Charmeleon
Fire-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Charizard for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Fire Fang Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Charmeleon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 435
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 944 CP
Charmeleon moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember STAB | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Fire Fang Best STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Scratch Elite | Normal | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch STAB | Fire | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Flame Burst STAB | Fire | 70 | 50 | 2.5s | 28 | 1.40 |
| 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 |
| Fire Fang | Fire | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Scratch | Normal | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | Fire | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Flame Burst | Fire | 70 | 55 | 1.27 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Charmeleon is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Charmeleon
How to get Charmeleon
- Evolve from
- Charmander · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Charmeleon 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 | 39 | 1,428 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 39 | 1,546 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 909 | 968 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,131 | 1,204 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 909 | 968 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 687 | 732 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 909 | 968 |
Is Charmeleon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Charmeleon 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (158), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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 Charmeleon 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 | 23 |
| Lv 2 | 73 |
| Lv 3 | 123 |
| Lv 4 | 173 |
| Lv 5 | 222 |
| Lv 6 | 272 |
| Lv 7 | 322 |
| Lv 8 | 372 |
| Lv 9 | 422 |
| Lv 10 | 472 |
| Lv 11 | 519 |
| Lv 12 | 566 |
| Lv 13 | 614 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 661 |
| Lv 15 | 708 |
| Lv 16 | 755 |
| Lv 17 | 802 |
| Lv 18 | 850 |
| Lv 19 | 897 |
| Lv 20 | 944 |
| Lv 21 | 991 |
| Lv 22 | 1,039 |
| Lv 23 | 1,086 |
| Lv 24 | 1,133 |
| Lv 25 | 1,180 |
| Lv 26 | 1,228 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,275 |
| Lv 28 | 1,322 |
| Lv 29 | 1,369 |
| Lv 30 | 1,417 |
| Lv 31 | 1,440 |
| Lv 32 | 1,464 |
| Lv 33 | 1,487 |
| Lv 34 | 1,511 |
| Lv 35 | 1,535 |
| Lv 36 | 1,558 |
| Lv 37 | 1,582 |
| Lv 38 | 1,605 |
| Lv 39 | 1,629 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,653 |
| Lv 41 | 1,674 |
| Lv 42 | 1,695 |
| Lv 43 | 1,716 |
| Lv 44 | 1,737 |
| Lv 45 | 1,759 |
| Lv 46 | 1,780 |
| Lv 47 | 1,802 |
| Lv 48 | 1,824 |
| Lv 49 | 1,846 |
| Lv 50 | 1,868 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0005
- Height
- 1.10 m
- Weight
- 19.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0005_POKEMON_CHARMELEON
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Charmeleon in Pokemon GO?
Charmeleon's best moveset is Fire Fang (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Charmeleon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Charmeleon reaches 1,868 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,653 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 Charmeleon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Charmeleon shows 944 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,180 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 Charmeleon better than regular Charmeleon?
Shadow Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Charmander (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Charmeleon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Charmeleon depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.