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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===In the main series=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
[[File:Ash Charmander M20.png|thumb|250px|Charmander in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Ash's Charmander]]===== | =====[[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 Charmeleon, and then Charizard. | 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 Charmeleon, and then Charizard. | ||
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In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Charmander was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Charmander was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | ||
In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', a Trainer's Charmander | In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', a Trainer's Charmander was at the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. | ||
A Charmander appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | A Charmander appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | ||
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In ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a Charmander was at [[Old Shore Wharf]]. | In ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a Charmander was at [[Old Shore Wharf]]. | ||
In [[ | In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Charmander was one of the starter Pokémon [[Professor Cerise]] offered to [[Goh]], but it was rejected. | ||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
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{{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|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.}} | {{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 | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Unova}} | {{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.}} | {{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 | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}} | {{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.}} | {{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 | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}} | ||
===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||
[[File:Red Charmander PO.png|thumb| | [[File:Red Charmander PO.png|thumb|250px|Red's Charmander in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | ||
====[[Red's Charmander]]==== | ====[[Red's Charmander]]==== | ||
In [[Pokémon Origins]], a Charmander was one of the three Pokémon [[Professor Oak]] gave {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} to choose from to start their {{pkmn|journey}}, with Red choosing Charmander. It later evolved into a Charmeleon between ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'' and ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'' and then a Charizard between ''File 2: Cubone'' and ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. | In [[Pokémon Origins]], a Charmander was one of the three Pokémon [[Professor Oak]] gave {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} to choose from to start their {{pkmn|journey}}, with Red choosing Charmander. It later evolved into a Charmeleon between ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'' and ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'' and then a Charizard between ''File 2: Cubone'' and ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. | ||
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===In Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | ===In Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | ||
[[File:Firebreather Twilight Wings.png|thumb|250px|Charmander in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]] | [[File:Firebreather Twilight Wings.png|thumb|left|250px|Charmander in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]] | ||
In ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'', a {{tc|Firebreather}}'s Charmander was seen alongside its Trainer as they were putting on a fire-breathing display for a crowd. | In ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'', a {{tc|Firebreather}}'s Charmander was seen alongside its Trainer as they were putting on a fire-breathing display for a crowd. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
In ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]'', a Charmander appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talked about {{adv|Mew}}. | |||
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]]''. | 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]]''. | ||
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{{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}} | {{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}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Mobile Hidden Ability Charmander|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Charmander}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Mobile Hidden Ability Charmander|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Charmander}} | ||
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====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Charmander|Fire|Fire|2}} | {{learnlist/breedh/8|Charmander|Fire|Fire|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|131|Lapras}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5|*}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|104|Cubone}}{{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|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|784|Kommo-o}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}<br>{{MSP|247|Pupitar}}{{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|328|Trapinch}}{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|610|Axew}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}<br>{{MSP|247|Pupitar}}{{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|328|Trapinch}}{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}<br>{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|610|Axew}}{{MSP|611|Fraxure}}{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}{{MSP|633|Deino}}<br>{{MSP|634|Zweilous}}{{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}{{MSP|714|Noibat}}{{MSP|715|Noivern}}<br>{{MSP|833|Chewtle}}{{MSP|834|Drednaw}}{{MSP|885|Dreepy}}{{MSP|886|Drakloak}}<br>{{MSP|887|Dragapult}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|833|Chewtle}}{{MSP|834|Drednaw}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|833|Chewtle}}{{MSP|834|Drednaw}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|633|Deino}}{{MSP|634|Zweilous}}{{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP|841|Flapple}}<br>{{MSP|886|Drakloak}}{{MSP|887|Dragapult}}|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|633|Deino}}{{MSP|634|Zweilous}}{{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP|841|Flapple}}<br>{{MSP|886|Drakloak}}{{MSP|887|Dragapult}}|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|782|Jangmo-o}}{{MSP|783|Hakamo-o}}{{MSP|784|Kommo-o}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}{{MSP|782|Jangmo-o}}{{MSP|783|Hakamo-o}}<br>{{MSP|784|Kommo-o}}{{MSP|884|Duraludon}}|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|884|Duraludon}}|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}{{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/breed8|{{MSP|714|Noibat}}{{MSP|715|Noivern}}{{MSP|841|Flapple}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Charmander|Fire|Fire|2}} | {{learnlist/breedf/8|Charmander|Fire|Fire|2}} | ||
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|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Scratch}} | |fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Scratch}} | ||
|special={{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Flame Burst}}, {{m|Flamethrower}} | |special={{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Flame Burst}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt|‡|As Shadow Pokémon}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]] | [[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. | * {{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 [[Generation I]], 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. | * In [[Generation I]], 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 has the longest name of all unevolved [[starter Pokémon]]. | ||
* Charmander is the only Fire | * Charmander is the only {{type|Fire}} 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, {{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'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. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Charmander}} | {{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. | 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. As Charizard is based on a {{wp|European dragon}}, Charmander's lizardlike design seems to reference how Western dragons in folklore are heavily inspired by lizards and other reptiles, as well as how various types of lizards are likened to (and named after) dragons due to this connection. Its bipedal design resembles a baby {{wp|therapod}} dinosaur. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
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|ru=Чармандер ''Charmander''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Чармандер ''Charmander''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|ar=تشارمندر ''Charmander''|armeaning=Transcription of English name | |ar=تشارمندر ''Charmander''|armeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=ฮิโตคาเงะ ''Hitokage''|thmeaning= | |th=ฮิโตคาเงะ ''Hitokage''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
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Charmander (Japanese: ヒトカゲ Hitokage) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Charmeleon starting at level 16, which evolves into Charizard starting at level 36.
Along with Bulbasaur and Squirtle, Charmander is one of three starter Pokémon of Kanto available at the beginning of Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, 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, mountainous areas. However, it is found far more often in the ownership of Trainers. 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
Ash's Charmander
Charmander physically debuted in Charmander - The Stray Pokémon, where Ash, Misty, and Brock found it after it was abandoned by its 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 catch it. It has since evolved into Charmeleon, and then Charizard.
Ash's Charmander also appeared in 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 Jigglypuff in battle. It later evolved into Charizard after battling Cross's Lycanroc.
Zippo
Ritchie owned a Charmander nicknamed Zippo, which debuted in A Friend In Deed. It would evolve into Charmeleon by its appearance in 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 Mega Evolution Special I as the unevolved form of Alain's Charizard.
Trevor's Charmander
Trevor's Charmander first appeared in Summer of Discovery!. It would evolve into Charmeleon by A Legendary Photo Op!, and then into Charizard during A League of His Own!.
Other
In Journey to the Starting Line!, Gilbert 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 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.
In A Six Pack Attack!, a Charmander went with Professor Oak on his trip to Hoenn along with a Bulbasaur and Squirtle.
In The Right Place and The Right Mime, another Charmander was seen in Professor Oak's possession, along with another Bulbasaur and Squirtle.
In The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!, a Charmander was part of Professor Oak's demonstration of the Kanto starters during the Kanto Fair. Another Charmander was owned by the Kanto Fair Host. Seeing it inspired Ash to bring his Charizard back onto his team.
Minor appearances
In Pokémon - I Choose You!, a Charmander appeared in Ash's dream, prompted by an illustration of one from Professor Oak's televised lecture, as his prospective starter.
In Battle Aboard the St. Anne, multiple Charmander were aboard the St. Anne.
In Hypno's Naptime, a Charmander was in HopHopHop Town's Pokémon Center.
In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a Charmander was on Scissor Street.
In The Ultimate Test, a Charmander appeared as an image in the dubbed version, while another was owned by the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor.
In The Breeding Center Secret, a Charmander was seen evolving on TV for a commercial about Cassidy's and Butch's breeding center, while another one appeared in said center.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Charmander was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Friends to the End, a Trainer's Charmander was at the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.
