In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Charmander will only be available to grab after you beat the Pokémon League, unless you get lucky in Max Raids. You’ll only get one after beating the game.

The Pokemon Sword and Shield Charmander isn't a pipe-dream: the gen-one fire starter is in the game, ... Charmander evolves into Charmeleon at level 16, ...

It evolves to Charmeleon at Level 16 and then Charizard at Level 36, for the record. ... Pokemon Sword & Shield throws open the doors to its gyms once again ...

Gigantamax Charizard Pokemon: ... (so far) to receive a Gigantamax Form in Pokémon Sword and Shield. ... Charmander evolves into Charmeleon at level 16.

Released on November 15th, Pokemon Sword and Shield debuted to the strongest dollar sales for any first month of a Pokemon game ever, beating out the previous record holder, Pokemon Sun and Moon.

For those not completely in the know with Charmander’s evolutionary path, the little Fire-type Pokemon will evolve into Charmeleon at Level 16 and then finally to Charizard at Level 36.