Charcadet Best Moveset
Fire at 50/50 offenses and 35 Speed. AbilityFlash Fire grants Fire immunity. Pre-evolution stats. Evolves into Armarouge (special, Fire/Psychic) or Ceruledge (physical, Fire/Ghost) depending on the item used. Both paths are competitive.
Charcadet was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. This was Charcadet's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Flashfire with Shellbell, favoring a Calm nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Charcadet best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Will O Wisp
- Flamethrower
- Fire Spin
Recommended Teammates
Charcadet Weakness
Charcadet's Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Charcadet Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Charcadet
Gyarados can KO Charcadet with Waterfall (201-236%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 234-276%.
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Charcadet View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x201-236%KO Earthquake 2x167-197%KO Ice Fang27-32% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
| ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Charcadet View Terrakion builds →Close Combat140-165%KO Stone Edge 2x234-276%KO Earthquake 2x156-184%KO | ||
Evolution
Charcadet can evolve into Armarouge and Ceruledge. Charcadet sits before the split, so check the evolution methods below to pick your path. The evolved forms gain up to 270 total stats over Charcadet. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Charcadet with 70 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group.
How to Get Charcadet
Finding Charcadet at low spawn rates takes patience. 100 spots are available in early-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Charcadet in SV
Charcadet is your first catch on the way to Charcadet. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-32 across 100 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Charcadet ✓Asado Desert - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%
Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
No wild encounters for Charcadet in Legends: Z-A. Bring Charcadet over from Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Base Stats
You won't find a real weakness in Charcadet's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Fire Child Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Burnt charcoal came to life and became a Pokémon. Possessing a fiery fighting spirit, Charcadet will battle even tough opponents.
Charcadet Guide
For a casual playthrough, Charcadet works as a placeholder. Fire coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Armarouge. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Scarlet & Violet, Charcadet has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Charcadet has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves