Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Charcadet
Say it: CHA-rca-de-t
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Charcadet is the Fire Child Pokémon — Fire before Armarouge (Psychic buddy path) or Ceruledge (Ghost buddy path). In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to a final form — not a finished raid attacker. Fire helps against Grass, Bug, Ice, and Steel; Water, Ground, and Rock hit Fire hard. Catch Charcadet from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve after the buddy battle requirement.
Say it: CHA-rca-de-t
Charcadet (#935) is a Fire Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the shared pre-evolution of Armarouge and Ceruledge. Trainers almost never power Charcadet for raids; the value is candy and IVs for the path you choose. Against Charcadet, lead with Water, Ground, or Rock. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Charcadet is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0935. Use the Fire type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Charcadet. Decide Armarouge vs Ceruledge before you spend the buddy battles, then evolve. Shadow Charcadet is the same — evolve toward the Shadow final form you want.
Type matchups
- Fire moves hit Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel hard.
When Charcadet is your opponent, Water, Ground, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 92
- Defense
- 74
- Stamina
- 120
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Charcadet’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Armarouge or Ceruledge — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Incinerate · Standard
Fire energy
- Ember · Standard
Fire alternate
Charged
- Flamethrower · Standard
Fire nuke
- Heat Wave · Standard
Fire alternate
- Flame Charge · Standard
PvP utility
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- ember
- incinerate
Charged
- flame charge
- heat wave
- flamethrower
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #878 of 954 · CP 828
Ember + Heat Wave
- Master League · rank #755 of 1023 · CP 828
Ember + Heat Wave
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.