Charmander is a fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Charmander is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon. Most of its body is colored orange, while its underbelly is light yellow and it has blue eyes. It has a flame at the end of its tail, which is said to signify its health.
Charmander's design is based on a lizard, however as its name suggests it may also have been inspired by salamanders, which in mythology have an affinity with fire.
Charmander is notable for being one of the three choices for a starter Pokémon in the original Game Boy games, Pokémon Red & Blue (Red & Green in Japan), along with Bulbasaur and Squirtle.
National N | #0004 |
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Type | ![]() |
Species | Lizard Pokémon |
Height | 0.6 m (2′00″) |
Weight | 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs) |
Abilities | Blaze Solar Power (hidden ability) |
Local N | 0004 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0229 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0004 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0234 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0083 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0004 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0378 (Sword/Shield) 0167 (The Indigo Disk) |
EV yield | 1 Speed |
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Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base EXP | 62 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Egg Groups | Dragon , Monster |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |