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Charizard (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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'''Charizard''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''リザードン''' ''Lizardon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Charmeleon}} starting at [[level]] 36. It is the final form of {{p|Charmander}}. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two forms: '''Mega Charizard X''' using [[Charizardite X]] and '''Mega Charizard Y''' using [[Charizardite Y]]. It also has a [[Gigantamax]] form.

Charizard is the [[game mascot]] of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] Versions.

==Biology==
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[[File:Mega Charizard X Mega Charizard Y artwork.png|thumb|230px|left|Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y.]]
Charizard is a draconic, bipedal Pokémon. It is primarily orange with a cream underside from the chest to the tip of its tail. It has a long neck, small blue eyes, slightly raised nostrils, and two horn-like structures protruding from the back of its rectangular head. There are two fangs visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is closed. Two large wings with blue-green undersides sprout from its back, and a horn-like appendage juts out from the third joint of each wing. A single wing-finger is visible through the center of each wing membrane. Charizard's arms are short and skinny compared to its robust belly, and each limb has three white claws. It has stocky legs with cream-colored soles on each of its {{wp|plantigrade}} feet. The tip of its long, tapering tail burns with a sizable flame.

Charizard has two Mega Forms. Both feature a shorter snout, white, vertical slit pupils, and a bright underside reaching the lower jaw.

As Mega Charizard X, its body and legs are more physically fit, though its arms remain thin. Its skin turns black with a sky-blue underside and soles. Two spikes with blue tips curve upward from the front and back of each shoulder, while the tips of its horns sharpen, turn blue, and curve slightly upward. Its brow and claws are larger, and its eyes are now red. It has two small, fin-like spikes under each horn and two more down its lower neck. The finger disappears from the wing membrane, and the lower edges are divided into large, rounded points. The third joint of each wing-arm is adorned with a claw-like spike. Mega Charizard X breathes blue flames out the sides of its mouth, and the flame on its tail now burns blue. It is said that its new power turns it black and creates more intense flames.

As Mega Charizard Y, it becomes sleeker in appearance but retains its normal coloration. It has three pointed horns on the back of its head, the middle of which is longer. Its snout has larger fangs and a ridge on the nose. Its neck is shorter, but its torso is thinner and longer. It features longer {{wp|digitigrade}} feet. Its hands are less developed, with extremely shortened fingers that are no longer separated from each other. Small wings develop on its wrists, while the ones on its back become larger, lose the wing finger passing through their membrane and end up with ragged edges. The back of its tail has a large spike at the base and three smaller ones near the tip, which now burns with a longer flame. Mega Charizard Y is said to have incredible flying prowess that is greater than a jet fighter.

As Gigantamax Charizard, it becomes larger and physically fit. The lower part of its body glows white with several yellow diamonds located on lower belly. There are also diamonds spots located on the front legs. The claws located on hand and feet become longer and sharp. The feet become longer and digitigrade, retaining small glowing soles under the forefeet. The wings are transformed into literal flame wings extending to the shoulder blade and two flames located on the horns. The sclera of the eyes becomes yellow, the glow of a flame can be seen in the mouth and the teeth grow, with the lower front teeth and three teeth in the middle now protruding when the mouth is closed. The flame on the tail extends out and has three red clouds surrounding it. Gigantamax Charizard's flames increase whenever it roars. The wings are capable of being hotter than magma which Charizard uses to burn its opponents.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-charizard/</ref>

Charizard flies in search of powerful opponents to battle, and its fire will burn hotter as it gains experience. Its fiery breath is capable of melting boulders, massive glaciers, and has been known to accidentally cause forest fires. In the past, {{m|Blast Burn}} was its [[signature move]]. Charizard typically inhabit {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains and valleys}}, such as the [[Charicific Valley]] in [[Johto]]. [[EP134|The anime]] has shown that only a weak Charizard would show off its power. [[HS17|It also showed]] that Charizard can swim underwater, with [[Pokémon Origins]] further showing that the flame on the tip of the tail can still keep burning underwater.

Gigantamax Charizard is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the exclusive [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Ash Charizard.png|thumb|250px|left|Charizard in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Alain Mega Charizard X.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard X in the anime]]
[[File:Trevor Mega Charizard Y.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard Y in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Charizard]]=====
{{Ash}} has a Charizard that he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a Charmander in ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]''. It evolved from Charmeleon in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' after saving Ash from the claws of an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. Unfortunately, Charizard disobeyed Ash's orders until ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]''.

=====[[Charla]]=====
{{jo|Liza}} of the [[Charicific Valley]] owns her own Charizard, [[nickname]]d Charla. It apparently has a romantic relationship with Ash's Charizard after it became her bodyguard.

=====[[Team A.C.T.]]=====
The Charizard from Team A.C.T. and its teammates had a cameo in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]''. They were considered for the job of rescuing Big Brother Pikachu but were already on another mission.

=====[[Alain's Charizard]]=====
A Charizard that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Charizard X appeared in the {{series|XY}}, under the ownership of [[Alain]], a [[Pokémon Trainer]] who seeks to defeat all Mega Evolved Pokémon.

=====[[Trevor's Charizard]]=====
{{an|Trevor}} has a Charizard that he received as a Charmander from [[Professor Sycamore]]. It was revealed to be capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard Y, as shown in ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]''.

=====[[Kiawe's Charizard]]=====
{{an|Kiawe}} owns a Charizard that was given to him by [[Kiawe's grandfather|his grandfather]]. He often uses it as his personal [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]].

=====Other=====
A Charizard appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', where it participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon, battling {{Ash}}'s Charizard and winning easily. Unlike much of its brethren, Charizard wasn't cloned from Ash's Charizard and it had the same marks that Charmandertwo had, indicating that it was likely obtained by {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} through different means than the ones used to clone the Trainers' captured Pokémon. Charizard reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

A Charizard appeared in ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]''. It was borrowed from {{jo|Battle Park}} was used by [[Jessie]] in a battle against Ash and his {{AP|Totodile}} as part of an elaborate plan to capture {{AP|Pikachu}}.

A Charizard nicknamed Don appeared in ''[[HS17|Those Darn Electabuzz!]]'', under the ownership of [[Corey Demario]]. {{an|Casey}} had to help them get their fighting spirit back so that Corey could start pitching for The Electabuzz Baseball Team.

A Charizard appeared in ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', under the ownership of [[Clark]]. It was used alongside a {{p|Quilava}} against [[Ash's Grovyle]] and {{AP|Glalie}}. Charizard defeated Grovyle but then lost to Glalie.

A Charizard appeared in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]''. {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} gave Jessie and [[James]] a Charizard and an {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Aggron}}, with Jessie getting Charizard and James getting Aggron. However, Delibird took the two Pokémon away at the end of the episode as they were meant for [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]].

====Minor appearances====
Charizard debuted in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', but it was actually a robot.

Charizard made its physical debut in a flashback in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.

A {{DL|Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Charizard}} appeared in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', where [[James]] used it for the Pokémon League Entrance Exam. He eventually tried to steal it.

A Charizard appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'' as part of a TV advertisement for [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]]'s breeding center, in which it evolved from a Charmeleon.

An illusory Charizard appeared in ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]'', where [[Ash's Noctowl]] {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotized}} an attacking {{p|Fearow}} into seeing it as the Flame Pokémon.

A Charizard appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} participating in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]].

A Charizard appeared in [[Vitzo]]'s fantasy in ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''.

A Charizard appeared in ''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]'', under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} participating in the {{to|Verdanturf}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Charizard appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

Multiple Charizard fought in the feuding armies in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

A Charizard that can Mega Evolve appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''. Unlike Alain's Charizard, this Charizard can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y.

A Mega Charizard X appeared in the opening credits of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', while a Mega Charizard Y appeared in the movie's ending credits.

A Charizard appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

A Charizard appeared during a fantasy in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.

A Charizard appeared in [[SS001]] as one of {{p|Mew}}'s {{m|Transform|transformations}}.

A Trainer's Charizard appeared in a video hologram in [[SS002]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP105|Dragon Rage|Ash's Pokédex|{{m|Dragon Rage|Rage}}, one of Charizard's most powerful attacks. Rage attack usually has a devastating effect on its opponents. (Note: It should say ''Dragon'' Rage)}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Orange|text=Original series entries continue below.}}
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP248|Charizard|Ash's Pokédex|Charizard, the Flame Pokémon. Charizard's powerful flame can melt absolutely anything.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW116|Charizard|Ash's Pokédex|Charizard, the Flame Pokémon. Charizard is a Flying and Fire type. When competing in intense battles, Charizard's flame becomes more intense as well.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}

===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Charizard PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Charizard in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Red Mega Charizard X PO.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard X in Pokémon Origins]]
====[[Red's Charizard]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} obtained Charizard as a {{p|Charmander}} from Professor Oak when he went out on his journey. It evolved into a Charizard some time after Red defeated [[Koga]] between ''[[PO02|File 2 - Cubone]]'' and ''[[PO03|File 3 - Giovanni]]''. During the fight against Mewtwo in ''[[PO04|File 4 - Charizard]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s Charizard Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and battled Mewtwo. It was the first Mega Evolution seen in the anime.
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===In Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Calem Charizard Professor Sycamore PG.png|thumb|250px|Charizard in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
{{ga|Calem}}'s Charizard appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]''. It was seen celebrating Calem's crowning as {{pkmn|Champion}} alongside his {{p|Chesnaught}}.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Blue Charizard.png|thumb|left|200px|Charizard in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Blue Mega Charizard Y.png|thumb|150px|Mega Charizard Y in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:X Salame Mega Charizard X.png|thumb|150px|Mega Charizard X in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Charizard}}
Ash's Charizard appeared in ''[[SP33|Off To The Battle Frontier!!]]'', facing off against [[Noland's Articuno]].

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Charizard}}
{{main|Zippo}}
{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s Charizard makes a few appearances in the manga series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. It first appears as a {{p|Charmander}} in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]'' and then later as a Charizard in ''[[ET13|The Indigo Finals]]''.

[[Ritchie]]'s Charizard also appears in ''[[ET13|The Indigo Finals]]'', battling against Ash's.

===In the movie adaptations===
{{main|Ash's Charizard}}
Ash's Charizard has made some appearances in the manga adaptations of the movies it appeared in.

===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga===
A Charizard appeared in [[JBA5]], under the ownership of [[Lance]].

===In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga===
An unknown Trainer used a Charizard in [[PBK4]].

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Blue's Charizard}}
{{main|Salamè}}
One of {{adv|Blue}}'s main Pokémon, Charizard, debuted as a Charmander. With his increased capacity for battle both with augmented strength and his flight ability, he proved to be a valuable asset for Blue, both during the [[Silph Co.]] battles and in the [[Pokémon League]], where {{adv|Red}}'s [[Saur|Venusaur]] narrowly defeated him. He had evolved from Charmeleon sometime before ''[[PS027|Kalling Kadabra]]''. In the {{chap|X & Y}}, he has obtained a [[Charizardite Y]], with it he can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Charizard Y.

A Charizard was fantasied along with the other fully evolved Kanto starters in ''[[PS150|Chinchou in Charge]]'', where the [[Pokémon Association]] Chairman of Kanto and Johto explained to {{adv|Bill}} and [[Janine]] the special privilege of entering the finals unconditionally after collecting [[Badge]]s.

{{adv|X}}'s Charmeleon, Salamè, evolved into a Charizard during a battle against [[Xerosic]]'s Pokémon in ''[[PAXY34|Charizard Transforms]]''. He has a Charizardite X hidden in the flame on the tip of his tail, and with it, he can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X.

A [[Poké Ride]] Charizard appeared in a fantasy in [[PASM17]].

===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
[[Rald]], the main character's mentor, has a Charizard.

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
A Charizard first appeared in [[GDZ52]], under the ownership of [[Nagi]].

===In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga===
{{main|Team A.C.T.}}
The Charizard from Team A.C.T. appears in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]. He, along with his teammates, is a role model of {{OBP|Mudkip|Ginji's Rescue Team}} and tries to rescue him when he mistakenly believes that [[Ginji]] is a threat to Mudkip's safety.

===In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga===
A Charizard first appeared in ''[[PNA4|The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation]]'', under the ownership of [[Yukimura]].

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{main|Green's Charizard}}
{{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}, the main rival of {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}, owns a Charizard that evolved from Charmander, his [[starter Pokémon]], apparently skipping the Charmeleon stage in the process. It is a mischievous Pokémon that has a rivalry with [[Red's Clefairy]]. It has reverted to the Charmander stage, although it has since evolved back into Charizard permanently.

A Charizard appeared in ''[[PMRS53|Clefairy's Golf Debut!]]''.

===In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga===
{{OBP|Akira|LDK}}, the main character, owns a Charizard.

[[Mori]] also owns a Charizard.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{main|Satoshi's Charizard (Zensho)}}
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], {{Zensho|Satoshi}} has a Charizard that was originally a Charmander he received from Professor Oak.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Charizard (TCG)}}
Charizard's [[Charizard (Base Set 4)|first-released TCG card]], which as part of the {{TCG|Base Set}}, was widely regarded at the height of popularity of Pokémon as the best card ever. This was because of its powerful attack, Fire Spin, and useful Pokémon Power, Energy Burn, which allowed it to convert any Energy attached to it to {{TCG|Fire}} Energy. {{m|Fire Spin}} needed four Fire Energy and could deal 100 damage, knocking out the majority of Pokémon cards. In addition, it had the highest HP then, at 120. Individual Charizard cards were sold up to as much as $150. First edition cards of this dwarfed this price at one point breaking the $1000 US price point. This Charizard card was reprinted in [[Wizards of the Coast]]'s {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} sets, and released again with updated artwork in the {{TCG|Stormfront}} expansion.

==In the TFG==
One Charizard figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Charizard|1}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Charizard.png|250px|thumb|Charizard in [[Pokkén Tournament]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
{{main|Charizard (Super Smash Bros.)}}

===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
Charizard is a Power-type playable character in Pokkén. Moves it can use include {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Punch}}, {{m|Flare Blitz}}, and {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega-Evolves into Mega Charizard X and can use the Burst Attack Searing Blaze.

===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''===
A Charizard appeared in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Sebastian|Detective Pikachu}}. It fought {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} prior to the events of the movie.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Charizard is a member of [[Team A.C.T.]].

