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Charmeleon (リザード, Lizardo) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fire-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Charmeleon is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon. It has dark red scales and a cream underside from the chest down. It has blue eyes and a long snout with a slightly hooked tip. On the back of its head is a single horn-like protrusion. It has relatively long arms with three sharp claws. Its short legs have plantigrade feet with three claws and cream-colored soles. The tip of its long, powerful tail has a flame burning on it. The temperature rises to unbearable levels if Charmeleon swings its tail.

Charmeleon has a vicious, hotheaded nature, and will constantly seek out opponents. Strong opponents excite this Pokémon, causing it to spout bluish-white flames that torch its surroundings. Charmeleon enjoys tormenting the opponents it fights. However, it will relax once it has won a battle. It is rare in the wild, but it can be found in mountainous areas.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Ash's Charmeleon

Ash Ketchum's Charmeleon

Ash Ketchum's Charmander evolved into Charmeleon in March of the Exeggutor Squad, which also marked the species' debut. Unfortunately, he quickly grew unruly and disobedient. He evolved into Charizard soon after in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon. His Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! counterpart never had obedience issues.

Zippo, Ritchie's Charmeleon, is another major Charmeleon. He evolved from a Charmander sometime while Ash traveled Johto and was used to fight Butch and Cassidy but, failed to their Pokémon's headgear. He was not seen again until the Pokémon Chronicles episodes where he is used again to stop Butch and Cassidy from kidnapping Professor Oak.

In the manga[]

Origin and inspiration[]

Charmeleon is a portmanteau of the word char and chameleon.

Charmeleon resembles more a small dinosaur than its namesake chameleon. The only shared features are the snout, a prominent head crest, and its extensive use of its tail.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
Pokémon Yellow Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may blow out bluish-white flames.
Pokémon Stadium It appears to be very vicious. It attacks with razor-sharp claws and won't stop until the enemy is defeated.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold It is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
Pokémon Silver It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
Pokémon Crystal If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
Pokémon LeafGreen When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Pokémon Pearl In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Pokémon Platinum In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Pokémon HeartGold It is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
Pokémon SoulSilver It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Pokémon White In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Pokémon Black 2 In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Pokémon White 2 In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
Pokémon Y When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
Pokémon Omega 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.
Pokémon Alpha 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
Pokémon Shield If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Pokémon Shining Pearl In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet When it swings its burning tail, the temperature around it rises higher and higher, tormenting its opponents.
Pokémon Violet It is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents to battle against. Its aggression will not be quelled if it doesn’t win.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue
Evolve Charmander
Pokémon Yellow
Evolve Charmander
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Time Capsule
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon FireRed
Evolve Charmander
Pokémon LeafGreen
Evolve Charmander
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon HeartGold
Evolve Charmander
Pokémon SoulSilver
Evolve Charmander
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Poké Transfer
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Friend Safari (Fire)
Pokémon Y
Friend Safari (Fire)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Evolve Charmander
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Evolve Charmander
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Evolve Charmander
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Evolve Charmander
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Max Raid Battle: Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage
Dynamax Adventure
Pokémon Shield
Max Raid Battle: Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage
Dynamax Adventure
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Evolve Charmander
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Evolve Charmander
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Evolve Charmander*
Pokémon Violet
Evolve Charmander*


Evolution[]

Charmander
Reach level 16.
Charmeleon
Reach level 36.
Charizard
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 58
Attack 64
Defense 58
Sp. Attack 80
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 80
Total 405

Moveset[]

Main article: Charmeleon/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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