Charmeleon met Jake back as a Charmander, waiting in Professor Oak's lab. Jake selected the Flame Pokemon as his starter, and the two became great friends with one another. Charmander eventually evolved into Charmeleon, learning Dragon Claw. Charmeleon was used in Jake's gym battle against Pewter City gym leader, Brock. Charmeleon easily defeated Geodude, but was crushed by the power of Onix. Ever since then, Charmeleon vowed to never lose again.