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Charmander is easily the most mild-mannered of its evolution line. Its health and emotions can be easily read by paying attention to the flame on the tip of its tail. For example, if the flame grows suddenly, the Charmander is probably angered, and perhaps even using a {{m|Rage}} attack. It is scarce in the wild. Most are domestic Pokémon, raised to be distributed as starters by [[Professor Oak]]. As such, they are regarded as well-behaved Pokémon. It is often regarded as the most difficult Pokémon to start with because it has a disadvantage against the first two [[Gym Leader]]s in [[Kanto]] ([[Brock]] and [[Misty]]). | Charmander is easily the most mild-mannered of its evolution line. Its health and emotions can be easily read by paying attention to the flame on the tip of its tail. For example, if the flame grows suddenly, the Charmander is probably angered, and perhaps even using a {{m|Rage}} attack. It is scarce in the wild. Most are domestic Pokémon, raised to be distributed as starters by [[Professor Oak]]. As such, they are regarded as well-behaved Pokémon. It is often regarded as the most difficult Pokémon to start with because it has a disadvantage against the first two [[Gym Leader]]s in [[Kanto]] ([[Brock]] and [[Misty]]). | ||
There are some who choose it anyway under the impression that it is stronger than {{p|Bulbasaur}} or {{p|Squirtle}}. However, while a Charmander can certainly grow to be a very powerful Pokémon, its strength in battle is very closely connected to its condition and health. Therefore, like a real fire, it must be tended to regularly and not strained or neglected. Most | There are some who choose it anyway under the impression that it is stronger than {{p|Bulbasaur}} or {{p|Squirtle}}. However, while a Charmander can certainly grow to be a very powerful Pokémon, its strength in battle is very closely connected to its condition and health. Therefore, like a real fire, it must be tended to regularly and not strained or neglected. Most Trainers shouldn't have a problem with this, though impatient ones who expect it to be very strong right off the bat will have severe difficulty raising this Pokémon. In ''[[EP011|Charmander the Stray Pokémon]]'', a Trainer named [[Damian]] abandoned his completely because of this. They are also stubbornly loyal. In that same episode, Charmander wouldn't move from the rock, because Damian told it to wait. Ash had to carry it because it refused to move, even in the rain. | ||
===Habitat=== | ===Habitat=== | ||
[[Image:Mountain.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Mountain Pokémon|Mountain Pokémon]]]] | [[Image:Mountain.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Mountain Pokémon|Mountain Pokémon]]]] | ||
Charmander is rarely found in the wild. Sometimes they can gather in extremely hot areas, such as active volcanoes. They can also thrive in craggy mountains or in rocky, heated crags and caves along the coast of the Sevii Islands.Their final evolution, Charizard, also inhabits the [[Charicific Valley]] or near mountain chains. However they are found far more often in the ownership of | Charmander is rarely found in the wild. Sometimes they can gather in extremely hot areas, such as active volcanoes. They can also thrive in craggy mountains or in rocky, heated crags and caves along the coast of the Sevii Islands.Their final evolution, Charizard, also inhabits the [[Charicific Valley]] or near mountain chains. However they are found far more often in the ownership of Trainers. | ||
===Diet=== | ===Diet=== | ||
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[[Image:EP011.png|thumb|right|210px|{{AP|Charmander|Charizard}} in the anime]] | [[Image:EP011.png|thumb|right|210px|{{AP|Charmander|Charizard}} in the anime]] | ||
====[[Ash's Charizard|Ash's Charmander]]==== | ====[[Ash's Charizard|Ash's Charmander]]==== | ||
In ''[[EP011|Charmander the Stray Pokémon]]'', {{Ash}}, [[Misty]], and [[Brock]] came across a Charmander which had been abandoned by its | In ''[[EP011|Charmander the Stray Pokémon]]'', {{Ash}}, [[Misty]], and [[Brock]] came across a Charmander which had been abandoned by its Trainer, [[Damian]], who only cared about strong Pokémon. At first, Charmander refused to leave the spot it was at, waiting for Damian to return. However, when a rainstorm picked up, Charmander grew ill and Ash took it to a [[Pokémon Center]]. Charmander realized that Damian was no good, and joined up with Ash. It has since evolved into {{p|Charmeleon}} and then {{AP|Charizard}}. | ||
====[[Zippo|Ritchie's Charmander]]==== | ====[[Zippo|Ritchie's Charmander]]==== | ||
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A Charmander stars in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]'' as the leader of Team Go-Getters. | A Charmander stars in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]'' as the leader of Team Go-Getters. | ||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
