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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=III|reg1=Kanto|num1=005}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=005}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Charmeleon mercilessly destroys its foes using its sharp claws. If it encounters a strong foe, it turns aggressive. In this excited state, the flame at the tip of its tail flares with a bluish white color.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Charmeleon mercilessly destroys its foes using its sharp claws. If it encounters a strong foe, it turns aggressive. In this excited state, the flame at the tip of its tail flares with a bluish white color.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Without pity, its sharp claws destroy foes. If it encounters a strong enemy, it becomes agitated, and the flame on its tail flares with a bluish white color.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Without pity, its sharp claws destroy foes. If it encounters a strong enemy, it becomes agitated, and the flame on its tail flares with a bluish white color.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IV|reg1=Johto|num1=235}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=235}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=In the rocky mountains where Charmeleon live, their fiery tails shine at night like stars.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=084|label1=Central}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=084|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the air temperature to unbearably high levels.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VII|reg1=Kanto|num1=005}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=005}}
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Tough fights could excite this Pokémon. When excited, it may breathe out bluish-white flames.}}
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===Origin===
===Origin===
Charmeleon resembles a small dinosaur with remnants of {{p|Charmander}}'s {{wp|salamander}}-like appearance, with the body plan of a {{wp|therapod}} and the head crest of a ''{{wp|Parasaurolophus}}''.  
Charmeleon resembles a small dinosaur with remnants of {{p|Charmander}}'s {{wp|salamander}}-like appearance, with the body plan of a {{wp|therapod}} and the head crest of a ''{{wp|Parasaurolophus}}''.


Although its nomenclature suggests commonality with the {{wp|chameleon}}, Charmeleon exhibits very few of the major physiologically distinguishing traits of the chameleon. Charmeleon does not have the specialized {{wp|Dactyly#Zygodactyly|zygodactylic}} feet, separately mobile eyes, extrudable tongue, or the ability to {{wp|Chameleon#Change of color|change color}} like some members of the chameleon species. The few characteristics it does share are the snout, a prominent head crest (which resembles a small horn in its Generation I back sprite), and extensive use of its tail. Chameleons have {{wp|prehensile}} tails used for climbing and grasping, while Charmeleon utilizes its tail as a weapon.
Although its nomenclature suggests commonality with the {{wp|chameleon}}, Charmeleon exhibits very few of the major physiologically distinguishing traits of the chameleon. Charmeleon does not have the specialized {{wp|Dactyly#Zygodactyly|zygodactylic}} feet, separately mobile eyes, extrudable tongue, or the ability to {{wp|Chameleon#Change of color|change color}} like some members of the chameleon species. The few characteristics it does share are the snout, a prominent head crest (which resembles a small horn in its Generation I back sprite), and extensive use of its tail. Chameleons have {{wp|prehensile}} tails used for climbing and grasping, while Charmeleon utilizes its tail as a weapon.