Charmeleon (Pokémon)

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Charmeleon リザード Lizardo #005
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
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 #235 Hoenn #207 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-141 Almia R-138 Oblivia R-207 N-063
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 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Monster and Dragon groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Charmander starting at level 16, and evolves into Charizard starting at level 36.

Biology

Physiology

Charmeleon is a bipedal, reptilian creature similar to Charmander. It has crimson scales that are much darker than that of the bright orange Charmander. It has a tail with the tip burning with fire, a trait seen in many Template:Type2 Pokémon, especially the Charmander evolutionary line. Its skull has developed a horn-like protrusion to the rear and its mouth has elongated into a snout. Its front and back claws are far sharper and longer than Charmander.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

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

It possesses incredibly large claws which it utilizes in its powerful Slash attack. Its tail is also very powerful, having enough strength to lift an adult man.

Behavior

Charmeleon tend to be stubborn, bad-tempered, and simply hot-headed. Due to their incredible power at such a low level, they can easily feel they are better than their trainers and will sometimes disregard attack commands. When tame, however, they are a formidable opponent and a loyal partner. Wild Charmeleon are ready to evolve when they begin to travel in different areas battling random opponents, and the flames on their tails begin to flash larger.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Charmeleon are rare in the wild, but thrive in harsh environments such as craggy mountains and active volcanoes. Charmeleon also dwell in large numbers in abandoned mines and heated valleys. It is most likely to be found in Kanto.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Charmeleon when in the wild will hunt solitary much unlike Charmander who hunt in packs. Their diet consists that of the average omnivorous Pokémon diet.

In the anime

Major appearances

File:Charmeleon.png

Charmeleon in the anime

Ash's Charmeleon

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

Ritchie's Charmeleon (Zippo)

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

Other

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

Sam used a Charmeleon in Celebi: Voice of the Forest to battle the Iron-Masked Marauder.

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

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP043 Charmeleon Ash's Pokédex Charmeleon, the Flame Pokémon. It has razor sharp claws and its tail is exceptionally strong.

File:Charmeleon Adventures.png

Charmeleon in Adventures

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Blue's Charizard

Charmeleon debuts in Onix is On!, part of the Red, Green & Blue arc, battling in the Pewter Gym as one of Blue's Pokémon. It evolved from Charmander sometime between The Secret of Kangaskhan and this round. It has since evolved into Charizard with Blue's harsh training, and became even more powerful, assisting in the defeat of both the Team Rocket triads Koga and Sabrina, and continued to act as the powerhouse for both Blue and Red, in the two times it was (temporarily) traded to him since then.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

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

In the TCG

Main article: Charmeleon (TCG)

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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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.
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 Time Capsule Crystal None Time Capsule
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, Trade Platinum None Pal Park, Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Charmander Pal Park Field 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 Red/Blue Rescue Team	Fiery Field (26F-29F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Dark Crater (B1-B15) Dark Crater Pit (B1-B5)
Pokémon Ranger	Jungle Relic
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Volcano Cave
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Faldera Island Flame Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 58		118 - 165	226 - 320
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: 405	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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 2/2 ★★
Jump 1/3 ★☆☆	Total 11/16 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 005.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Mt. Cleft Phrases 51%-100% HP I'll KO foes with my burning tail! 26%-50% HP My health is down to half. My flame is weakening, too. 1%-25% HP The flame on my tail is about to go out... Level up Yes! Leveled up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yes! Leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×2) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 40 Max. exp.: 60 Browser entry   Charmeleon breaths a large ball of fire that can melt small pieces of Scrap Metal.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×2) Browser entry   It attacks by spitting embers and blobs of fire.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fire  ( Fire ) Past ( Normal ) (Burn ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Charmander  Fire

Level 16 →

First Evolution Charmeleon  Fire

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Charizard  Fire  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Charmeleon images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Charmeleon and Charizard share the same species name as Flareon, Moltres, and Infernape. They are all known as Flame Pokémon.
• Charmeleon is the one of the two members of an evolution family of a starter Pokémon not to have appeared in the Super Smash Bros. series. The other being Wartortle.
• Charmeleon and its evolution family are the only Pokémon who have flames as part of their bodies that do not go out naturally (with the Pokémon still being alive).
• In first generation, Charmeleon was capable to learn Leer. However, start from Generation II and onwards, this move replaced by Scary Face, probably due its frightening face.
• Curiously, Charmelon could learn Metal Claw via leveling up in Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen but in Generation IV it could only learn this movie via egg move.

Origin

Charmeleon resembles a small dinosaur with remnants of Charmander's salamander-like appearance. Although its nomenclature suggests commonality with the chameleon, Charmeleon exhibits very few of the major physiologically distinguishing traits of the chameleon.

Charmeleon hasn't the specialized zygodactylic feet, separately mobile eyes, extrudable tongue, or the ability to change color like some members of the chameleon species.

The few characteristics it does share are the similarly looking 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.

Name origin

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

In other languages

• German: Glutexo - A combination of Glut (ember, also the German translation for the move of the same name) and Echse (lizard).
• French: Reptincel - Most likely a combination of reptile and Étincelle (spark).
• Korean: 리자드 Rijadeu - Hangul spelling of Lizard.
• Chinese (Hong Kong and Taiwan): 火恐龍 Huǒ Kǒng Lóng - "Fire dinosaur."

Related articles

• Ash's Charmeleon
• Zippo
• Blue's Charmeleon

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