!Charmeleon!

Pokédex data

National №	005
Type	FIRE
Species	Flame Pokémon
Height	3′7″ (1.09m)
Weight	41.9 lbs (19.0 kg)
Abilities	Blaze Solar Power (hidden ability)
Local №	005 (Red/Blue/Yellow/FireRed/LeafGreen) 230 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 235 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 084 (X/Y)
Japanese	Rizado

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	142
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

Total	405	Min	Max
HP	58	226	320
Attack	64	119	249
Defense	58	108	236
Sp. Atk	80	148	284
Sp. Def	65	121	251
Speed	80	148	284

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Charmeleon.

NOR	FIR	WAT	ELE	GRA	ICE	FIG	POI	GRO
	½	2		½	½			2

FLY	PSY	BUG	ROC	GHO	DRA	DAR	STE	FAI
		½	2				½	½

Pokédex entries

Red Blue	When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
Yellow	Tough fights could excite this POKéMON. When excited, it may blow out bluish-white flames.
Gold	It is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
Silver	It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
Crystal	If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.
Ruby 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.
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.
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.
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 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.

Evolution chart

#004
Charmander
Fire
(Level 16)

#005
Charmeleon
Fire
(Level 36)

#006
Charizard
Fire · Flying

Name origin

char: to burn or singe
chameleon: a species of lizard

Moves learned by Charmeleon

Moves learnt by level up

Charmeleon learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Ember	FIRE	40	100
1	Scratch	NORMAL	40	100
1	Growl	NORMAL	—	100
7	Ember	FIRE	40	100
10	Smokescreen	NORMAL	—	100
17	Dragon Rage	DRAGON	—	100
21	Scary Face	NORMAL	—	100
28	Fire Fang	FIRE	65	95
32	Flame Burst	FIRE	70	100
39	Slash	NORMAL	70	100
43	Flamethrower	FIRE	90	100
50	Fire Spin	FIRE	35	85
54	Inferno	FIRE	100	50

Moves learnt by HM

Charmeleon is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:

HM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	NORMAL	50	95
4	Strength	NORMAL	80	100
6	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	40	100

Moves learnt by TM

Charmeleon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Hone Claws	DARK	—	—
2	Dragon Claw	DRAGON	80	100
6	Toxic	POISON	—	90
10	Hidden Power	NORMAL	60	100
11	Sunny Day	FIRE	—	—
17	Protect	NORMAL	—	—
21	Frustration	NORMAL	—	100
27	Return	NORMAL	—	100
28	Dig	GROUND	80	100
31	Brick Break	FIGHTING	75	100
32	Double Team	NORMAL	—	—
35	Flamethrower	FIRE	90	100
38	Fire Blast	FIRE	110	85
39	Rock Tomb	ROCK	60	95
40	Aerial Ace	FLYING	60	∞
42	Facade	NORMAL	70	100
43	Flame Charge	FIRE	50	100
44	Rest	PSYCHIC	—	—
45	Attract	NORMAL	—	100
48	Round	NORMAL	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	NORMAL	40	100
50	Overheat	FIRE	130	90
56	Fling	DARK	—	100
59	Incinerate	FIRE	60	100
61	Will-O-Wisp	FIRE	—	85
65	Shadow Claw	GHOST	70	100
75	Swords Dance	NORMAL	—	—
80	Rock Slide	ROCK	75	90
87	Swagger	NORMAL	—	90
88	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	—	—
90	Substitute	NORMAL	—	—
94	Secret Power	NORMAL	70	100
98	Power-Up Punch	FIGHTING	40	100
100	Confide	NORMAL	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Charmeleon can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Body Slam	NORMAL	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	NORMAL	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Defense Curl	NORMAL	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	NORMAL	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic Punch	FIGHTING	100	50	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Fury Cutter	BUG	40	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Headbutt	NORMAL	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mega Kick	NORMAL	120	75	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega Punch	NORMAL	80	85	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	NORMAL	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	GROUND	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Natural Gift	NORMAL	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Rage	NORMAL	20	100	Generation 3 — Level up
Seismic Toss	FIGHTING	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Swift	NORMAL	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor

Charmeleon sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6
Normal
Shiny	—

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Where to find Charmeleon

Red Blue Yellow	Evolve Charmander
Gold Silver Crystal	Trade/migrate from another game
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Evolve Charmander
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Charmander
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Evolve Charmander
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Data not available yet.