health of the Charmander, since it draws on the life force which fuels the flame on its tail to fuel the flames of its attacks. With time, it can learn powerful Fire-type techniques like Flamethrower and Fire Blast. It can even learn to breathe the blue flames of Dragon Rage.
It can also use the flame on its tail to attack by swinging it about. However, these attacks are usually weaker than those from the flames Charmander breathes.
Behavior
Charmander is easily the most mild-mannered of its evolution line. Its health and emotions can be easily read by paying attention to the flame on the tip of its tail. For example, if the flame grows suddenly, the Charmander is probably angered, and perhaps even using a Rage attack.
It is scarce in the wild. Most are domestic Pokémon, raised to be distributed as starters by Professor Oak. As such, they are regarded as well-behaved Pokémon. However, because of the notoriously aggressive behavior of its evolutions as well as its type disadvantage against the first two Kanto Gym Leaders, it is often regarded as the most difficult Pokémon to start with.
There are some who choose it anyway under the impression that it is stronger than Bulbasaur or Squirtle. However, while a Charmander can certainly grow to be a very powerful Pokémon, its strength in battle is very closely connected to its condition and health. Therefore, like a real fire, it must be tended to regularly and not strained or neglected. Most trainers shouldn't have a problem with this, though impatient ones who expect it to be very strong right off the bat will have severe difficulty raising this Pokémon. In Charmander the Stray Pokémon, a trainer named Damian abandoned his completely because of this.
Habitat
Charmander is rarely found in the wild. Sometimes they can gather in extremely hot areas, such as active volcanoes. They can also thrive in craggy mountains. However they are found far more often in the ownership of trainers.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
Their diet is the usual omnivorous diet of a Pokémon. The few places where Charmander can be seen in the wild, they usually hunt and gather in small packs, and will call others over if any sort of food is found.
In the anime
In Charmander the Stray Pokémon, Ash, Misty, and Brock came across a Charmander which had been abandoned by its trainer, Damian, who only cared about strong Pokémon. At first, Charmander refused to leave the spot it was at, waiting for Damian to return. However, when a rainstorm picked up, Charmander grew ill and Ash took it to a Pokémon Center. Charmander realized that Damian was no good, and joined up with Ash. It has since evolved into Charmeleon and then Charizard.
Ritchie owned a Charmander named "Zippo" which both debuted in EP078. Sometime before the Whirl Island Story Arch, Zippo evolved into a Charmeleon.
In H014, Gilbert was intended to start his journey as a Pokémon Trainer, but the trio of Kanto Starter Pokémon were scared off when Ash's Tauros stampeded through Prof. Oak's house. Prof. Oak, Tracey, Delia Ketchum, and Gilbert split up in order to find the three missing Pokémon. The Charmander was the first one to be found. Tracey attempted to save the Salamander Pokémon from falling in a river, but Mimey saved both of them by using Psychic to lift them on to dry land.
A Charmander also stars in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate! as a member of Team Go-Getters. The Charmander is the leader of Team Go-Getters.
In the manga
In Pokémon Special, one of Green's first Pokémon was a Charmander, likely received from his grandfather Professor Oak. It has since evolved into Charmeleon and then Charizard, and is part of his Gym team.
In Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure, the sickly trainer Peanut has an abrasive Charmander who is always getting into fights with other Pokémon.
In Pokémon Zensho, Satoshi is given a Charmander as his starter Pokémon, while Shigeru chooses a Squirtle.
In the Pocket Monsters (manga), Green (the rival) has a mischievous Charmander that goes along with whatever his trainer wants him to do. It tends to be very antagonistic toward Red's Clefairy.
In the TCG
Nine Charmander cards have been released.
