History FanonPokedex / Charmander

!! In Human Culture
While Charmander and its evolutions are not true Dragon-type Pokémon (except when Mega Evolved), the line is much more common and widely recognized in human culture than most true Dragon-types. In particular, Charizard has often been depicted in fiction and folklore, usually as a [[DragonsPreferPrincesses vicious, fire-breathing beast with a knack for kidnapping princesses]]. In film, Charizard has served various roles within the fantasy genre, ranging from [[Film/{{Dragonheart}} the hero's companion in a somewhat obscure medieval adventure film]] to a fast-talking Ponyta's romantic interest in a series of [[WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}} animated movies starring a green Conkeldurr]].

Charizard also frequently appears in animated television shows, sometimes as an antagonist, and sometimes (usually in [[MerchandiseDriven toy-based cartoons]]) as a member of the hero's team or as a [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} sentient transforming robot]].

Charizard also frequently appears in televised cartoons, and has been depicted twice in a certain [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} toy-based transforming robot franchise]] - the primary villain of [[WesternAnimation/BeastWars one series]] has a Mega Charizard Y alternate mode (upgraded from a Tyrantrum), and an antagonist in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime a more recent series]] transforms into an alien-looking Mega Charizard X. Oddly enough, Mega Charizard X appears in [[Franchise/YuGiOh a children's card game and anime]] as the counterpart to Reshiram, rather than FanonPokedex/{{Zekrom}} serving this role - it is emphasized that, while Charizard X is quite a bit weaker than its legendary counterpart, it also has greater potential. Of note is that the two Pokémon share a type combination, which may have factored into this strange depiction.

Charizard also frequently appears in televised cartoons, and has been depicted twice in a certain [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} toy-based transforming robot franchise]] - the primary villain of [[WesternAnimation/BeastWars one series]] has a Mega Charizard Y alternate mode (upgraded from a Tyrantrum), and an antagonist in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime a more recent series]] transforms into an alien-looking Mega Charizard X. Oddly enough, Mega Charizard X appears in [[Franchise/YuGiOh a children's card game and anime]] as the counterpart to ''Reshiram'', rather than FanonPokedex/{{Zekrom}} serving this role - it is emphasized that, while Charizard X is much weaker than its counterpart, it also has greater potential and can become more powerful if set up properly. Of note is that the two Pokémon share a type combination, which may have factored into this strange depiction.

Charizard also frequently appears in televised cartoons, and has been depicted twice in a certain [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} toy-based transforming robot franchise]] - the primary villain of [[WesternAnimation/BeastWars one series]] has a Mega Charizard Y alternate mode (upgraded from a Tyrantrum), and an antagonist in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime a more recent series]] transforms into an alien-looking Mega Charizard X. Oddly enough, Mega Charizard X appears in [[Franchise/YuGiOh a children's card game and anime]] as the counterpart to ''Reshiram'', rather than Zekrom serving this role - it is emphasized that, while Charizard X is much weaker than its counterpart, it also has greater potential and can become more powerful if set up properly. Of note is that the two Pokémon share a type combination, which may have factored into this strange depiction.

While Charmander and its evolutions are not true Dragon-type Pokémon (except when Mega Evolved), the line is much more common and widely recognized in human culture than most true Dragon-types. In particular, Charizard has often been depicted in fiction and folklore, usually as a [[DragonsPreferPrincesses vicious, fire-breathing beast with a knack for kidnapping princesses]]. In film, Charizard has served various roles within the fantasy genre, ranging from [[Film/{{Dragonheart}} the hero's companion in a somewhat obscure medieval adventure film]] to a fast-talking Ponyta's romantic interest in a series of [[WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}} animated movies about the misadventures of a green, swamp-dwelling Conkeldurr]].

While Charmander and its evolutions are not true Dragon-type Pokémon (except when Mega Evolved), the line is much more common and widely recognized in human culture than most true Dragon-types. In particular, Charizard has often been depicted in fiction and folklore, usually as a [[DragonsPreferPrincesses vicious, fire-breathing beast with a knack for kidnapping princesses]]. In film, Charizard has served various roles within the fantasy genre, ranging from [[Film/{{Dragonheart}} the hero's companion in a somewhat obscure medieval adventure film]] to a fast-talking Ponyta's romantic interest in a series of [[WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}} animated movies about the misadventures of a green, swamp-dwelling Conkeldurr]]. Charizard also frequently appears in televised cartoons, and has been depicted twice in a certain [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} toy-based transforming robot franchise]] - the primary villain of [[WesternAnimation/BeastWars one series]] has a Mega Charizard Y alternate mode (upgraded from a Tyrantrum), and an antagonist in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime a more recent series]] transforms into an alien-looking Mega Charizard X. Oddly enough, Mega Charizard X appears in [[Franchise/YuGiOh a children's card game and anime]] as the counterpart to ''Reshiram'', rather than Zekrom serving this role - it is emphasized that, while Charizard X is much weaker than its counterpart, it also has greater potential and can become more powerful if set up properly. Of note is that the two Pokémon share a type combination, which may have factored into this strange depiction.

