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==Biology==
==Biology==
Charmander is a bipedal, reptilian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 is a bipedal, {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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.
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.
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In ''[[BW116|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.
In ''[[BW116|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.
In ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'', {{an|Leon}}'s Charizard was revealed to have been a Charmander in a flashback. Leon's Charmander appeared again in another flashback in [[JN100]].


====Minor appearances====
====Minor appearances====
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In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Charmander was one of the starter Pokémon [[Professor Cerise]] offered to [[Goh]], but it was rejected.
In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Charmander was one of the starter Pokémon [[Professor Cerise]] offered to [[Goh]], but it was rejected.
In ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'', [[Leon]]'s Charizard was revealed to have been a Charmander in a flashback.


A Charmander appeared in a fantasy alongside the other [[starter Pokémon]] in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.
A Charmander appeared in a fantasy alongside the other [[starter Pokémon]] in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.
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===GOTCHA!===
===GOTCHA!===
A Charmander briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
A Charmander briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
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===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Charmander briefly appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', inside [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. It was seen playing with its fellow [[starter Pokémon]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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===={{chap|X & Y}}====
===={{chap|X & Y}}====
{{main|Salamè}}
{{main|Salamè}}
After {{adv|X}}'s {{p|Chespin}}, [[Marisso]], lost to her in a battle, X decided to take her and named her Salamè in [[PS559]]. She later evolved into a Charmeleon alongside Marisso, who evolved into a {{p|Quilladin}} in [[PS577]].
After {{adv|X}}'s {{p|Chespin}}, [[Marisso]], lost to her in a battle, X decided to take her and named her Salamè in ''[[PS559|Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change]]''. She later evolved into a Charmeleon alongside Marisso, who evolved into a {{p|Quilladin}} in [[PS577]].


===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
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====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Crunch Charmander|English|United States|5|December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;<br>January 17 to 23, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Crunch Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Crunch Charmander|English|United States|5|December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;<br>January 17 to 23, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Crunch Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 Crunch Charmander|Japanese|Japan|5|April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 Crunch Charmander|Japanese|Japan|5|April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Charmander|Japanese|Japan|10|February 11 to 28, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Charmander|Japanese|Japan|10|February 11 to 28, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2007 Birthday Charmander|Japanese|Japan|40|July 20, 2007 to July 19, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2007 Birthday Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2007 Birthday Charmander|Japanese|Japan|40|July 20, 2007 to July 19, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#2007 Birthday Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 Birthday Charmander|Japanese|Japan|40|July 20, 2008 to July 19, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 Birthday Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 Birthday Charmander|Japanese|Japan|40|July 20, 2008 to July 19, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#2008 Birthday Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|2009 Birthday Charmander|Japanese|Japan|40|July 20, 2009 to July 19, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2009 Birthday Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|2009 Birthday Charmander|Japanese|Japan|40|July 20, 2009 to July 19, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#2009 Birthday Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|2010 Birthday Charmander|Japanese|Japan|40|July 20 to November 3, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2010 Birthday Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|2010 Birthday Charmander|Japanese|Japan|40|July 20 to November 3, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#2010 Birthday Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Sticker Promotional Kanto Starter Egg Charmander|Japanese|Japan|1|September 1 to 30, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Sticker Promotional Kanto Starter Egg Charmander|Japanese|Japan|1|September 1 to 30, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Charmander|Korean|South Korea|1|November 8 to 11, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Charmander|Korean|South Korea|1|November 8 to 11, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Charmander|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|February 14 to March 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Charmander|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|February 14 to March 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Lab Charmander|Japanese region|Online|5|July 8 to November 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Lab Charmander|Japanese region|Online|5|July 8 to November 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|2016 World Championships Charmander|All|United States|5|August 19 to 21, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charmander}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|2016 World Championships Charmander|All|United States|5|August 19 to 21, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Charmander}}
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=====In-game events=====
=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fire|lochide=yes}}
{{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|RGBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Charmander|Japanese|hide|5|April 30, 1999 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (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|English|hide|5|February 29, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (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|French|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (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|German|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (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|Italian|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (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|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Charmander|Spanish|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (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 (Generation VIII)#Charmander}}
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* {{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, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and their respective evolutionary lines have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution.
* 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'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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====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Charmander is a combination of ''char'' (to burn) and ''salamander''.
Charmander may be a combination of ''char'' (to burn) and ''salamander''.


