Charmander
#4 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Charmander
The best moves for Charmander are Ember and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flamethrower | 38.2 dps |
Defense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flame Charge | 22.1 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Charmander family. Charmander evolves into Charmeleon which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Charizard costing 100 Candy.
Evolving Mega Charizard X costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every other time.
Evolving Mega Charizard Y costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every other time.
No evolutions:
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Charmander:
Charmander Raid Guide
Charmander has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 and Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Charmander, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Charmander is a Fire Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Charmander's strongest moveset is Ember & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 980. Charmander evolves into Charmeleon.
About
"The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely."
Base stats
| Attack | 116 | |
| Defense | 93 | |
| Stamina | 118 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
420 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
560 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
840 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 980 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 700 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 910 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 105 |
Size
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Charmander
The best moves for Charmander are Ember and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flamethrower | 38.2 dps |
Defense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flame Charge | 22.1 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Scratch | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | 70 | -22.7 | 38.2 |
| Flame Charge | 70 | -8.7 | 22.1 |
| Flame Burst | 70 | -19.2 | 32.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Charmander?
Charmander is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Charmander are:
- Rampardos,
- Kingler,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Mamoswine,
- Excadrill.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 100% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 98% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earth Power | 96% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 96% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 95% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 94% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 93% |
| Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Rock Wrecker | 92% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earthquake | 91% |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw | Meteor Beam | 91% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Charmander
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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