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Charmanderin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

fire

Pokédex Entry

Lizard Pokémon

From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.

Charmander in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

Charmander is #4 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux. This page covers its fire typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 1 encounter location.

Front
charmander sprite
Normal
charmander sprite
Shiny
Back
charmander sprite
Normal
charmander sprite
Shiny
Type
Fire
Dex
#004
Abilities
Blaze(Primary)

Ups Fire moves by 50% at 1/3 HP or less.

Solar Power(Secondary)

Trades HP for power in sunshine.

Growth Rate
mediumslow
Gender Ratio
87.5% Male, 12.5% Female
Egg Groups
monster, dragon
Hatch Rate
Slowest (40 cycles)
Catch Rate
45
pokeball
Poké Ball5.3%
greatball
Great Ball7.5%
ultraball
Ultra Ball8.9%
Base Exp
65
EV Yield
1 Speed
Wild Held Items
Oranberry(50%)Charcoal(5%)
Weak To
water ×2ground ×2rock ×2
Resists
fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

charmander sprite
Charmander
Base form
charmander sprite
→
charmeleon sprite
Charmeleon
Level up Charmander to Lv. 16
charmeleon sprite
→
charizard sprite
Charizard
Level up Charmeleon to Lv. 36

How to Obtain

Look for Charmander in Burnt Tower (very rare). Expect to find it at level five. You can also receive one as a gift in Fuchsia City at level five.
LocationLevelMethodFormHeld ItemPrerequisite
Fuchsia CityLv. 5gift---

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (16)

ScratchLevel: 1normal
PWR40ACC100PP35
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe.
GrowlLevel: 3normal
PWR0ACC100PP40
The user growls in a cute way, making the foe lower its Attack stat.
EmberLevel: 5fire
PWR40ACC100PP25
The foe is attacked with small flames. The foe may suffer a burn.
SmokescreenLevel: 7normal
PWR0ACC100PP20
An obscuring cloud of smoke or ink reduces the foe's accuracy.
Metal ClawLevel: 10steel
PWR50ACC95PP35
The foe is attacked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack.
BiteLevel: 13dark
PWR60ACC100PP25
The user bites with vicious fangs. It may make the foe flinch.
Dragon RageLevel: 15dragon
PWR1ACC100PP10
The foe is hit with a wave that always does 40HP damage.
Scary FaceLevel: 19normal
PWR0ACC90PP10
Frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed.
Mystical FireLevel: 22fire
PWR75ACC100PP10
User attacks with a special, hot fire that lowers the foe's Sp. Atk.
Dragon DanceLevel: 25dragon
PWR0ACC0PP20
A mystic, powerful dance that boosts the user's Attack and Speed stats.
AncientpowerLevel: 28rock
PWR60ACC100PP5
An ancient power is used to attack. It may also raise all the user's stats.
Morning SunLevel: 31normal
PWR0ACC0PP5
Restores the user's HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Breaking SwipeLevel: 34dragon
PWR60ACC100PP15
The user lunges a tail at foes, which lowers the foes Attack stat.
Shadow ClawLevel: 38ghost
PWR70ACC100PP15
Claws made of shadows rake the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
FlamethrowerLevel: 42fire
PWR95ACC100PP15
The foe is scorched with intense flames. The foe may suffer a burn.
SlashLevel: 45normal
PWR70ACC100PP20
The foe is slashed with claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Egg Moves (14)

Ancientpowerrock
PWR60ACC100PP5
An ancient power is used to attack. It may also raise all the user's stats.
Beat Updark
PWR20ACC100PP10
All party Pokémon join in the attack. The more allies, the more damage.
Belly Drumnormal
PWR0ACC0PP10
The user maximizes its Attack stat at the cost of half its full HP.
Bitedark
PWR60ACC100PP25
The user bites with vicious fangs. It may make the foe flinch.
Counterfighting
PWR1ACC100PP20
A retaliation move that counters any physical hit with double the damage.
Crunchdark
PWR80ACC100PP15
The foe is crunched with sharp fangs. It may lower the foe's Defense.
Dragon Dancedragon
PWR0ACC0PP20
A mystic, powerful dance that boosts the user's Attack and Speed stats.
Dragon Rushdragon
PWR100ACC75PP10
A tackle exhibiting devastating menace. This may also make the target flinch.
Flare Blitzfire
PWR120ACC100PP15
A fiery tackle that may leave the foe burned. It also hurts the user a little.
Metal Clawsteel
PWR50ACC95PP35
The foe is attacked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack.
Outragedragon
PWR120ACC100PP15
The user thrashes about for two to three turns, then becomes confused.
Reflectpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP20
A wall of light cuts damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Rock Sliderock
PWR75ACC90PP10
Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch.
Swords Dancenormal
PWR0ACC0PP30
A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat.

