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 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 red Charmander. Once again it has a tail with the tip burning with fire, a trait seen in many Template:Type2 Pokémon, especially the Charmander evolutionary line. At this point in time 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, of course, 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 famously utilizes in its powerful Slash attack.

Behavior

Charmeleon tend to be stubborn, bad-tempered and simply hot-headed. Due to their incredible power at such low level they can easily feel they are better than their trainers and will sometimes even disregard attack commands, although when tame 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; the flames on their tails begin to flash larger occasionally also.

Habitat

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Mountain Pokémon

Charmeleon are rare in the wild, but thrive in harsh environments such as craggy mountains and active volcanoes; other environments where Charmeleon dwell in large numbers include abandoned mines and heated valleys.

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

File:Charmeleon.png

Ash's disobedient Charmeleon.

File:Zippo.jpg

Zippo, Ritchie's Charmeleon.

Major appearances

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

Ritchie's Charmander 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 Pokémon 4Ever to battle Vicious.

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

In the 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 Pokémon Special manga

Charmeleon debuts in Onix is On!, part of the Red, Green & Blue chapter, battling in the Pewter Gym as one of Green's Pokémon, it evolved from Charmander sometime between The Secret of Kangaskhan and this round. It has since evolved 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 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 In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars. 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 Pal Park HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade 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

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.

Learnset

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

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By tutoring

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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 only member of its evolution family which is not to be represented in any way in the Super Smash Bros. series.

Origin

Charmeleon resembles a small dinosaur with remnants of Charmander's salamander-like appearance. Although it's 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, and extensive use of it's tail. Chameleons have prehensile tails used for climbing and grasping, while Charmeleon utilizes it's tail as a weapon.

Name origin

Charmeleon's name is a portmanteau of the word char, to burn, and chameleon. Its Japanese name is 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 Xíao Kông Lóng - "Fire dinosaur".

Related articles

• Ash's Charmeleon
• Zippo

Notes

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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