About Charmeleon
Charmeleon (Pokédex #0005) is a Fire-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Flame Pokémon. When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
As a Fire-type POKEMON, Charmeleon has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Ground, Rock moves. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.
Charmeleon's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 405 (solid). Full distribution: HP 58 · ATK 64 · DEF 58 · SP.ATK 80 · SP.DEF 65 · SPD 80. Its standout stat is SP.ATK (80), which makes it best suited for special offense roles. Its abilities are Blaze, Solar power, with Solar power as its hidden ability.
Charmeleon stands 1.1 m (43") tall and weighs 19.0 kg (41.9 lbs). It is typically found in Mountain environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Monster, Dragon.
Charmeleon is part of the Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard evolution line (3-stage). Charmeleon is a middle-stage evolution.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Charmander and Charizard. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
