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Charmeleon

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Charmeleon is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon iconCharmeleon can Dynamax in Pokémon GO
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Charmeleon is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,653 CP and is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fire Fang / Flamethrower. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Charmeleon Stats and Max CP

158 ATK
126 DEF
151 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1868 CP
Lvl 40
1653 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1180 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
944 CP
Lvl 15 Research
708 CP

Charmeleon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Charmeleon PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Mid-stage evolution line Pokémon are at an awkward phase—better than their old self but nowhere as good as their final stage. While some mid-stage Dragons do well, the starters just don't impress 🙁

⚔️ Raids - Low stats that neither hit the mark in offense or defense hold back Charmeleon.

🛡️ Gyms - You have far better options any day for picking a Gym defender.

🔮 Dynamax Charmeleon with Ember or Fire Fang as the Fast Move can be used to attack Max Battles hosting the likes of Beldum, Bulbasaur, and Grookey 🔥

Charmeleon PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League - Charmeleon (and its Shadow form) rank too low in this meta to be worth considering 👎

🟡 Ultra League - It just lacks the firepower to compete.

🟣 Master League - Charmeleon is not going to win a single battle or even trouble any of the Master League Pokémon.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FireFire-type
#153
Great LeagueGreat League
#629

Charmeleon Type Chart

Charmeleon takes increased damage from:Charmeleon takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Charmeleon takes reduced damage from:Charmeleon takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Charmeleon best moveset

Moves

Fire Fang + Flamethrower

Fire
FireFire Fang
FireFlamethrower
Charmeleon's best Fire-type moveset is Fire Fang / Flamethrower, with 9.03 DPS and 111.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Charmeleon ranks #153 (E Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
1.FireFire FangFireFlamethrower7.529.03111.0
2.FireFire FangFireFlame Burst7.318.78107.9
3.FireFire FangFireFire Punch7.288.75107.5
4.FireEmberFireFlamethrower6.788.15100.1
5.NormalScratchFireFlamethrower6.778.14100.0
6.NormalScratchFireFire Punch6.678.0198.5
7.FireEmberFireFire Punch6.637.9797.9
8.NormalScratchFireFlame Burst6.627.9597.8
1–8 of 9

Fast Attacks

  • FireEmber10101.0s
    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
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Ember has no special effects.
    See Ember details page ↗
  • FireFire Fang1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Fang
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Fire Fang has no special effects.
    See Fire Fang details page ↗
  • NormalScratch *640.5s
    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
    Damage3
    Energy4

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

Charged Attacks

  • FireFlame Burst70502.5s
    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
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 2.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy55

    Effects
    Flame Burst has no special effects.
    See Flame Burst details page ↗
  • FireFire Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Fire Punch has no special effects.
    See Fire Punch details page ↗
  • FireFlamethrower65502.0s
    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
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Flamethrower has no special effects.
    See Flamethrower details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Charmeleon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Charmeleon CP Chart

CP Chart

Charmeleon reaches a maximum of 1,653 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 887–944 CP, rising to 1,109–1,180 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 665–708 CP.

Max CPMax CP1653 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch665 CP - 708 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs887 CP - 944 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids887 CP - 944 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1109 CP - 1180 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
123 CP273 CP3123 CP
4173 CP5222 CP6272 CP
7322 CP8372 CP9422 CP
10472 CP11519 CP12566 CP
13614 CP14661 CP15708 CP
16755 CP17802 CP18850 CP
19897 CP20944 CP21991 CP
221039 CP231086 CP241133 CP
251180 CP261228 CP271275 CP
281322 CP291369 CP301417 CP
311440 CP321464 CP331487 CP
341511 CP351535 CP361558 CP
371582 CP381605 CP391629 CP
401653 CP411674 CP421695 CP
431716 CP441737 CP451759 CP
461780 CP471802 CP481824 CP
491846 CP501868 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#5
Height1.1 m
Weight19 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
CharmanderCharmander
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
CharmeleonCharmeleon
CharmeleonCharmeleon
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
CharizardCharizard
CharizardCharizard
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Charizard X (Mega X)Mega Charizard X
CharizardCharizard
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Charizard Y (Mega Y)Mega Charizard Y
  • Charmander evolves into Charmeleon which costs 25 Candy.
  • Charmeleon evolves into Charizard which costs 100 Candy.
  • Charizard can transform into Mega Charizard X through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.
  • Charizard can transform into Mega Charizard Y through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Charmeleon

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

Fire Fire

Pokédex informationMore 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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Charmeleon Candy296 Charmeleon Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Charmeleon Candy10 Charmeleon Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Charmeleon Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Charmeleon Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Charmeleon Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Charmeleon Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Charmeleon Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Charmeleon Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Charmeleon Candy-

Charmeleon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Charmeleon from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Charmeleon in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Charmeleon family

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

CharmanderCharmander
CharmeleonCharmeleon
CharizardCharizard
Dynamax Charmander (Dynamax)Dynamax Charmander
Dynamax Charmeleon (Dynamax)Dynamax Charmeleon
Dynamax Charizard (Dynamax)Dynamax Charizard
Gigantamax Charizard (Gigantamax)Gigantamax Charizard
Mega Charizard X (Mega X)Mega Charizard X
Mega Charizard Y (Mega Y)Mega Charizard Y
Shadow Charmander (Shadow)Shadow Charmander
Shadow Charmeleon (Shadow)Shadow Charmeleon
Shadow Charizard (Shadow)Shadow Charizard

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
CharmeleonCharmeleonCharmeleonScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmCharmeleonCharmeleon
0.54 m0.55 m1.1 m1.65 m1.93 m

Charmeleon's height ranges from 0.54 m to 1.93 m, with the average being 1.1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Charmeleon in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.539 m0.55 m
1′09″1′10″
XS0.55 m1.1 m
1′10″3′07″
M0.825 m1.375 m
2′08″4′06″
XL1.375 m1.65 m
4′06″5′05″
XXL1.65 m1.925 m
5′05″6′04″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer23s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer8s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Charmeleon

Charmeleon high resolution sprites

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

Official artwork

Charmeleon Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Charmeleon Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueWhen it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
YellowTough fights could excite this POKéMON. When excited, it may blow out bluish- white flames.
GoldIt is very hot­ headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
SilverIt has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
CrystalIf it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.
Ruby, SapphireCHARMELEON 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.
EmeraldWithout 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.
FireRedIt lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
LeafGreenWhen it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
Diamond, Pearl, PlatinumIn the rocky mountains where CHARMELEON live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
HeartGoldIt is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
SoulSilverIt has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
XIt lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
YWhen it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
Omega RubyCharmeleon 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.
Alpha SapphireCharmeleon 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.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.
SwordIt has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
ShieldIf it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.

List of Charmeleon costumes

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A list of Charmeleon costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Charmeleon’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Charmeleon in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Charmeleon in Pokémon GO are Fire Fang and Flamethrower. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.031 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 110.993.

How does Charmeleon perform in Raids?

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

How does Charmeleon rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Charmeleon is an E-Tier Fire-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Charmeleon?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Charmeleon: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Delphox.

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

Charmeleon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1653 CP and 1868 CP at Level 50.

Can Charmeleon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Charmeleon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Charmeleon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Charmeleon can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.