Charmeleon

🎯 Best Counters Against Charmeleon

Top Pokémon to use when battling Charmeleon 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

📖 Complete Charmeleon Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Charmeleon (#005) is a Fire-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,891 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Charmeleon has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Charmeleon in 2026.

📊 Charmeleon Stats Analysis

Charmeleon's Attack stat is 158 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Charmeleon may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 126 Defense (Average) and 151 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 435. Trainers should be mindful of Charmeleon's limited bulk. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Charmeleon's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Charmeleon Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Charmeleon depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Ember (Fast) with Fire Punch (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. Charmeleon has 3 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Charmeleon has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Charmeleon PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Charmeleon 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, Charmeleon faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Charmeleon Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Charmeleon's effectiveness depends on its typing and 158 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Charmeleon use Water, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Charmeleon in Pokémon GO

Charmeleon 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.

🔄 Charmeleon Evolution Guide

Charmeleon is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Charmander (#004)
• Charmeleon (#005) ← current — 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 Charmeleon

Shadow Charmeleon is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Charmeleon's effective Attack becomes ~190. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Charmeleon in Pokémon GO

Shiny Charmeleon 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

Charmeleon gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,109 - 1,180 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 Charmeleon

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.