Charmander in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Charmander’s X/Y locations, Fire typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Charmander is Kalos Central #083 and National #004. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Fire.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 39 |
| Attack | 52 |
| Defense | 43 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 65 |
| Total | 309 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Choose Charmander from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City at level 10. Charizardite X is the X-version stone and Charizardite Y the Y-version stone.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumiose City | X and Y | Gift | 10 | — |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Charmander | Charmeleon | Level 16 |
| Charmeleon | Charizard | Level 36 |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Blaze | Regular ability |
| Solar Power | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 12.5% female / 87.5% male |
| Egg group(s) | Monster / Dragon |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium slow |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Speed +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.6 m / 8.5 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Growl |
| 1 / start | Scratch |
| 7 | Ember |
| 10 | Smokescreen |
| 16 | Dragon Rage |
| 19 | Scary Face |
| 25 | Fire Fang |
| 28 | Flame Burst |
| 34 | Slash |
| 37 | Flamethrower |
| 43 | Fire Spin |
| 46 | Inferno |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status |
| TM02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | Physical |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM43 | Flame Charge | Fire | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special |
| TM50 | Overheat | Fire | Special |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Status |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Air Cutter, Ancient Power, Beat Up, Belly Drum, Bite, Counter, Crunch, Dragon Dance, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Rush, Flare Blitz, Focus Punch, Metal Claw, Outrage.
Move tutors: Fire Pledge.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Charmander’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.