Charizard
リザードン Lizardon
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Artwork from FR/LG
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Charizard (Japanese: リザードン Lizardon) is a dual-type Fire/Flying Pokémon.
It evolves from Charmeleon starting at level 36. It is the final form of Charmander.
Charizard is the version mascot of Pokémon Red and FireRed Versions. It also makes an appearance on the Pokémon Ranger, Pokémon Stadium, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky boxarts.
Biology
Physiology
Unlike its pre-evolutions, 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-type Pokémon. It has a considerably higher defense than its pre-evolutions, 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-type 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. Charizard is a very dragon-like Pokémon. Like its previous forms, it has a long tail with a fire burning at the tip. The front of its two wings is blue, while the back is orange like the most of its body. Although hardly visible, Charizard's iris is light blue in color. Its belly is cream-colored.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
As a Fire-type starter, Charizard has the ability to learn Blast Burn.
Because of the wings it has grown upon evolution, Charizard is now able to fly and can use many other Flying-type abilities. As its pre-evolutions could, it can use Fire-type moves. It also has access to Dragon-type moves, such as Dragon Claw and DragonBreath.
Since Charizard is a fully evolved Pokémon, it can use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
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 unless provoked or commanded. 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 with its tail-flame. 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
Major appearances
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.
Other
Charizard first appeared in Island of the Giant Pokémon, however it was a fake mechanical robot.
When James was in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in The Ultimate Test, he used a Charizard that he eventually tried to steal.
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 Jessie and James a Charizard and an Aggron, with Jessie getting Charizard and James getting Aggron. However, Delibird took the two Pokémon away at the end of the episode as the Charizard and Aggron were meant for Cassidy and Butch.
Minor appearances
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 Phony!.
A trainer used a Charizard in the Verdanturf Pokémon Contest in Come What May.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP105
| Dragon Rage
| Ash's Pokédex
| Rage, one of Charizard's most powerful attacks. Rage attack usually has a devastating effect on its opponents.
(Note: It should say Dragon Rage)
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| Original series entries continue below.
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| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP248
| Charizard
| Ash's Pokédex
| Charizard, the Flame Pokémon. Charizard's powerful flame can melt absolutely anything.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
In Pokémon Adventures, one of Blue'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 Pokémon 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, and rereleased in the Stormfront expansion.
In the TFG
One Charizard figure has been released.
Other appearances
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.
Brawl trophy information
A Flame Pokémon. Its fiery breath is hot enough to burn up rocks, and its wings let it fly up to 4,600 feet into the air. It's a proud Pokémon that will never use its flame breath on an opponent weaker than itself. The flame on its tail is a barometer of how much vitality it has remaining. Its signature move, Flamethrower, is a reliable technique.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally.
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| Blue
| It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally.
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| Yellow
| When expelling a blast of super hot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.
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| Stadium
| Its fiery breath reaches incredible temperatures. It can quickly melt glaciers weighing 10,000 tons.
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| II
| Gold
| If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish-blue color.
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| Silver
| Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies.
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| Crystal
| It uses its wings to fly high. The temperature of its fire increases as it gains experience in battle.
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| Stadium 2
| If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish-blue color.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.
