Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Charmander

Charmander

Lizard Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Charmander is a Fire Type Lizard Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Charmander can be found with Blaze as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 309 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Charmander Stats & Abilities
Charmander Evolutions
Charmander Locations
Charmander Weakness
Charmander Best Moves
Charmander Level Up Moves
Charmander TM Moves
Charmander Egg Moves
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Charmander Stats and Abilities

Based on Charmander Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Charmander Highest IV Stat is Speed 65 and the Lowest being Defense 43.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	39	188	282
F	Attack	52	98	223
F	Defense	43	81	203
E	Special Attack	60	112	240
F	Special Defense	50	94	218
E	Speed	65	121	251
F	Total	309


Charmander	Detail
Best Held Items	Charcoal Flame Plate
Best Nature	Hasty ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	1 Speed
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Blaze Ability 1	Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Solar Power Hidden Ability	During harsh sunlight, Solar Power raises the ability-bearer's Special Attack by 50%, but it also loses 1/8 of its maximum HP after each turn.

How To Evolve Charmander in BDSP

Charmander requires (Level 16) to evolve into Charmeleon and then (Level 36) to evolve into Charizard.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Charmander	Level 16 →	Charmeleon	Level 36 →	Charizard

Where To Find Charmander in BDSP

Charmander has 3 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Charmander, within the Sandsear Cave location using the Walking method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Volcanic Cave	National	Charmander Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern	National	Charmander Lv. 16-63
Sandsear Cave	National	Charmander Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Charmander Weakness

Charmander is a Fire Type pokemon. This will cause Charmander to take More Damage from Ground, Rock, Water Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Charmander Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground Rock Water
0.5x Less Damage	Bug Steel Fire Grass Ice Fairy
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Charmander Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Tyranitar
S	Garchomp

What pokemon is Charmander Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Dialga
S	Celebi
S	Metagross
S	Heatran

Best Moves Charmander in BDSP

Best Moveset for Charmander Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
40	Flare Blitz	Physical	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
36	Inferno	Special	150	50	5	Burns opponent.
24	Flamethrower	Special	135	100	15	May burn opponent.
20	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	High critical hit ratio.

Best Moveset for Charmander TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM50	Overheat	Special	195	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	165	85	5	May burn opponent.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Charmander Lv Up Moves

Charmander TM Moves

Charmander Egg Moves

Charmander Level Up Moves

List of Moves Charmander can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Scratch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
4	Ember	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May burn opponent.
8	Smokescreen	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
12	Dragon Breath	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May paralyze opponent.
17	Fire Fang	Power: 97.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
20	Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
24	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
28	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
32	Fire Spin	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Special Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
36	Inferno	Power: 150 Acc: 50 PP: 5 Special Burns opponent.
40	Flare Blitz	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.

Charmander TM Moves

List of Moves Charmander can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM02	Dragon Claw	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 165 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM54	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Charmander Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Charmander can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Belly Drum	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User loses 50% of its max HP, but Attack raises to maximum.
Ancient Power	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
Dragon Rush	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
Metal Claw	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical May raise user's Attack.
Counter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Wing Attack	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
Dragon Tail	Power: 60 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
Outrage	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
Beat Up	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
Dragon Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Speed.
Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Flare Blitz	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
Air Cutter	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 25 Special High critical hit ratio.

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