Hitokage is derived from 火蜥蜴 (salamander): 火 ''hi'' (fire) and 蜥蜴 ''tokage'' (lizard).
Hitokage may be a combination of 火 ''hi'' (fire) and 蜥蜴 ''tokage'' (lizard), forming together the word 火蜥蜴 ''hitokage'' (mythical salamander).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ja=ヒトカゲ ''Hitokage''|jameaning=From {{tt|火 ''hi''|fire}} and {{tt|トカゲ ''tokage''|lizard}}
|ja=ヒトカゲ ''Hitokage''|jameaning=From {{tt|火 ''hi''|fire}}, {{tt|蜥蜴 ''tokage''|lizard}}, and {{tt|火蜥蜴 ''hitokage''|salamander}}
|fr=Salamèche|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|salamandre|salamander}}'' and ''{{tt|mèche|wick}}''
|fr=Salamèche|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|salamandre|salamander}}'' and ''{{tt|mèche|wick}}''
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|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}}''
|de=Glumanda|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Glut|ember}}'' and ''{{wp|Salamander}}''
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|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}}
|ko=파이리 ''{{tt|Fairi<!--Romanized name in Korean merchandise-->|Romanized as 'Fairit' by TPCi}}''|komeaning=From ''fire'' and {{tt|꼬리 ''kkori''|tail}}
|zh_yue=小火龍 ''Síufólùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|小 ''síu''|small}}, {{tt|火 ''''|flame}}, and {{tt|龍 ''lùhng''|dragon}}
|zh_cmn=小火龍 / 小火龙 ''Xiǎohǔolóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|小 ''xiǎo''|small}}, {{tt|火 ''huǒ''|fire}}, and {{tt|龍 / 龙 ''lóng''|dragon}}
|zh_cmn=小火龍 / 小火龙 ''Xiǎohǔolóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|小 ''xiǎo''|small}}, {{tt|火 ''huǒ''|flame}}, and {{tt|龍 / 龙 ''lóng''|dragon}}
|zh_yue=小火龍 ''Síufólùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|小 ''síu''|small}}, {{tt|火 ''''|fire}}, and {{tt|龍 ''lùhng''|dragon}}
|ar=تشارمندر ''Charmander''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|bg=Чармандър ''Charmandŭr''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|bg=Чармандър ''Charmandŭr''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=צ'רמנדר ''Charmander''|hemeaning=Transliteration of English name
|he=צ'רמנדר ''Charmander''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=चारमेंडर ''Charmander''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=चारमेंडर ''Charmander''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Žavingasis|ltmeaning=From English name
|lt=Žavingasis|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Чармандер ''Charmander''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Чармандер ''Charmander''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ar=تشارمندر ''Charmander''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฮิโตคาเงะ ''Hitokha-nge''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=ฮิโตคาเงะ ''Hitokha-nge''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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87.5% male, 12.5% female
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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

Main series

Charmander in the anime

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 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.

In Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!, Leon's Charizard was revealed to have been a Charmander in a flashback. Leon's Charmander appeared again in another flashback in JN100.

Minor appearances

Charmander made its debut in Pokémon - I Choose You!, where Ash dreamed about one 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.

A Charmander appeared in 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.

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.

A Charmander appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.

A Trainer's Charmander appeared in Crowning the Chow Crusher!.

A Trainer's Charmander appeared in Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
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.
EP025 Rage Ash's Pokédex Charmander's special attack, Rage. It gains more power the more it is attacked. It will continue to fight until its opponent falls.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
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.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
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.

Pokémon Origins

Red's Charmander 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.

Pokémon Generations

A Charmander appeared in the game intro-like opening sequence for The Adventure.

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.

GOTCHA!

A Charmander briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Charmander briefly appeared in The Discovery, inside Professor Oak's Laboratory. It was seen playing with its fellow starter Pokémon.

In the manga

Charmander in Pokémon Adventures

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

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.

Magical Pokémon Journey

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.

Movie adaptations

A Charmander appeared in a flashback in ICYR1, under the ownership of Professor Oak.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

A Charmander appeared in a flashback in JNM13, under the ownership of Leon. It is now his Charizard in the present day.

Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King

Akira owns a Charmander, as seen in LDK1. It evolved into a Charizard in the same chapter.

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

Main article: Blue's Charmander

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.

In The Jynx Jinx, a Charmander appeared as a silhouette when Green talked about Mew.

X & Y arc

Main article: Salamè

After X's Chespin, Marisso, lost to her in a battle, X decided to take her and named her Salamè in Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change. She later evolved into a Charmeleon alongside Marisso, who evolved into a Quilladin in PS577.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

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.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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.

Pokémon Zensho

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.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#004
Red(ENG) Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Blue
Yellow The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.
Stadium Even the newborns have flaming tails. Unfamiliar with fire, babies are said to accidentally burn themselves.
Generation II Johto
#229
Gold The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
Silver The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Crystal If it's healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigorously, even if it gets a bit wet.
Stadium 2 The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#004
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
Emerald The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is happy, and blazes when it is enraged.
FireRed From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.
LeafGreen It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#234
Diamond The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
SoulSilver The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
White
Black 2 The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #083
Hoenn
#—
X The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Y From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#004
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#378
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Shield From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.
Brilliant Diamond The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If the Pokémon is healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Shining Pearl


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Blue (Japan)
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Yellow
Received from a Trainer on Route 24
Generation II
Gold Silver
Time Capsule, Event
Crystal
Time Capsule, Event
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Trade, Event
FireRed LeafGreen
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade, Event
Platinum
Trade, Event
HeartGold SoulSilver
Received from Professor Oak in Pallet Town after defeating Red
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Global Link Event
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer, Event
Generation VI
X Y
Received from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City after defeating him
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade, Event
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Route 3 (Island Scan)Su
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Route 3, Route 4, Rock Tunnel
Route 24 (only one)
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Received from Leon at his house in Postwick after becoming Champion (Gigantamax Factor)
Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Grand Underground - Volcanic Caves, Sandsear Caves, Typhlo Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Volcano
Pinball
Red Field: Pallet Town
Stadium
Gym Leader Castle
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Mt. Snowfall
Trozei!
Huge Storage 5, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Fiery Field (5F-8F)
Ranger
Jungle Relic
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-10F)
MD Sky
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-10F)
Ranger: SoA
Ranger School, Volcano Cave
Rumble
Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode C & A)
PokéPark Wii
Lava Zone, Meeting Place*
Ranger: GS
Faldera Island, Fire Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: Everspring Valley
Conquest
Ignis
Rumble U
Dream Gate: Flame Dance, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 2
Shuffle
Puerto Blanco: Stage 4
Blau Salon: Stage 406
Event: Special Daily Pokémon (First release; Winking)
Rumble World
Ember Mountains: Furnace Mountain (All Areas)
Super MD
Starter Pokémon
Picross
Area 05: Stage 03
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Tutroial, Charizard Sea2019, Jirachi Sea, Gengar Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Butterfree Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Jirachi SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon
New Snap
Fireflow Volcano
Cross-Generation
Masters EX
Pokémon Egg (Scottie/Bettie's)


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
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 Location Level Distribution period
RGBY Gym Leader Castle Charmander Japanese hide 5 April 30, 1999 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Charmander English hide 5 February 29, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Charmander French hide 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Charmander German hide 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Charmander Italian hide 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Charmander Spanish hide 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
HOME HOME Mobile Hidden Ability Charmander Worldwide hide 5 February 12, 2020 onwards
Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 17, 30, 40 February 27 to March 1, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 17 March 26 to April 28, 2020

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
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

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Stadium* Normal Box (100%)* Gorgeous Box (100%)*
Events* Lucky Egg Lucky Egg (100%) Charizardite Y Charizardite Y (100%)
Charizardite X Charizardite X (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
39
99 - 146 188 - 282
52
51 - 114 98 - 223
43
43 - 104 81 - 203
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
Total:
309
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
1/5 ☆☆☆☆
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
1/3 ☆☆
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
11/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Charmander is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
044 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
088 Smokescreen Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
1212 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20
1717 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15
2020 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
2424 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
2828 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
3232 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15
3636 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5
4040 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charmander
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Charmander
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM00
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20
TM01
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5
TM03
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM05
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM13
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM13 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM15
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM22
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM26
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM34
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM37
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM38
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM41
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM43
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM46
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM48
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM59
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM65
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM68
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM78
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM78 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM94
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TR00
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR01
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR02
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR15
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR24
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR31
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TR32
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR36
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TR43
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR43 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TR47
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR47 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR51
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR51 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR55
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR55 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TR62
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TR85
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charmander
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Charmander
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM02
Bag TM Dragon SwSh Sprite.png
TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM10
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM11
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM17
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM23
Bag TM Steel SwSh Sprite.png
TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TM28
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM31
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM35
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM38
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM39
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM40
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM50
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM54
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM56
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM58
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM59
Bag TM Dragon SwSh Sprite.png
TM59 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM61
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM65
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM75
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM80
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM82
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM87
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM90
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM93
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
TM96
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM98
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charmander
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Charmander
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TyruntTyrantrumAmauraAurorus
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
LickitungLickilickySnorlaxKommo-o
Belly Drum Normal Status —% 10
SquirtleWartortleBlastoiseGyaradosSnorlaxLarvitar
PupitarTyranitarLoudredExploudTrapinchVibrava
FlygonBagonShelgonSalamenceGibleGabite
GarchompAxewFraxureHaxorusDruddigonDeino
ZweilousHydreigonTyruntTyrantrumBergmiteAvalugg
NoibatNoivernChewtleDrednawDreepyDrakloak
Dragapult
Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25
ChewtleDrednaw
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
DratiniDragonairDragoniteVibravaFlygonGible
GabiteGarchompDeinoZweilousHydreigonFlapple
DrakloakDragapult
Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100 75% 10
DratiniDragonairDragoniteVibravaFlygonMilotic
SalamenceDruddigonTyruntTyrantrumJangmo-oHakamo-o
Kommo-oDuraludon
Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 60 90% 10
AronLaironAggronDruddigonDuraludon
Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35
DragoniteNoibatNoivernFlapple
Wing Attack Flying Physical 60 100% 35
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Charmander in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Charmander in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charmander
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Charmander
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
CharmanderCharmeleonCharizard
Air Cutter^ Flying Special 60 95% 25
CranidosRampardosShieldonBastiodon
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
EkansArbokNidoran♂NidorinoNidoking
Beat Up* Dark Physical 100% 10
LickitungLickilickySnorlax
Belly Drum Normal Status —% 10
SquirtleWartortleBlastoiseEkansArbokGyarados
SnorlaxTotodileCroconawFeraligatrLarvitarPupitar
TyranitarLoudredExploudTrapinchVibravaFlygon
SeviperBagonShelgonSalamenceTurtwigGrotle
TorterraGibleGabiteGarchomp
Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Nidoran♂NidorinoNidokingRhyhornRhydonRhyperior
ChikoritaBayleefMeganium
Counter* Fighting Physical 100% 20
ArbokGyaradosSnorlaxTotodileCroconawFeraligatr
LarvitarPupitarTyranitarExploudTrapinchVibrava
FlygonSeviperBagonShelgonSalamenceTurtwig
GrotleTorterraGarchomp
Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15
HorseaSeadraKingdraGyaradosDratiniDragonair
DragoniteFlygonTropius
Dragon Dance Dragon Status —% 20
DratiniDragonairDragoniteVibravaFlygonGible
GabiteGarchomp
Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100 75% 10
DratiniDragonairDragoniteVibravaFlygonMilotic
Salamence
Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 60 90% 10
CharmanderCharmeleonCharizard
Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15
AronLaironAggron
Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35
DratiniDragonairDragoniteFlygonBagonShelgon
Salamence
Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10
Dragonite
Wing Attack Flying Physical 60 100% 35
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Charmander in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Charmander in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charmander
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Charmander
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Fire Pledge Fire Special 80 100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charmander
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Charmander
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
I II III IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25
I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Blast Burn Fire Special 150150 090}}90% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Block Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Celebrate Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Dragon Rage × Dragon Special 0000 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100100 050}}50% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Flame Burst × Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 080}}80% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Howl Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Leer Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Submission Fighting Physical 08080 080}}80% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charmander
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Charmander
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Slam Charmander (McDonald Pack 4)

Anime-only moves

Move Type Episode
Tackle  Normal  Friend and Foe Alike

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin004.png Pinani004.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani004.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 11.7%
Friend Area: Mt. Cleft
Phrases
51%-100% HP My flame's small, but I'll do my best!
26%-50% HP My health is down to half. The flame is getting small, too.
1%-25% HP My flame is about to go out...
Level up I leveled up. The flame on my tail grew bigger, too.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP The fire on my tail's blazing! Let's go for it, <name>!
26%-50% HP It's getting tougher...
1%-25% HP My fire's about to go out... <name>, help...
Level up Yay! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 004.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
Fire
Field move: Burn fm.png
(Burn ×1)
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 25 Max. exp.: 39
Browser entry R-140
Charmander shudders while breathing fire. It is the very picture of vitality.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
Fire
Field move: Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry R-137
It attacks by spitting embers.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:
(present)
Fire Assist.png
Fire
Field move:
(present)
Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Fire Assist.png
Fire
Field move:
(past)
Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry R-206/N-062
It attacks by spitting fire.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush004Body.png Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 45
Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 47 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW004.png PokéPark Pad entry:
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.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP004.png HP: Move: Ember
Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Blaze
Ability 2: Warm Blanket
Ability 3: Hero
Defense:
Speed: ★★★
Evolves into Charmeleon when its Attack is 50 or higher
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Masakage
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT004.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Fire
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 40 - 125 Raise Max Level.png 20

#004
Shuffle004.png

Power of 4
Increases damage when you make a match of four.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost+


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Fire
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 40 - 90 Raise Max Level.png 5

#004
Shuffle004Winking.png

Barrier Bash+
Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO004.png Base HP: 118 Base Attack: 116 Base Defense: 93
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Charmander Candy 25
Fast Attacks: Ember, Scratch
Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Flame Burst, Flamethrower, Return, Frustration
New Pokémon Snap
NPS004.png
Photodex entry #149
Charmander live together in groups so they can all watch each other’s tail and make sure the flames never go out. If you can only see one Charmander, look around—its friends are sure to be nearby.


Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO004Fall2019.png GO004Jan2020.png GO004Spring2020.png
Cubone costume Party hat Pikachu visor

In Pokémon GO, Charmander can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the Special Research, A Tale of Tails.

Evolution

004Charmander.png
Unevolved
Charmander
 Fire 
Rare Candy
Level 16
005Charmeleon.png
First evolution
Charmeleon
 Fire 
Rare Candy
Level 36
006Charizard.png
Second evolution
Charizard
 Fire  Flying 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 004.png Spr b g1 004.png Spr 1b 004.png Spr b g1 004.png Spr 1y 004.png Spr b g1 004.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 004.png Spr b 2g 004.png Spr 2s 004.png Spr b 2s 004.png Spr 2c 004.png Spr b 2c 004.png
Spr 2g 004 s.png Spr b 2g 004 s.png Spr 2s 004 s.png Spr b 2s 004 s.png Spr 2c 004 s.png Spr b 2c 004 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 004.png Spr b 3r 004.png Spr 3e 004.png Spr b 3e 004.png Spr 3f 004.png Spr b 3f 004.png
Spr 3r 004 s.png Spr b 3r 004 s.png Spr 3e 004 s.png Spr b 3e 004 s.png Spr 3f 004 s.png Spr b 3f 004 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 004.png Spr b 4d 004.png Spr 4p 004.png Spr b 4p 004.png Spr 4h 004.png Spr b 4h 004.png
Spr 4d 004 s.png Spr b 4d 004 s.png Spr 4p 004 s.png Spr b 4p 004 s.png Spr 4h 004 s.png Spr b 4h 004 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 004.png Spr b 5b 004.png Spr 5b2 004.png Spr b 5b2 004.png
Spr 5b 004 s.png Spr b 5b 004 s.png Spr 5b2 004 s.png Spr b 5b2 004 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 004.png
Spr b 6x 004.png
Spr 6o 004.png
Spr b 6o 004.png
Spr 6x 004 s.png
Spr b 6x 004 s.png
Spr 6o 004 s.png
Spr b 6o 004 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 004.png
Spr b 7s 004.png
Spr 7s 004.png
Spr b 7s 004.png
Spr 7s 004 s.png
Spr b 7s 004 s.png
Spr 7s 004 s.png
Spr b 7s 004 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Spr 7p 004.png
Spr 7p 004 s.png
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 004.png
Spr 8s 004 s.png
004MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Charmander images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


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, Cyndaquil, and their respective evolutionary lines have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution.
  • 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

Bulbanews
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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 may be a combination of char (to burn) and salamander.

Hitokage may be a combination of 火 hi (fire) and 蜥蜴 tokage (lizard), forming together the word 火蜥蜴 hitokage (mythical salamander).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ヒトカゲ Hitokage From hi, 蜥蜴 tokage, and 火蜥蜴 hitokage
France Flag.png French Salamèche From salamandre and mèche
Spain Flag.png Spanish Charmander Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Glumanda From Glut and Salamander
Italy Flag.png Italian Charmander Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 파이리 Fairi From fire and 꼬리 kkori
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 小火龍 / 小火龙 Xiǎohǔolóng From xiǎo, huǒ, and 龍 / 龙 lóng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 小火龍 Síufólùhng From síu, , and lùhng


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