Where to Get Charmander in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield

When you complete Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield you can essentially free roam around the world doing a number of activities. One such activity is catching ’em all. Included in the 400 Pokedex is everyone’s favorite Lizard Pokemon, Charmander. To learn how to get Charmander for yourself, consult our where to get Charmander in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield guide below.

Become Pokemon Champion of the Galar Region

First things first you need to become the Pokemon Champion of the Galar Region. This means you need to have beaten Leon in battle and have the game show the end after the credits roll. Once you do this you will be returned to your house. From here you can explore the Galar Region to your heart’s content. The first stop you should make is Hop & Leon’s house.

Get Charmander From Leon’s Room

Hop & Leon’s is located just down the pathway from your house. Head inside their house and go upstairs into Leon’s Room. On the floor in this room you will see a Pokeball. Go up to the Pokeball and interact with it to get Charmander. Leon has left this Pokemon for you as a gift. Pretty nice if you ask me.

Charmander Pokedex Entry

Charmander is one of the og’s of the Pokemon series and it has quite the avid following. This Pokemon is capable of evolving into Charmeleon then Charizard. Here’s what the Galar Poxedex has to say about this Lizard Pokemon:

It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Pokedex

That’s all you need to know about where to get Charmander in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Are you happy this OG Pokemon is in the game? Let me know in the comments below.

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