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    Charmeleon is a fire-type Pokémon first found in Pokémon Red/Blue. Charmander evolves from the fire-type starter Pokémon Charmander and eventually into Charizard, all while using his awesome fiery powers.

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    Overview

    Charmeleon is the Fire-type evolution of Charmander, one of the three starter Pokémon in Pokémon versions

    Red & Blue

    , as well as

    LeafGreen & FireRed

    . It first appeared in the

    Anime Cartoon series

    when Ash's Charmander evolved (Episode 43 "The March of the Exeggutor Squad"). In this episode, Charmeleon began showing further display of disrespect towards Ash, showing an example of the inherent trait of hotheadedness in this Pokémon and its evolved form

    Charizard

    .

    As a Fire-type Pokémon, Charmeleon only takes half of the normal damage from Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel-type attacks. However, it takes double damage from Water, Ground, and Rock-type moves. When fighting against the player's rival, Charmeleon is often pitted against its arch-nemesis

    Wartortle

    , the evolved form of the water-type starter from both games.

    Charmeleon is the evolved form of Charmander. Deeper in color from its pre-evolved form, Charmeleon is less child-like, its form closer to a raptor in shape and size verses Charmander's smaller 'baby-dino' shape. What was a small flame on Charmander's tail has grown to a larger blaze on Charmeleon, an indication of Charmeleon's greater strength and control.

    Evolution

    Beginning as early as level 16 when evolved from Charmander, Charmeleon keeps its Fire type, remaining strong against Bug, Ice, Steel, and Grass-types. Charmeleon evolves into Charizard at level 36 with no special requirements.

    Charmeleon evolves from this Pokémon, Charmander
    Charmeleon evolves from this Pokémon, Charmander
    Charmeleon evolves into this Pokémon, Charizard
    Charmeleon evolves into this Pokémon, Charizard

    Data

    Vitals

    Pokédex #TypeHeightWeightJapanese Name
    004Fire3'07"41.9 lbsリザード'
    ClassificationAbility
    Flame PokémonBlaze: When Charmeleon's HP is below 1/3, the power of Fire-type moves increases by 1.5x.
    Base HappinessCapture RateExperience GrowthGender RatioSafari Zone Flee Rate
    70451,059,860 pts.Male: 87.5%
    Female: 12.5%
    0

    Base Stats

    HPAttackDefenseSp. AttackSp. DefenseSpeed
    586458806580

    Pokédex Entries

    Generation I

    • Red/Blue:

      'When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.'

    • Yellow:

      'Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may blow out bluish-white flames.'

    Generation II

    • Gold:

      'It is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.'

    • Silver:

      'It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.'

    • Crystal:

      'If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.'

    Generation III

    • Ruby/Sapphire:

      'Charmeleon mercilessly destroys its foes using its sharp claws. If it encounters a strong foe, it turns aggressive. In this excited state, the flame at the tip of its tail flares with a bluish white color.'

    • Emerald:

      'Without pity, its sharp claws destroy foes. If it encounters a strong enemy, it becomes agitated, and the flame on its tail flares with a bluish white color.'

    • FireRed:

      'It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.'

    • LeafGreen:

      'When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.'

    Generation IV

    • Diamond/Pearl ( Platinum):

      'In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.'

    • HeartGold:

      'It is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.'

    • SoulSilver:

      'It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.'

    Generation V

    ' In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.'

    Locations

    Generation I

    GameLocationNumber in Game
    Red/BlueEvolve from Charmander.None
    YellowEvolve from Charmander.None

    Generation II

    GameLocationNumber in Game
    Gold/Silver (Crystal)Time CapsuleNone

    Generation III

    GameLocationNumber in Game
    Ruby/Sapphire (Emerald)Trade (from FireRed or Leaf Green)None
    FireRed/LeafGreenEvolve from Charmander.None
    Colosseum/XDTrade (from FireRed or LeafGreen)None

    Generation IV

    GameLocationNumber in Game
    Diamond/Pearl (Platinum)Pal Park (Field) or Trade from HeartGold/SoulSilverNone
    HeartGold/SoulSilverEvolve from Charmander.None

    Generation V

    GameLocationNumber in Game
    Black/WhitePoké Transfer or Dream WorldNone

    Side Game Locations

    GameLocation
    Pokémon SnapVolcano
    Pokémon PinballEvolve Charmander
    Pokémon Trozei!Endless Level 1
    Endless Level 4
    Forever Level 50
    "Mr. Who's Den"
    Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
    Red/Blue Rescue Team
    Fiery Field (26F-29F)
    Pokémon Mystery Dungeon:
    Explorers of Time/Darkness
    Dark Crater (B1-B15)
    Dark Crater Pit (B1-B5)
    Pokémon RangerJungle Relic
    Pokémon Ranger:
    Shadows of Almia
    Volcano Cave
    Pokémon Ranger:
    Guardian Signs
    Faldera Island
    Fire Temple
    Pokémon RumbleFiery Furnace
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