- Base Set: Charmander
- Team Rocket: Charmander
- Gym Heroes: Blaine's Charmander
- Gym Challenge: Blaine's Charmander
- Expedition Base Set: Charmander and Charmander
- EX FireRed and LeafGreen: Charmander, Charmander, and Charmander
Pokédex entries
| Game | Pokédex | |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Blue | Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail. | |
| Pokémon Pinball | ||
| Pokémon Trading Card Game | Base Set | |
| Base Set 2 | ||
| Legendary Collection | ||
| Team Rocket | Many people find it cute and try to hold it, only to be burned by its tail. | |
| Pokémon Yellow | The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places. | |
| Pokémon Stadium | Even the newborns have flaming tails. Unfamiliar with fire, babies are said to accidentally burn themselves. | |
| Pokémon Gold | The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly. | |
| Pokémon Stadium 2 | ||
| Pokémon Silver | The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly. | |
| Pokémon Crystal | If it's healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigorously, even if it gets a bit wet. | |
| Pokémon Ruby and 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. | |
| Pokémon 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. | |
| Pokémon 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. | |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail. | |
Game locations
| Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Blue | One | Available as a starter Pokémon from Professor Oak |
| Pokémon Yellow | One | Gotten from a trainer on Route 24 |
| Pokémon Gold and Silver | None | |
| Pokémon Crystal | None | |
| Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | One | Available as a starter Pokémon from Professor Oak |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | |
| Pokemon Diamond and Pearl | None |
In side games
- Pokémon Stadium: A Charmander is one of the Pokémon which can be won after beating the Gym Leader Castle.
- Pokémon Snap: Many Charmander appear at the Volcano. The first is seen with a Magmar. Throw it food, and it will be attacked by the Magmar, making it evolve into Charmeleon. Later, two Charmander are seen to the side of where a Moltres egg blocks the path. If they are thrown Pokémon food, they'll call more Charmander over, to a total of six Charmander.
Base stats
| Stat | Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 39
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99 - 146 | 188 - 282 | |
52
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51 - 114 | 98 - 223 | |
43
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43 - 104 | 81 - 203 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
Total: 309
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is 100.
Learnset
Template:Learnset introMoves in Italics aren't STAB for Charmander, but are for some/all evolutions.
By leveling up
| Level | Generation I | Generation II | Generation III | Generation IV | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | Y | RSE | FRLG | |||
| Start | Scratch Growl |
Scratch Growl Ember |
Scratch Growl |
Scratch Growl |
Scratch Growl |
Scratch Growl |
| 7 | Ember | Ember | Ember | |||
| 9 | Ember | |||||
| 10 | Smokescreen | |||||
| 13 | Smokescreen | Smokescreen | Metal Claw | Smokescreen | ||
| 15 | Leer | |||||
| 16 | Dragon Rage | |||||
| 19 | Rage | Smokescreen | Rage | Scary Face | ||
| 22 | Rage | |||||
| 25 | Scary Face | Scary Face | Fire Fang | |||
| 28 | Slash | |||||
| 30 | Slash | |||||
| 31 | Flamethrower | Flamethrower | ||||
| 34 | Flamethrower | |||||
| 37 | Slash | Slash | Fire Spin | |||
| 38 | Flamethrower | |||||
| 43 | Dragon Rage | Dragon Rage | ||||
| 49 | Fire Spin | Fire Spin | Fire Spin | |||
By TM/HM
By breeding
- Ancientpower
- Beat Up
- Belly Drum
- Bite
- Crunch
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Dive
- Flare Drive
- Metal Claw
- Outrage
- Rock Slide
- Swords Dance
By tutoring
In Pokémon FireRed, Pokémon LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:
- Body Slam
- Counter
- Double-Edge
- Mega Kick
- Mega Punch
- Mimic
- Rock Slide
- Seismic Toss
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
In Pokémon Emerald Only:
Evolution
Trivia
Everything points out Charmander will die if the flame on its tail go out.
Origin
Charmander may have been inspired by the mythical salamanders, which were fire-spirits in the shape of lizards who were said survive in extreme heat or flames.
Name origin
Charmander is a combination of the words char, to burn, and salamander. Hitokage, on the other hand, comes from 火蜥蜴, which is also salamander. 火 hi and 蜥蜴 tokage separately means "fire lizard". Interestingly enough, this name is also a phrase in itself, 火と影 hi to kage, fire and shadows.
In other languages
- German: Glumanda - Derives from Glut (ember) and Salamander.
- French: Salamèche (Salamandre (Salamander) & Mèche (Match of a candle))
- Korean: 파이리 Pairi
- Chinese (Taiwan): 小火龙 Xíao Hűo Lóng
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 小火龍 Xíao Hűo Lóng
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