TM/HM Moves (22)

Dynamicpunchfighting
PWR100ACC50PP5TM01
The foe is punched with the user's full power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
Headbuttnormal
PWR70ACC100PP15TM02
The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch.
Curseghost
PWR0ACC0PP10TM03
A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
Toxicpoison
PWR0ACC85PP10TM06
A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Rock Sliderock
PWR75ACC90PP10TM08
Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch.
Hidden Powertypeless
PWR60ACC100PP15TM10
An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny Dayfire
PWR0ACC0PP5TM11
The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Protectnormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM17
Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Iron Tailsteel
PWR100ACC75PP15TM23
An attack with a steel-hard tail. It may lower the foe's Defense stat.
Dragon Clawdragon
PWR80ACC100PP15TM24
Sharp, huge claws hook and slash the foe quickly and with great power.
Returnnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM27
This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Digground
PWR80ACC100PP10TM28
An attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons.
Double Teamnormal
PWR0ACC0PP15TM32
The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swaggernormal
PWR0ACC90PP15TM34
A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Fire Blastfire
PWR120ACC85PP5TM38
The foe is hit with an intense flame. It may leave the target with a burn.
Swiftnormal
PWR60ACC0PP20TM39
Star-shaped rays that never miss are fired at all foes in battle.
Defense Curlnormal
PWR0ACC0PP40TM40
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Overheatfire
PWR140ACC90PP5TM48
An intense attack that also sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Fury Cutterbug
PWR20ACC95PP20TM49
An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit.
Cutgrass
PWR60ACC95PP30HM01
A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat.
Strengthrock
PWR95ACC100PP15HM04
The user throws a large boulder at the foe. Chance to cause flinch.
Rock Smashfighting
PWR55ACC100PP15HM06
An attack that may also cut Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Move Tutor Moves (24)

Heat Wave(Cinnabar Island)fire
PWR100ACC90PP10Tutor
The user exhales a heated breath to attack. It may also inflict a burn.
Aerial Ace(Pallet Town)flying
PWR60ACC0PP20Tutor
An extremely fast attack against one target. It can't be evaded.
Flamethrower(Celadon City)fire
PWR95ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is scorched with intense flames. The foe may suffer a burn.
False Swipe(Ruins Of Alph)normal
PWR40ACC100PP40Tutor
A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Mud-Slap(Violet City)ground
PWR20ACC100PP10Tutor
Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Attract(Goldenrod City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP15Tutor
If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk(Ecruteak City)normal
PWR0ACC0PP10Tutor
While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Dragon Pulse(Blackthorn City)dragon
PWR90ACC100PP10Tutor
The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Shadow Claw(Soul House)ghost
PWR70ACC100PP15Tutor
Claws made of shadows rake the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Work Up(Underwater Sevii, Viridian City)normal
PWR0ACC0PP30Tutor
The user rouses itself to raise its Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Will-O-Wisp(Cinnabar Island, Cinnabar Volcano)fire
PWR0ACC85PP15Tutor
A sinister, bluish white flame is shot at the foe to inflict a burn.
Fire Punch(Goldenrod City)fire
PWR75ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the foe with a burn.
Thunderpunch(Goldenrod City)electric
PWR75ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)normal
PWR70ACC100PP20Tutor
An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP10Tutor
The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)normal
PWR85ACC100PP15Tutor
The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Outrage(Celadon Dept.)dragon
PWR120ACC100PP15Tutor
The user thrashes about for two to three turns, then becomes confused.
Fire Fang(Battle Tower, Ecruteak City)fire
PWR65ACC95PP15Tutor
The user bites the foe. It may also make the foe flinch, or leave it burned.
Ancientpower(Goldenrod Dept., Ruins Of Alph)rock
PWR60ACC100PP5Tutor
An ancient power is used to attack. It may also raise all the user's stats.
Swords Dance(Battle Tower)normal
PWR0ACC0PP30Tutor
A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat.
Crunch(Blackthorn City)dark
PWR80ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is crunched with sharp fangs. It may lower the foe's Defense.
Flare Blitz(Blackthorn City, Cinnabar Island)fire
PWR120ACC100PP15Tutor
A fiery tackle that may leave the foe burned. It also hurts the user a little.
Dragon Dance(Blackthorn City)dragon
PWR0ACC0PP20Tutor
A mystic, powerful dance that boosts the user's Attack and Speed stats.
Hone Claws(Battle Tower)dark
PWR0ACC0PP15Tutor
The user sharpens its claws to raise its Attack and Accuracy.

Type Summary

3
Weaknesses
5
Resistances
0
Immunities
10
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Charmander. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×ground2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Charmander resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×bug0.5×steel0.5×

Base Stats

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