Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Charmeleon's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Flame Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.
Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.
Charmeleon Weakness
Water, Ground, and Rock moves hit Charmeleon for super-effective damage. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x89-106%KO Waterfall 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Blastoise builds →Bubble Beam 2x71-83% Bubble 2x44-52% Aqua Jet 2x47-56% Water Gun 2x44-52% | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Golduck builds →Surf 2x105-124%KO Water Gun 2x47-56% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x126-149%KO Rock Slide 2x95-113%KO Rock Throw 2x65-77% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x72-86% Dig 2x59-70% Rock Slide 2x55-65% Rock Throw 2x38-45% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Tentacruel's Scald hits Charmeleon for 80-95%. Gyarados threatens a KO with Waterfall (154-182%).
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Tentacruel builds →Scald 2x80-95% Rapid Spin15-18% Sludge Bomb45-53% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemGroundiumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x154-182%KO Earthquake 2x128-151%KO | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution
Charmeleon sits between Charmander and Charizard in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with a small partner pool via two egg groups. So far, Sp.Atk got the biggest boost (+20 from Charmander). The final form adds another 129 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Charmeleon Best Moveset
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Charmeleon learns Flamethrower and Fire Blast naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 7 types extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Charmeleon in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
No wild encounters for Charmeleon. The 2-stage line runs through Charmander, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 16 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Charmeleon in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
The path to Charmeleon starts with Charmander at Lv. 3-23 via walking and gift encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CharmanderRoute 24Let's Go EeveeGift from NPC Lv.14 RouteEarly50 Pokémon caughtRoute 24Let's Go PikachuGift from NPC Lv.14 RouteEarly50 Pokémon caughtRoute 3Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-8 RouteRareEarlyUnique encounterRoute 3Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-8 RouteRareEarlyUnique encounterRoute 4Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.7-12 RouteRareEarlyUnique encounterRoute 4Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.7-12 RouteRareEarlyUnique encounterRock Tunnel - B1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 CaveRareMidUnique encounterRock Tunnel - B1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 CaveRareMidUnique encounter
Step 2Charmeleon ✓
Charmeleon Guide
At 405 BST, Charmeleon is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Charizard before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, watch for Starmie (Water), Golem (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Charmeleon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Charmander evolves into Charmeleon at level 16. Charmeleon evolves into Charizard at level 36. Charmeleon is a middle-stage evolution in the Charmander line.
Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Charmeleon. Solar Power is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Charmeleon is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Charmeleon appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Charmeleon have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves