Shadow Charmander

Table of Contents

Overview and stats
Moves Analysis
Shadow Charmander CP Chart
Shadow Charmander in the meta
Mega boost
Catch Rates and Power Up Costs
Pokédex information
Evolution Chart
Shadow Charmander family
Sprites
Shadow Charmander Pokédex entries
Costumes
Frequently Asked Questions

Shadow Charmander is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Fire-type Pokémon, Shadow Charmander is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

Shadow Charmander's maximum Combat Power stat is 1108 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Scratch / Flamethrower. Shadow Charmander encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Shadow Charmander is available! ✨

Shadow Charmander Stats and Max CP

116 ATK

93 DEF

118 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1108 CP

Lvl 40

980 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

700 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

560 CP

Lvl 15 Research

420 CP

Shadow Charmander's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Little Cup

D Tier

#125

Shadow Charmander Type Chart

Shadow Charmander takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Rock160.0%

Water160.0%

Shadow Charmander takes reduced damage from:

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Fire62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Scratch + Flamethrower

Scratch

Flamethrower

Shadow Charmander's best moveset is Scratch and Flamethrower, with 5.14 DPS (damage per second) and 28.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather.

Opponent

#	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Score 🔽
1.	Scratch	Flamethrower	5.14	28.7	3.55
2.	Scratch	Flame Charge	5.14	28.7	3.55
3.	Scratch	Flame Burst	5.14	28.7	3.55
4.	Ember	Flame Charge	4.77	26.6	3.29
5.	Ember	Flamethrower	4.64	25.9	3.20
6.	Ember	Flame Burst	4.64	25.9	3.20
7.	Ember	Frustration	0.10	0	0
8.	Scratch	Frustration	0.10	0	0

Fast Attacks

Ember10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Ember has no special effects.
See Ember details page ↗
Scratch640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 2

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

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	2

Charged Attacks

Flame Charge70334.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Flame Charge details page ↗
Flame Burst70502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 2.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 55

Effects
Flame Burst has no special effects.
See Flame Burst details page ↗
Flamethrower65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Flamethrower has no special effects.
See Flamethrower details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

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

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 2.0s

Damage	70
Energy	55

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.5s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

More information

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

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 Shadow Charmander has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Charmander in the meta

PvE Analysis

The Charmander line is one of the most iconic in the Pokémon franchise so its Shadow variant is highly coveted by most fans. Due to its low stats, Shadow Charmander is a collectible that shouldn't be used in Raids or Gym battles.

PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Little League:Ember Flame Charge Flamethrower

🧸 Little Cup

Shadow Charmander is a considerable improvement over regular Charmander in the Little Cup, melting through opponents like Bronzor, Shelmet, Cottonee, and Alolan Vulpix. However, these are expected wins and it isn't able to pull off any surprises, losing against the likes of Deino, Wynaut, Seel, Ducklett, and Gligar.

Shadow Charmander is not viable in any other PvP League.

💎 The best PvP moves for Shadow Charmander are Ember, Flame Charge and Flamethrower.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#4
Height	0.6 m
Weight	8.5 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Catch Rate	20%
Base Flee Rate	10%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Charmander	25 Candy	Charmeleon
Charmeleon	100 Candy	Charizard
Charizard	200 / 40 Mega Energy	Mega Charizard X
Charizard	200 / 40 Mega Energy	Mega Charizard Y

Charmander evolves into Charmeleon which costs 25 Candy.
Charmeleon evolves into Charizard which costs 100 Candy.
Charizard can Mega evolve into Mega Charizard X. Evolving Mega Charizard X costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.
Charizard can Mega evolve into Mega Charizard Y. Evolving Mega Charizard Y costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

More information

Shadow Charmander family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Charmander in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

No encounter data available

How to purify Shadow Charmander

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charge Move	Frustration
Purified Charge Move	Return

Shadow Charmander CP Chart

Shadow Charmander's has 1108 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Charmander obtained from Raids can be encountered from 482 CP to 560 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 603 CP to 700 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Charmander can be found in the 387 CP to 420 CP range.

Max CP	1108 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	387 CP - 420 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	516 CP - 560 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	482 CP - 560 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	603 CP - 700 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

More 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.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	13 CP	2	43 CP	3	73 CP
4	102 CP	5	132 CP	6	161 CP
7	191 CP	8	221 CP	9	250 CP
10	280 CP	11	308 CP	12	336 CP
13	364 CP	14	392 CP	15	420 CP
16	448 CP	17	476 CP	18	504 CP
19	532 CP	20	560 CP	21	588 CP
22	616 CP	23	644 CP	24	672 CP
25	700 CP	26	728 CP	27	756 CP
28	784 CP	29	812 CP	30	840 CP
31	854 CP	32	868 CP	33	882 CP
34	896 CP	35	910 CP	36	924 CP
37	938 CP	38	952 CP	39	966 CP
40	980 CP	41	993 CP	42	1005 CP
43	1018 CP	44	1030 CP	45	1043 CP
46	1056 CP	47	1069 CP	48	1082 CP
49	1095 CP	50	1108 CP

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Charmander

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

Fire

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

The base catch rate for Shadow Charmander in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

Configure

		Normal	Nice	Great	Excellent
No Berry	-	16.74%	19.00%	24.03%	28.75%
No Berry	Curve	26.76%	30.10%	37.32%	43.79%
Razz Berry	-	24.03%	27.09%	33.78%	39.85%
Razz Berry	Curve	37.32%	41.56%	50.38%	57.86%
Silver Pinap Berry	-	28.09%	31.56%	39.02%	45.67%
Silver Pinap Berry	Curve	42.91%	47.52%	56.87%	64.55%
Golden Razz Berry	-	36.74%	40.94%	49.69%	57.14%
Golden Razz Berry	Curve	54.09%	59.15%	68.90%	76.32%

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Catch probability with multiple throws

In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow 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:

Multiplier	Amount
Razz Berry	1.5
Silver Pinap Berry	1.8
Golden Razz Berry	2.5
Curveball	1.7
Nice Throw	1.15
Great Throw	1.5
Excellent Throw	1.85
PokéBall	1.0
Premier Ball	1.0
Great Ball	1.5
Ultra Ball	2.0
Bronze medal	1.1
Silver medal	1.2
Gold medal	1.3

Shadow Charmander Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
LVL 50	624,000	406	360
LVL 40	336,000	406	12
LVL 35	228,000	274	-
LVL 30	150,000	185	-
LVL 25	96,000	136	-
LVL 20	57,000	97	-
LVL 15	30,600	67	-
LVL 10	13,200	38	-
LVL 5	3,600	18	-

Shadow Charmander Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Charmander from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Charmander in Pokémon GO.

Complete Shadow Charmander Power Up Costs Table

LVL	Power Ups	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL	Total Stardust	Total Candy	Total Candy XL
1	1	240	2	-	240	2	-
1.5	2	240	2	-	480	4	-
2	3	240	2	-	720	6	-
2.5	4	240	2	-	960	8	-
3	5	480	2	-	1,440	10	-
3.5	6	480	2	-	1,920	12	-
4	7	480	2	-	2,400	14	-
4.5	8	480	2	-	2,880	16	-
5	9	720	2	-	3,600	18	-
5.5	10	720	2	-	4,320	20	-
6	11	720	2	-	5,040	22	-
6.5	12	720	2	-	5,760	24	-
7	13	960	2	-	6,720	26	-
7.5	14	960	2	-	7,680	28	-
8	15	960	2	-	8,640	30	-
8.5	16	960	2	-	9,600	32	-
9	17	1,200	2	-	10,800	34	-
9.5	18	1,200	2	-	12,000	36	-
10	19	1,200	2	-	13,200	38	-
10.5	20	1,200	2	-	14,400	40	-
11	21	1,560	3	-	15,960	43	-
11.5	22	1,560	3	-	17,520	46	-
12	23	1,560	3	-	19,080	49	-
12.5	24	1,560	3	-	20,640	52	-
13	25	1,920	3	-	22,560	55	-
13.5	26	1,920	3	-	24,480	58	-
14	27	1,920	3	-	26,400	61	-
14.5	28	1,920	3	-	28,320	64	-
15	29	2,280	3	-	30,600	67	-
15.5	30	2,280	3	-	32,880	70	-
16	31	2,280	3	-	35,160	73	-
16.5	32	2,280	3	-	37,440	76	-
17	33	2,640	3	-	40,080	79	-
17.5	34	2,640	3	-	42,720	82	-
18	35	2,640	3	-	45,360	85	-
18.5	36	2,640	3	-	48,000	88	-
19	37	3,000	3	-	51,000	91	-
19.5	38	3,000	3	-	54,000	94	-
20	39	3,000	3	-	57,000	97	-
20.5	40	3,000	3	-	60,000	100	-
21	41	3,600	4	-	63,600	104	-
21.5	42	3,600	4	-	67,200	108	-
22	43	3,600	4	-	70,800	112	-
22.5	44	3,600	4	-	74,400	116	-
23	45	4,200	4	-	78,600	120	-
23.5	46	4,200	4	-	82,800	124	-
24	47	4,200	4	-	87,000	128	-
24.5	48	4,200	4	-	91,200	132	-
25	49	4,800	4	-	96,000	136	-
25.5	50	4,800	4	-	100,800	140	-
26	51	4,800	5	-	105,600	145	-
26.5	52	4,800	5	-	110,400	150	-
27	53	5,400	5	-	115,800	155	-
27.5	54	5,400	5	-	121,200	160	-
28	55	5,400	5	-	126,600	165	-
28.5	56	5,400	5	-	132,000	170	-
29	57	6,000	5	-	138,000	175	-
29.5	58	6,000	5	-	144,000	180	-
30	59	6,000	5	-	150,000	185	-
30.5	60	6,000	5	-	156,000	190	-
31	61	7,200	8	-	163,200	198	-
31.5	62	7,200	8	-	170,400	206	-
32	63	7,200	8	-	177,600	214	-
32.5	64	7,200	8	-	184,800	222	-
33	65	8,400	10	-	193,200	232	-
33.5	66	8,400	10	-	201,600	242	-
34	67	8,400	10	-	210,000	252	-
34.5	68	8,400	10	-	218,400	262	-
35	69	9,600	12	-	228,000	274	-
35.5	70	9,600	12	-	237,600	286	-
36	71	9,600	12	-	247,200	298	-
36.5	72	9,600	12	-	256,800	310	-
37	73	10,800	15	-	267,600	325	-
37.5	74	10,800	15	-	278,400	340	-
38	75	10,800	15	-	289,200	355	-
38.5	76	10,800	15	-	300,000	370	-
39	77	12,000	18	-	312,000	388	-
39.5	78	12,000	18	-	324,000	406	-
40	79	12,000	-	12	336,000	406	12
40.5	80	12,000	-	12	348,000	406	24
41	81	13,200	-	12	361,200	406	36
41.5	82	13,200	-	12	374,400	406	48
42	83	13,200	-	15	387,600	406	63
42.5	84	13,200	-	15	400,800	406	78
43	85	14,400	-	15	415,200	406	93
43.5	86	14,400	-	15	429,600	406	108
44	87	14,400	-	18	444,000	406	126
44.5	88	14,400	-	18	458,400	406	144
45	89	15,600	-	18	474,000	406	162
45.5	90	15,600	-	18	489,600	406	180
46	91	15,600	-	21	505,200	406	201
46.5	92	15,600	-	21	520,800	406	222
47	93	16,800	-	21	537,600	406	243
47.5	94	16,800	-	21	554,400	406	264
48	95	16,800	-	24	571,200	406	288
48.5	96	16,800	-	24	588,000	406	312
49	97	18,000	-	24	606,000	406	336
49.5	98	18,000	-	24	624,000	406	360

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Charmander

Shadow Charmander high resolution sprites

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

Wallpaper

Shadow Charmander Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steamis said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Yellow	The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound asit burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.
Gold	The flame on its tail shows the strength of itslife force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
Silver	The flame on its tail indicates CHARMANDER's lifeforce. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Crystal	If it's healthy, the flame on the tip of its tailwill burn vigor ously, 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 isenjoying 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.
FireRed	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.
LeafGreen	It 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 2	The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
HeartGold	The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
SoulSilver	The flame on its tail indicates CHARMANDER’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
X	The flame on its tail indicates Charmander’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Y	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.
Omega Ruby, Alpha 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.
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.
Sword	It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Shield	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.

List of Shadow Charmander costumes

A list of Shadow Charmander costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Charmander’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fire-type Pokémon, Shadow Charmander is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Charmander in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Charmander in Pokémon GO are Scratch and Flamethrower. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.141 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 28.654.

How does Shadow Charmander perform in Raids?

Shadow Charmander's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Charmander rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Shadow Charmander's performance as a Fire-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Charmander?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Charmander: Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, and Primal Groudon.

What is Shadow Charmander’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Charmander’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 980 CP and 1108 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Charmander be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Charmander can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Charmander Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Charmander cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.