Shadow Charmeleon

Shadow Charmeleon is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Charmeleon has a maximum CP of 1,868. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Charmeleon is Fire Fang and Flamethrower.

Shadow 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

944 CP

Lvl 15 Research

708 CP

Shadow Charmeleon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Fire-type

#126

Great League

#568

Shadow Charmeleon Type Chart

Shadow Charmeleon takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Rock160.0%

Water160.0%

Shadow Charmeleon takes reduced damage from:

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Fire62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Shadow Charmeleon best moveset

Fire Fang + Flamethrower

Fire Fang

Flamethrower

The best Fire-type moveset for Shadow Charmeleon is Fire Fang and Flamethrower (10.39 DPS, 106.4 TDO). In raids, Shadow Charmeleon ranks #126 among Fire-type attackers (E Tier).

12 of 12 matches

Data table

1.	Fire Fang	Flamethrower	8.36	10.39	106.4
2.	Fire Fang	Fire Punch	8.18	10.16	104.1
3.	Fire Fang	Flame Burst	8.16	10.13	103.8
4.	Ember	Flamethrower	7.47	9.28	95.0
5.	Scratch	Flamethrower	7.41	9.20	94.2
6.	Ember	Fire Punch	7.38	9.17	93.9
7.	Scratch	Fire Punch	7.38	9.16	93.8
8.	Ember	Flame Burst	7.29	9.06	92.7

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Fast Attacks

Ember10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
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 ↗
Fire Fang1391.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.7s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 6

Effects
Fire Fang has no special effects.
See Fire Fang details page ↗
Scratch *640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

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	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.7s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	6

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

Damage	3
Energy	4

Charged Attacks

Flame Burst70502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
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 ↗
Fire Punch50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 40

Effects
Fire Punch has no special effects.
See Fire Punch details page ↗
Flamethrower65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
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
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
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	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 2.0s

Damage	70
Energy	55

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.7s

Damage	60
Energy	40

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

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Charmeleon can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Charmeleon can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Charmeleon CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Charmeleon maxes out at 1,868 CP. Raid catches are 842 to 944 CP, or 1,053 to 1,180 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 665 to 708 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1868 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	665 CP - 708 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	887 CP - 944 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	842 CP - 944 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1053 CP - 1180 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Charmeleon’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	23 CP	2	73 CP	3	123 CP
4	173 CP	5	222 CP	6	272 CP
7	322 CP	8	372 CP	9	422 CP
10	472 CP	11	519 CP	12	566 CP
13	614 CP	14	661 CP	15	708 CP
16	755 CP	17	802 CP	18	850 CP
19	897 CP	20	944 CP	21	991 CP
22	1039 CP	23	1086 CP	24	1133 CP
25	1180 CP	26	1228 CP	27	1275 CP
28	1322 CP	29	1369 CP	30	1417 CP
31	1440 CP	32	1464 CP	33	1487 CP
34	1511 CP	35	1535 CP	36	1558 CP
37	1582 CP	38	1605 CP	39	1629 CP
40	1653 CP	41	1674 CP	42	1695 CP
43	1716 CP	44	1737 CP	45	1759 CP
46	1780 CP	47	1802 CP	48	1824 CP
49	1846 CP	50	1868 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Charmeleon

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Charmeleon’s Fire-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Charmeleon.

Fire

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#5
Height	1.1 m
Weight	19 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

How to purify Shadow Charmeleon

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Charmander	25 Candy	Charmeleon
Charmeleon	100 Candy	Charizard
Charizard	200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Charizard X
Charizard	200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)	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.

Shadow Charmeleon family

Shadow Charmeleon’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.54 m	0.55 m	1.1 m	1.65 m	1.93 m

Size bounds

Shadow Charmeleon's height ranges from 0.539 m to 1.925 m, with the average being 1.1 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.539 m1′09″	0.55 m1′10″
XS	0.55 m1′10″	0.825 m2′08″
M	0.825 m2′08″	1.375 m4′06″
XL	1.375 m4′06″	1.65 m5′05″
XXL	1.65 m5′05″	1.925 m6′04″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 23s
Jump Time: 1s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 8s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

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

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Charmeleon from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Charmeleon

Shadow Charmeleon high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Charmeleon. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

List of Shadow Charmeleon costumes

A list of Shadow Charmeleon costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Charmeleon Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	When it swings its burning tail, it elevates thetemperature to unbearably high levels.
Yellow	Tough fights could excite this POKéMON. Whenexcited, it may blow out bluish- white flames.
Gold	It is very hot headed by nature, so it constantlyseeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
Silver	It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips itsfiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
Crystal	If it becomes agitated during battle, it spoutsintense flames, incinerating its surroundings.
Ruby, Sapphire	CHARMELEON mercilessly destroys its foes using its sharp claws. If it encounters a strong foe, it turnsaggressive. In this excited state, the flame at the tip of its tail flares with a bluish white color.
Emerald	Without 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.
FireRed	It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
LeafGreen	When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum	In the rocky mountains where CHARMELEON live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
HeartGold	It is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
SoulSilver	It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2	In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
X	It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
Y	When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
Omega Ruby	Charmeleon 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 Sapphire	Charmeleon 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.
Sword	It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
Shield	If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shadow Charmeleon’s best moves are Fire Fang and Flamethrower, for 10.39 DPS and 106.4 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Charmeleon’s strengths and weaknesses?

Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

How does Shadow Charmeleon perform in Raids?

Shadow Charmeleon ranks #126 among Fire-type attackers (E Tier).

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

Shadow Charmeleon tops out at 1,653 CP at Level 40 and 1,868 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Charmeleon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Charmeleon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Charmeleon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Charmeleon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Charmeleon?

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

Shadow Charmeleon Stats and Max CP

Shadow Charmeleon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Charmeleon Type Chart

Shadow Charmeleon takes increased damage from:

Shadow Charmeleon takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Fire

Evolution Chart

Shadow Charmeleon family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Charmeleon

Shadow Charmeleon high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Charmeleon’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Charmeleon perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Charmeleon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Charmeleon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Charmeleon?

Overview and stats

Shadow Charmeleon Stats and Max CP

Shadow Charmeleon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Charmeleon Type Chart

Shadow Charmeleon takes increased damage from:

Shadow Charmeleon takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Fire

Evolution Chart

Shadow Charmeleon family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Charmeleon

Shadow Charmeleon high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Charmeleon’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Charmeleon perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Charmeleon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Charmeleon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Charmeleon?