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Charizard is a {{wp|dragon|draconic}}, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is primarily orange with a cream underside from the chest to the tip of its tail. It has a long neck, small blue eyes, slightly raised nostrils, and two horn-like structures protruding from the back of its rectangular head. There are two fangs visible in its upper jaw when its mouth is closed. Two large wings with blue-green undersides sprout from its back, and a horn-like appendage juts out from the top of the third joint of each wing. A single wing-finger is visible through the center of each wing membrane. Charizard's arms are short and skinny compared to its robust belly, and each limb has three white claws. It has stocky legs with cream-colored soles on each of its {{wp|plantigrade}} feet. The tip of its long, tapering tail burns with a sizable flame, which can intensify to a blue flame if Charizard is irritated. | Charizard is a {{wp|dragon|draconic}}, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is primarily orange with a cream underside from the chest to the tip of its tail. It has a long neck, small blue eyes, slightly raised nostrils, and two horn-like structures protruding from the back of its rectangular head. There are two fangs visible in its upper jaw when its mouth is closed. Two large wings with blue-green undersides sprout from its back, and a horn-like appendage juts out from the top of the third joint of each wing. A single wing-finger is visible through the center of each wing membrane. Charizard's arms are short and skinny compared to its robust belly, and each limb has three white claws. It has stocky legs with cream-colored soles on each of its {{wp|plantigrade}} feet. The tip of its long, tapering tail burns with a sizable flame, which can intensify to a blue flame if Charizard is irritated. | ||
Charizard flies in search of powerful opponents to battle, and its fire will burn hotter as it gains experience. Its fiery breath is capable of melting boulders and massive glaciers, and has been known to accidentally cause forest fires. Though its fiery breath is hot, it never turns it on any opponent weaker than itself. Charizard typically inhabits {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains and valleys}}, such as the [[Charicific Valley]] in [[Johto]]. [[EP134| | Charizard flies in search of powerful opponents to battle, and its fire will burn hotter as it gains experience. Its fiery breath is capable of melting boulders and massive glaciers, and has been known to accidentally cause forest fires. Though its fiery breath is hot, it never turns it on any opponent weaker than itself. Charizard typically inhabits {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains and valleys}}, such as the [[Charicific Valley]] in [[Johto]]. The ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]'' showed that only a weak Charizard would show off its power. The side story episode ''[[HS17|Those Darn Electabuzz!]]'' showed that Charizard can swim underwater, with [[Pokémon Origins]] further showing that the flame on the tip of the tail can still keep burning underwater. Charizard's wings can carry it to an altitude of 4,600 feet (1,400 meters). Charizard lives in herds with {{p|Charmander}}. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Charizard is known to sleep in a incredibly relaxed position.<ref>''[[Pokémon Sleep|Sleep Style Dex]]''</ref> The is because Charizard is very confident in its own power. Some Charizard are occasionally seen sleeping flat on their backs, which is potentially a sign that those Charizard are especially strong. | ||
Even though Charizard originally | Even though Charizard originally couldn't learn the move {{m|Fly}}, Trainers have been shown riding Charizard in official artwork dating back to the original [[Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards|Carddass Trading Cards]] of the year 1997. {{Ash}} himself was shown riding his Charizard already in the [[S02|second season]] of the [[original series]] of ''Pokémon the Series''. Eventually, in {{game|Yellow}}, Charizard became able to learn Fly and has since been frequently depicted as a Pokémon able to carry people on its back to fly them to distant areas. In [[Alola]], Charizard is a [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] called Charizard Glide, being used by the natives to fly around the region or make deliveries. | ||
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===Forms=== | ===Forms=== | ||
[[File:Mega Charizard X Mega Charizard Y artwork.png|left|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y.]] | [[File:Mega Charizard X Mega Charizard Y artwork.png|left|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y.]] | ||
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{{Spritebox/Footer|006|Charizard}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|006|Charizard}} | ||
====Other sprites==== | |||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===Main series=== | ===Main series=== | ||
[[File:Friede Charizard.png |thumb|250px | [[File:Friede Charizard.png|thumb|left|250px|Charizard in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'']] | ||
[[File:Alain Mega Charizard X.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard X in the | [[File:Alain Mega Charizard X.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard X in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']] | ||
[[File:Trevor Mega Charizard Y.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard Y in the | [[File:Trevor Mega Charizard Y.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard Y in ''Pokémon the Series'']] | ||
[[File:Leon Gigantamax Charizard.png|thumb|250px|Gigantamax Charizard in the | [[File:Leon Gigantamax Charizard.png|thumb|250px|Gigantamax Charizard in ''Pokémon the Series'']] | ||
[[File:Friede Charizard Terastal.png|thumb|250px|Tera Charizard in | [[File:Friede Charizard Terastal.png|thumb|250px|Tera Charizard in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Ash's Charizard]]===== | =====[[Ash's Charizard]]===== | ||
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[[File:Red Mega Charizard X PO.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard X in Pokémon Origins]] | [[File:Red Mega Charizard X PO.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard X in Pokémon Origins]] | ||
====[[Red's Charizard]]==== | ====[[Red's Charizard]]==== | ||
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} obtained Charizard as a Charmander from [[Professor Oak]] when he went out on his {{pkmn|journey}}. It evolved into a Charizard sometime after Red defeated [[Koga]] between ''[[PO02|File 2 - Cubone]]'' and ''[[PO03|File 3 - Giovanni]]''. During the battle against Mewtwo in ''[[PO04|File 4 - Charizard]]'', Red's Charizard Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and battled Mewtwo. It was the first Mega Evolution seen in | {{OBP|Red|Origins}} obtained Charizard as a Charmander from [[Professor Oak]] when he went out on his {{pkmn|journey}}. It evolved into a Charizard sometime after Red defeated [[Koga]] between ''[[PO02|File 2 - Cubone]]'' and ''[[PO03|File 3 - Giovanni]]''. During the battle against Mewtwo in ''[[PO04|File 4 - Charizard]]'', Red's Charizard Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and battled Mewtwo. It was the first Mega Evolution seen in animated media. | ||
====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
[[File:Pokkén Charizard.png|250px|thumb|Charizard in [[Pokkén Tournament]]]] | [[File:Pokkén Charizard.png|250px|thumb|left|Charizard in [[Pokkén Tournament]]]] | ||
[[File:UNITE Charizard.png|220px|thumb|Charizard in Pokémon UNITE]] | [[File:UNITE Charizard.png|220px|thumb|Charizard in Pokémon UNITE]] | ||
[[File:Celestial Charizard.png|250px|thumb|Charizard in the music video for Celestial]] | [[File:Celestial Charizard.png|250px|thumb|Charizard in the music video for Celestial]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Pokémon Gallery Encounter with Shining.png|thumb|250px|"Pokémon Gallery: Encounter with Shiny Pokémon" by [[Ken Sugimori]]]] | [[File:Pokémon Gallery Encounter with Shining.png|thumb|250px|"Pokémon Gallery: Encounter with Shiny Pokémon" by [[Ken Sugimori]]]] | ||
* In English, the {{pkmn|category}} "Flame Pokémon" is shared by {{p|Charmeleon}}, Charizard, {{p|Flareon}}, Kantonian {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Infernape}}. | * In English, the {{pkmn|category}} "Flame Pokémon" is shared by {{p|Charmeleon}}, Charizard, {{p|Flareon}}, Kantonian {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Infernape}}. | ||
** In Japanese, Flareon has the category ほのおポケモン ''Honō Pokémon'' (Flame Pokémon), while the other four Pokémon share the category かえんポケモン ''Kaen Pokémon'' (Flame Pokémon). | ** In Japanese, Flareon has the category ほのおポケモン ''Honō Pokémon'' (Flame Pokémon), while the other four Pokémon share the category かえんポケモン ''Kaen Pokémon'' (Flame Pokémon). | ||
* Charizard and {{p|Mewtwo}} share several [[Mega Evolution]] similarities. Both Pokémon are the only ones to have two Mega Evolutions instead of one. Both of their Y Mega Evolutions were introduced before their X ones. Both Pokémon change their typing in their X Mega Evolutions while they remain the same type in their Y Mega Evolutions. Both X Mega Evolutions are physically oriented while their Y Mega Evolutions are specially oriented. | * Charizard and {{p|Mewtwo}} share several [[Mega Evolution]] similarities. Both Pokémon are the only ones to have two Mega Evolutions instead of one. Both of their Y Mega Evolutions were introduced before their X ones. Both Pokémon change their typing in their X Mega Evolutions while they remain the same type in their Y Mega Evolutions. Both X Mega Evolutions are physically oriented while their Y Mega Evolutions are specially oriented. | ||
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Charizard and {{p|Rhyhorn}} shared the same cry. This cry was updated and reused for Mega Charizard Y. | * Prior to [[Generation VI]], Charizard and {{p|Rhyhorn}} shared the same cry. This cry was updated and reused for Mega Charizard Y. | ||
* Charizard holds the distinction of being the first Pokémon to appear in the Japanese version of | * Charizard holds the distinction of being the first Pokémon to appear in the Japanese version of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', as it is the first one to appear in the opening. However, outside of Japan, {{p|Mewtwo}} is the first to appear. | ||
* Charizard is the only Pokémon in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]] that transitioned from a {{i|Poké Ball}} Pokémon to a playable character. | * Charizard is the only Pokémon in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]] that transitioned from a {{i|Poké Ball}} Pokémon to a playable character. | ||
* Charizard and Johtonian {{p|Typhlosion}}, along with their respective evolutionary lines, have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution. | * Charizard and Johtonian {{p|Typhlosion}}, along with their respective evolutionary lines, have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution. | ||
