Charmander
Fire-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Charmeleon for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on Flamethrower. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Charmander takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 327
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Eggs
- 1 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 560 CP
Charmander moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Burst STAB | Fire | 70 | 50 | 2.5s | 28 | 1.40 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Burst | Fire | 70 | 55 | 1.27 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Charmander raid guide
Best counters against Charmander
How to get Charmander
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 1 km eggs · shiny possible
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Charmander knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 22 | 847 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 917 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 529 | 574 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 658 | 714 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 529 | 574 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 400 | 434 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 529 | 574 |
Is Charmander good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Charmander has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (93 Defense / 118 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Charmander deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 43 |
| Lv 3 | 73 |
| Lv 4 | 102 |
| Lv 5 | 132 |
| Lv 6 | 161 |
| Lv 7 | 191 |
| Lv 8 | 221 |
| Lv 9 | 250 |
| Lv 10 | 280 |
| Lv 11 | 308 |
| Lv 12 | 336 |
| Lv 13 | 364 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 392 |
| Lv 15 | 420 |
| Lv 16 | 448 |
| Lv 17 | 476 |
| Lv 18 | 504 |
| Lv 19 | 532 |
| Lv 20 | 560 |
| Lv 21 | 588 |
| Lv 22 | 616 |
| Lv 23 | 644 |
| Lv 24 | 672 |
| Lv 25 | 700 |
| Lv 26 | 728 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 756 |
| Lv 28 | 784 |
| Lv 29 | 812 |
| Lv 30 | 840 |
| Lv 31 | 854 |
| Lv 32 | 868 |
| Lv 33 | 882 |
| Lv 34 | 896 |
| Lv 35 | 910 |
| Lv 36 | 924 |
| Lv 37 | 938 |
| Lv 38 | 952 |
| Lv 39 | 966 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 980 |
| Lv 41 | 993 |
| Lv 42 | 1,005 |
| Lv 43 | 1,018 |
| Lv 44 | 1,030 |
| Lv 45 | 1,043 |
| Lv 46 | 1,056 |
| Lv 47 | 1,069 |
| Lv 48 | 1,082 |
| Lv 49 | 1,095 |
| Lv 50 | 1,108 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0004
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 8.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0004_POKEMON_CHARMANDER
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Charmander in Pokemon GO?
Charmander's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Charmander's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Charmander takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Charmander's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Charmander reaches 1,108 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 980 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Charmander?
A perfect 15/15/15 Charmander shows 560 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 700 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Charmander better than regular Charmander?
Shadow Charmander deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Charmander in Pokemon GO?
Charmander spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 1 km eggs. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Charmander be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Charmander is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.