Charmeleonin Pokémon Orange
fire
Pokédex Entry
Flame Pokémon
If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.
Charmeleon in Pokémon Pokémon Orange
Charmeleon is #5 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Pokémon Orange. This page covers its fire typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
FrontNormal
Shiny
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
Fire
Dex
#005 Regional Dex
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Gender Ratio
87.5% Male, 12.5% Female
Egg Groups
monster, reptile
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
45
Base Exp
Unknown
EV Yield
None
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
How to Obtain
Charmeleon has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve charmander to get one.
Level Up Moves (13)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Scratches with sharp claws. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Reduces the foe's ATTACK. | ||||||
| Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw | steel | PWR50 | ACC95 | PP35 | ||
| An attack that may up user's ATTACK. | ||||||
| EmberLevel: 7Ember | fire | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| SmokescreenLevel: 13Smokescreen | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Lowers the foe's accuracy. | ||||||
| RageLevel: 17Rage | normal | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Raises ATTACK if the user is hit. | ||||||
| Flame WheelLevel: 23Flame Wheel | fire | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Scary FaceLevel: 27Scary Face | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerLevel: 34Flamethrower | fire | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Dragon RageLevel: 38Dragon Rage | dragon | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Always inflicts 40HP damage. | ||||||
| SlashLevel: 42Slash | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| Fire SpinLevel: 45Fire Spin | fire | PWR40 | ACC85 | PP15 | ||
| Traps foe in fire for 2-5 turns. | ||||||
| Fire BlastLevel: 48Fire Blast | fire | PWR110 | ACC85 | PP5 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (20)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PoweruppunchPoweruppunch | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM01TM01 | |
| An attack that may up user's ATTACK. | ||||||
| Dragon PulseDragon Pulse | dragon | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM02TM02 | |
| Attacks foe with a shock wave. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| DragonbreathDragonbreath | dragon | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM16TM16 | |
| A strong breath attack. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM21TM21 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM35TM35 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | PWR110 | ACC85 | PP5 | TM38TM38 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with PSN, BRN, or PRZ. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM48TM48 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| CutCut | grass | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM05HM05 | |
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (6)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch(Trovitopolis Dept Store 5F)Fire Punch | fire | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A fiery punch. May cause a burn. | |||||||
| Thunderpunch(Route 52)Thunderpunch | electric | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An electric punch. It may paralyze. | |||||||
| Dynamicpunch(Trovitopolis Dept Store 5F)Dynamicpunch | fighting | PWR100 | ACC50 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that always confuses. | |||||||
| Headbutt(Moro House1)Headbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Swords Dance(Route 71)Swords Dance | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A dance that increases ATTACK. | |||||||
| Attract(Kumquat House3)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | |||||||
Type Summary
3
Weaknesses
6
Resistances
0
Immunities
9
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Charmeleon. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Charmeleon resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Charmeleon, either offensively or defensively.
Omanyte
rockwater
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Omastar
rockwater
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Kabuto
rockwater
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Kabutops
rockwater
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Relicanth
waterrock
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Magcargo
firerock
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Corsola
waterrock
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Kingdra
waterdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Squirtle
water
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Wartortle
water
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Blastoise
water
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Psyduck
water
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Golduck
water
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Poliwag
water
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Poliwhirl
water
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Poliwrath
waterfighting
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Tentacool
waterpoison
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Tentacruel
waterpoison
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Geodude
rockelectric
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Graveler
rockelectric
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
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