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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Fire Fang | 16 dps |
| Flamethrower | 38.2 dps |
Defense
| Fire Fang | 16 dps |
| Fire Punch | 30 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Charmander family. Charmeleon evolves from Charmander which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Charizard which costs 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:
Charmeleon Raid Guide
Charmeleon has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 and Tier 2 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 Charmeleon, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Charmeleon is a Fire Pokémon which evolves from Charmander. It is vulnerable to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Charmeleon's strongest moveset is Fire Fang & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 1,653. 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 158 | |
| Defense | 126 | |
| Stamina | 151 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
708 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
944 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,417 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,653 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,180 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,535 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 131 |
Size
| Height | 1.1 m |
| Weight | 19 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Fire Fang | 16 dps |
| Flamethrower | 38.2 dps |
Defense
| Fire Fang | 16 dps |
| Fire Punch | 30 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Fire Fang | 12 | 8.9 | 16 |
| Scratch Elite TM | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | 70 | -22.7 | 38.2 |
| Flame Burst | 70 | -19.2 | 32.3 |
| Fire Punch | 55 | -15 | 30 |
| 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 Charmeleon?
Charmeleon is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon
| 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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