Charmeleonin Pokémon SoulGold

fire

Pokédex Entry

Flame Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fire

Dex

#005

Abilities

Blaze(Primary)

Ups Fire moves in a pinch.

Solar Power(Secondary)

Powers up in sunshine.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

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

142

EV Yield

1 Speed1 SpecialAttack

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

Charmander

Base form

→

Charmeleon

Level up Charmander to Lv. 16

→

Charizard

Level up Charmeleon to Lv. 36

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How to Obtain

Charmeleon has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve charmander to get one.

Level Up Moves (11)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
1	SmokescreenLevel: 1Smokescreen	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
1	SmokescreenLevel: 1Smokescreen	Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc.
12	Dragon BreathLevel: 12Dragon Breath	dragon	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
12	Dragon BreathLevel: 12Dragon Breath	Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze.
19	Fire FangLevel: 19Fire Fang	fire	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
19	Fire FangLevel: 19Fire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
24	SlashLevel: 24Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
24	SlashLevel: 24Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
30	FlamethrowerLevel: 30Flamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
30	FlamethrowerLevel: 30Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
37	Scary FaceLevel: 37Scary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
37	Scary FaceLevel: 37Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
48	InfernoLevel: 48Inferno	fire	PWR100	ACC50	PP5
48	InfernoLevel: 48Inferno	Powerful and sure to inflict a burn, but inaccurate.
54	Flare BlitzLevel: 54Flare Blitz	fire	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
54	Flare BlitzLevel: 54Flare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (1)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Charmeleon cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
32	Fire SpinLevel: 32(Charmander · Level 32)Fire Spin	fire		PWR0	ACC0	PP15	Charmander · Level 32
32	Fire SpinLevel: 32(Charmander · Level 32)Fire Spin	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns.

Egg Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Belly DrumBelly Drum	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Belly DrumBelly Drum	Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
BiteBite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
BiteBite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
OutrageOutrage	dragon	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
OutrageOutrage	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Beat UpBeat Up	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Beat UpBeat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	dragon	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed.
CrunchCrunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
CrunchCrunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
Dragon RushDragon Rush	dragon	PWR100	ACC75	PP10
Dragon RushDragon Rush	Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching.
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	fire	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	PWR150	ACC100	PP20
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
Air CutterAir Cutter	flying	PWR0	ACC95	PP25
Air CutterAir Cutter	Hacks with razorlike wind. High critical-hit ratio.

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TM/HM Moves (39)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	PWR55	ACC100	PP15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	PWR60	ACC90	PP10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
OverheatOverheat	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
Work UpWork Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.