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Overview Charmander is one of three starter Pokémon offered to the player by Professor Oak in the original Pokémon Red/Blue and the release of Pokémon Leaf Green/Fire Red along with Bulbasaur and Squirtle.
Charmander is a Fire-type Pokémon, and resembles a small dinosaur, its red skin and flaming tail giving it an appearance indicative of its type. Typical moves include Ember and Tail Whip .
As a Fire-type Pokémon, Charmander only takes half of the normal damage from Fire, Ice, Grass, Bug, and Steel-types. However, it takes double the normal damage from Water, Ground, and Rock-types. If the player chooses Charmander as the starter Pokémon, then the player's rial will choose Squirtle , the Water-type Pokémon.
Evolution Charmander evolves into Charmeleon at level 16, and Charmeleon evolves into Charizard at level 36.
Charmander evolves into this Pokémon, Charmeleon
Data Vitals Pokédex # Type Height Weight Japanese Name 004 Fire 2'00" 18.7 lbs. ヒトカゲ
Classification Ability Lizard Pokémon Blaze: When Charmander's HP is below 1/3, the power of its Fire-type moves increases 1.5x.
Base Happiness Capture Rate Exp. Growth Gender Ratio Safari Zone Flee Rate 70 45 1,059,860 pts. Male: 87.5%Female: 12.5%0
Base Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed 39 52 43 60 50 65
Locations Generation I Game Location Number in Game Red/Blue Receive from Professor Oak as a starter Pokémon. One Yellow Receive from a Trainer, Damien, on Route 24 One
Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Game Location Number in Game Black/White Pokéshifter or Dream World None
Side Game Locations Pokedex Entries Generation I Red/Blue : 'Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.'
Yellow : 'The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.'
Generation II 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.
Generation III Ruby/Sapphire : '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.'
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 Diamond/Pearl (Platinum ): 'The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.'
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 Black/White 'The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Additional Facts and Trivia When it rains, steam spurts from Charmander's tail. If the flame ever goes out completely, Charmander might never be able to battle again.
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