Charcadet, the popular Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go, which is said to have been born from burnt charcoal, can evolve into two entities: Armarouge and Ceruledge. While it is difficult for beginner players to figure out the steps for evolution, a guided process can help.
This article acts as a guide to the evolution of Charcadet into Armarouge and Ceruledge, delving into the rules and complete processes. Additionally, the guide will provide steps to evolve the Shiny Charcadet. Let’s begin.
What is Charcadet Pokémon?
Charcadet is a Fire-type Pokémon released during the World of Wonders season, specifically at Pokémon Horizons, a series celebration event, on March 5th, 2024. A Shiny form was later released at the Powerful Potential event of March 5th, 2025. Originating from the Paldea region, Charcadet is a strong Pokémon that will battle even tough opponents.
How to Find Charcadet?
Charcadet can be acquired either by hatching the eggs during specific periods or through research tasks. The Powerful Potential event which lasted from March 4th to June 3rd of 2025 allowed its hatching through 2km, 5km, and 7km eggs with reduced hatch distances. The complete tasks to get Charcadet are outlined below.
Eggs Method
The eggs method needs a minimum number of 418 Combat Points (CP) to work. Even though you have hatched the 2km, 5km, and 10km eggs, sometimes, various other Pokémon can appear. So you have to collect and hatch numerous eggs to test your luck. The events in which you can hatch eggs are:
- 10-km eggs have been hatched since 2024 March 5, and there is no end date yet.
- 7-km eggs in “Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event 2025,” which was organized between April 16th and April 22nd, 2025.
- Users were allowed to hatch the 2, 5, 7, and 10-km eggs at the “Powerful Potential” event, which was organized between March 5th and 10th, 2025.
- 7-km eggs at Holiday event of December 17 – 22, 2025.
- 10-km eggs at Scorching Steps event organized from 21 June to 25 June 2024.
- 2, 5, 10-km eggs at the previous Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event, organized from March 5 to March 11, 2024.
Research Tasks Method
The research tasks method needs a minimum of 313 Combat Points (CP) to work. Charcadet can be acquired by:
- Completing the 5th part of Might and Mastery Special Research.
- Completing the first part of Powerful Potential Timed Research.
- The Research Breakthrough between March 2025 and August 2025.
How Charcadet’s Evolution Works?
Charcadet can evolve into Armarouge, a bipedal humanoid Pokémon, when exposed to a set of Auspicious Armor. It can also evolve into Ceruledge, another humanoid Pokémon with a blue body and dark purple armor. To evolve Charcadet, you need to:
- Make Charcadet your Buddy in Pokémon Go.
- You should defeat 30 Psychic-type Pokémon in battles for Armarouge.
- Defeat at least 30 Ghost-type Pokémon in battles for Ceruledge.
- Feed 50 Charcadet Candy.
How to Evolve the Charcadet into Armarouge?
Following the defeat of 30 psychic-type Pokémon and feeding of at least 50 Charcadet Candy, your Charcadet will automatically transform into Armarouge. You can complete the 30 battles by fighting with friends or through the Go Battle League, Team Go Rocket battles, or raids.
How to Evolve the Charcadet into Ceruledge?
As detailed above, Charcadet needs to defeat 30 ghost-type Pokémon in the battle and feed 50 Charcadet Candy to evolve into Ceruledge. It should be your Buddy while you defeat the ghosts.
The ghost-type Pokémon can be defeated while battling with friends or within the Go Battle League, Team Rocket battles, and raids. Also, be aware that Charcadet just has to be your buddy while you defeat them.
How to Evolve Shiny Charcadet into Armarouge and Ceruledge?
While the Shiny Charcadet is different from the regular Charcadet, the evolution process is the same. For Shiny Charcadet to evolve into Armarouge, follow the same steps as regular Charcadet’s evolution into Armarouge. In the evolution into Ceruledge, you can go through its same steps.
How to Get Charcadet Candy in Pokémon Go?
To get Candy specific to Charcadet, follow the activities below.
- Hatch eggs that are linked to Charcadet.
- Assign Charcadet as your Buddy and accumulate the Candy while walking.
- Trade the Charcadet with trainers to accumulate the Candy.
- Transfer the remaining Charcadet to Professor Willow.
Armarouge or Ceruledge? Stats Comparison
While Armarouge has better stats than Ceruledge, both have their own distinct features and advantages. Let’s get into a detailed comparison table of their stats.
| Pokémon | Max CP | Attack | Defense | Stamina | Fast Attacks | Charged Attacks |
| Charcadet | 828 | 92 | 74 | 120 | Ember, Incinerate | Flamethrower, Heat Wave, Flame Charge |
| Armarouge | 3,628 | 234 | 185 | 198 | Ember, Incinerate | Flamethrower, Heat Wave, Psyshock, Flame Charge |
| Ceruledge | 3,586 | 239 | 189 | 181 | Ember, Incinerate | Flamethrower, Heat Wave, Shadow Ball, Flame Charge |
Final Thoughts
Evolving the Charcadet into Armarouge or Ceruledge is a crucial event in Pokémon Go. It gives you several advantages in the progression of the game. If you have any doubts or encounter any errors while following the steps, feel free to connect with us.
