Is Charmander Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Transfer only. BW2 has native Fire options like Growlithe and Magby available during the story, making the Charmander import less essential than in older games.
Charmander has the type edge here and should clean up Cheren's team.
Charmander has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Charmander has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Charmander trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Charmander trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Charmander trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Drayden's team hits Charmander's weaknesses hard.
Marlon's team hits Charmander's weaknesses hard.
Charmander trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Charmander trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Charmander trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Marshal's team hits Charmander's weaknesses hard.
Iris's team hits Charmander's weaknesses hard.
Charmander cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Charmander in Black 2 & White 2
Charmander isn't available in the wild in Black 2 & White 2. Start by transferring Charmander from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Legends: Z-A. The evolution path from Charmander to Charmander is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Charmander in B2W2
Step 1Charmander ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Gift · Pallet Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Gift · Route 24. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Gift · Pallet Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Pallet Town · Gift from Professor Oak (post-Red). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Lumiose City · Gift from Professor Sycamore. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Route 3 · Island Scan; Sunday. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Charmeleon
Step 3Evolve into Charizard
Charmander Weakness
Charmander is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Fire typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Charmander Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Charmander
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Azumarill builds →Bubble Beam 2x81-96% Rollout 2x23-30% | ||
 Alomomola Water | B | |
 Psyduck Water | C | |
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x91-109%KO | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x97-115%KO | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x97-115%KO Rollout 2x25-30% | ||
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Dewott builds →Razor Shell 2x110-130%KO | ||
Alomomola Water | B | |
Psyduck Water | C | |
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x151-179%KO Rock Tomb 2x63-75% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x99-117%KO | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x101-121%KO Dig 2x61-72% Rollout 2x25-31% | ||
 Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Trapinch builds →Dig 2x151-179%KO Rock Slide 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x131-154%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-67% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x147-174%KO Rock Tomb 2x63-74% | ||
Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Dewott builds →Razor Shell 2x110-130%KO Dig 2x79-94% | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x100-119%KO Dig 2x58-69% Rollout 2x25-30% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x98-115%KO | ||
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Floatzel builds →Dig 2x100-119%KO Aqua Jet 2x78-93% Rock Tomb 2x64-77% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x235-277%KO Rock Slide 2x119-141%KO | ||
 Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Samurott builds →Surf 2x168-198%KO Dig 2x99-116%KO | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x168-198%KO Dig 2x70-84% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x105-125%KO Dig 2x59-70% Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x241-284%KO Rock Slide 2x120-142%KO | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Samurott builds →Surf 2x174-205%KO Dig 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Wailord Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Wailord builds →Water Spout 2x234-275%KO Bulldoze 2x69-82% Rock Tomb 2x58-69% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x222-262%KO Dig 2x72-85% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x241-284%KO Rock Slide 2x122-143%KO | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Samurott builds →Surf 2x171-202%KO Dig 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x176-207%KO Bulldoze 2x93-110%KO | ||
Wailord Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Wailord builds →Water Spout 2x233-274%KO Bulldoze 2x70-83% Rock Tomb 2x59-69% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x220-259%KO Dig 2x72-84% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x442-521%KO Earthquake 2x197-232%KO Surf 2x77-90% | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Relicanth builds →Head Smash 2x262-308%KO Dive 2x140-164%KO Earthquake 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Kingdra WaterDragon | C | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x222-262%KO Dig 2x72-85% | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Omastar builds →Hydro Pump 2x232-273%KO Ancient Power 2x116-137%KO Mud Shot 2x71-84% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill can KO Charmander with Earthquake (283-334%). Rhyperior threatens a KO with Earthquake (478-562%).
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x283-334%KO Rapid Spin47-56% Rock Slide 2x142-167%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Charmander View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x478-562%KO Stone Edge 2x478-562%KO Megahorn95-112%KO | ||
Charmander Evolutions
Three stages ahead. Charmander grows into Charmeleon, then pushes on to Charizard. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 225 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Charmander easily with 39 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Beat Up, Belly Drum and 10 more to offspring.
B2W2 Charmander Best Moveset
Fire TermStab from the Special side has nothing to threaten at 60 Sp. Atk, and the hidden ability AbilitySolar Power costs HP every turn for power this stage can't convert into KOs. The moveset wastes resources. Charizard two evolutions away at least trades damage for the HP cost.
Best Build
Charmander best EVs are Speed and Attack
Utility Moveset
- Crunch
- Belly Drum
- Dragon Claw
- Flame Charge
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Flamethrower and Inferno bring the raw damage. But Charmander also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Charmander Black 2 & White 2 Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, you can run Charmander through the first few routes without issues. 309 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Charmeleon as fast as you can.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Charmander has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves