-

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.
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
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.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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:
HMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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:
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.MethodBody 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 | — |
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. |