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| LeafGreen
| It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
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| Pearl
| It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
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| Platinum
| It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
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| HeartGold
| Currently unknown
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 138 - 185
| 266 - 360
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| 80 - 149
| 155 - 293
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| 74 - 143
| 144 - 280
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| 102 - 177
| 200 - 348
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| 81 - 150
| 157 - 295
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| 94 - 167
| 184 - 328
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Charizard is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
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| Contest
| Appeal
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Cranidos, Rampardos
Shieldon, Bastiodon
| AncientPower
| Rock
| Special
| 60
| 100%
| 5
| Tough
| 1 ♥
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Ekans, Arbok
Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking
| Beat Up*
| Dark
| Physical
| 10
| 100%
| 10
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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| Snorlax
| Belly Drum
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Cute
| 0
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Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise
Ekans, Arbok
Gyarados
Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr
Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar
Loudred, Exploud
Seviper
Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
| Bite
| Dark
| Physical
| 60
| 100%
| 25
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
| Counter*HGSS
| Fighting
| Physical
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Arbok
Snorlax
Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr
Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar
Exploud
Seviper
Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
Garchomp
| Crunch
| Dark
| Physical
| 80
| 100%
| 15
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Gyarados
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Altaria
| Dragon Dance
| Dragon
| Status
| —
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| 20
| Smart
| 0
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Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Gible, Gabite, Garchomp
| Dragon Rush
| Dragon
| Physical
| 100
| 75%
| 10
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Charizard
| Flare Blitz
| Fire
| Physical
| 120
| 100%
| 15
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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| Aron, Lairon, Aggron
| Metal Claw
| Steel
| Physical
| 50
| 95%
| 35
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
| Outrage
| Dragon
| Physical
| 120
| 100%
| 15
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar
| Rock Slide
| Rock
| Physical
| 75
| 90%
| 10
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Cubone, Marowak
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
| Swords Dance*
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Beauty
| 0
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Special moves
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Charizard will learn Blast Burn at level 99 if it has at least 333 IQ points. If this requirement is not met until after reaching level 99, Blast Burn will still be available at the Move Relearner.
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Charizard is the only evolution of a starter Pokémon that can learn Fly through HM02. However, it was unable to do so in Red and Blue. This was changed starting with Yellow, making it possible to still get a Charizard with Fly in the original games by trading one from a later version.
- Charizard has a cry that is completely identical to that of a Rhyhorn.
- Charizard has the same base stats as Typhlosion.
- Charizard is the only non-legendary Pokémon that is a dual-type Fire/Flying Pokémon. The other known Pokémon with this combination are both legendary — Moltres and Ho-Oh.
- Charizard shares the same species name as Charmeleon, Flareon, Moltres, and Infernape. They are all known as Flame Pokémon.
- Charizard is not a Dragon, but is used by Lance, a Trainer of Dragon-type Pokémon, probably due to its Dragon-like appearance.
- Charizard is the only non Dragon-type to learn Dragon Claw via level-up.
- Due to having a tail, claws, and wings, Charizard is the only Pokémon (save for Smeargle and Mew) to be able to legitimately learn Iron Tail, Metal Claw, and Steel Wing.
- Charizard holds the distinction of being the first Pokémon to appear in the Japanese version of the Pokémon anime; it is the first one to appear in the original opening credits. However, outside of Japan, this honor belongs to Mewtwo.
- Charizard is the first Pokémon in National Pokédex order to have a double weakness — Rock. However, it wasn't originally, as in Generation I, the Bug-type was super-effective against the Poison-type, making Bulbasaur the original first Pokémon with a double weakness.
- Charizard, along with Smeargle, Mew and Flygon, can learn both Dig and Fly.
- In the anime, the inside of Charizard's wings are colored green, while in the games, they are colored blue.
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Charizard is the only Pokémon forced to use a move not learned through level-up in the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash. It also holds the most machine moves out of all of the Pokémon in the Super Smash Bros. series.
- Charizard and its evolution family are the only Pokémon who have flames as part of their bodies that do not go out naturally (with the Pokémon still being alive).
- The view-from-behind sprite for Charizard has had the same basic design since Generation II.
Origin
Charizard resembles the European dragon, certainly one of many forms told and rendered in legends. Although it is a Fire-type Pokémon, it can learn an array of Dragon-type moves such as Dragon Rage and Dragon Claw. Charizard's prominence as a dragon without being of the Dragon-type is further reinforced in the video game Pokémon Ranger, where one makes a cameo as one of four prominently featured patron elemental dragon Pokémon.
The other three Pokémon sharing this distinguishing trait are legitimate Dragon-type Pokémon; Salamence, Kingdra, and Flygon. The patronage of these four dragons is inspired from the four classical elements; Air, Water, Earth, and Fire, with Charizard being the representative of Fire.
It shares some evolutionary traits with Charmeleon in its distinctive horns; also a distinct trait in some dragons.
Name origin
Charizard's name is a portmanteau of the words char, to burn, and lizard. Lizardon, on the other hand, is a combination of lizard and don, which is a suffix meaning tooth that is commonly used in dinosaur names.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
Notes
( Fire )
Body size: 1
(Burn ×4)
For other sprites and images, please see Charizard images on Bulbagarden Archives.
