Charizard (Pokémon)
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| Charizard リザードン Lizardon | |
 Artwork from FR/LG | |
| Type | Fire / Flying |
|---|---|
| Species | Flame Pokémon |
| National Dex | #006 |
| Johto Dex | #231 |
| Hoenn Dex | #208 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-142 |
| Almia Browser | R-139 |
| Height | 5′07″ (1.7m) |
| Weight | 199.5 lbs. (90.5kg) |
| Ability | Blaze |
| Egg groups | Monster |
| Dragon | |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 3 SpA |
| Exp. yield | 209 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,059,860 exp. |
| Gender | 12.5% ♀ / 87.5% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Red |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Body style | 
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Charizard (Japanese: リザードン Lizardon) is a dual-type Fire/Flying Pokémon.
Charizard comes with the ability Blaze, which increases the power of Fire-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Charizard evolves from Charmeleon starting at Level 36.
Charizard is the version mascot of Pokémon Red and FireRed Versions. It also makes an appearance on the Pokémon Ranger and Pokémon Stadium boxarts.
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Biology
Physiology
Unlike its pre-evolution cousins, it has powerful wings that can allow it to fly at blinding speeds, although the faster it flies, the more strain is put on the Pokémon, and it must rest for a good while after doing so. It is also more vulnerable to attacks the more outspread its wings are, so its newfound flying ability should be treated with as much care as a flying Pokémon. It has a considerably higher defense than its cousins, though as noted before caution should be used about its wings, which have little defense. Its physical strength now matches the strength of its fire attacks, and it can withstand mid-high altitude pressure, allowing it to fly above mountains, and can even withstand the high pressure and extreme heat of volcanoes.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Because of the wings it has grown Charizard can fly and can use many other Flying-type abilities. As its pre-evolutions could, it can use Fire-type moves.
Behavior
Generally, a Charizard will be competitive. It loves to battle and spend a great amount of time training or looking for opponents. Its competitive spirit is also noteworthy, since it will never spit flames at a weaker foe. When it gets very angered, the flames on its tail become a blueish-white color. It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It is known to have unintentionally caused massive forest fires. Charizard flies around in the sky searching for strong opponents. The more experienced a Charizard, the more intense its tail flame and breath are.
Habitat
Charizard is mercifully rare in the wild; however, there is a valley somewhere in Johto wherein many Charizard reside. Charizard also inhabit craggy mountains and active volcanoes.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Ash Ketchum has a Charizard that he obtained as a Charmander in Charmander the Stray Pokémon. It evolved into Charmeleon in March of the Exeggutor Squad and quickly evolved again into Charizard in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon. From the time of its becoming Charmeleon to the Orange Islands episode Charizard Chills, Charizard refused to obey Ash. After Charizard Chills, however, it became one of Ash's strongest Pokémon, perhaps even stronger than Pikachu. Ash left Charizard in the Charicific Valley with Liza in Charizard's Burning Ambition. It has returned to visit and battle for him on several occasions since then, however.
When James was in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in The Ultimate Test, he used a Charizard that he eventually tried to steal.
A Charizard was used by Team Rocket in a battle against Ash's Totodile as part of an elaborate plan to capture Pikachu in One Trick Phoney.
A trainer used a Charizard in the Verdanturf Pokémon Contest in Come What May.
In Those Darn Electabuzz, Casey had to help Corey Demario and his Charizard named Don get their fighting spirit back so that Corey could start pitching for The Electabuzz Baseball Team.
Clark used a Charizard and Quilava against Ash's Grovyle and Glalie in Shocks and Bonds. Clark's Charizard defeated Ash's Grovyle and lost to Ash's Glalie.
In Grating Spaces, Delibird gave a Jessie and James a Charizard and Aggron (James getting Aggron and Jessie getting Charizard, respectively). However, Delibird took the two Pokémon away at the end of the episode as the Charizard and Aggron were meant for Butch and Cassidy.
In the manga
In Pokémon Special, one of Green's main Pokémon is a Charizard, evolved from his Charmander. Tucker also has a Charizard in the Battle Frontier storyline.
In Electric Tale of Pikachu, Ritchie has a Charizard, which he pitted against Ash's Charizard in their battle in the Indigo League.
In Pocket Monsters Emerald: Challenge!! Battle Frontier, Rald, the main character's mentor has a Charizard.
In Pokémon Zensho, Satoshi has a Charizard that was originally a Charmander he received from Professor Oak.
In the TCG
- Main article: Charizard (TCG)
Charizard's first-released TCG card, which as part of the Base Set, was widely regarded at the height of popularity of Pokémon as the best card ever. This was because of its powerful attack, Fire Spin, and useful Pokémon Power, Energy Burn, which allowed it to convert any Energy attached to it to Fire Energy. Fire Spin needed four Fire Energy and could deal 100 damage, knocking out the majority of Pokémon cards. Individual Charizard cards were sold up to as much as $150. This Charizard card was reprinted in Wizards of the Coast's Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection sets.