* Mega Charizard Y has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. | * Mega Charizard Y has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. | ||
* Charizard is the only Pokémon not in the [[Alola Pokédex]] to be a [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} (where it is unobtainable via normal gameplay) and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. | * Charizard is the only Pokémon not in the [[Alola Pokédex]] to be a [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} (where it is unobtainable via normal gameplay) and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. | ||
* Charizard is the only non-[[Galar]] first partner Pokémon to be in the [[Galar Pokédex]] in the base game of {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}. | * Charizard is the only non-[[Galar]] first partner Pokémon to be in the [[Galar Pokédex]] in the base game of {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}. | ||
* Charizard is the most common Pokémon found amongst {{pkmn|Champion}}s, being used by four of them. | * Charizard is the most common Pokémon found amongst {{pkmn|Champion}}s, being used by four of them. | ||
* Because of its beauty and elegance, [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] is also referred to as Charizard Bridge. | * Because of its beauty and elegance, [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] is also referred to as Charizard Bridge. | ||
* Charizard | * Charizard is character designer [[Atsuko Nishida]]'s favorite Pokémon.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokémon.com] (archived)</ref> | ||
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by [[The Pokémon Company]] in 2020, Charizard was voted the most popular [[Generation I]] Pokémon, receiving 93,968 votes. It was also the fourth-most popular Pokémon overall. | * In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by [[The Pokémon Company]] in 2020, Charizard was voted the most popular [[Generation I]] Pokémon, receiving 93,968 votes. It was also the fourth-most popular Pokémon overall. | ||
* The current design of a {{Shiny}} Charizard was first seen in an official art from 2001, between the releases of {{game|Crystal}} and {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. | * The current design of a {{Shiny}} Charizard was first seen in an official art from 2001, between the releases of {{game|Crystal}} and {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. | ||
* ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' is the only series of either of the Pokémon TV shows to not feature a Charizard in any capacity. | |||
* In [[Generation IX]], Charizard is unable to learn both {{m|Metal Claw}} and {{m|False Swipe}} via [[TM]], while its pre-evolutions can learn False Swipe and Charmander can learn Metal Claw. | |||
* Charizard is the first Pokémon species in the Pokémon animated TV shows to use all major battle gimmicks as of Generation IX, doing so by Mega Evolving in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', using a [[Z-Move]] in ''[[SM107|Run, Heroes, Run!]]'', [[Gigantamax]]ing in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', and {{Tera}}stallizing in ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]''. | |||
===Merchandise=== | |||
[[File:Charizard Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Charizard in Pokémon Battle Chess]] | |||
* Charizard appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. It behaves like the bishop piece in chess, but can also move one square backwards. | * Charizard appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. It behaves like the bishop piece in chess, but can also move one square backwards. | ||
* | * Charizard was the focus of a [[Charizard Pokémon Center promotion (2010)|Pokémon Center promotion]] in April 2010. | ||
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===In real life=== | |||
====Science==== | |||
* Charizard was [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of ''Chilicola charizard'', a species of stem-nesting bees. The discoverer, Spencer K. Monckton, was inspired to name the species after Charizard thanks to its mountainous habitat and the orange coloration found in the first specimen he observed.<ref name="Real-life taxonomic influence">[http://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=7731 A revision of ''Chilicola'' (''Heteroediscelis''), a subgenus of xeromelissine bees (Hymenoptera, Colletidae) endemic to Chile: taxonomy, phylogeny, and biogeography, with descriptions of eight new species]</ref><ref>(June 1, 2016). "[https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/844107 One of 8 new endemic polyester bees from Chile bears the name of a draconic Pokemon]." ''EurekAlert!''. Pensoft Publishers.</ref> | |||
===Concept and development=== | |||
Charizard, its pre-evolved forms, and Mega Charizard X were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980121112202fw_/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/INTER/ATSUKO/INTER_AT.HTM Interview with Atsuko Nishida on Game Freak's website] (archived, Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/index_2.html Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida] (Japanese)</ref> | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{wp|Charizard|Article on Wikipedia}} | * {{wp|Charizard|Article on Wikipedia}} | ||
{{Smash Bros.}} | {{Smash Bros.}} | ||
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fire|type2=Flying}} | {{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fire|type2=Flying}} | ||
