5: Charmeleon

Essentials

Charmeleon

Flame Pokémon

Abilities

Blaze: Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Hidden Ability

Solar Power: Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 5
Kanto: 5
Original Johto: 230
Updated Johto: 235
Central Kalos: 84

Names

Japanese: リザード (rizaado)
: リザード
Official roomaji: Lizardo
Korean: 리자드
Chinese: 火恐龍
: 火恐龙
French: Reptincel
German: Glutexo
Spanish: Charmeleon
Italian: Charmeleon

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Monster
Dragon

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

142

Effort points

1 Special Attack
1 Speed

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Charmander	Charmeleon Level up, starting at level 16	Charizard Level up, starting at level 36

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	58	32.8	289	320
Attack	64	33.9	196	227
Defense	58	31.8	184	215
Special Attack	80	62.6	228	259
Special Defense	65	44.2	198	229
Speed	80	63.4	228	259
Total	405	38.0

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 9/13/16

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.

: It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
: When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Flame Pokémon
Color: Red
Cry
Habitat: mountain
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

3'7.3"
1.1 m

Weight

190

41.9 lb
19.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Field
Score: 80
Rate: 10

Moves

Fire moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Special moves better suit Charmeleon's higher Special Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
9	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
15										Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
			13							Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
	13	13	20	10	10	10	10	10	10	Smokescreen			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
24	20	20								Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
				17	17	17	17	17	17	Dragon Rage			10	*	100%		Inflicts 40 points of damage.
	27	27	27	21	21	21	21	21	21	Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
				28	28	28	28	28	28	Fire Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
33				32	32					Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
						32	32	32	32	Flame Burst			15	70	100%		Deals splash damage to Pokémon next to the target.
42	34	34	34	39	39					Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
	41	41	41			39	39	39	39	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
	48	48	48							Dragon Rage			10	*	100%		Inflicts 40 points of damage.
						43	43	43	43	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
56	55	55	55	43	43	50	50	50	50	Fire Spin			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
						54	54	54	54	Inferno			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to burn the target.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Charmander but not Charmeleon
										Air Cutter			25	60	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
										Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
										Beat Up			10	*	100%		Hits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.
										Belly Drum			10	—	—		User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.
										Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
										Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
										Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
										Dragon Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Speed by one stage.
										Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Dragon Rush			10	100	75%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
										Flare Blitz			15	120	100%		User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
										Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
										Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
										Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
										Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
										Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
										Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
										Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
										Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
										Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
										Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
										Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
										Fire Pledge			10	80	100%		With Water Pledge, doubles the effect chance of friendly Pokémon's moves for four turns.
										Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
										Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
										Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
										Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
										Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
										Heat Wave			10	95	90%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
										Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
										Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
										Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
										Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
										Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
										Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
										Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
										Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
										Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
										Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
										Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
										Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
										Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
									01	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
						01	01	01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
		01	01	01	01					Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
		02	02	02	02	02	02	02	02	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	01									Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
	02									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	03									Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
01										Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
03										Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
05										Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
	08									Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
	13									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	20									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
	23	23	23	23	23					Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	24									Dragon Breath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
08										Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
09										Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10										Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
17										Submission			20	80	80%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
18										Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
19										Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
20										Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
23										Dragon Rage			10	*	100%		Inflicts 40 points of damage.
28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28		Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
		31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
	31									Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
31										Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
		35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
	34									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	35									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
33										Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
34										Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
				39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
39	39									Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
		40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
		42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
						43	43	43	43	Flame Charge			20	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user's Speed by one stage.
		43	43	43	43					Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
	40									Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
40										Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
						48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
						49	49	49	49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
	48									Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
		50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	Overheat			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
				56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
						59	59	59		Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
				58	58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				61	61	61	61	61	61	Will-O-Wisp			15	—	85%		Burns the target.
				65	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				75	75	75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
				78	78					Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
				80	80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				82	82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				83	83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
				87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
50				90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
								94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
						94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							98	98		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
							100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
	49									Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		H6	H6	H6	H6			H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.