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Red/Blue Leaf Green Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Yellow The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.

Fire Red From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.

Gold The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.

Silver The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.

Crystal If it's healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigorously, even if it gets a bit wet.

Ruby/Sapphire The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.

Emerald The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is happy, and blazes when it is enraged.