Charmander

HP

88

Physical ATK

×0.99

Special ATK

×1.03

Defense

43

Special defense

50

Speed

105

Physical and special attacks use different attack factors. Defense and special defense affect the matching incoming damage category; they are not flat percentages of damage blocked. Speed is the game’s base movement value.

One of the clearest openings to learn

We would suggest Charmander for a projectile start with an obvious first evolution goal. Ember uses special attack and receives the single-type Fire bonus.

Its base HP and defenses leave little room for careless contact. A clear upgrade plan does not remove the need to move early.

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These are priorities and alternatives, not three attacks you receive or fire together. The selected slot keeps casting; existing projectiles, placed fields and temporary buffs can remain after switching. Bonds let several moves keep casting from one selected group.

A buff cast adds a stack rather than instantly granting the maximum bonus. Refresh it, return to damage before it expires, or combine it with damage in a Bond. It affects your player, not the whole team. Do not pass up a useful damage upgrade just to complete this list.

First priority

Ember

special · Fire

Put early levels into the default. Power covers its Fire Blast evolution requirement.

Fire BlastLv. 5 Ember + Power

Nearby pressure

Fire Spin

special · Fire

Orbiting Fire attacks offer another pattern for close enemies. They still need the active slot before a Bond combines them with another move.

Sacred FireLv. 5 Fire Spin + Synthesis

Special buff

Nasty Plot

buff · Normal

This matches Ember and Fire Spin. Add it after establishing damage, with brief refreshes or an active Bond.

Upgrade order

1. Give Ember levels before adding more attacks.
2. Take Power and finish Ember’s levels when offered.
3. Then decide whether nearby pressure calls for Fire Spin or special scaling.

If the cards do not cooperate: Without Fire Spin, stay with Ember. Flamethrower is a legal special alternative, but its Reflexes requirement is another evolution plan.

We would add a close clearer or a control player. Avoid sending two fragile partners to opposite sides just to line up attacks.

Bulbasaur

Consider Vine Whip →

Bulbasaur’s close arc complements a projectile start. Charmander does not need to enter the melee pocket.

Squirtle

Consider Bubble →

Squirtle can slow approaches while Charmander keeps Ember active; that is control, not shared Water healing.

Kanto pairings to try, not an all-roster co-op ranking or a tested best team. Each player manages their own active slot and buffs. A partner knowing a move does not mean it keeps casting throughout the run.

1. Watch the nearest target

   With automatic aiming, Ember aims toward the nearest enemy. Reposition if that target pulls shots away from the lane you need clear; manual aiming lets you direct supported attacks yourself.

2. Keep the bonus specific

   Damaging Fire moves get the 20% bonus; a Normal fallback does not inherit it.

3. Refresh, then return

   An unbonded Nasty Plot slot is not shooting. Switch back to damage after using the buff.

These are the cards this partner can learn, including its default attack. They are choices, not a loadout you receive at once. An evolution requires the base move at its maximum level and the listed stat card; attack names alone do not imply extra effects such as healing.

Physical attacks 7

Tackle

Normal · Melee

Charges in an arc at everything in front of you.

Take DownLv. 5 Tackle + Vigor

Quick Attack

Normal · Dash

You dash at the enemy like lightning and hit everything on the way.

Extreme SpeedLv. 5 Quick Attack + Sprint

Body Slam

Normal · Melee

A full-weight tackle: slow, short and brutal.

Giga ImpactLv. 5 Body Slam + Power

Substitute

Normal · Turret

A decoy that stays behind shooting for you.

Double TeamLv. 5 Substitute + Armor

Flame Wheel

Fire · Trail

You run wrapped in fire, leaving a trail of flames.

Flare BlitzLv. 5 Flame Wheel + Sprint

Rapid Spin

Normal · Spin

You spin in place, hitting everything around you several times.

Tri AttackLv. 5 Rapid Spin + Sprint

Flame Charge

Fire · Dash

You dash wrapped in flames, burning everything in your path.

Heat CrashLv. 5 Flame Charge + Sprint

Special attacks 7

EmberDEFAULT

Fire · Projectile

A fireball at the nearest enemy.

Fire BlastLv. 5 Ember + Power

Flamethrower

Fire · Spray

A short fan of flames that burns.

OverheatLv. 5 Flamethrower + Reflexes

Fire Spin

Fire · Orbit

Flames that spin around you. Constant defense.

Sacred FireLv. 5 Fire Spin + Synthesis

Heat Wave

Fire · Burst

Explodes in flames in every direction.

EruptionLv. 5 Heat Wave + Vigor

Hyper Voice

Normal · Burst

A sound wave that spreads in every direction.

UproarLv. 5 Hyper Voice + Reflexes

Will-O-Wisp

Fire · Turret

Leaves a floating flame that fires on its own and burns.

InfernoLv. 5 Will-O-Wisp + Reflexes

Hyper Beam

Normal · Charge

Charges for a moment and fires a huge beam that pierces everything.

Prismatic LaserLv. 5 Hyper Beam + Power

Buff cards 4

Swords Dance

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds (physical) ATTACK while active.

Nasty Plot

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds SPECIAL ATTACK while active.

Agility

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds SPEED while active.

Harden

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds DEFENSE while active.

Charmander is one of the starter partners. Charmander belongs to the Kanto collection and has common rarity. Check the Kanto pool when choosing a regional Gacha pull; a pull does not guarantee a specific species. Compare Gacha pools and pity rules →

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