Pokédex - Charmander (Black Version)
![[Picture of Charmander]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/4.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #004 |
| Height | 0.6 m (2'0") |
| Weight | 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) |
| Type | FIRE |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Charmander]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAKUlEQVQ4jWNgGBHgP6WacLGJMuA/EibZAFx41AASAEWaqWIAuiGDFAAA1Ng4yOaDAkMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Red |
| Body Form | ![[Form 2]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAxklEQVQYlbWVPQ7DIAyFnSoH8HEYPXbMURkzeuQ4PkKHSAg1+C+0byJB+Xhyns3GzPAf7dqGiDC3/khUEDGFfkW4AMDcROQH6C+u8TKN1pQynkOnjOfQAFDruYQmKuv0ORoRbXqk6JvbMprH43jbHzq1zmY5ir43TupUFW1zIRBEFZ3tvQT6kp0TW+rkcwPgaikh9q6DXvmT0RlCVKZ1N5o+ikZE7Zap9ZxWJoTufkfj45q53e2rCRnV/fbFdVXaKfLH02N9AFW4XiLt+ur3AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 62 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 12.5% female, 87.5% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Monster, Dragon |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 1 |
| Abilities | Blaze |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Solar Power |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Charmander
| HP | 39 |
| Attack | 52 |
| Defense | 43 |
| Speed | 65 |
| Special Attack | 60 |
| Special Defense | 50 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Charmander - Lizard Pokémon
The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
French
Salamèche - Pokémon Lézard
German
Glumanda - Echse
Spanish
Charmander - Pokémon Lagartija
Italian
Charmander - Pokémon Lucertola
Japanese
ヒトカゲ (HITOKAGE) - とかげポケモン (TokagePOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Charmander Evolves)
- Evolves into Charmeleon at level 16.
- Evolves into Charizard at level 36.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Charmander)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bcek |
| 7 | Ember | FIRE | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 10 | SmokeScreen | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 16 | Dragon Rage | DRAGON | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 19 | Scary Face | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 25 | Fire Fang | FIRE | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 28 | Flame Burst | FIRE | Special | 70 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 34 | Slash | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 37 | Flamethrower | FIRE | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 43 | Fire Spin | FIRE | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | 100 | Single exc. user | be |
| 46 | Inferno | FIRE | Special | 100 | 50 | 5 | 100 | Single exc. user | be |
What moves can Charmander learn in Pokémon Black?
Charmander can learn the following moves:
Aerial AceTM40
AncientPowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Belly DrumRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Blast BurnBlack/White Versions and Later: Move Tutor: Driftveil City Move Tutor
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Brick BreakTM31
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
Counter
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Defense CurlEmerald: Move Tutor
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Dragon ClawTM02
Dragon PulseBlack/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
Dragon Rage
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 16
DynamicPunchEmerald: Move Tutor
Echoed VoiceTM49
Ember
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 7
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokémon Global Link Promotion (Japan) (With Hidden Ability)
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
FacadeTM42
Fire BlastRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38
Fire FangLevel 25
Fire PunchEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Fire Spin
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 37
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 43
Flame BurstLevel 28
Flame ChargeTM43
Flamethrower
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 31
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM35
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 34
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 37
FlingTM56
Focus Punch
- Before Black/White: TM01
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Fury CutterEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Growl
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokémon Global Link Promotion (Japan) (With Hidden Ability)
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Heat WavePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7209)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7208)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7207)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7200)
Hone ClawsBlack/White Versions and Later: TM01
Howl
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7209)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7208)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7207)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7200)
IncinerateTM59
InfernoLevel 46
Iron TailRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM23
Mega KickFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mega PunchFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Metal ClawDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
OverheatTM50
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Quick Attack
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7209)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7208)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7207)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7200)
RageRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 19
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
Return
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7209)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7208)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7207)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: トウキョー (ID: 7200)
Rock Slide
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Egg Move
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
Rock Smash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: HM06
- Black/White Versions and Later: TM94
Rock TombDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM39
RoundTM48
Scary Face
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 19
Scratch
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokémon Global Link Promotion (Japan) (With Hidden Ability)
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Seismic Toss
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Shadow ClawTM65
Slash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 28
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 34
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
SmokeScreen
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 10
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokémon Global Link Promotion (Japan) (With Hidden Ability)
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
SwiftEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Swords Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Egg Move
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
ThunderPunchPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Will-O-WispDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM61