Charmeleon (Pokémon)

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Charmeleon リザード Lizardo #005
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Fire ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Flame Pokémon
Ability Blaze Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #005 Johto #230 Hoenn #207 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3'07" Imperial 1.1 m Metric 3'07"/1.1 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 41.9 lbs. Imperial 19.0 kg Metric 41.9 lbs./19.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Monster and Dragon groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 142 Battle Exp.: 1421*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Charmeleon (Japanese: リザード Lizardo) is a Fire-type Pokémon.

Charmeleon 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.

Charmeleon evolves from Charmander starting at Level 16, and evolves into Charizard starting at Level 36.

Biology

Charmeleon is a bipedal, reptilian creature similar to Charmander. It has crimson scales that are much darker than that of the bright red Charmander. Once again it has a tail with the tip burning with fire, a trait seen in many Fire-type Pokémon especially the Charmander evolutionary line. At this point in time its skull has developed a horn-like protrusion to the rear. Its front & back claws are far sharper & longer than Charmander.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Charmeleon can of coarse breathe fire. This fire is much hotter than Charmanders. This is a result of a larger flame burning at the tip of its tail than that of Charmanders.

One special trait of Charmeleon are it incredibly large claws compared to its body which it famously utilizes in the powerful Slash attack.

Behavior

Charmeleon tend to be stubborn, tempered and simply hot-headed. Due to their incredible power at such low level they can easily feel they are better then their trainers and will even disregard attack commands. Although when tame they are a formidable opponent and a loyal partner.

Habitat

Charmeleon are rare in the wild, but thrive in harsh environments such as craggy mountains and active volcanoes.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food Charmeleon when in the wild will hunt solitarily much unlike Charmander who hunt in packs. Their diet consists that of the average omnivorous Pokémon diet.

In the anime

File:Zippo.jpg

Ritchie's Charmeleon, Zippo

Ash Ketchum's Charmander evolved into Charmeleon in March of the Exeggutor Squad. It quickly grew unruly and disobedient and evolved into Charizard soon after.

In The Crystal Onix, Mateo used a Charmeleon to make glass and battle the titular Crystal Onix.

The young Sammy Oak used a Charmeleon in Pokémon 4Ever.

Zippo, Ritchie's Charmander, evolved into a Charmeleon off-screen and was first seen in its evolved form in A Parent Trapped.

A Charmeleon also appeared under the ownership of a trainer named Jimmy in Judgement Day.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Green had a Charmeleon which had evolved from his Charmander. It has since evolved into Charizard.

In Pokémon Zensho, Satoshi has a Charmeleon that evolved from the Charmander he recieved from Professor Oak. It later evolves again into Charizard.

In the TCG

Five Charmeleon cards have been released.

• Base Set: Charmeleon
• Team Rocket: Dark Charmeleon
• Gym Challenge: Blaine's Charmeleon
• Expedition Base Set: Charmeleon
• EX FireRed and LeafGreen: Charmeleon

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels. Blue Yellow Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may blow out bluish-white flames. Stadium It appears to be very vicious. It attacks with razor-sharp claws and won't stop until the enemy is defeated.
Generation II 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. Stadium 2 It is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
Generation III 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. 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. 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.
Generation IV 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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Charmander Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Charmander
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Charmander Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Volcano
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 1 Endless Level 4 Forever Level 50 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Fiery Field (26F-29F)
Pokémon Ranger	Jungle Relic

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 64		62 - 127	119 - 249
Defense: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 407	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 65.

Type effectiveness

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is 100.

Learnset

Template:Learnset introMoves in Italics aren't STAB for Charmeleon, but are for some/all evolutions.

By leveling up

Level	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III		Generation IV
			RSE	FRLG
Previous	Scratch Growl Ember Smokescreen Leer	Scratch Growl Ember Smokescreen	Scratch Growl Ember Metal Claw	Scratch Growl Ember Smokescreen	Scratch Growl Ember Smokescreen
17					Dragon Rage
20		Rage	Rage	Smokescreen
21					Scary Face
24	Rage
27		Scary Face	Scary Face
28					Fire Fang
32					Slash
33	Slash
34		Flamethrower	Flamethrower
39					Flamethrower
41		Slash	Slash
42	Flamethrower
43					Fire Spin
48		Dragon Rage	Dragon Rage
55		Fire Spin	Fire Spin
56	Fire Spin

By TM/HM

Number	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM01	Mega Punch	Dynamicpunch	Focus Punch	Focus Punch
TM02		Headbutt	Dragon Claw	Dragon Claw
TM03	Swords Dance	Curse
TM05	Mega Kick
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM08	Body Slam	Rock Smash
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM13		Snore
TM17	Submission	Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18	Counter
TM19	Seismic Toss
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM23	Dragon Rage	Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM24		Dragonbreath
TM27		Return	Return	Return
TM28	Dig	Dig	Dig	Dig
TM31	Mimic	Mud-Slap	Brick Break	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect
TM34	Bide	Swagger
TM35		Sleep Talk	Flamethrower	Flamethrower
TM38	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast
TM39	Swift	Swift		Rock Tomb
TM40	Skull Bash	Defense Curl	Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43			Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM48		Fire Punch
TM49		Fury Cutter
TM50	Substitute		Overheat	Overheat
TM56				Fling
TM58				Endure
TM61				Will-O-Wisp
TM65				Shadow Claw
TM75				Swords Dance
TM78				Captivate
TM80				Rock Slide
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
HM01	Cut	Cut	Cut	Cut
HM04	Strength	Strength	Strength	Strength
HM06			Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By breeding

Move	Father
Ancientpower	Cranidos, Rampardos Shieldon, Bastiodon
Beat Up*	Ekans, Arbok Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking
Belly Drum	Snorlax
Bite	Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise Ekans, Arbok Gyarados Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar Loudred, Exploud Seviper Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
Crunch	Arbok Snorlax Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar Exploud Seviper Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra Garchomp
Dragon Dance	Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra Gyarados Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite Altaria
Dragon Rush	Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite Gible, Gabite, Garchomp
Flare Blitz	Charizard
Metal Claw	Aron, Lairon, Aggron
Outrage	Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Rock Slide	Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar
Swords Dance*	Cubone, Marowak Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

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:

• Defense Curl
• Dynamicpunch
• Endure
• Fire Punch
• Fury Cutter
• Mud-Slap
• Sleep Talk
• Snore
• Swagger
• Swift

Trivia

According to its Pokémon Stadium entry, it will keep slashing the air if the opponent use a move like Protect or Double Team as defense.

Origin

Charmeleon resembles a small dinosaur with some remnants of Charmander's salamander-like appearance.

Name origin

Charmeleon's name is a combination of the word char, to burn, and chameleon. Its Japanese name is the Katakana spelling of lizard.

In other languages

• German: Glutexo
• French: Reptincel - Most likely a combination of Reptile, and Étincelle, meaning spark.
• Korean: 리자드 Rijadeu - Hangul spelling of Lizard
• Chinese (Hong Kong and Taiwan): 火恐龍 Xíao Kông Lóng

Related articles

• Ash's Charmeleon
• Zippo

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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