Charmeleon
#5 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Charmeleon
The best moves for Charmeleon are Fire Fang 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
15.6DPS
39DPS
Defending
15.6DPS
33.6DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.96DPE
Evolution
There are 5 Pokémon in the Charmander family, including 2 Mega Pokémon. Charmeleon evolves from Charmander for 25 Candy, and into Charizard for 100 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y.
- 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
Charmeleon, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Charmeleon is a Fire Pokémon which evolves from Charmander. It is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Charmeleon's best moveset is Fire Fang & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 1,868. Charmeleon evolves into Charizard.
About
"Charmeleon mercilessly destroys its foes using its sharp claws. If it encounters a strong foe, it turns aggressive. In this excited state, the flame at the tip of its tail flares with a bluish white color."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Fang | 13 | 15.6 |
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Scratch Elite TM | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| 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 Fire Fang, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fire Fang
15.6 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
8.7 | 100% |
|
Fire Fang
15.6 DPS
|
Flame Burst
33.6 DPS
|
8.5 | 97% |
|
Fire Fang
15.6 DPS
|
Fire Punch
30 DPS
|
8.3 | 95% |
|
Fire Fang
15.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
8.1 | 92% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
7.9 | 91% |
|
Scratch
Elite TM
12 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
7.9 | 90% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flame Burst
33.6 DPS
|
7.7 | 88% |
|
Scratch
Elite TM
12 DPS
|
Flame Burst
33.6 DPS
|
7.7 | 88% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Fire Punch
30 DPS
|
7.5 | 87% |
|
Scratch
Elite TM
12 DPS
|
Fire Punch
30 DPS
|
7.5 | 87% |
|
Scratch
Elite TM
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.1 | 82% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7 | 81% |
|
Fire Fang
15.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6.4 | 74% |
|
Scratch
Elite TM
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.6 | 64% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.1 | 58% |
Counters & Raids
Top Charmeleon counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Charmeleon Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.42
- 2 0.42
- 3 0.43
- 4 0.44
- 5 0.45
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Greninja with Water Shuriken and Surf+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
158 |
| Defense |
|
126 |
| Stamina |
|
151 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 131 |
| Level 50 | 139 |
Average size
| Height | 1.1 m |
| Weight | 19 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 |
708 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
944 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,417 |
|
Level 40 |
1,653 |
|
Level 50 |
1,868 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,180 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,535 |
Costumes
Charmeleon costumes
Charmeleon (Friede’s Goggles)
- Charmeleon (Friede’s Goggles) evolves into Charizard (Friede’s Goggles).
Charmeleon (Party Hat)
- Can't evolve.
Charmeleon (Pikachu Visor)
- Can't evolve.
