Charmander

Official artwork of CharmanderFire Shiny Pokémon icon

Charmander is a Fire-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1108 in Pokémon GO. Charmander's best moveset is Scratch and Flamethrower. It is weather boosted by Sunny weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Charmander is available in Pokémon GO.

Charmander is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1108 CP
Attack116 ATK
Defense93 DEF
Stamina118 STA
Weather Boost
  • sunnySunny
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedCharmander can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance3 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#4
Height0.6 m
Weight8.5 kg
RegionKanto Generation 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
25 Candy
10000 Candy
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
15 Mega Energy

Charmander type chart

Takes increased damage
GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%
Takes decreased damage
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Charmander's best moves and movesets

Moves

Charmander's best moveset is Scratch and Flamethrower, with 8.13 DPS (damage per second) and 81.1 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather.

Best Charmander moves
DPS8.13
TDO81.06
Score9.0
Weather Boost
  • partlyCloudy
  • sunny
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Charmander with its best moveset, we recommend to use Ember/Flamethrower. You will lose around 5.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Charmander's strongest moveset (Scratch/Flamethrower).

Charmander moves comparison

The following chart shows Charmander's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Charmander's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.NormalScratch FireFlamethrower 8.1381.19.0
      2.FireEmber FireFlamethrower 7.7277.08.6
      3.NormalScratch FireFlame Burst 7.6976.68.6
      4.FireEmber FireFlame Burst 7.2672.48.1
      5.NormalScratch FireFlame Charge 6.8368.17.6
      6.FireEmber FireFlame Charge 6.5565.37.3

      Fast Attacks

      • FireEmber10Damage10Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Ember
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy6

        Effects
        Ember has no special effects.
        See Ember details page ↗
      • NormalScratch6Damage4Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Scratch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Scratch has no special effects.
        See Scratch details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • FireFlamethrower70Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.2s
        Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Flamethrower has no special effects.
        See Flamethrower details page ↗
      • FireFlame Charge70Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Flame Charge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.8s
        Damage window2.9s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        See Flame Charge details page ↗
      • FireFlame Burst70Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Flame Burst
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.6s
        Damage window1.0s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy55

        Effects
        Flame Burst has no special effects.
        See Flame Burst details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Charmander has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Charmander Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Charmander's Max CP is at Level 50. Charmander Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP1108 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch387 CP - 420 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs516 CP - 560 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids516 CP - 560 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • sunnySunny
      645 CP - 700 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Charmander Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Charmander Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      113 CP243 CP373 CP
      4102 CP5132 CP6161 CP
      7191 CP8221 CP9250 CP
      10280 CP11308 CP12336 CP
      13364 CP14392 CP15420 CP
      16448 CP17476 CP18504 CP
      19532 CP20560 CP21588 CP
      22616 CP23644 CP24672 CP
      25700 CP26728 CP27756 CP
      28784 CP29812 CP30840 CP
      31854 CP32868 CP33882 CP
      34896 CP35910 CP36924 CP
      37938 CP38952 CP39966 CP
      40980 CP41993 CP421005 CP
      431018 CP441030 CP451043 CP
      461056 CP471069 CP481082 CP
      491095 CP501108 CP

      Charmander evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of CharmanderCharmander
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Thumbnail image of CharmeleonCharmeleon
      Thumbnail image of CharmeleonCharmeleon
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      Thumbnail image of CharizardCharizard
      Thumbnail image of CharizardCharizard
      • Mega Evolution Icon200 / 40 Mega Energy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega X CharizardMega Pokémon iconMega X Charizard
      Thumbnail image of CharizardCharizard
      • Mega Evolution Icon200 / 40 Mega Energy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega Y CharizardMega Pokémon iconMega Y Charizard
      • Charmander evolves into Charmeleon which costs 25 Candy.
      • Charmeleon evolves into Charizard which costs 100 Candy.
      • Charizard can Mega evolve into Mega X Charizard. Evolving Mega X Charizard costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.
      • Charizard can Mega evolve into Mega Y Charizard. Evolving Mega Y Charizard costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Charmander

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Charmander's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Charmander.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HoundoomMega Pokémon iconMega Houndoom
      DarkFire
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega Blaziken
      FireFighting
      Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal Groudon
      GroundFire
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Charmander Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Charmander in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
              Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
              Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
              Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
              Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Charmander, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              Charmander high resolution sprites

              Photobomb

              A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Charmander. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

              Charmander Pokédex entries

              Kanto
              VersionsPokédex entry
              Red, BlueObviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
              YellowThe flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.
              GoldThe flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
              SilverThe flame on its tail indicates CHARMANDER's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
              CrystalIf it's healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigor­ ously, even if it gets a bit wet.
              Ruby, SapphireThe 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.
              EmeraldThe 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.
              FireRedFrom 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.
              LeafGreenIt has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
              Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
              HeartGoldThe flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
              SoulSilverThe flame on its tail indicates CHARMANDER’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
              XThe flame on its tail indicates Charmander’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
              YFrom 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.
              Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireThe 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.
              Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.
              SwordIt has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
              ShieldFrom 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.