This is a side-by-side look at Charmander and Squirtle. Charmander is a pure Fire type from Generation I. Squirtle is a pure Water type from Generation I.
Charmander vs Squirtle statistics
Charmander's base stat total is 309. Squirtle's is 314. That puts Squirtle ahead by 5 points on raw numbers. On paper, Squirtle has more to work with across the board.
Charmander wins in Attack, Special Attack, and Speed. Squirtle wins in HP, Defense, and Special Defense.
Stat-by-stat breakdown
| Stat | Charmander | Squirtle | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 39 | 44 | Squirtle (+5) |
| Attack | 52 | 48 | Charmander (+4) |
| Defense | 43 | 65 | Squirtle (+22) |
| Special Attack | 60 | 50 | Charmander (+10) |
| Special Defense | 50 | 64 | Squirtle (+14) |
| Speed | 65 | 43 | Charmander (+22) |
| Total | 309 | 314 | Squirtle (+5) |
Type matchup
Charmander is a pure Fire type. Squirtle is a pure Water type. They weather hits differently.
Physical profile
Charmander stands at 0.6 meters and weighs 8.5 kilograms. Squirtle is 0.5 meters tall and 9.0 kilograms. Charmander is the taller of the two. Squirtle is heavier by 0.5 kilograms.
Charmander is found in mountain habitats. Squirtle is found in waters-edge habitats.
Evolution and origin
Both Charmander and Squirtle debuted in Generation I. They come from separate evolution lines.
Game availability
Both Charmander and Squirtle appear in 20 games, so you can catch and use both in a single playthrough of any of them. Squirtle shows up in 1 game without Charmander.
Both appear in
Only Squirtle
Which one wins?
On base stats alone, Squirtle has the edge. Its defense is the stat that does the most work in that gap. In an actual battle, the winner depends on moves, abilities, held items, levels, and who moves first. Base stats are a starting point, not the whole picture.
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