In the TFG
One Charizard figure has been released.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros./Melee/Brawl
Charizard makes an appearance as a Pokémon released randomly from a Poké Ball. When summoned, Charizard will utilize Flamethrower alternating between the left and right. In Melee, the flames have more of a downward angle.
Charizard is a playable Pokémon used by Pokémon Trainer in the third game in the series, Brawl. It can use Flamethrower and Rock Smash. It also uses Fly and has the ability to glide. Charizard is a Heavyweight and attacks with various physical attacks. It uses Fire Blast in Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, Triple Finish.
Melee trophy information
It's hard to believe, but this massive Flame Pokémon evolves from the tiny Charmander. Not only can it fly at heights of over 4,500 feet, but its flaming breath is hot enough to reduce almost anything to ashes in seconds. The flames at the end of a Charizard's tail are said to be a fairly accurate barometer of its power.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Charizard is a member of Team A.C.T.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| I | Red | It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally. |
| Blue | ||
| Yellow | When expelling a blast of super hot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely. | |
| Stadium | Its fiery breath reaches incredible temperatures. It can quickly melt glaciers weighing 10,000 tons. | |
| II | Gold | If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish-blue color. |
| Silver | Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies. | |
| Crystal | It uses its wings to fly high. The temperature of its fire increases as it gains experience in battle. | |
| Stadium 2 | If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish-blue color. | |
| III | Ruby | Charizard flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself. |
| Sapphire | Charizard flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself. | |
| Emerald | A Charizard flies about in search of strong opponents. It breathes intense flames that can melt any material. However, it will never torch a weaker foe. | |
| FireRed | Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures. | |
| LeafGreen | It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames. | |
| IV | Diamond | It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles. |
| Pearl | It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Pokémon Red and Blue | None | Evolve Charmeleon |
| Pokémon Yellow | None | Evolve Charmeleon | |
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Crystal | None | Trade | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Evolve Charmeleon | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Pal Park |
| Pal Park | Field |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Snap | Volcano |
| Pokémon Trozei | Endless Level 23 Forever Level 72 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue) | Evolve from Charmeleon |
| Pokémon Ranger | Jungle Relic (during mission) |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness) | Spacial Rift (B1-B15) Deep Spacial Rift (B1-B9) Dark Crater Pit (B6-B14) |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Volcano Cave |
Base stats
| HP: | 78 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 84 | |
| Defense: | 78 | |
| Special: | 85 | |
| SpAtk: | 109 | |
| SpDef: | 85 | |
| Speed: | 100 |
The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is 2×.
Learnset
Charizard is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal |
| Start | Air Slash | Flying | Special | 75 | 95% | 20 | Cool | 0 |
| Start | Dragon Claw | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Cool | 2 ♥♥ |
| Start | Ember | Fire | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 | Beauty | 3 ♥♥♥ |
| Start | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 | Cute | 2 ♥♥ |
| Start | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥ |
| Start | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | Cute | 2 ♥♥ |
| Start | SmokeScreen | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Smart | 2 ♥♥ |
| 7 | Ember | Fire | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 | Beauty | 3 ♥♥♥ |
| 10 | SmokeScreen | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Smart | 2 ♥♥ |
| 17 | Dragon Rage | Dragon | Special | 40 | 100% | 10 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥ |
| 21 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 90% | 10 | Tough | 2 ♥♥ |
| 28 | Fire Fang | Fire | Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 | Beauty | 3 ♥♥♥ |
| 32 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥ |
| 36 | Wing Attack | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100% | 35 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥ |
| 42 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special | 95 | 100% | 15 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥ |
| 49 | Fire Spin | Fire | Special | 15 | 70% | 15 | Beauty | 0 |
| 59 | Heat Wave | Fire | Special | 100 | 90% | 10 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥ |
| 66 | Flare Blitz | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | Smart | 2 ♥♥ |
| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon | ||||||||
By TM/HM
By breeding
By tutoring
| Generation III and IV Other generation learnsets: II - III | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal | ||||
| FR | LG | E | Body Slam* | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥ | ||
| FR | LG | E | Counter* | Fighting | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Tough | 2 ♥♥ | ||
| E | Defense Curl* | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | Cute | 2 ♥♥ | ||||
| FR | LG | E | Double-Edge* | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 0 | ||
| E | DynamicPunch* | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 50% | 5 | Cool | 2 ♥♥ | ||||
| E | Endure* | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 2 ♥♥ | ||||
| E | Fire Punch* | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥ | ||||
| E | Fury Cutter* | Bug | Physical | 10 | 95% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥ | ||||
| FR | LG | E | Mega Kick* | Normal | Physical | 120 | 75% | 5 | Cool | 2 ♥♥ | ||
| FR | LG | E | Mega Punch* | Normal | Physical | 80 | 85% | 20 | Tough | 2 ♥♥ | ||
| FR | LG | E | Mimic* | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 0 | ||
| E | Mud-Slap* | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥ | ||||
| FR | LG | E | Rock Slide* | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥ | ||
| FR | LG | E | Seismic Toss* | |||||||||