#0004 · Gen 1 · 309 BST
Charmander
An early-evolution Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Blaze.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
114/64/56/72/63/76
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
146/114/104/123/112/128
Abilities
Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Charmander
Charmander is a Fire/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 309. An early-evolution Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Blaze.
Best stat: Speed (65 base)
Charmander's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 60 base Special Attack and 65 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Blaze
- Solar Power
How to use Charmander competitively
Open the damage calculator with Charmander selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Charmander appears in the species dropdown. Drop Charmander into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0004 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Fire / None |
| Abilities | Blaze, Solar Power |
| Base Stat Total | 309 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 39 / 52 / 43 / 60 / 50 / 65 |