===Pokédex entries===
====Charizard====
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=006}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=When expelling a blast of super hot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its fiery breath reaches incredible temperatures. It can quickly melt glaciers weighing 10,000 tons.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=231}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish-blue color.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It uses its wings to fly high. The temperature of its fire increases as it gains experience in battle.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish-blue color.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=006}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Charizard flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A Charizard flies about in search of strong opponents. It breathes intense flames that can melt any material. However, it will never torch a weaker foe.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of {{tt|4,600 feet|1,400 meters}}. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=236}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish-blue color.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=085|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When expelling a blast of superhot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of {{tt|4,600 feet|1,400 meters}}. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Charizard flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=006}}
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=When this Pokémon expels a blast of superhot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tails burns more intensely.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=380}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of {{tt|4,600 feet|1,400 meters}}. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}

====Mega Charizard X====
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire|type2=Dragon}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=085|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Generation VI]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=006}}
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The overwhelming power that fills its entire body causes it to turn black and create intense blue flames.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}

====Mega Charizard Y====
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=085|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Generation VI]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=006}}
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Its bond with its Trainer is the source of its power. It boasts speed and maneuverability greater than that of a jet fighter.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}

====Gigantamax Charizard====
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=380}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This colossal, flame-winged figure of a Charizard was brought about by Gigantamax energy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=The flame inside its body burns hotter than 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. When Charizard roars, that temperature climbs even higher.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=A2E0A3|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Charmeleon}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Charmeleon}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|1|Kanto}}, {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|3|Kanto}}, {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, {{rtn|15|Kanto}}, {{rtn|16|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Charmeleon}}}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island Volcano|Volcano]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Charmeleon}}}}
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{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Endless Level 23, Forever Level 72, Pair Trozei, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Charmeleon}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area=[[Jungle Relic]] (during mission), [[Sekra Range]] (during mission)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B9F), Deep [[Dark Crater]] (B6F-B14F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B9F), Deep [[Dark Crater]] (B6F-B14F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|color={{SoA color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|area=[[Volcano Cave]]
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Fiery Furnace]] (Normal Mode A & S)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Granite Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Rand's House]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Cave: [[Everspring Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Charmeleon}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dream Gate#Flame Dance|Dream Gate: Flame Dance]] (Boss), [[Variety Battle#A Battle in the Tower|Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Blade-and-Shield Path#Stage 5|Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 5]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX9]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Ember Mountains#Furnace Mountain|Ember Mountains: Furnace Mountain]] (Back Boss)}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 28|Area 28: Stage 09]]}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire|type2=Flying|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Charizard|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|March 15 to 21, 2002 September 27 to October 3, 2002 February 14 to 20, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Shiny Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Charizard|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Charizard|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006 October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Charizard|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Charizard|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Charizard|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Charizard|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Charizard|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|CoroCoro Charizardite Y Charizard|Japanese region|Online|36|March 15 to August 29, 2014|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|CoroCoro Charizardite X Charizard|Japanese region|Online|36|March 15 to August 29, 2014|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|Olleh TV Charizardite Y Charizard|Korean region|Online|36|April 11 to May 31, 2014|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|Olleh TV Charizardite X Charizard|Korean region|Online|36|April 11 to May 31, 2014|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|GAME 2014 Charizardite Y Charizard|PAL region|Online|36|July 11 to August 10, 2014|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|GAME 2014 Charizardite X Charizard|PAL region|Online|36|July 11 to August 10, 2014|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|Olleh TV Charizardite Y Charizard|All|South Korea|36|July 26, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|Olleh TV Charizardite X Charizard|All|South Korea|36|July 26, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|XY Charizardite Y Charizard|Japanese region|Online|36|July 29 to October 31, 2014|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|XY Charizardite X Charizard|Japanese region|Online|36|July 29 to October 31, 2014|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|XY Charizardite Y Charizard|PAL region|Online|36|July 29 to October 31, 2014|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|XY Charizardite X Charizard|PAL region|Online|36|July 29 to October 31, 2014|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|XY Charizardite Y Charizard|Taiwanese region|Online|36|July 29 to October 31, 2014|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|XY Charizardite X Charizard|Taiwanese region|Online|36|July 29 to October 31, 2014|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|GameStop 2014 Charizardite Y Charizard|PAL region|Online|36|August 15, 2014 to January 15, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|GameStop 2014 Charizardite X Charizard|PAL region|Online|36|August 15, 2014 to January 15, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Charizard|All|Japan|36{{shinystar|VI}}|December 11, 2014 December 12, 2014 to January 16, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizard_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Spring 2015 Charizard|PAL region|Online|36{{shinystar|VI}}|March 21 to July 19, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Spring 2015 Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Olleh TV Charizard|Korean region|Online|36{{shinystar|VI}}|May 10 to June 14, 2015|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#2015 Olleh TV Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Mega Battle Festival Charizard|All|South Korea|36{{shinystar|VI}}|August 8 to 9, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Mega Battle Festival Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon EXPO Gym Charizard|Japanese region|Online|36|November 19, 2015 to May 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizard_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Charizard|All|Japan|36{{shinystar|VI}}|January 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Scrap Charizard|Japanese region|Online|100|April 28 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|CoroCoro Charizard|Japanese region|Online|40|March 15 to May 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#CoroCoro Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Bullseye Charizard|American region|Online|50|October 1, 2017 to February 4, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Bullseye Charizard}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Fire|type2=Flying
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=None|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|event1=Charizardite X|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Charizardite Y|event2type=None|event2rar=100
|event3=Red Card|event3type=None|event3rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Charizard=====
{{BaseStats with RBY
|HP= 78
|Attack= 84
|Defense=78
|SpAtk= 109
|SpDef= 85
|Special=85
|Speed= 100
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying}}

=====Mega Charizard X=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|HP=78
|Attack=130
|Defense=111
|SpAtk=130
|SpDef=85
|Speed=100}}

=====Mega Charizard Y=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|HP=78
|Attack=104
|Defense=78
|SpAtk=159
|SpDef=115
|Speed=100}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=3
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=2
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
=====Charizard and Mega Charizard Y=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=400
|Bug=25
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=25
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1fire=yes
|flying=ironballiv
|newground=2
|oldice=2}}

=====Mega Charizard X=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=25
|Water=100
|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=200
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|19|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|39|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|46|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|54|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|62|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM00|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM05|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM06|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM43|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM78|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM92|Mystical Fire|Fire|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM99|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR10|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR24|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR32|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR36|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR41|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR43|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR47|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR51|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR55|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR62|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR64|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR88|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR89|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Charizard|Fire|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|004|Charmander}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5|*}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|784|Kommo-o}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP|247|Pupitar}} {{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|610|Axew}}{{MSP|611|Fraxure}}{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}{{MSP|633|Deino}}{{MSP|634|Zweilous}} {{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}{{MSP|833|Chewtle}}{{MSP|834|Drednaw}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|833|Chewtle}}{{MSP|834|Drednaw}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|633|Deino}}{{MSP|634|Zweilous}}{{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|782|Jangmo-o}}{{MSP|783|Hakamo-o}}{{MSP|784|Kommo-o}}|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|884|Duraludon}}|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|714|Noibat}}{{MSP|715|Noivern}}{{MSP|841|Flapple}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35|'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Charizard|Fire|Flying|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Charizard|Fire|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Blast Burn|Fire|Special|150|90|5||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Fire Pledge|Fire|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Charizard|Fire|Flying|2}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{fire color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color}}"
! Move
! Type
! Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Tackle}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}"| ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''
|}

===Side game data===
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{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=006|rarity=Rare}}
|-
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|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Mt. Cleft
|P1=Leave it to me! I'll raze everything!
|P2=My body's cooling down. My health is down to half.
|P3=I can't... There's no power left in my flame...
|PL=I leveled up! My flame is burning even hotter now!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=C
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|-
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|assist=Fire
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|field=Burn
|loop=11
|num=142
|browser=Charizard breathes super-hot flames that melt ice and incinerate even steel.
}}
|-
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|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=4
|num=139
|browser=It spits blobs of fire. It also lets loose expanding rings of fire to attack.
}}
|-
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|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=4
|past=NA
|num=208
|browser=It attacks by launching fireballs as it flies around quickly.
}}
|-
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|att=4
|def=3
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{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fire
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|Pad=Charizard values the ancient promise in the [[Granite Zone]]. Watch him whoosh through the sky playing {{DL|Attractions|Salamence's Air Ace}}.
}}
|-
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|strong=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Oshawott icon.png|link=Oshawott (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|pad=He loves nature and the Pokémon in the Arcane Area. He wants to protect the Arcane Area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|HP=3
|atk=4
|def=3
|spd=4
|range=2
|move=Flamethrower
|ability1=Blaze
|ability2=Hero
|ability3=Last Bastion
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Charmeleon}} when its Attack is 83 or higher
|link={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Masakage}} and '''[[Yukimura]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|power=3
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006|num=006
|mega=2
|stone=Charizardite
|M1=X
|M2=Y
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Burn
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe burned.
|megaspeedup=13/3
|effectdesc=Mega Charizard X: Erases all Pokémon in an X-shaped pattern. Mega Charizard Y: Erases all Pokémon in a Y-shaped pattern.
|swapper=Unity Power
}}
|-
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|mega=2
|stone=Charizardite
|M1=X
|M2=Y
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Nosedive
|skilldesc=Sometimes deals a lot more damage.
|megaspeedup=15/5
|effectdesc=Mega Charizard X: Erases Pokémon and disruptions around two spots you tap. Mega Charizard Y: Erases a jagged line of Pokémon vertically.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Charmander
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=186
|attack=223
|defense=173
|fast={{m|Fire Spin}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Air Slash}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}
:{{m|Ember}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, {{m|Overheat}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}
:{{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}{{tt|*|If evolved during Charmander Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt|*|Shadow form only}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|*|Purified form only}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Fire|ranks=1
|item=Charcoal
|cost=600
|skill=Gives a great item
|recoverytime=12 hours
|rank1desc=One random {{tt|great item|Training Soda, Power Up, LP Restore, Skill Restore, Purse of Coins, Sack of Coins, Mountain of Coins}}
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=004
|name1=Charmander
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=005
|name2=Charmeleon
|type1-2=Fire
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=006
|name3=Charizard
|type1-3=Fire
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=006}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=006}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=006}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=006}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=006}}
{{Spritebox/6/3Forms|ndex=006|form1=MX|form2=MY}}
{{Spritebox/7/3Forms|ndex=006|form1=MX|form2=MY}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|006|Charizard}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color}}"
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Spr 3f Charizard credits.png]]
|-
| FireRed/LeafGreen credits
|}

==Trivia==
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Charizard and Rhyhorn shared nearly the same cry. This cry was updated and reused for Mega Charizard Y.
* Charizard and its {{p|Charmeleon|pre-evolution}} share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Infernape}}. They are all known as the Flame Pokémon.
* Charizard holds the distinction of being the first Pokémon to appear in the Japanese version of the [[Pokémon anime]], as it is the first one to appear in the opening. However, outside of Japan, {{p|Mewtwo}} is the first to appear.
* Charizard is the only Pokémon in the [[Super Smash Bros.]] series that transitioned from a {{i|Poké Ball}} Pokémon to a playable character.
* Charizard, {{p|Typhlosion}}, and their respective evolutionary lines have the exact same base stats.
* Charizard was the focus of a [[Charizard Pokémon Center promotion (2010)|Pokémon Center promotion]] in April 2010.
* Mega Charizard Y has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
* Mega Charizard Y has the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all non-legendary {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* Charizard was [[List of references to Pokémon in popular culture|the inspiration for the naming]] of ''Chilicola charizard'', a species of stem-nesting bees.<ref name="Real-life taxonomic influence">[http://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=7731 A revision of ''Chilicola'' (''Heteroediscelis''), a subgenus of xeromelissine bees (Hymenoptera, Colletidae) endemic to Chile: taxonomy, phylogeny, and biogeography, with descriptions of eight new species]</ref>
* Charizard is the only Pokémon not in the [[Alola Pokédex]] to be a [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] in {{2v2|Sun|Moon}} (where it is unobtainable via normal gameplay) and {{2v2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon}}.
* Because of its beauty and elegance, [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] is also referred to as Charizard Bridge.
* Charizard is [[Atsuko Nishida]]'s favorite Pokémon.
* Charizard and Mewtwo are currently the only Pokémon with two Mega Evolutions.
* Charizard is the first Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order that has both a Mega Evolved form and a Gigantamax form.
* Charizard and its evolutionary line are the only non-Galarian starter Pokémon to make an appearance in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}.

===Origin===
Charizard resembles stereotypical {{wp|European dragon}}s, which are heavily associated with the element of fire in {{wp|European folklore}}; this draconic appearance would later be reflected in the {{2t|Fire|Dragon}} typing of Mega Charizard X. Like its pre-evolved forms, it may also take inspiration from {{wp|therapod}} dinosaurs, lizards, and the mythical {{wp|Salamanders in folklore|salamander}}; Mega Charizard Y in particular has characteristics of {{wp|pterosaur}}s such as ''{{wp|Pteranodon}}''.

====Name origin====
Charizard is a portmanteau of the words ''char'' (to burn) and ''lizard''.

Lizardon is a combination of ''lizard'' and either ''dragon'' or ''don'' (Ancient Greek for ''tooth'', commonly used in {{wp|dinosaur}} names).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Flying
|ja=リザードン ''Lizardon''|jameaning=From {{tt|リザード ''rizādo''|lizard}} and {{tt|ドン ''don''|tooth in Ancient Greek, commonly used in dinosaur names}} or {{tt|ドン ''don''|boss}}
|fr=Dracaufeu|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|draco|Latin for dragon}}'' and ''{{tt|au feu !|there's a fire!}}''
|es=Charizard|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Glurak|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Glut|ember, also the German translation for the move Ember}}'' and ''{{tt|Drache|dragon}} and/or {{tt|Rakete|rocket}}''
|it=Charizard|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=리자몽 ''Rizamon''|komeaning=From {{tt|리자드 ''rijadeu''|lizard}} and {{tt|몬스터 ''monseuteo''|monster}}
|bg=Чаризард ''Charizard''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|zh_yue=噴火龍 ''Pānfólùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Fire-breathing dragon"
|zh_cmn=噴火龍 / 喷火龙 ''Pēnhuǒlóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Fire-breathing dragon"
|ar=تشاريزارد ''Charizard''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|el=Τσάριζαρτ ''Tsárizart''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=צ'אריזארד ''Charizard''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=चारीज़ार्द ''Charizard''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|id=Karizar ([[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] only)|idmeaning=Corruption of English name
|lv=Čarizard|lvmeaning=From English name
|lt=Žavizardas|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Чаризард ''Charizard''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ลิซาร์ดอน ''Lizardon''|thmeaning=From Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
{|width=100%|
| style="vertical-align:top" width=50% |
* [[Ash's Charizard]]
* [[Kiawe's Charizard]]
* [[Zippo]]
* [[Charla]]
* [[Alain's Charizard]]
* [[Trevor's Charizard]]
* [[Satoshi's Charizard (Zensho)]]
* [[Blue's Charizard]]
| style="vertical-align:top" width=50% |
* [[Salamè]]
* [[Red's Charizard]]
* [[Green's Charizard]]
* [[Team A.C.T.]]
* [[Charizard (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Starter Pokémon]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Gigantamax]]
|}

==Notes==
<references />

==External links==
* {{wp|Charizard|Article on Wikipedia}}

{{Smash Bros.}}
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[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]]
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[[de:Glurak]]
[[es:Charizard]]
[[fr:Dracaufeu]]
[[it:Charizard]]
[[ja:リザードン]]
[[zh:喷火龙]]

Charmeleon (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=リザード
|jtranslit=Rizādo
|tmname=Lizardo
|ndex=005
|oldjdex=230
|jdex=235
|karea=Central
|kdex=084
|fbrow=141
|abrow=138
|obrow=207
|opbrow=063
|typebox=1
|type1=Fire
|category=Flame
|height-ftin=3'07"
|height-m=1.1
|weight-lbs=41.9
|weight-kg=19.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Blaze
|abilityd=Solar Power
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|egggroup2=Dragon
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|evsp=1
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|body=06
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|friendship=70
}}
'''Charmeleon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''リザード''' ''Lizardo'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Charmander}} starting at [[level]] 16 and evolves into {{p|Charizard}} starting at level 36.

==Biology==
Charmeleon is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon. It has dark red scales and a cream underside from the chest down. It has narrow, blue eyes and a long snout with a slightly hooked tip. On the back of its head is a single horn-like protrusion. It has relatively long arms with three sharp claws. Its short legs have {{wp|plantigrade}} feet with three claws and cream-colored soles. The tip of its long, powerful tail has a flame burning on it. The temperature rises to unbearable levels if Charmeleon swings its tail.

Charmeleon has a vicious nature and will constantly seek out opponents. Strong opponents excite this Pokémon, causing it to spout bluish-white flames that torch its surroundings. However, it will relax once it has won. It is rare in the wild, but it can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountainous areas}}.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Ash Charmeleon M20.png|thumb|250px|left|Charmeleon in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Charmeleon]]=====
{{Ash}}'s Charmander evolved into Charmeleon in ''[[EP043|March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', which also marked the species' debut. It quickly grew unruly and [[Obedience|disobedient]]. It evolved into Charizard soon after, in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''.

Charmeleon also appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from the main series. In this continuity, it previously belonged to [[Cross]] and evolved from Charmander after defeating a {{p|Jigglypuff}} in {{pkmn|battle}}. It later evolved into Charizard after battling Cross's {{p|Lycanroc}}.

=====[[Zippo]]=====
[[Ritchie]]'s Charmander, nicknamed [[Zippo]], evolved into a Charmeleon sometime prior to the events of ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]''.

=====[[Alain's Charmeleon]]=====
A Charmeleon appeared in a flashback in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'' as the pre-evolved form of [[Alain]]'s Charizard.

=====[[Trevor's Charmeleon]]=====
{{an|Trevor}}'s Charmeleon appeared in ''[[XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!]]'' after having evolved from a Charmander. It was later revealed to have evolved into Charizard during ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]''.

=====Other=====
A Charmeleon appeared in ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]'', under the ownership of [[Mateo]]. He would commonly use it to make glass. It was also used to battle the titular [[Crystal Onix]], during which it set it alight and defeated it.

A Charmeleon appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', under the ownership of [[Sam]]. It was used to battle the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s {{p|Sneasel}} and won.

A Charmeleon appeared in ''[[AG092|Judgment Day]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}}. It would help Jimmy with a variety of odd jobs on [[Bomba Island]]. It was later targeted by {{TRT}} in one of their schemes, but it was rescued by Jimmy's newly-evolved {{p|Blastoise}}.

====Minor appearances====
A Charmeleon appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'' as part of a TV advertisement for [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]]'s breeding center, in which it evolved from a Charmander and then into Charizard.

A Charmeleon appeared in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Charmeleon appeared in ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', where it was seen participating in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Charmeleon appeared in ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP043|Charmeleon|Ash's Pokédex|Charmeleon, the Flame Pokémon. It has razor-sharp claws and its tail is exceptionally strong.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY086|Charmeleon|Serena's Pokédex|Charmeleon, the Flame Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Charmander}}. Charmeleon knocks down opponents with its tail, then defeats them using razor-sharp claws.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|"XY"|Kalos}}

===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Charmeleon PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Charmeleon in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Red's Charmeleon]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s Charmander evolved into a Charmeleon some time after Red beat [[Misty]] but before he faced [[Lt. Surge]] between ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'' and ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''. It later evolved into a Charizard after Red defeated [[Koga]] between ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'' and ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:X Salame Charmeleon.png|thumb|200px|Charmeleon in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{main|Blue's Charmeleon}}
{{main|Salamè}}
Charmeleon debuted in ''[[PS005|Onix is On!]]'', where it was seen battling in the [[Pewter Gym]] as one of {{adv|Blue}}'s Pokémon. He evolved from Charmander sometime between ''[[PS003|The Secret of Kangaskhan]]'' and this round. When {{adv|Red}} and Blue collided in Celadon City, Red mistakenly picked up the Poké Ball of Blue's Charmeleon, but he managed to give it back to Blue later. He has since evolved into {{p|Charizard}} with Blue's intense training and became even more powerful, assisting in the defeat of both the [[Team Rocket]] triads [[Koga]] and [[Sabrina]], and continued to act as the powerhouse for both Blue and Red, in the two times it was (temporarily) traded to him since then.

A Charmeleon {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{adv|Crystal}} and lent to {{adv|Emerald}} for his [[Battle Pike]] challenge appeared in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''.

Multiple Charmeleon were used by {{tc|Galactic Grunt|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[PS424|Exit Empoleon]]'' and ''[[PS425|Cooling Off Heatran]]''.

{{adv|X}}'s Charmander, Salamè, evolved into a Charmeleon alongside [[Marisso]], who evolved into a {{p|Quilladin}}, in ''[[PAXY22|Quilladin Stands]]''.

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
A Charmeleon appeared in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]'', under the ownership of {{tc|Firebreather}} Takeo.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{main|Satoshi's Charmeleon (Zensho)}}
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], {{Zensho|Satoshi}} has a Charmeleon that evolved from the Charmander he received from [[Professor Oak]]. It later evolves again into Charizard.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Charmeleon (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=fire}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=005}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may blow out bluish-white flames.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It appears to be very vicious. It attacks with razor-sharp claws and won't stop until the enemy is defeated.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=230}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=005}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Charmeleon mercilessly destroys its foes using its sharp claws. If it encounters a strong foe, it turns aggressive. In this excited state, the flame at the tip of its tail flares with a bluish white color.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=235}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=084|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Charmeleon mercilessly destroys its foes using its sharp claws. If it encounters a strong foe, it turns aggressive. In this excited state, the flame at the tip of its tail flares with a bluish white color.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=005}}
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=379}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire}}
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====In side games====
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=fire
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=None|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY
|HP=58
|Attack=64
|Defense=58
|SpAtk=80
|SpDef=65
|Special=65
|Speed=80
|type=Fire
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=2
|Jump=1
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1fire=yes
|oldice=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Charmeleon|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|19|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|37|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|42|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|48|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|54|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Charmeleon|Fire|Fire|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Charmeleon|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM00|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM05|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM43|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM78|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR24|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR32|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR36|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR43|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR47|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR51|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR55|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR62|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Charmeleon|Fire|Fire|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Charmeleon|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|004|Charmander}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5|*}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|784|Kommo-o}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP|247|Pupitar}} {{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|610|Axew}}{{MSP|611|Fraxure}}{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}{{MSP|633|Deino}}{{MSP|634|Zweilous}} {{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}{{MSP|833|Chewtle}}{{MSP|834|Drednaw}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|833|Chewtle}}{{MSP|834|Drednaw}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|633|Deino}}{{MSP|634|Zweilous}}{{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|782|Jangmo-o}}{{MSP|783|Hakamo-o}}{{MSP|784|Kommo-o}}|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|884|Duraludon}}|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|714|Noibat}}{{MSP|715|Noivern}}{{MSP|841|Flapple}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35|''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Charmeleon|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Charmeleon|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Fire Pledge|Fire|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Charmeleon|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Charmeleon|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Charmeleon|Fire|Fire|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-exclusive moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fire color dark}}"
! Move
! Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Slam}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Charmeleon (Arceus 35)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=005|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=005|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=005
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Mt. Cleft
|P1=I'll KO foes with my burning tail!
|P2=My health is down to half. My flame is weakening, too.
|P3=The flame on my tail is about to go out...
|PL=Yes! Leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=005
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=2
|field=Burn
|loop=5
|MinEXP=40
|MaxEXP=60
|num=141
|browser=Charmeleon breaths a large ball of fire that can melt small pieces of Scrap Metal.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=2
|num=138
|browser=It attacks by spitting embers and blobs of fire.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=2
|num=207
|pastnum=063
|browser=It attacks by spitting fire.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fire
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fire
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=005
|HP=2
|atk=2
|def=2
|spd=3
|range=3
|move=Fire Fang
|ability1=Blaze
|ability2=Warm Blanket
|ability3=Hero
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Charmander}} when its Attack is 50 or higher Evolves into {{p|Charizard}} when its Attack is 83 or higher
|link={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Masakage}} and '''[[Yukimura]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=005
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=005|num=005
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Burn
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe burned.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=005
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Charmander
|evocandy=100
|stamina=151
|attack=158
|defense=126
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}
:{{m|Scratch}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Fire Punch}}, {{m|Flame Burst}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}
:{{m|Frustration}}{{tt|*|Shadow form only}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|*|Purified form only}}
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=004
|name1=Charmander
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=005
|name2=Charmeleon
|type1-2=Fire
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=006
|name3=Charizard
|type1-3=Fire
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=fire}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=005}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=005}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=005}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=005}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=005}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=005}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=005}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|005|Charmeleon}}

==Trivia==
* Charmeleon and its {{p|Charizard|evolution}} share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Infernape}}. They are all known as the Flame Pokémon.
* Charmeleon, {{p|Quilava}}, and their respective evolutionary lines have exactly the same base stats.
* Charmeleon and its evolutionary line are the only non-Galarian starter Pokémon to make an appearance in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}.

===Origin===
Charmeleon resembles a small dinosaur with remnants of Charmander's {{wp|Salamanders in folklore|salamander}}-like appearance, with the body plan of a {{wp|Theropoda|theropod}} and a single horn on the top of the head, itself bearing a resemblance with theropod's crests such as the one of ''{{wp|Parasaurolophus}}''.

Although its nomenclature suggests commonality with the {{wp|chameleon}}, its Japanese name, ''Lizardo'', clarifies that Charmeleon is rather based on {{wp|lizard}}s, with the ''chameleon'' term being used to make a word play in the English name. As such, Charmeleon doesn't have the traits that set chameleons apart from lizards, with the main traits derived from it having an appearance which is intermediate between that of Charmander and that of Charizard, reflecting its role in Charmander's evolutionary family.

====Name origin====
Charmeleon is a portmanteau of the word ''char'' (to burn) and ''{{wp|chameleon}}''.

Lizardo is the transliteration of the English word ''lizard''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=fire|type2=fire
|ja=リザード ''Lizardo''|jameaning=From the English ''Lizard''
|fr=Reptincel|frmeaning=A combination of ''reptile'' and ''{{tt|Étincelle|spark}}''
|es=Charmeleon|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Glutexo|demeaning=A combination of ''{{tt|Glut|ember, also the German translation for the move Ember}}'' and ''{{tt|Echse|lizard}}''
|it=Charmeleon|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=리자드 ''Rizard''|komeaning=From the English ''Lizard''
|bg=Чармилиън ''Charmiliŭn''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|zh_yue=火恐龍 ''Fóhúnglùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Fiery dinosaur"
|zh_cmn=火恐龍 / 火恐龙 ''Huǒkǒnglóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Fiery dinosaur"
|he=צ'רמיליון ''Charmilion''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=चारमीलियॉन ''Charmeleon''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Žavelijonas|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Чармелеон ''Charmeleon''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ลิซาร์โดะ ''Lizardo''|thmeaning=From Japanese name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Charmeleon]]
* [[Zippo]]
* [[Charla]]
* [[Alain's Charmeleon]]
* [[Trevor's Charmeleon]]
* [[Satoshi's Charizard (Zensho)|Satoshi's Charmeleon (Zensho)]]
* [[Blue's Charmeleon]]
* [[Salamè]]
* [[Red's Charmeleon]]
* [[Starter Pokémon]]

==External links==
* {{wp|Charmeleon|Article on Wikipedia}}

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[[Category:Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line]]

[[de:Glutexo]]
[[es:Charmeleon]]
[[fr:Reptincel]]
[[it:Charmeleon]]
[[ja:リザード]]
[[zh:火恐龙]]

Charmander (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Charmander}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Charmander
|jname=ヒトカゲ
|tmname=Hitokage
|ndex=004
|oldjdex=229
|jdex=234
|karea=Central
|kdex=083
|fbrow=140
|abrow=137
|obrow=206
|opbrow=062
|typebox=1
|type1=Fire
|category=Lizard
|height-ftin=2'00"
|height-m=0.6
|weight-lbs=18.7
|weight-kg=8.5
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Blaze
|abilityd=Solar Power
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Monster
|egggroup2=Dragon
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evsp=1
|expyield=62
|oldexp=65
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=31
|color=Red
|catchrate=45
|body=06
|generation=1
|pokefordex=charmander
|friendship=70
}}
'''Charmander''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヒトカゲ''' ''Hitokage'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Charmeleon}} starting at [[level]] 16, which evolves into {{p|Charizard}} starting at level 36.

Along with {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, Charmander is one of three [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Kanto]] available at the beginning of [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]].

==Biology==
Charmander is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon with a primarily orange body and blue eyes. Its underside from the chest down and the soles of its feet are cream-colored. It has two small fangs visible in its upper jaw and two smaller fangs in its lower jaw. A fire burns at the tip of this Pokémon's slender tail and has blazed there since Charmander's birth. The flame can be used as an indication of Charmander's health and mood, burning brightly when the Pokémon is strong, weakly when it is exhausted, wavering when it is happy, and blazing when it is enraged. It is said that Charmander dies if its flame goes out. However, if the Pokémon is healthy, the flame will continue to burn even if it gets a bit wet and is said to steam in the rain.

Charmander can be found in hot, {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountainous areas}}. However, it is found far more often in the ownership of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. As shown in [[Pokémon Snap]], Charmander exhibits pack behavior, calling others of its species if it finds food.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
====Major appearances====
[[File:Ash Charmander M20.png|thumb|left|250px|Charmander in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
=====[[Ash's Charmander]]=====
Charmander physically debuted in ''[[EP011|Charmander - The Stray Pokémon]]'', where {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} found it after it was abandoned by its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Damian]], who only cared about raising strong Pokémon. At first, Charmander refused to leave the spot it was at, believing Damian would return for it. However, when a rainstorm picked up, Charmander grew ill and Ash took it to a [[Pokémon Center]]. Charmander realized that Damian was no good, and allowed Ash to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. It has since evolved into {{p|Charmeleon}}, and then {{AP|Charizard}}.

Charmander also appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from the main series. In this continuity, it previously belonged to [[Cross]] and evolved into Charmeleon after defeating a {{p|Jigglypuff}} in {{pkmn|battle}}. It later evolved into Charizard after battling Cross's {{p|Lycanroc}}.

=====[[Zippo]]=====
[[Ritchie]] owned a Charmander named [[Zippo]], which debuted in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''. It was later revealed to have evolved into Charmeleon during ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]''.

=====[[Team Go-Getters]]=====
A Charmander starred in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'' as the leader of Team Go-Getters.

=====[[Alain's Charmander]]=====
A Charmander appeared in a flashback in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' as the unevolved form of [[Alain]]'s Charizard.

=====[[Trevor's Charmander]]=====
A Charmander appeared in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Trevor}}. It was later revealed to have evolved into Charmeleon during ''[[XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!]]'', and then into Charizard during ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]''.

=====Other=====
A Charmander appeared in ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]''. {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}} intended to start his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], but the trio of Kanto starter Pokémon were scared off when [[Ash's Tauros]] stampeded through {{an|Professor Oak}}'s house. Professor Oak, {{Tracey}}, {{Delia}}, and Gilbert split up in order to find the three missing Pokémon. The Charmander was the first one to be found.

A Charmander appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'', where it was seen with Professor Oak along with a {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Squirtle}}. Yet another was seen in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and The Right Mime]]'', along with another {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}. Professor Oak showed off yet another Charmander along with a Bulbasaur and Squirtle during the [[Kanto Fair]].

A Charmander appeared in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Kanto Fair Host]]. Seeing it inspired Ash to bring his Charizard back onto his team.

====Minor appearances====
Charmander debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where it was seen in Ash's dream.

Multiple Charmander appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' as some of the Pokémon seen aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].

A Charmander appeared in ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]'', where it was seen in [[HopHopHop Town]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].

A Charmander appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen on [[Scissor Street]].

Two Charmander appeared in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', with one appearing as an image in the dubbed version and the other being under the ownership of the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]].

Two Charmander appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. One was seen evolving on TV for a commercial about [[Cassidy]]'s and [[Butch]]'s breeding center, while the other one appeared in said center.

A Charmander appeared in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Charmander appeared in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

A Charmander appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

A starter Pokémon Charmander appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''.

A Charmander appeared in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]]. It was temporarily loaned to one of the school's underage students for use.

A Charmander appeared in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', where it was one of the [[starter Pokémon]] seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

A Charmander appeared in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'' as one of the Pokémon watching {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.

A Charmander appeared in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'' alongside Bulbasaur and Squirtle, when Professor Oak showed off the Kanto starters during the [[Kanto Fair]].

A Charmander appeared in a flashback in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', where it was revealed to have been chosen by {{an|Tierno}} as his [[starter Pokémon]].

A Trainer's Charmander appeared in ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]''. It was among the Pokémon attending the [[Wela Fire Festival‎]].

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Charmander appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', where it was seen sleeping at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

A Trainer's Charmander appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

A Trainer's Charmander appeared in the [[Where Are You Going, Eevee?]] segment at the end of ''[[SM093|Lillier and the Staff!]]''. It reappeared during a flashback in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''.

A Charmander appeared in [[SS002]] as one of the starter Pokémon that {{an|Go}} had to choose from.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP011|Charmander|Ash's Pokédex|Charmander. A flame burns on the tip of its tail from birth. It is said that a Charmander dies if its flame ever goes out.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP025|Rage|Ash's Pokédex|Charmander's special attack, {{m|Rage}}. It gains more power the more it is attacked. It will continue to fight until its opponent falls.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW116|Charmander|Ash's Pokédex|Charmander, the Lizard Pokémon. Charmander's health can be gauged by the fire on the tip of its tail, which burns intensely when it's in good health.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}

{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY039|Charmander|Serena's Pokédex|Charmander, the Lizard Pokémon. When the tip of Charmander's tail burns brightly, that indicates it's in good health.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''XY''|Kalos}}

===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Charmander PO.png|thumb|left|220px|Red's Charmander in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Giovanni Charmander PO.png|thumb|220px|Giovanni's Charmander in Pokémon Origins]]
====[[Red's Charmander]]====
Charmander was one of the three Pokémon Professor Oak gave {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} to choose from to start their journey, with Red choosing Charmander. It later evolved into a {{p|Charmeleon}} between ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'' and ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'' and then a {{p|Charizard}} between ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'' and ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''.

====Other====
Another Charmander appeared in ''File 3: Giovanni'' at Silph Co.

[[Giovanni]] was shown to have once had a Charmander during a flashback in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''.

===In Pokémon Generations===
A Charmander appeared in the game intro-like opening sequence for ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:X Salamè Charmander.png|thumb|220px|Charmander in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Charmander}}
{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s Charmander makes a few appearances in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]].

The capture of Ash's Charmander diverges considerably from the anime. In the manga, [[Damian]] seems to have abandoned his Charmander at the beginning of the chapter ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]'', but it turns out that he had just been injured and went to the hospital.

Ash is shown to own a Charmander despite this, his own Charmander first appears in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Ash's Charmander's capture is not shown in the manga, instead, when Charmander first appears from its {{i|Poké Ball}}, it is simply stated that "Ash has been busy since the last comic".

Ash's Charmander reappears as a {{p|Charizard}} in the chapter ''[[ET13|The Indigo Finals]]'' at the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. In this chapter, Charizard battles [[Zippo|Charley]], [[Ritchie]]'s own Charizard.

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
{{main|Peanut's Charmander}}
{{main|Mandy (MPJ)}}
In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], the sickly Trainer [[Peanut]] owns an aggressive Charmander. Peanut's Charmander first appears in ''[[PPP11|Charmander's Peanut]]''.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Blue's Charmander}}
{{main|Salamè}}
Charmander debuted in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]''. It first appeared in {{adv|Red}}'s fantasy, then as one of {{adv|Blue}}'s first Pokémon, received from his grandfather {{adv|Professor Oak}}. He has since evolved into {{p|Charmeleon}} before facing off against [[Brock]] of [[Pewter City]], and then to {{p|Charizard}} before the [[Silph Co.]] {{pkmn|battle}}s against [[Team Rocket]]. The major powerhouse of his team with his newly learned {{m|Blast Burn}} attack, his battle skills (being able to defeat {{adv|Red}}'s [[Poli]]whirl easily even before evolving) are complimented by his fast flight, for which he was traded to Red twice, during both the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} and the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}. It is worth noting that, as Charmeleon, he was accidentally traded to Red many years earlier.

A Charmander appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

After {{adv|X}}'s [[Marisso]]'s loss to him in a battle, X decided to take him and named him Salamè in ''[[PAXY09|Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change]]''. He later evolved into a Charmeleon alongside Marisso, who evolved into a {{p|Quilladin}} in ''[[PAXY22|Quilladin Stands]]''.

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
A Charmander appeared in a background collage in ''[[GDZ09|Catch the Poliwag!]]''.

A Charmander appeared in [[GDZ23]].

A Charmander first appeared in [[GDZ33]], under the ownership of a researcher.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{main|Green's Charmander}}
In the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga series, {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}'s rival, {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}, chose Charmander as his [[starter Pokémon]]. Green's Charmander is mischievous and has a rivalry with [[Red's Clefairy]].

Green's Charmander has evolved into {{p|Charizard}}. It seems to be able to skip the {{p|Charmeleon}} stage, as it was seen evolving directly into Charizard. Although it has devolved back to the Charmander stage, it currently seems to have permanently evolved back into Charizard.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{main|Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)}}
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], {{Zensho|Satoshi}} chooses Charmander as his starter Pokémon, while {{Zensho|Shigeru}} chooses a {{p|Squirtle}}.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Charmander (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Charmander appears as a trophy.

====Trophy information====
''"A Lizard Pokémon. It just downright likes hot stuff. The always-burning tail indicates its mood--waving gently when content and burning intensely when angry. If the tail were to go out, it would be the end of Charmander's life. Its tail is believed to emit steam when it rains. Charmander evolves into Charmeleon by leveling up."''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Charmander appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.

===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''===
Multiple Charmander appeared in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* In [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] Charmander is one of Pikachu's best friends. After falling through the mysterious tunnel, he almost lands into a pool of molten lava only to be saved by the zone leader, {{p|Blaziken}}. He was then taken in as Blaziken's pupil and trained to become stronger. After he's been found, he journeys to the [[Meeting Place]] where he helps {{p|Piplup}} mend the balloon, and makes fireworks. He later accompanies Pikachu to the [[Sky Pavilion]] along with {{p|Piplup}} and {{p|Chikorita}} where he meets {{p|Mew}}. Once the [[Sky Prism]] has been restored, Charmander celebrates by firing off the fireworks he made.

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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.}}
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=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fire|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Charmander|Japanese|hide|5|April 30, 1999 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Charmander_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Charmander|English|hide|5|February 29, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Charmander|French|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Charmander|German|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Charmander|Italian|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Charmander|Spanish|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Charmander}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Charmander|Japanese|PGL|10|October 14, 2010 to May 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Charmander|Korean|PGL|10|May 11, 2011 to May 11, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Charmander}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Fire
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=None|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|stad1=Normal Box|stad1type=None|stad1image=no|stad1rar=100
|stad2=Gorgeous Box|stad2type=None|stad2image=no|stad2rar=100
|event1=Lucky Egg|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Charizardite Y|event2type=None|event2rar=100
|event3=Charizardite X|event3type=None|event3rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY
|HP=39
|Attack=52
|Defense=43
|SpAtk=60
|SpDef=50
|Special=50
|Speed=65
|type=Fire}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=1
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=1
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1fire=yes
|oldice=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Charmander|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|4|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|8|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|17|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Charmander|Fire|Fire|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Charmander|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM00|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM05|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM43|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM78|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR24|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR32|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR36|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR43|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR47|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR51|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR55|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR62|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Charmander|Fire|Fire|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Charmander|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|004|Charmander}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5|*}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|784|Kommo-o}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP|247|Pupitar}} {{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|610|Axew}}{{MSP|611|Fraxure}}{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}{{MSP|633|Deino}}{{MSP|634|Zweilous}} {{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}{{MSP|833|Chewtle}}{{MSP|834|Drednaw}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|833|Chewtle}}{{MSP|834|Drednaw}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|633|Deino}}{{MSP|634|Zweilous}}{{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|782|Jangmo-o}}{{MSP|783|Hakamo-o}}{{MSP|784|Kommo-o}}|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|884|Duraludon}}|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|714|Noibat}}{{MSP|715|Noivern}}{{MSP|841|Flapple}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35|''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Charmander|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Charmander|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Fire Pledge|Fire|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Charmander|Fire|Fire|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fire color dark}}"
! Move
! Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Slam}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Charmander (McDonald Pack 4)]]
|}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{fire color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{fire color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! Type
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Tackle}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=004|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=004|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=004
|body=1
|rate=11.7
|area=Mt. Cleft
|P1=My flame's small, but I'll do my best!
|P2=My health is down to half. The flame is getting small, too.
|P3=My flame is about to go out...
|PL=I leveled up. The flame on my tail grew bigger, too.
|Partner=yes
|PP1=The fire on my tail's blazing! Let's go for it, <name>!
|PP2=It's getting tougher...
|PP3=My fire's about to go out... <name>, help...
|PPL=Yay! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=004
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=1
|field=Burn
|loop=3
|MinEXP=25
|MaxEXP=39
|num=140
|browser=Charmander shudders while breathing fire. It is the very picture of vitality.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=1
|num=137
|browser=It attacks by spitting embers.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=1
|num=206
|pastnum=062
|browser=It attacks by spitting fire.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fire
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fire
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=004
|Pad=Charmander followed you through the Mysterious Tunnel, landing in the [[Lava Zone]]. He's one of your best friends. His great desire is to become stronger.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=004
|HP=1
|atk=2
|def=1
|spd=3
|range=4
|move=Ember
|ability1=Blaze
|ability2=Warm Blanket
|ability3=Hero
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Charmeleon}} when its Attack is 50 or higher
|link={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Masakage}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=004
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=004|num=004
|min=40
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Power of 4
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=004Winking|num=004
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Bash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=004
|egg=2
|buddy=3
|candy=Charmander
|evocandy=25
|stamina=118
|attack=116
|defense=93
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Scratch}}
|special={{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Flame Burst}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}
:{{m|Frustration}}{{tt|*|Shadow form only}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|*|Purified form only}}
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
|+ '''Costumes in {{g|GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:GO004F19.png|100px]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Cubone costume
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=004
|name1=Charmander
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=005
|name2=Charmeleon
|type1-2=Fire
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=006
|name3=Charizard
|type1-3=Fire
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=004}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=004}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=004}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=004}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=004}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=004}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=004}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|004|Charmander}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]]
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Charmander as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Charmander on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
* In the first generation, on its sprite and [[Media:004Charmander RG.png|first artwork]], Charmander's "back" is depicted as having a small line of spikes. The spikes were not shown in the sprites and artwork of later [[generation]]s. [[Blue's Charmander]] also had these spikes in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, where the spikes were larger and easier to see. The spikes were also seen on {{PPM|Green}}'s {{TP|Green|Charmander|Charizard}} from the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga.
* Charmander has the longest name of all unevolved [[starter Pokémon]].
* Charmander is the only Fire-type starter Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Field}}.
* Charmander, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and their respective evolutionary lines have exactly the same base stats.
* Charmander's hand has an inconsistent number of fingers in its designs. The original sprites designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]] for {{game|Red and Green|s}} featured three fingers, while the artwork [[Ken Sugimori]] drew based on those sprites had four fingers. Currently, the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, {{pkmn|anime}} (including {{pkmn|movie}}s and specials), artwork unrelated to games and merchandise use the three-fingered hand design; while the 3D models and the artwork based on those (such as the ones made for {{pkmn|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}) feature the four-fingered hand design.
* Charmander and its evolutionary line are the only non-Galarian starter Pokémon to make an appearance in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Charmander}}
Charmander's design was based on Charizard in such a way that it was surprising to see it evolving into the latter Pokémon.<ref name=Origin>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/ ''The Origin Story of Pikachu'']</ref> In particular, Charmander was designed as a {{wp|lizard}},<ref name=Origin/> possibly referencing the mythical {{wp|Salamanders in folklore|salamander}} (as opposed to {{wp|Salamander|the real-world amphibian of the same}} name that inspired its mythical counterpart). This salamander was a fire spirit capable of surviving in extreme heat or flames, and it is sometimes creatively rendered or interpreted in the shape of a lizard.

Its draconic evolutionary line may be a reference to lizard species that are likened to dragons, such as {{wp|bearded dragon}}s and {{wp|flying dragon}}s.

====Name origin====
Charmander is a combination of ''char'' (to burn) and ''salamander''.

Hitokage is derived from 火蜥蜴 (salamander): 火 ''hi'' (fire) and 蜥蜴 ''tokage'' (lizard).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=ヒトカゲ ''Hitokage''|jameaning=From {{tt|火 ''hi''|fire}} and {{tt|トカゲ ''tokage''|lizard}}
|fr=Salamèche|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|Salamandre|salamander}}'' and ''{{tt|mèche|wick}}''
|es=Charmander|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Glumanda|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Glut|ember, also the German translation for the move Ember}}'' and ''{{wp|Salamander}}''
|it=Charmander|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=파이리 {{tt|''Pairi''|Sometimes romanized in Korea as 'Fairi'; TPCI romanized it as 'Fairit'}}|komeaning=From {{tt|파이어 ''paieo''|fire}} and {{tt|꼬리 ''kkori''|tail}}
|bg=Чармандър ''Charmandŭr''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|zh_yue=小火龍 ''Síufólùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Little fiery dragon". May also be from {{wp|Pitaya|{{tt|火龍果 ''fólùhnggwó''|pitaya}}}}
|zh_cmn=小火龍 / 小火龙 ''Xiǎohǔolóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Little fiery dragon". May also be from {{tt|小龍 ''xiǎolóng''|a colloquial term for lizard}}
|he=צ'רמנדר ''Charmander''|hemeaning=Transliteration of English name
|hi=चारमेंडर ''Charmander''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Žavingasis|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Чармандер ''Charmander''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ar=تشارمندر ''Charmander''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฮิโตคาเงะ ''Hitokage''|thmeaning=From Japanese name
}}
 

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Charmander]]
* [[Zippo]]
* [[Charla]]
* [[Alain's Charmander]]
* [[Trevor's Charmander]]
* [[Red's Charmander]]
* [[Blue's Charmander]]
* [[Salamè]]
* [[Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)]]
* [[Green's Charmander]]
* [[Peanut's Charmander]]
* [[Mandy (MPJ)]]
* [[Team Go-Getters]]
* [[Starter Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]

==External links==
* {{wp|Charmander|Article on Wikipedia}}

{{Starter Pokémon|Fire}}
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[[de:Glumanda]]
[[es:Charmander]]
[[fr:Salamèche]]
[[it:Charmander]]
[[ja:ヒトカゲ]]
[[zh:小火龙]]