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Charmander (#004) is a Fire-type Lizard Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Charmander isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: choose it as your first Pokémon from Professor Oak. It evolves into Charmeleon at level 16. Its best stat is Speed (65), and its base stat total of 249 ranks #134 of 151.
- National No.
- #004
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Lizard Pokémon
- Height
- 2′00″ (0.6 m)
- Weight
- 19.0 lb (8.6 kg)
- Catch rate
- 45 of 255
- Base EXP
- 65
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Charmander clearly favors warm climates and struggles in the cold. Whenever rain falls, wisps of steam are said to rise from the tip of its tail.
Where to find Charmander in Pokémon Red
- Oaks Lab: choose it as your first Pokémon from Professor Oak (Lv 5).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 39 | #132 of 151 | |
| Attack | 52 | #112 of 151 | |
| Defense | 43 | #129 of 151 | |
| Special | 50 | #101 of 151 | |
| Speed | 65 | #79 of 151 | |
| Total | 249 | #134 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
- Charmander
Charmeleon at level 16
Charizard at level 36
Type effectiveness against Charmander
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Water Ground Rock |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Grass Bug |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Growl | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| 9 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 15 | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 22 | Rage | Normal | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 38 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 46 | Fire Spin | Fire | 15 | 70% | 15 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM23 | Dragon Rage | Dragon | — |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Charmander in Pokémon Red?
Charmander isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: choose it as your first Pokémon from Professor Oak.
What type is Charmander?
Charmander is Fire type. It takes double damage from Water, Ground, and Rock.
What level does Charmander evolve?
Charmander evolves into Charmeleon at level 16.
What moves does Charmander learn?
Charmander starts with Scratch and Growl and learns Ember (Lv 9), Leer (Lv 15), Rage (Lv 22), Slash (Lv 30), Flamethrower (Lv 38), and Fire Spin (Lv 46) by leveling up. It can learn 24 TMs and HMs.
What are Charmander's base stats?
HP 39, Attack 52, Defense 43, Special 50, Speed 65, for a total of 249.