Pokemon Guide
Charmeleon is the fiery middle evolution between Charmander and Charizard, known for its sharp claws, aggressive battle style, strong Fire-type attacks and evolution into one of the most recognizable Pokemon ever. This guide covers Charmeleon’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Charmeleon guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
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Charmeleon is the evolved form of Charmander and the middle stage of the Charmander evolution line. It is a Fire-type Pokemon known for its hotheaded personality, claw attacks and burning tail flame.
Competitive Overview
Charmeleon is usually not a major competitive pick in standard formats because it is an unevolved middle-stage Pokemon. Its Speed and Special Attack are useful for in-game play, but it normally lacks the power, bulk and utility of fully evolved Fire-type Pokemon.
Charmeleon is most useful during story progression before evolving into Charizard. It can still pressure opponents with Fire-type attacks such as Flamethrower, Fire Blast and Flare Blitz, while Solar Power can give it extra offensive potential in sun-based formats where it is allowed.
Here are the key facts to know about Charmeleon, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Charmeleon
National Dex
#0005
Type
Fire
Species
Flame Pokemon
Height
3’07” / 1.1 m
110 cm
Weight
41.9 lbs / 19.0 kg
19 kg
Abilities
Blaze, Solar Power
Charmeleon has stronger Speed and Special Attack than Charmander, making it a useful mid-game Fire-type attacker before it evolves into Charizard.
Charmeleon’s best moves usually focus on Fire-type damage with a few coverage options. These are some of Charmeleon’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Fire-type attack with strong accuracy and consistent damage.
A high-power Fire-type move that gives Charmeleon stronger burst damage.
A powerful physical Fire-type move that trades recoil for major damage.
A dependable Dragon-type coverage move for hitting Dragon-type opponents.
A useful status move that can burn physical attackers and reduce their damage.
A physical Fire-type move that fits Charmeleon’s claw-and-bite battle style.
Dark-type coverage that can help Charmeleon hit Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Rock-type coverage that can help Charmeleon threaten Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Charmeleon can learn Fire, Normal, Dragon, Dark, Fighting, Ground and Rock moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Charmeleon’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Charmeleon is a Fire-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to several common attacking types, but it is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves.
Type
Fire
Weaknesses
Water, Ground and Rock
Resistances
Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy
Immunity
None
Charmeleon’s abilities support its role as a Fire-type attacker, especially when its HP is low or when sun is active.
Powers up Charmeleon’s Fire-type moves when its HP is low. This can help Charmeleon finish battles after taking damage.
Charmeleon’s hidden ability can boost its Special Attack in harsh sunlight, but it also causes Charmeleon to lose HP each turn.
Charmeleon evolves from Charmander and later evolves into Charizard. The full Charmeleon evolution line is Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Charmander at Level 16
Stage 3
Evolves from Charmeleon at Level 36
Charmeleon’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Charmeleon is obtained by getting Charmander and evolving it at Level 16.
| Game | Where to Find Charmeleon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
| Game | Where to Find Charmeleon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Charmeleon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
| Game | Where to Find Charmeleon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
| Game | Where to Find Charmeleon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Charmeleon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Charmeleon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
| Game | Where to Find Charmeleon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16 or transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16 or transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Charmeleon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. Charmeleon is not found natively in the wild. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. Charmeleon is not found natively in the wild. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Evolve Charmander at Level 16. |
| Game | Where to Find Charmeleon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Charmeleon. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Charmeleon is a Fire-type Pokemon.
Charmeleon is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves.
Charmeleon evolves from Charmander at Level 16.
Charmeleon evolves into Charizard at Level 36.
Charmeleon’s abilities are Blaze and Solar Power. Solar Power is its hidden ability in many modern games.
Charmeleon’s best moves often include Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Flare Blitz, Dragon Claw, Will-O-Wisp, Fire Fang, Crunch and Rock Slide.
Yes, Charmeleon is useful during story progression, especially as a Fire-type attacker before it evolves into Charizard.
The most common way to get Charmeleon is to evolve Charmander at Level 16.
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