Charmander was mentioned in the first episode of the anime, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', as one of the three starter Pokémon new | Charmander was mentioned in the first episode of the anime, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', as one of the three starter Pokémon new Trainers in Pallet Town can choose from. Ash dreamed of owning one, although it was his last choice of a starter coming after {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Bulbasaur}}. However, when he arrived at Oak's lab, he found out it was too late, as another Trainer who started the same day had already taken it. | ||
A Charmander was used by one of the students of the {{g|Trainer's School}} in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''. | A Charmander was used by one of the students of the {{g|Trainer's School}} in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''. | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
In [[Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure]], the sickly | In [[Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure]], the sickly Trainer [[Peanut]] has an abrasive Charmander who is always getting into fights with other Pokémon. | ||
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], [[Satoshi (Zensho)|Satoshi]] is given a Charmander as his starter Pokémon, while [[Shigeru (Zensho)|Shigeru]] chooses a {{p|Squirtle}}. | In [[Pokémon Zensho]], [[Satoshi (Zensho)|Satoshi]] is given a Charmander as his starter Pokémon, while [[Shigeru (Zensho)|Shigeru]] chooses a {{p|Squirtle}}. | ||
In the [[Pocket Monsters (manga)|Pocket Monsters manga]], Green (the rival) had a mischievous [[Kai Midorikawa's Charizard|Charmander]] that goes along with whatever his | In the [[Pocket Monsters (manga)|Pocket Monsters manga]], Green (the rival) had a mischievous [[Kai Midorikawa's Charizard|Charmander]] that goes along with whatever his Trainer wants him to do. It tends to be very antagonistic toward Red's {{p|Clefairy}}. | ||
Ash's Charmander is shown once or twice in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. Oddly enough, it appears to be an entirely different Charmander than the one owned by [[Damian]], as Damian and his Charmander were reunited. | Ash's Charmander is shown once or twice in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. Oddly enough, it appears to be an entirely different Charmander than the one owned by [[Damian]], as Damian and his Charmander were reunited. | ||
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|silverdex=The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly. | |silverdex=The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly. | ||
|crystaldex=If it's healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigorously, even if it gets a bit wet. | |crystaldex=If it's healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigorously, even if it gets a bit wet. | ||
|rubydex=The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes {{ | |rubydex=The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes {{m|Rage|enraged}}, the flame burns fiercely. | ||
|sapphiredex=The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely. | |sapphiredex=The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely. | ||
|emeralddex=The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is happy, and blazes when it is enraged. | |emeralddex=The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is happy, and blazes when it is enraged. | ||
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rbarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] | | rbarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] | | ||
yrarity=One | | yrarity=One | | ||
yarea=Received from a | yarea=Received from a Trainer on {{rt|24}} | | ||
gsarea=[[Time Capsule]] | | gsarea=[[Time Capsule]] | | ||
carea=[[Time Capsule]] | | carea=[[Time Capsule]] | | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
* [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Glumanda - Derived from ''Glut'' (ember, also the German translation for the {{ | * [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Glumanda - Derived from ''Glut'' (ember, also the German translation for the {{m|Ember|move of the same name}}) and ''{{wp|Salamander}}''. | ||
* [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Salamèche - From ''Salamandre'' (salamander) and ''mèche'' ({{wp|wick}}). | * [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Salamèche - From ''Salamandre'' (salamander) and ''mèche'' ({{wp|wick}}). | ||
* [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 파이리 ''Fili'' - Derived from the English words ''fire'' (파이어) and ''lizard'' (리자드). | * [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 파이리 ''Fili'' - Derived from the English words ''fire'' (파이어) and ''lizard'' (리자드). | ||