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* In the first generation, on its sprite and [[a:File:004Charmander RG.png|first artwork]], Charmander's "back" is depicted as having a small line of spikes. The spikes were not shown in the sprites and artwork of later [[generation]]s. Charmander also had these spikes in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, where the spikes were larger and easier to see. The spikes were also seen on Green's Charmander from the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga.
* In the first generation, on its sprite and [[a:File:004Charmander RG.png|first artwork]], Charmander's "back" is depicted as having a small line of spikes. The spikes were not shown in the sprites and artwork of later [[generation]]s. Charmander also had these spikes in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, where the spikes were larger and easier to see. The spikes were also seen on Green's Charmander from the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga.
* Charmander is the tallest Fire-type starter Pokémon.
* Charmander is the tallest Fire-type starter Pokémon.
* Charmander is the only Fire-type starter Pokémon in the {{egg3|Monster}}.
* Charmander is the only Fire-type starter Pokémon based on a reptile and being in the {{egg3|Monster}}.
* In the first generation, Charmander and its evolutionary line are capable of learning {{m|Leer}}. However, in later generations, this move is replaced by {{m|Scary Face}}.
* In the first generation, Charmander and its evolutionary line are capable of learning {{m|Leer}}. However, in later generations, this move is replaced by {{m|Scary Face}}.
* Its FireRed Pokédex entry states that its life would end if the flame on its tail would go out. However, in the console games, its flame effectively stops burning if Charmander (or its evolutions) is affected by {{status|freeze}} and does not burn in rain.
* Its FireRed Pokédex entry states that its life would end if the flame on its tail would go out. However, in the console games, its flame effectively stops burning if Charmander (or its evolutions) is affected by {{status|freeze}} and does not burn in rain.
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* Charmander can learn the move {{m|Metal Claw}} by leveling up in [[Generation III]], exclusively in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, but can only learn it by {{pkmn|breeding}} in [[Generation IV]] and [[Generation V]].
* Charmander can learn the move {{m|Metal Claw}} by leveling up in [[Generation III]], exclusively in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, but can only learn it by {{pkmn|breeding}} in [[Generation IV]] and [[Generation V]].
* Charmander has the longest name of all unevolved [[starter Pokémon]].
* Charmander has the longest name of all unevolved [[starter Pokémon]].
* Charmander and {{p|Torchic}} are currently the only Fire Type Starter Pokémon not to be based on Mammals, it is also the only one to be based on a reptile.


===Origin===
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