Charmander appears to be predominantly reptilian in origin, and may have been partially inspired by the mythical salamander (as opposed to the real-world amphibian of the same name which inspired its mythical counterpart). This salamander was a fire-spirit capable of surviving in extreme heat or flames, and it is sometimes creatively rendered or interpreted in the shape of a lizard.
Physically, Charmander has a slender body, a short nose, and a long tail, as well as other lizard-like characteristics. The fact that it does not undergo a metamorphosis stage (beyond its own evolutionary pattern) but instead grows into a larger version of itself as it matures, among other things, indicate that Charmander has more in common with reptiles (such as lizards) than with amphibians (such as real-world salamanders).
Charmander’s Hidden Ability, Solar Power, may have drawn inspiration from the spotted salamander. In July and August 2010, this species was identified as the first known photosynthetic vertebrate animal, capable of converting energy from sunlight.
Charmander is a portmanteau of the words char (to burn) and salamander.
Hitokage comes from 火蜥蜴 (salamander): 火 hi (fire) and 蜥蜴 tokage (lizard).
No: 004
English Name: Charmander
Japanese Name: Hitokage
Generation: 1
Type: Fire
Species: Lizard Pokémon
Abilities: Blaze, Solar Power (hidden ability)
Evolution: Charmander > Charmeleon > Charizard
Charmander is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon with a primarily orange body. Its underside from the chest down and soles are cream-colored. It has two small fangs visible in its upper jaw and two smaller fangs in its lower jaw. Charmander has blue eyes. Its arms and legs are short with four fingers and three clawed toes. A fire burns at the tip of this Pokémon’s slender tail, and has blazed there since Charmander’s birth. The flame can be used as an indication of Charmander’s health and mood, burning brightly when the Pokémon is strong, weakly when it is exhausted, wavering when it is happy, and blazing when it is enraged. It is said that Charmander dies if its flame goes out. However, if the Pokémon is healthy, the flame will continue to burn if gets a bit wet and is said to steam in the rain.
Charmander can be found in hot, mountainous areas. However, it is found far more often in the ownership of Trainers. As shown in Pokémon Snap, Charmander exhibits pack behavior, calling others of its species if it finds food.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Pokemon Blue: Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Pokemon Yellow: The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.
Pokemon Stadium: Even the newborns have flaming tails. Unfamiliar with fire, babies are said to accidentally burn themselves.
Pokemon Gold: The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
Pokemon Silver: The flame on its tail indicates Charmander’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Pokemon Crystal: If it’s healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigorously, even if it gets a bit wet.
Pokemon Stadium 2: The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
Pokemon Ruby: 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.
Pokemon Sapphire: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.
Pokemon Emerald: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.
Pokemon FireRed: From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Pokemon Diamond: The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Pokemon Pearl: The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Pokemon Platinum: The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Pokemon HeartGold: The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
Pokemon SoulSilver: The flame on its tail indicates Charmander’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Pokemon Black: The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Pokemon White: The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
Pokemon Black 2: The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
pokemon White 2:
Pokemon X: The flame on its tail indicates Charmander’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Pokemon Y: From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: 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.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: 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.
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