Charmeleon (#005)
Charmeleon (#005) is a Fire-type Flame Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Charmeleon isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Charmander at level 16. It evolves into Charizard at level 36. Its best stat is Speed (80), and its base stat total of 325 ranks #84 of 151.

- National No.
- #005
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Flame Pokémon
- Height
- 3′07″ (1.1 m)
- Weight
- 42.0 lb (19.1 kg)
- Catch rate
- 45 of 255
- Base EXP
- 142
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Charmeleon lashes its blazing tail when agitated. A single swing can push the surrounding air to almost unbearably high temperatures.
Where to find Charmeleon in Pokémon Red
Charmeleon isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Charmander at level 16.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 58 | #89 of 151 | |
| Attack | 64 | #93 of 151 | |
| Defense | 58 | #92 of 151 | |
| Special | 65 | #73 of 151 | |
| Speed | 80 | #51 of 151 | |
| Total | 325 | #84 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 Charmeleon
| 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 |
| Start | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 9 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 15 | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 24 | Rage | Normal | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 56 | 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 Charmeleon in Pokémon Red?
Charmeleon isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Charmander at level 16.
What type is Charmeleon?
Charmeleon is Fire type. It takes double damage from Water, Ground, and Rock.
What level does Charmeleon evolve?
Charmeleon evolves into Charizard at level 36.
What moves does Charmeleon learn?
Charmeleon starts with Scratch, Growl, and Ember and learns Ember (Lv 9), Leer (Lv 15), Rage (Lv 24), Slash (Lv 33), Flamethrower (Lv 42), and Fire Spin (Lv 56) by leveling up. It can learn 24 TMs and HMs.
What are Charmeleon's base stats?
HP 58, Attack 64, Defense 58, Special 65, Speed 80, for a total of 325.