A Charmander appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A starter Charmander appeared in a flashback in Don't Touch That 'dile.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Charmander to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
In The Right Place and the Right Mime, a Charmander was at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Charmander was watching Meloetta's concert.
In a flashback in I Choose You!, a Charmander was chosen by Tierno as his starter Pokémon.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, a Trainer's Charmander attended the Wela Fire Festival.
In Alola, Kanto!, a wild Charmander was sleeping at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Trainer's Charmander appeared in The Power of Us.
A Trainer's Charmander appeared in the Where Are You Going, Eevee? segment at the end of Lillier and the Staff!. It reappeared during a flashback in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a Charmander was at Old Shore Wharf.
In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Charmander was one of the starter Pokémon Professor Cerise offered to Goh, but it was rejected.
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In Pokémon Origins
Red's Charmander
In Pokémon Origins, a Charmander was one of the three Pokémon Professor Oak gave Red and Blue to choose from to start their journey, with Red choosing Charmander. It later evolved into a Charmeleon between File 1: Red and File 2: Cubone and then a Charizard between File 2: Cubone and File 3: Giovanni.
Other
In File 1: Red, a Charmander was seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
In File 3: Giovanni, a Charmander was seen at Silph Co., while another was seen in a flashback, under the ownership of Giovanni.
In Pokémon Generations
A Charmander appeared in the game intro-like opening sequence for The Adventure.
In Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Buddy, a Firebreather's Charmander was seen alongside its Trainer as they were putting on a fire-breathing display for a crowd.
In the manga
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Ash's Charmander
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 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 You Gotta Have Friends. Ash's Charmander's capture is not shown in the manga, instead, when Charmander first appears from its Poké Ball, it is simply stated that "Ash has been busy since the last comic".
Ash's Charmander reappears as a Charizard in the chapter The Indigo Finals at the Indigo Plateau Conference. In this chapter, Charizard battles Charley, Ritchie's own Charizard.
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
- Main article: Peanut's Charmander
- Main article: Mandy (MPJ)
In Magical Pokémon Journey, the sickly Trainer Peanut owns an aggressive Charmander. Peanut's Charmander first appears in Charmander's Peanut.
In the movie adaptations
A Charmander appeared in a flashback in ICYR1, under the ownership of Professor Oak.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Blue's Charmander
- Main article: Salamè
Charmander debuted in A Glimpse of the Glow. It first appeared in Red's fantasy, then as one of Blue's first Pokémon, received from his grandfather Professor Oak. He has since evolved into Charmeleon before facing off against Brock of Pewter City, and then to Charizard before the Silph Co. battles against Team Rocket. The major powerhouse of his team with his newly learned Blast Burn attack, his battle skills (being able to defeat Red's Poliwhirl easily even before evolving) are complimented by his fast flight, for which he was traded to Red twice, during both the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc and the FireRed & LeafGreen arc. It is worth noting that, as Charmeleon, he was accidentally traded to Red many years earlier.
In The Jynx Jinx, a Charmander appeared as a silhouette when Green talked about Mew.
After X's Marisso's loss to him in a battle, X decided to take him and named him Salamè in Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change. He later evolved into a Charmeleon alongside Marisso, who evolved into a Quilladin in Quilladin Stands.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Charmander appeared in a background collage in 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 article: Green's Charmander
In Pokémon Pocket Monsters, Red's rival, Green, 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 Charizard. It seems to be able to skip the 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.
Blue also owns a Charmander.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
- Main article: Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)
In Pokémon Zensho, Satoshi chooses Charmander as his starter Pokémon.
In the TCG
- Main article: 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 Spirit.
Detective Pikachu
Multiple Charmander appeared in 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, 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 Piplup mend the balloon, and makes fireworks. He later accompanies Pikachu to the Sky Pavilion along with Piplup and Chikorita where he meets Mew. Once the Sky Prism has been restored, Charmander celebrates by firing off the fireworks he made.
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In events
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Crunch Charmander | English | United States | 5 | December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002; January 17 to 23, 2003 |
GSC | Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 Crunch Charmander | Japanese | Japan | 5 | April 27 to May 12, 2002 |
RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Charmander | Japanese | Japan | 10 | February 11 to 28, 2006 |
DP | 2007 Birthday Charmander | Japanese | Japan | 40 | July 20, 2007 to July 19, 2008 |
DP | 2008 Birthday Charmander | Japanese | Japan | 40 | July 20, 2008 to July 19, 2009 |
DPPtHGSS | 2009 Birthday Charmander | Japanese | Japan | 40 | July 20, 2009 to July 19, 2010 |
DPPtHGSS | 2010 Birthday Charmander | Japanese | Japan | 40 | July 20 to November 3, 2010 |
B2W2 | Sticker Promotional Kanto Starter Egg Charmander | Japanese | Japan | 1 | September 1 to 30, 2012 |
BWB2W2 | Kanto Starter Egg Charmander | Korean | South Korea | 1 | November 8 to 11, 2012 |
B2W2 | Kanto Starter Egg Charmander | Korean | Wi-Fi | 1 | February 14 to March 31, 2013 |
XYORAS | Pokémon Lab Charmander | Japanese region | Online | 5 | July 8 to November 30, 2015 |
ORAS | 2016 World Championships Charmander | All | United States | 5 | August 19 to 21, 2016 |
In-game events
Games | Event | Language | Level | Distribution period |
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RGBY | Gym Leader Castle Charmander | Japanese | 5 | April 30, 1999 onwards |
RBY | Gym Leader Castle Charmander | English | 5 | February 29, 2000 onwards |
RBY | Gym Leader Castle Charmander | French | 5 | April 7, 2000 onwards |
RBY | Gym Leader Castle Charmander | German | 5 | April 7, 2000 onwards |
RBY | Gym Leader Castle Charmander | Italian | 5 | April 7, 2000 onwards |
RBY | Gym Leader Castle Charmander | Spanish | 5 | April 7, 2000 onwards |
HOME | HOME Mobile Hidden Ability Charmander | Worldwide | 5 | February 12, 2020 onwards |
Wild Area News
Games | Event | Gigantamax | Level | Distribution period |
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SwSh | Wild Area News | No | 17, 30, 40 | February 27 to March 1, 2020 |
SwSh | Wild Area News | No | 17 | March 26 to April 28, 2020 |
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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BW | Global Link Charmander | Japanese | PGL | 10 | October 14, 2010 to May 31, 2011 |
BW | Global Link Charmander | Korean | PGL | 10 | May 11, 2011 to May 11, 2013 |
Held items
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Red* | Blue* | Bitter Berry (100%) | |
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Stadium* | Normal Box (100%)* | Gorgeous Box (100%)* | |
Events* | Lucky Egg (100%) | Charizardite Y (100%) | |
Charizardite X (100%) |
Stats
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43
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60
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Trivia
- 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 Generation I, on its sprite and 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 generations. 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 Green's Charmander 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 Field Egg Group.
- Charmander, 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 Pokémon Red and Green featured three fingers, while the artwork Ken Sugimori drew based on those sprites had four fingers. Currently, the Trading Card Game, anime (including movies 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 Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!) feature the four-fingered hand design.
Origin
Charmander's design was based on Charizard in such a way that it was surprising to see it evolving into the latter Pokémon.[1] In particular, Charmander was designed as a lizard,[1] possibly referencing the mythical salamander (as opposed to 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. As Charizard is based on a European dragon, Charmander's lizardlike design seems to reference how Western dragons in folklore are heavily inspired by lizards and other reptiles, as well as how various types of lizards are likened to (and named after) dragons due to this connection. Its bipedal design resembles a baby therapod dinosaur.
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).
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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)
Notes
External links
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