Charmeleon

No. 0005

Type: Fire

If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.

Base stats

HP58
Attack64
Defense58
Sp. Attack80
Sp. Defense65
Speed80

Total 405

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Grass — Cover 3 weaknesses (Water, Ground, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Ground, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Water) — Thunder Punch
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — Focus Punch
  • Ground — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — Dig
  • Ice — Covers 1 weakness (Ground) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Speed control
Ability
Blaze
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Modest
EVs
4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moves
Scary Face, Overheat, Dragon Pulse, Focus Blast

Frequently asked questions

What type is Charmeleon?
Charmeleon is a Fire type Pokémon.
What are Charmeleon's base stats?
HP 58, Attack 64, Defense 58, Sp. Attack 80, Sp. Defense 65, Speed 80. That is a base stat total of 405.
What is Charmeleon weak to?
Charmeleon takes extra damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What abilities does Charmeleon have?
Charmeleon can have Blaze and Solar Power. Its hidden ability is Solar Power.
How do you get Charmeleon?
Charmeleon evolves from Charmander: level 16.
What does Charmeleon evolve into?
Charmeleon evolves into Charizard.
What moves does Charmeleon learn?
Charmeleon learns 11 moves by levelling up and 45 by TM.