Charmander Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,108, Base Stats & Evolution

Q: What is the best moveset for Charmander in Pokemon GO?

Charmander's best moveset is Scratch with Flamethrower. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Charmander's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Charmander reaches 1,108 CP at level 50 and 980 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Charmander?

A 15/15/15 Charmander shows 560 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 700 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 420 CP.

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

Weak to

Ground1.6× Rock1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Fire0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 116

Defense 93

Stamina 118

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

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Ember STAB	Fire	10	10	1.0s	10	10
Scratch Best	Normal	6	4	0.5s	12	8

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

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Ember	Fire	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Scratch	Normal	4	2	—	—	—

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

Charmander 25 Candy

Charmeleon 100 Candy

Charizard

Mega Evolution

Charizard

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Charizard X

Charizard

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Charizard Y

Family

Charmander This page

Charmeleon

Charizard

Mega Charizard X Mega X

Mega Charizard Y Mega Y

Shadow forms Shadow Charmander Shadow Charmeleon Shadow Charizard

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Charmander is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Charmander

1

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 70.2DPS 3,720TDO 2

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 69.3DPS 3,673TDO 3

Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 64.4DPS 2,278TDO 4

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 64.0DPS 2,265TDO 5

Shadow RampardosShadow Smack DownRock Slide 62.8DPS 1,134TDO 6

Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 62.2DPS 2,983TDO

Counters carrying Ground, Rock, Water moves deal the most damage.

How to get Charmander

Eggs: 1 km eggs · shiny possible
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Charmander arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

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

Charmander in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Candela's Quest for Victory	9 Jun 2026	Wild spawn	Yes
Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event	10 Mar 2026	Wild spawn	Yes

Is Charmander good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Charmander has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

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 with Flamethrower. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Charmander's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Charmander takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel.

What is Charmander's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Charmander reaches 1,108 CP at level 50 and 980 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Charmander?

A 15/15/15 Charmander shows 560 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 700 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 420 CP.

How do you get Charmander in Pokemon GO?

It is in the current 1 km egg pool. Its most recent event was Candela's Quest for Victory (June 2026).

Can Charmander be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Charmander is in the game — right now from 1 km eggs. It could be shiny in Candela's Quest for Victory (June 2026).

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