charmeleon

Charmeleon is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Fire

Abilities:

• Blaze: Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Solar Power (Hidden Ability): Increases Special Attack by 50% in sunny weather, but loses HP every turn.

Physical Characteristics:

• Charmeleon is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon with a mostly red body.
• It has a long tail with a flame burning at the tip, a feature shared with its evolutionary relatives.
• Its head features a pronounced horn-like structure and a slightly more rugged appearance compared to its pre-evolution.
• Sharp claws and fangs emphasize its aggressive nature.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Charmeleon is known for its fiery temperament and fierce combat style.
• It typically inhabits mountainous regions and active volcanoes, preferring hot and rocky environments.
• This Pokémon becomes more aggressive when it experiences intense heat, and its tail flame burns hotter as a result.
• Known to battle with others to assert dominance within its territory.

In Battle:

• Charmeleon is a capable physical and special attacker, often used in battles for its speed and attacking prowess.
• Notable moves include Flamethrower, Fire Fang, and Dragon Claw, which take advantage of its Fire-typing and physical attributes.
• Strong against Grass, Bug, Ice, and Steel types due to its Fire-type abilities.
• Vulnerable to Water, Rock, and Ground types because of its elemental weaknesses.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Charmander starting at level 16.
• Evolves into Charizard starting at level 36, gaining the ability to become dual-typed with Flying.

Interesting Facts:

• Charmeleon's flame burns at a higher temperature when it is excited or engaged in battle.
• Its aggressive nature is said to be a precursor to the even more powerful and fierce Charizard.
• Despite its fiery disposition, it forms strong bonds with trainers who can handle its temperament.
• Charmeleon's design is inspired by lizards and dragons, a common motif in the Pokémon series.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: When it swings its burning tail, it elevates thetemperature to unbearably high levels.
• Blue: When it swings its burning tail, it elevates thetemperature to unbearably high levels.
• Yellow: Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. Whenexcited, it may blow out bluish- white flames.
• Gold: It is very hot­ headed by nature, so it constantlyseeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
• Silver: It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips itsfiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
• Crystal: If it becomes agitated during battle, it spoutsintense flames, incinerating its surroundings.
• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: 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.
• Emerald: Without pity, its sharp claws destroy foes. If it encounters a strong enemy, it becomes agitated, and the flame on its tail flares with a bluish white color.
• Firered: It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
• Leafgreen: When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
• Diamond: In the rocky mountains where CHARMELEON live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
• Pearl: In the rocky mountains where CHARMELEON live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
• Platinum: In the rocky mountains where CHARMELEON live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
• Heartgold: It is very hotheaded by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.
• Soulsilver: It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
• Black: In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
• White: In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
• Black-2: In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
• White-2: In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.
• X: It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.
• Y: When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.
• Sword: It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
• Shield: If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.