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    Charmeleon

    Official artwork of CharmeleonFire Shiny Pokémon icon

    Charmeleon is a Fire-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1868 in Pokémon GO. Charmeleon's best moveset is Fire Fang and Flamethrower. It is weather boosted by Sunny weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Charmeleon is available in Pokémon GO.

    Charmeleon 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 CP1868 CP
    Attack158 ATK
    Defense126 DEF
    Stamina151 STA
    Weather Boost
    • sunnySunny
    ReleasedYes Yes
    Shiny releasedCharmeleon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance3 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#5
    Height1.1 m
    Weight19 kg
    RegionKanto Generation 1
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    5 Candy
    300 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    25 Candy
    10000 Candy
    Mega Energy reward
    For walking as a Buddy    		15 Mega Energy

    Charmeleon 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.

    Charmeleon's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Charmeleon's best moveset is Fire Fang and Flamethrower, with 10.86 DPS (damage per second) and 176.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny weather.

    Best Charmeleon moves
    FireFire Fang
    FireFlamethrower
    DPS10.86
    TDO176.36
    Score13.3
    Weather Boost
    • sunny
    Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Charmeleon with its best moveset, we recommend to use Fire Fang/Fire Punch. You will lose around 4.6% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Charmeleon's strongest moveset (Fire Fang/Flamethrower).

    Charmeleon moves comparison

    The following chart shows Charmeleon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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.

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.FireFire Fang FireFlamethrower 10.86176.413.3
        2.FireFire Fang FireFire Punch 10.36168.212.7
        3.FireFire Fang FireFlame Burst 10.24166.412.6
        4.NormalScratch *FireFlamethrower 10.19165.512.5
        5.FireEmber FireFlamethrower 9.89160.712.2
        6.NormalScratch *FireFire Punch 9.84159.912.1
        7.NormalScratch *FireFlame Burst 9.64156.611.8
        8.FireEmber FireFire Punch 9.56155.311.7
        9.FireEmber FireFlame Burst 9.31151.311.4

        Fast Attacks

        • FireEmberDamage10Energy10Duration1.0s
          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
          Damage7
          Energy6

          Effects
          Ember has no special effects.
          See Ember details page ↗
        • NormalScratch *Damage6Energy4Duration0.5s
          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
          Damage4
          Energy2

          Effects
          Scratch has no special effects.
          See Scratch details page ↗
        • FireFire FangDamage12Energy8Duration0.9s
          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
          Damage12
          Energy8
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration0.9s
          Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy5

          Effects
          Fire Fang has no special effects.
          See Fire Fang details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • FireFlamethrowerDamage70Energy50Duration2.2s
          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 BurstDamage70Energy50Duration2.6s
          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 ↗
        • FireFire PunchDamage55Energy33Duration2.2s
          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
          Damage55
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration2.2s
          Damage window1.5s - 1.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy40

          Effects
          Fire Punch has no special effects.
          See Fire Punch 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 Charmeleon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Charmeleon Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Charmeleon's has 1868 max CP (at Level 50). A Charmeleon obtained from Raids can be encountered from 887 CP to 944 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1109 CP to 1180 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Charmeleon can be found in the 665 CP to 708 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP1868 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
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • sunnySunny
        		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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Charmeleon Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        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.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        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

        Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon

        Photobomb

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

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

        Charmeleon Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon, 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

                Charmeleon high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                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.

                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.