As Mega Charizard X, Charizard gains extra keratin in its claws, making them even harder than usual and increasing the potency of its physical attacks. This ability, appropriately, is officially known as "[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Tough Claws]]". Its pyrosac also becomes much more resistant to heat and react to its enzymes more rapidly, which is marked by its flames changing from red to a much hotter blue. In this form, Charizard tends to expel a constant stream of fire from its mouth, giving the appearance of a mustache. It has also been confirmed that Mega Charizard X changes from a Fire/Flying type to a Fire/Dragon type. Due to Charizard's similarity to stereotypical Dragon-type Pokémon in all three forms, scientists have theorized that its Dragon typing may be some sort of hidden ancestral trait that can only be brought out in modern specimens by Mega Evolution.

As Mega Charizard X, Charizard gains extra keratin in its claws, making them even harder than usual and increasing the potency of its physical attacks. This ability, appropriately, has been popularly labeled as "[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Tough Claws]]". Its pyrosacs also become much more resistant to heat and react to its enzymes more rapidly, which is marked by its flames changing from red to a much hotter blue. In this form, Charizard tends to expel a constant stream of fire from its mouth, giving the appearance of a mustache. It has also been confirmed that Mega Charizard X changes from a Fire/Flying type to a Fire/Dragon type. Due to Charizard's similarity to stereotypical Dragon-type Pokémon in all three forms, scientists have theorized that its Dragon typing may be some sort of hidden ancestral trait that can only be brought out in modern specimens by Mega Evolution.

As Mega Charizard Y, Charizard's wings develop even further, allowing it to reach even greater altitudes during flight, with the wings on its forearms acting as stabilizers. Similar to FanonPokedex/{{Groudon}}, it also gains the ability to locally enhance the effects of sunlight during a battle. This is complimented by further development of the muscles in its pyrosacs; both of these modifications allow it to expel fire with much greater intensity.

Two types of Mega Stone have been discovered to work with Charizard, known as "Charizardite X/Y", and are currently being researched by Professor Augustine Sycamore of the Kalos region. Under the influence of Charizardite Y, Charizard Mega Evolves into '''Mega Charizard Y'''. It grows a third horn on its head and its wings increase in size. It also gains a pair of smaller secondary wings on its arms. Charizardite X transforms Charizard into '''Mega Charizard X''', and presents even more drastic changes in the Pokémon; Charizard's skin color changes to primarily black with a blue underbelly and neon blue horn tips, making it somewhat resemble the legendary FanonPokedex/{{Zekrom}}. Its wings change to a more jagged shape, and it grows a pair of blue horns on each shoulder.

Two types of Mega Stone have been discovered to work with Charizard, known as "Charizardite X/Y", and are currently being researched by Professor Augustine Sycamore of the Kalos region. Under the influence of Charizardite Y, Charizard grows a third horn on its head and its wings increase in size. It also gains a pair of smaller secondary wings on its arms. Charizardite X presents even more drastic changes in the Pokémon; Charizard's skin color changes to primarily black with a blue underbelly and neon blue horn tips, making it somewhat resemble the legendary FanonPokedex/{{Zekrom}}. Its wings change to a more jagged shape, and it grows a pair of blue horns on each shoulder.

As Mega Charizard Y, Charizard's wings develop even further, allowing it to reach even greater altitudes during flight. Similar to FanonPokedex/{{Groudon}}, it also gains the ability to locally enhance the effects of sunlight during a battle. This is complimented by further development of the muscles in its pyrosacs; both of these modifications allow it to expel fire with much greater intensity.

As Mega Charizard X, Charizard gains extra keratin in its claws, making them even harder than usual and increasing the potency of its physical attacks. This ability, appropriately, has been popularly labeled as "[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Tough Claws]]". Its pyrosacs also become much more resistant to heat and react to its enzymes more rapidly, which is marked by its flames changing from red to a much hotter blue. In this form, Charizard tends to expel a constant stream of fire from its mouth, giving the appearance of a mustache. It has also been confirmed that Charizard changes from a Fire/Flying type to a Fire/Dragon type in this form. Due to Charizard's similarity to stereotypical Dragon-type Pokémon in all forms, scientists have theorized that its Dragon typing may be some sort of hidden ancestral trait that can only be brought out in modern specimens by Mega Evolution.

Two types of Mega Stone have been discovered to work with Charizard, known as "Charizardite X/Y", and are currently being researched by Professor Augustine Sycamore of the Kalos region. Under the influence of Charizardite Y, Charizard grows a third horn on its head and its wings increase in size. Charizardite X presents even more drastic changes in the Pokémon; Charizard's skin color changes to primarily black with a blue underbelly and neon blue horn tips, making it somewhat resemble the legendary FanonPokedex/{{Zekrom}}. Its wings change to a more jagged shape, and it grows a pair of blue horns on each shoulder.

As Mega Charizard Y, Charizard's wings develop even further, allowing it to reach even greater altitudes during flight. Similar to FanonPokedex/{{Groudon}}, it also gains the ability to locally increase the intensity of sunlight during a battle. This is complimented by further development of the muscles in its pyrosacs; both of these modifications allow it to expel fire with much greater intensity.

As Mega Charizard X, Charizard gains extra keratin in its claws, making them even harder than usual and increasing the potency of its physical attacks. This ability, appropriately, has been popularly labeled as "[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Tough Claws]]". Its pyrosacs also become much more resistant to heat and react to its enzymes more rapidly, which is marked by its flames changing from red to a much hotter blue. In this form, Charizard tends to expel a constant stream of fire from its mouth. It has also been confirmed that Charizard changes from a Fire/Flying type to a Fire/Dragon type in this form. Due to Charizard's similarity to stereotypical Dragon-type Pokémon in all forms, scientists have theorized that its Dragon typing may be some sort of hidden ancestral trait that can only be brought out in modern specimens by Mega Evolution.

[-Written by {{Tropers/Tangent128}}-]

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An inherent danger to having any Char around is the open flame on the end of their tail. Poorly-trained Chars are a significant fire-hazard, and responsible for several dozen house fires in the Kanto region yearly.

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* Charmeleon [#005] -- ''Cremalacertus corniger''
* Charizard [#006] -- ''Cremalacertus extraho''

* Charmander [#004] Cremalacertus candela
* Charmeleon [#005] Cremalacertus corniger
* Charizard [#006] Cremalacertus extraho

'''Charizard''', the final stage of the line, tend to be at least 5 feet in height, tall enough to see eye-to-eye with humans. Larger specimens have been observed, as well. The most immediately noticeable physiological change is the growth of a pair of blue-green wings; also, the skull horn has forked in two. Their scales have shifted back to the lighter-orange of the Charmander stage, excluding rare black-and-red individuals. It is theorized, but unconfirmed, that the alternate-color specimens have gene codings for a darker-but-later-trigger pigment.

The Char line is carnivorous and ravenous, due to the need to keep their tail fires fueled. As such, they are more expensive to keep than, say, a Bulbasaur; however, the bulk of their required nutrition can be supplied by ordinarily-undesirable scraps of trimmed fat, which can be obtained at a discount from many butchers. When meat is scare, many waxes, such as paraffin, can be used as a substitute.

The Char line is quite social; while the population of a given region has no strict structure, neighboring families will almost always be on cooperative terms, and will assist each other in hunts, leaving behind one or two Charizard from the local group to watch their Charmander. The arrangement isn't limited to the species, either- in regions of Hoenn where they've been introduced, they have been known to incorporate the odd Salamence den into their neighborhood, and a couple dragon taming schools near the Indigo Plateau frequently find themselves deposited with a dozen Charmander to babysit for the day.

[-See other entries [[ThePokedexExtendedFanonEdition HERE]]-]
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[++Charmander Line++]

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Members of the Charmander evolutionary chain (collectively nicknamed "Chars") are large, bipedal reptiles. Charmander average about 2 feet tall, with a head about the width of their body. Being the infant form, their eyes are relatively large in proportion. They possess three claws on each limb, though the claws on their hands protrude only barely perceptibly. Their hides are generally of an orange coloring, with a cream belly; lighter yellows are observed occasionally, particularly in crossbred specimens.

Upon evolution, a new Charmeleon averages 3 feet in height, with further growth over time. It has developed a longer, more angular skull, with a centered, flesh-covered horn jutting out the back, and its hand-claws have fully emerged. Charmeleon also tend to have a notably darker red hide, though light yellows are, again, observed on occasion.

Charizard, the final stage of the line, tend to be at least 5 feet in height, tall enough to see eye-to-eye with humans. Larger specimens have been observed, as well. The most immediately noticeable physiological change is the growth of a pair of blue-green wings; also, the skull horn has forked in two. Their scales have shifted back to the lighter-orange of the Charmander stage, excluding rare black-and-red individuals. It is theorized, but unconfirmed, that the alternate-color specimens have gene codings for a darker-but-later-trigger pigment.

!! Notable Biology

While Charmeleon are willing to cooperate during hunts, intimate relationships are rare- this stage is instinctively solitary. Individuals with more open natures may nonetheless form a breeding pair at this time; apart from their choice of residence being limited by their lesser rock-smashing abilities, childrearing behavior is essentially the same as Charizard below.

The Char line is quite social; while the population of a given region has no strict structure, neighboring families will almost always be on cooperative terms, and will assist each other in hunts, leaving behind one or two Charizard from the local group to watch their Charmander. The arrangement isn't limited to the species, either- in Hoenn regions where they've been introduced, they have been known to incorporate the odd Salamence den into their neighborhood, and a couple dragon taming schools near the Indigo Plateau frequently find themselves deposited with a dozen Charmander to babysit for the day.

Where disputes arise, Charizard often engage in ritual tests of strength rather than brawl it out- probably because direct combat between Charizard would decimate the species. It is still a bad idea for a human to test their temper, of course.

[-See other entries [[ThePokedexExtendedFanonEdition HERE]]-]

* Charmander [004] Cremalacertus candela
* Charmeleon [005] Cremalacertus corniger
* Charizard [006] Cremalacertus extraho

Members of the Charmander evolutionary chain (collectively nicknamed "Chars") are large, bipedal, reptiles. Charmander average about 2 feet tall, with a head about the width of their body. Being the infant form, their eyes are relatively large in proportion. They possess three claws on each limb, though the claws on their hands protrude only barely perceptibly. Their hides are generally of an orange coloring, with a cream belly; lighter yellows are observed occasionally, particularly in crossbred specimens.

Upon evolution, a new Charmeleon averages 3 feet in height, with growth over time. It has developed a longer, more angular skull, with a centered, flesh-covered horn jutting out the back, and its hand-claws have fully emerged. Charmeleon also tend to have a notably darker red hide, though light yellows are, again, observed on occasion.

Charizard, the final stage of the line, tend to be at least 5 feet in height, tall enough to see eye-to-eye with humans. Larger specimens have been observed, as well. The most immediately noticeable physiological change is the growth of a pair of blue-green wings; also, their skull horn has forked in two. Their scales have shifted back to the lighter-orange of the Charmander stage, excluding rare black-and-red individuals. It is theorized, but unconfirmed, that the alternate-color specimens have gene codings for a darker-but-later-trigger pigment.

The flame burns vigorously, and dissolved oxygen introduced into the gas makes it difficult to extinguish even intentionally. Often the only time it's seen to go out is when the Char itself dies, spawning the urban legend that the extinguishment is itself the cause of death. While the temperature shock is quite painful, it is not inherently lethal.

* Charmander [004]
* Charmeleon [005]
* Charizard [006]

All stages of the evolutionary chain look rather like large, bipedal, mundane lizards. They have an orange coloring (leaning towards red in the Charmeleon stage) with a cream belly.

Charmander average about 2 feet tall, with a head about the width of their body.

The signature characteristic of this family is the continuous flame emanating from the tip of their tail. It is fed by gas generated in an internal pyrosac, with thick-walled igniter cells scattered around the exit pores.

The flame burns vigorously, and dissolved oxygen in the gas makes it difficult to extinguish even intentionally. Often the only time it's seen to go out is when the Char itself dies, spawning the urban legend that the extinguishment is itself the cause of death. While the temperature shock is quite painful, it is not inherently lethal.

TODO: detail firebreathing- gas or napalm?

Their claws are incredibly hard, and coupled with strong arm muscles and tendons are capable of digging into stone for climbing or burrowing.

TODO: detail evolution

The Charmander family is usually found upon smaller mountains, where there is little flammable vegetation, with rodents and other small animals available for hunting. Charizard may dig dens for themselves and offspring by crushing rocks or blasting the mountainside with flames. Some of the species have been artificially introduced to other places, like volcanic islands or large valleys.

Charmander often prey on small creatures, and have been witnessed using their fire to bring down prey slightly bigger than themselves. As their digestive system is not fully developed yet, they tend to cook their food with their own Embers before eating.

Charmeleon are extremely intelligent and willing to work together to bring down large prey. They often resort to Fire Fang attacks while darting in and out with quick strikes.

Charizard tend to go after larger prey, including deer and any cattle that may be raised near their mountain homes.

They're on fire.

As often are the things around them.

In addition, Charmeleon and especially Charizard are easily irritable, when not carefully trained.

!! Courting

???

Charizards often engage in ritual tests of strength rather than brawl it out over disputes despite their natural temper - probably because direct combat between Charizard would decimate the species. It is still a bad idea to test their temper, of course.

[[++Charmander Line++]]

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