Where can I find Charmander in Polished Crystal?

Charmander cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Charmander?

Charmander is a fire-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Charmander learn in Polished Crystal?

Charmander can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Charmanderin Pokémon Polished Crystal

fire

Pokédex Entry

Lizard Pokémon

If it's healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigorously, even if it gets a bit wet.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fire

Dex

#267 Johto Dex · #004 National

Abilities

Blaze(Primary)

Boosts Fire moves in a pinch.

Solar Power(Secondary)

Boosts Sp.Atk but lowers HP in sun.

Flame Body(Hidden)

Contact may burn the foe.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

monster, dragon

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Charmander

Base form

→

Charmeleon

Level up Charmander to Lv. 16

→

Charizard

Level up Charmeleon to Lv. 36

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How to Obtain

Gifts are available in Indigo Plateau Pokecenter 1F and Oaks Lab and other places.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Indigo Plateau Pokecenter 1F	Lv. 10	gift	-	Sitrus Berry	-
Oaks Lab	Lv. 10	gift	-	Sitrus Berry	-
Shamouti Poke Center 1F	Lv. 10	gift	-	Sitrus Berry	-

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches with sharp claws.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
7	EmberLevel: 7Ember	fire	40	100	25
7	EmberLevel: 7Ember	An attack that may inflict a burn.
10	SmokescreenLevel: 10Smokescreen	normal	0	100	20
10	SmokescreenLevel: 10Smokescreen	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
16	Metal ClawLevel: 16Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
16	Metal ClawLevel: 16Metal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
19	Dragon RageLevel: 19Dragon Rage	dragon	40	100	10
19	Dragon RageLevel: 19Dragon Rage	Always inflicts 40HP damage.
25	Scary FaceLevel: 25Scary Face	normal	0	100	10
25	Scary FaceLevel: 25Scary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.
28	Flame ChargeLevel: 28Flame Charge	fire	50	100	20
28	Flame ChargeLevel: 28Flame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
34	SlashLevel: 34Slash	normal	70	100	20
34	SlashLevel: 34Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
37	FlamethrowerLevel: 37Flamethrower	fire	90	100	15
37	FlamethrowerLevel: 37Flamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
43	Fire SpinLevel: 43Fire Spin	fire	40	90	15
43	Fire SpinLevel: 43Fire Spin	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
46	CrunchLevel: 46Crunch	dark	80	100	15
46	CrunchLevel: 46Crunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
52	Flare BlitzLevel: 52Flare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
52	Flare BlitzLevel: 52Flare Blitz	A charge that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AncientpowerAncientpower	rock	60	100	5
AncientpowerAncientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
Belly DrumBelly Drum	normal	0	100	10
Belly DrumBelly Drum	Sacrifices HP to maximize Attack.
BiteBite	dark	60	100	25
BiteBite	An attack that may cause flinching.
CrunchCrunch	dark	80	100	15
CrunchCrunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	dragon	0	100	20
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	Raises the user's Attack and Speed.
DragonbreathDragonbreath	dragon	60	100	20
DragonbreathDragonbreath	A strong breath attack.
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	A charge that also hurts the user.
OutrageOutrage	dragon	120	100	10
OutrageOutrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

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TM/HM Moves (29)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	100	40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	85	100	10	TM59TM59
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Attacks foe with a shock wave.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	85	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

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×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Charmander, either offensively or defensively.

Charmanderin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry