Venusaur 
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Charmander
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 1,121 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Charmander
Charmander is a Fire-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,121 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Charmander has base stats of 116 Attack, 93 Defense, and 118 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 327.
Charmander can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Charmander is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Sunny weather, Charmander receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Charmander is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember STAB | Fire | 10 | +10 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Scratch STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | -33 | - | 65 | -50 |
| Flame Burst STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Flamethrower STAB | Fire | 70 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Charmander takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Charmander takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Charmander
Top Pokémon to use when battling Charmander in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rampardos
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 2 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 3 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 4 |
Kyogre
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 5 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
Inteleon
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 7 |
Garchomp
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
| 8 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 9 |
Excadrill
| Ground Steel | 255 | 129 | 242 | 3,711 |
| 10 |
Kleavor
| Bug Rock | 253 | 174 | 172 | 3,600 |
🏆 Charmander PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,111 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,111 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Charmander IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 840 | 420 | 560 | 700 | 980 | 1,111 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 837 | 418 | 558 | 697 | 976 | 1,107 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 836 | 418 | 557 | 697 | 976 | 1,106 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 827 | 413 | 551 | 689 | 964 | 1,094 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 826 | 413 | 550 | 688 | 964 | 1,093 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 813 | 406 | 542 | 678 | 949 | 1,076 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 800 | 400 | 533 | 667 | 934 | 1,059 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 808 | 404 | 538 | 673 | 943 | 1,069 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 774 | 387 | 516 | 645 | 903 | 1,024 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 650 | 325 | 433 | 542 | 758 | 860 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Charmander with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 1,111 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 980 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 516 - 560 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 645 - 700 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 516 - 560 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 387 - 420 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Charmander with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 26 | 980 |
| 2 | 980 | 27 | 980 |
| 3 | 980 | 28 | 980 |
| 4 | 980 | 29 | 980 |
| 5 | 132 | 30 | 840 |
| 6 | 980 | 31 | 980 |
| 7 | 980 | 32 | 980 |
| 8 | 980 | 33 | 980 |
| 9 | 980 | 34 | 980 |
| 10 | 280 | 35 | 910 |
| 11 | 980 | 36 | 980 |
| 12 | 980 | 37 | 980 |
| 13 | 980 | 38 | 980 |
| 14 | 980 | 39 | 980 |
| 15 | 420 | 40 | 980 |
| 16 | 980 | 41 | 980 |
| 17 | 980 | 42 | 980 |
| 18 | 980 | 43 | 980 |
| 19 | 980 | 44 | 980 |
| 20 | 560 | 45 | 1,048 |
| 21 | 980 | 46 | 980 |
| 22 | 980 | 47 | 980 |
| 23 | 980 | 48 | 980 |
| 24 | 980 | 49 | 980 |
| 25 | 700 | 50 | 1,111 |
📖 Complete Charmander Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Charmander (#004) is a Fire-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,121 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Charmander has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Charmander in 2026.
📊 Charmander Stats Analysis
Charmander's Attack stat is 116 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Charmander may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 93 Defense (Below Average) and 118 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 327. Trainers should be mindful of Charmander's limited bulk. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Charmander's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Charmander Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Charmander depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Ember (Fast) with Flame Charge (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Charmander has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Charmander PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Charmander can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fire typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Grass, Ice-type threats while being weak to Water, Ground, Rock types.
Master League
In Master League, Charmander faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Charmander Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Charmander's effectiveness depends on its typing and 116 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Charmander use Water, Ground-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Charmander in Pokémon GO
Charmander can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Charmander Evolution Guide
Charmander is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
- Charmander (#004) ← current
- Charmeleon (#005) — 25 Candy
- Charizard (#006) — 100 Candy
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Charmander
Shadow Charmander is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Charmander's effective Attack becomes ~139. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Charmander in Pokémon GO
Shiny Charmander is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Charmander gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (645 - 700 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Charmander
Q: What is Charmander's max CP?
A: 1,111 CP at Level 50, or 980 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Charmander good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.
Q: Can Charmander be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Charmander is available.
Q: What is Charmander weak to?
A: Water, Ground, Rock-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Ember + Flame Charge for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.