Charmander
#4 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Charmander
The best moves for Charmander are Scratch and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Ember and Flamethrower deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
39DPS
Defending
12DPS
21DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.96DPE
Evolution
There are 5 Pokémon in the Charmander family, including 2 Mega Pokémon. Charmander evolves into Charmeleon for 25 Candy, then into Charizard for 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Charizard X costs 200 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 40 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Evolving Mega Charizard Y costs 200 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 40 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Charmander for 22 Candy, Charmeleon for 90 Candy.
Game images
Charmander, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
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23rd Jan 2027
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7th Nov
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10th Oct
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9th Jun
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10th Mar
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3rd Mar
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23rd Feb
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10th Jan
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In person
22nd Dec 2025
Summary
Charmander is a Fire Pokémon. It is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Charmander's best moveset is Scratch & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 1,108. 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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Flame Burst | 70 | 2 | 1.68 |
| Flamethrower | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Flare from Ember | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Strike from Scratch | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
6.2 | 100% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
6.1 | 99% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Flame Burst
33.6 DPS
|
6 | 98% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flame Burst
33.6 DPS
|
5.9 | 96% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.6 | 92% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.5 | 89% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Flame Charge
21 DPS
|
5.3 | 86% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flame Charge
21 DPS
|
5.2 | 84% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.5 | 72% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4 | 64% |
Counters & Raids
Top Charmander counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Charmander Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.05
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Greninja with Water Shuriken and Surf+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
116 |
| Defense |
|
93 |
| Stamina |
|
118 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 105 |
| Level 50 | 111 |
Average size
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
420 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
560 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
840 |
|
Level 40 |
980 |
|
Level 50 |
1,108 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 700 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 910 |
Costumes
Charmander costumes
Charmander (Cubone Costume)
- Can't evolve.
Charmander (Friede’s Goggles)
- Charmander (Friede’s Goggles) evolves into Charmeleon (Friede’s Goggles).
Charmander (Party Hat)
- Can't evolve.
Charmander (Pikachu Visor)
- Can't evolve.
