Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Charmeleon's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Flame Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
Charmeleon Weakness
Water, Ground, and Rock moves hit Charmeleon for super-effective damage. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Tapu Fini builds →Hydro Pump 2x128-151%KO Muddy Water 2x105-124%KO Surf 2x105-124%KO Waterfall 2x84-99% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Primarina builds →Hydro Pump 2x162-192%KO Sparkling Aria 2x134-158%KO Surf 2x134-158%KO Scald 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x132-156%KO Stone Edge 2x88-104%KO Land's Wrath 2x119-140%KO Dig 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x120-142%KO Power Gem 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Poni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Golisopod builds →Surf 2x74-88% Liquidation 2x136-160%KO Scald 2x67-79% Waterfall 2x128-151%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Excadrill can KO Charmeleon with Earthquake (203-239%). Tentacruel's Scald hits Charmeleon for 80-95%. Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 295-347%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x203-239%KO Rapid Spin34-40% | ||
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Tentacruel builds →Scald 2x80-95% Rapid Spin15-18% Sludge Bomb45-53% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Terrakion builds →Close Combat176-208%KO Stone Edge 2x295-347%KO Earthquake 2x196-231%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemGroundiumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x154-182%KO Earthquake 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Charmeleon View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb65-76% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Charmeleon sits between Charmander and Charizard in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, Sp.Atk got the biggest boost (+20 from Charmander). The final form adds another 129 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Charmeleon to get Charmander eggs easily using 57 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Air Cutter, Ancient Power, Beat Up and 11 more.
Sun & Moon Charmeleon Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Charmeleon's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Overheat and Flare Blitz gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Charmeleon in Sun & Moon
Charmeleon can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Charmander from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Charmeleon in Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain CharmanderAvailable in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Charmeleon ✓
Charmeleon Guide
At 405 BST, Charmeleon is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Charizard before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Sun & Moon, watch for Starmie (Water), Golem (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Charmeleon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
In Sun & Moon, Charmander evolves into Charmeleon at level 16. Charmeleon evolves into Charizard at level 36. Charmeleon is a middle-stage evolution in the Charmander line.
Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Charmeleon. Solar Power is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Charmeleon is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Charmeleon appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Charmeleon have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves