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Pokemon Sword and Shield Charmander

Pokemon Sword and Shield Charmander is a Fire Type Lizard Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock, Water type moves. You can find and catch Charmander using our guide below on How To Obtain this pokemon. The Max IV Stats of Charmander are 39 HP, 52 Attack, 60 SP Attack, 43 Defense, 50 SP Defense, and 65 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Charmander
Regular
Shiny
Charmander Galar Pokedex ID: 378

List of Charmander Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 309
HP 39
Attack 52
Defense 43
Special Attack 60
Special Defense 50
Speed 65

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Charmander to have is Hasty, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Defense stats.

Charmander Abilities

Ability Type Effect
BlazeNormal
Solar PowerHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Shield Pokedex Entry

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.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Charmander Evolutions

How do i get Charmander's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Charmander evolves into Charmeleon when you reach Level 16. Charmeleon then evolves into its final evolution Charizard when you reach Level 36.

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Level 16
Charmeleon
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Level 36
Charizard
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Charmander
309524360503965
Charmeleon
405645880655880
Charizard
53484781098578100

Charmander Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Charmander?

Charmander does not normally spawn in the wild, you will need to find this pokemon using a different method.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Charmander Raids

Where do i find Charmander Raids?

You can find Charmander raids in the following locations: Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Charmander Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Charmander Weakness

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

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

What pokemon is Charmander Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Charmander Strong Against?

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Pokemon SW and SH Charmander Moves List

What moves can Charmander learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Charmander can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Fire type +50% STAB damage.

Charmander Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Scratch
01[] Growl
04[] Ember
08[] Smokescreen
12[] Dragon Breath
17[] Fire Fang
20[] Slash
24[] Flamethrower
28[] Scary Face
32[] Fire Spin
36[] Inferno
40[] Flare Blitz

TM Moves Charmander can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM00Mega PunchPhysical808520
TM01Mega KickPhysical120755
TM03Fire PunchPhysical112.510015May burn opponent.
TM05Thunder PunchPhysical7510015May paralyze opponent.
TM13Fire SpinSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26Scary FaceStatus10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM37Beat UpPhysical10030Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
TM38Will-O-WispStatus8515Burns opponent.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM41Helping HandStatus20In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
TM43Brick BreakPhysical7510015Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM46Weather BallSpecial5010010Move's power and type changes with the weather.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM59FlingPhysical10010Power depends on held item.
TM65Shadow ClawPhysical7010015High critical hit ratio.
TM68Fire FangPhysical97.59515May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM78AcrobaticsPhysical5510015Stronger when the user does not have a held item.
TM94False SwipePhysical4010040Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.

Charmander TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR00Swords DanceStatus20Sharply raises user's Attack.
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR02FlamethrowerSpecial13510015May burn opponent.
TR15Fire BlastSpecial165855May burn opponent.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR24OutragePhysical12010010User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
TR36Heat WaveSpecial142.59010May burn opponent.
TR43OverheatSpecial195905Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TR47Dragon ClawPhysical8010015
TR51Dragon DanceStatus20Raises user's Attack and Speed.
TR55Flare BlitzPhysical18010015User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
TR62Dragon PulseSpecial8510010
TR85Work UpStatus30Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.

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