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'''Ash's Charizard''' (Japanese: '''サトシのリザードン''' ''Satoshi's Lizardon'') was the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by [[Ash Ketchum]] in the [[Kanto]] region.
'''Ash's Charizard''' (Japanese: '''サトシのリザードン''' ''Satoshi's Lizardon'') was the fourth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and his fifth overall.


==History==
==In the anime==
===[[Original series]]===
===Main series===
====Kanto====
====History====
[[File:Damian Charmander.png|thumb|200px|left|As a Charmander, with Damian]]
=====[[Original series]]=====
=====With Damian=====
======Kanto======
Charmander originally belonged to a boastful Trainer named [[Damian]]. However, in ''[[EP011|Charmander - The Stray Pokémon]]'', Damian grew tired of Charmander being weak and abandoned it, leaving it on a rocky outcrop and telling it that he would come back later. Charmander's health deteriorated, but it was able to resist capture by {{Ash}} twice before explaining to {{AP|Pikachu}} that it was waiting for Damian. Later, Ash met Damian and learned that he never planned to return for it. Outraged but mostly concerned for Charmander, who was now stuck out in the rain loyally awaiting Damian, {{an|Brock}}, Ash and {{an|Misty}} rushed to its rescue, with Brock carrying it to the [[Pokémon Center]] while Ash sheltered the little remaining tail flame with his coat.
;With Damian
[[File:Damian Charmander.png|thumb|left|220px|Charmander and Damian]]
Charmander originally belonged to a boastful {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Damian]]. However, in ''[[EP011|Charmander - The Stray Pokémon]]'', Damian grew tired of Charmander being weak, and so he abandoned him, leaving him on a rocky outcrop and telling him that he would come back later. Charmander's health deteriorated, but he was able to resist capture by {{Ash}} twice before explaining to {{AP|Pikachu}} that he was waiting for Damian. Later, Ash met Damian and learned he never planned to return for Charmander. Outraged but mostly concerned for Charmander, who was now stuck out in the rain loyally awaiting Damian, {{an|Brock}}, Ash, and {{an|Misty}} rushed to his rescue, with Brock carrying him to the [[Pokémon Center]] while Ash sheltered the little remaining tail flame with his coat.
[[File:Ash Charmander waiting for Damian.png|thumb|250px|Charmander waiting in the rain for Damian]]
Despite the care shown to him, Charmander was unwilling to remain at the Pokémon Center and returned to the rock where he had been staying. However, he came across {{TRT}}, who had stolen Pikachu. Charmander ordered them to return Pikachu, and when they ignored him, he blasted them with a Flamethrower to send them running away, leaving behind Pikachu. Ash invited Charmander to join them, but Damian turned up with many Poké Balls and said that he had intentionally abandoned Charmander to toughen him up. Damian threw a Poké Ball at him, but Charmander deflected the Ball in defiance. Having seen Damian's character, Charmander staunchly refused to return, and when Damian threatened to crush him with all of his other Pokémon, he attacked Damian with a Flamethrower attack alongside Pikachu, who used {{m|Thunder Shock}}. Damian fled, and Charmander happily joined Ash's team instead.


However, Charmander was unwilling to remain at the Pokémon Center and returned to the rock where it had been staying. However, it came across {{TRT}}, who had stolen Pikachu. Charmander ordered them to return Pikachu, and when they ignored it, it blasted them with Flamethrower to send them running away, leaving behind Pikachu. Ash invited Charmander to join them, but Damian turned up with a bunch of Poké Balls and said that he had abandoned Charmander on purpose in order to allow it to toughen up. Damian threw a Poké Ball at it, but Charmander deflected the ball in defiance. Having seen Damian's character, Charmander staunchly refused to return, and when Damian threatened to crush it with all of his other Pokémon, it attacked Damian with a Flamethrower attack alongside Pikachu, who used {{m|Thunder Shock}}. Damian fled and Charmander happily joined Ash's team instead.
;With Ash
Charmander immediately became one of Ash's main Pokémon, being used in the [[EP012|very next episode]] as a torch to help Ash through the caves. He also joined a group of other Charmander on the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]] in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' to repel {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. [[EP016|Later]], Charmander used Flamethrower to torch a hole in the capsized St. Anne's hull, allowing the group and Team Rocket to escape the ship.


=====With Ash=====
Charmander was separated from Ash in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''—along with Pikachu, {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and {{AP|Squirtle}}—after a group of {{p|Gyarados}} sent them flying with {{m|Dragon Rage}}. During the separation, Charmander tried to remain optimistic about their Trainer's whereabouts, despite Bulbasaur's belief that they were abandoned and Squirtle's jokes that he'd been eaten. When Ash's Pokémon came across Team Rocket's Pokémon, who were also separated from their Trainers, the two groups of Pokémon joined forces to look for them. The next day, the group came across a group of giant Pokémon and ended up being chased by them straight to Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket, allowing them to reunite.
[[File:Ash Charmander.png|thumb|240px|right|As a Charmander]]
Charmander immediately became one of Ash's main Pokémon, being used in the [[EP012|very next episode]] as a torch to help Ash through the caves. Also, it joined with a group of other Charmander on the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]] in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' to repel {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. In ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', Ash sent it out to lead the way through the haunted tower, but it was terrified of the {{type|Ghost|ghosts}} and Ash recalled it after it became paralyzed by {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}'s {{m|Lick}}.


In ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', Charmander battled a berserk {{AP|Primeape}}. It finally subdued its opponent by using {{m|Rage}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}. Charmander made its Gym Battle debut in [[EP026|the next episode]], where it defeated [[Erika]]'s {{p|Weepinbell}} after burning {{m|Razor Leaf}} and then striking a powerful Skull Bash. However, the pure stench emitting from her {{p|Gloom}} caused Charmander to choke and faint.
In ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', Charmander battled a berserk {{AP|Primeape}}. He finally subdued his opponent using {{m|Rage}} and Flamethrower. Charmander made his Gym Battle debut in [[EP026|the next episode]], where he defeated [[Erika]]'s {{p|Weepinbell}} after burning {{m|Razor Leaf}} and then striking a powerful Skull Bash. However, in the next round, the pure stench emitting from her {{p|Gloom}} caused Charmander to choke and faint. Ash called on Charmander's assistance against [[Koga]] in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''. He went up against Koga's {{p|Venomoth}} briefly before their match was interrupted by Team Rocket. For the official Gym battle, Charmander went up against [[Koga's Golbat]] and defeated it with Ember and Fire Spin, earning Ash the {{Badge|Soul}}.
[[File:Ash Charmeleon disobedience.png|thumb|left|250px|Charmeleon attacking Ash]]
The rise in Charmander's battle experience reached its peak in ''[[EP043|March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', where he helped stop a large number of rampaging {{p|Exeggutor}}. Subsequently, Charmander [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Charmeleon}}. However, in ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', it was revealed that Charmeleon was no longer [[obedience|obedient]] to Ash, attacking a {{p|Paras}} when Ash was deliberately trying to lose to help Paras evolve. [[Lacy (EP044)|Cassandra's grandmother]] explained that Charmeleon's skill level had exceeded Ash's, and therefore he did not respect him. Ironically, a rampaging Charmeleon was stopped when Paras, desperately trying to avoid punishment, jabbed at him with a claw. After evolving into {{p|Parasect}}, it put Charmeleon to sleep with {{m|Spore}} and allowed Ash to recall him. Cassandra's grandmother warned Ash that he needed to learn to control Charmeleon.


In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', Charmander battled [[Koga]]'s {{p|Venomoth}} briefly before their match was interrupted by Team Rocket. For the official Gym battle, Charmander went up against [[Koga's Golbat]] and defeated it with Ember and Fire Spin. Charmander's power continued to grow, easily defeating a {{p|Golem}} owned by a biker named [[Chopper]], despite the type disadvantage in ''[[EP036|The Bike Bridge Gang]]''. The flames from Charmander's attack were so powerful that Golem continued to burn and the heat went through the Poké Ball.
Ash stopped using his disobedient Charmeleon but tried again in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' to repel wild [[Fossil]] Pokémon, which he refused to do. When an {{p|Aerodactyl}} swooped past, knocking Charmeleon over, Charmeleon attempted to fight back. He then jumped up, grabbed the escaping Aerodactyl's tail, and followed it into the open air, but was soon shaken off. Upset, Charmeleon evolved into {{p|Charizard}} and flew after Aerodactyl to avenge his injured pride. When {{an|Jigglypuff}} began singing at Misty's request in a desperate attempt to save Ash, Charizard attempted to block out the sleep-bound effects of the song, to no avail. Nonetheless, he managed to catch Ash and put him on the ground before going to sleep, but unfortunately, retained his disobedience afterward.
[[File:Ash Charizard newly evolved.png|thumb|250px|As a newly evolved {{p|Charizard}}]]
Charizard's disobedience towards his Trainer began to cause Ash some serious problems during his {{pkmn|journey}}, losing the [[Cinnabar Gym]] battle against [[Blaine]] in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', as he simply loafed off and allowed {{p|Rhydon}} an easy win after Charizard left the ring, causing Blaine to disqualify him from the match. In [[EP059|the next episode]], Charizard refused to help dam the volcano but changed his mind after seeing Blaine's powerful {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}} contributing. After working together, the duo were left with a burning desire to test each other's strength. Blaine permitted a battle at the volcano's peak, and the two seemed evenly matched. Magmar dropped Charizard into the lava, but Charizard regained the upper hand by dazing Magmar with an aerial {{m|Submission}} attack and then knocking it out with his powerful {{m|Seismic Toss}}.


The rise in Charmander's battle experience reached its peak in ''[[EP043|March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', where it helped stopped a large number of rampaging {{p|Exeggutor}}. Subsequently, Charmander [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Charmeleon}}. However, in ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', it was revealed that Charmeleon was no longer [[obedience|loyal]] to Ash, attacking a {{p|Paras}} when Ash was trying to deliberately lose in order to help Paras evolve. [[Cassandra]]'s grandmother explained that Charmeleon's skill level had exceeded Ash's, and therefore it did not respect him. Ironically, a rampaging Charmeleon was stopped when Paras, desperately trying to avoid punishment, jabbed at it with a claw. After evolving into {{p|Parasect}}, it put Charmeleon to sleep with {{m|Spore}} and allowed Ash to recall it. Cassandra's grandmother warned Ash that he needed to learn to control Charmeleon.
The costliest incidence of Charizard's disobedience was in the battle against [[Ritchie]] during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference|Indigo League]] in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''. Down to one Pokémon, Ash called Charizard into battle against [[Zippo]]. Surprisingly, he decided to battle and force Zippo to flee from a far superior Flamethrower, causing Ritchie to recall it and concede the round. However, when [[Sparky]] came out, Charizard condescendingly stomped the ground and flapped his wings against the little Pikachu before going to sleep, refusing to battle. Due to this, Ash lost the round.
[[File:Ash Charmeleon.png|thumb|240px|left|As a {{p|Charmeleon}}]]


Ash stopped using his disobedient Charmeleon, but tried again in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' to repel wild Fossil Pokémon, which it refused to do. When an {{p|Aerodactyl}} swooped past, knocking Charmeleon over, Charmeleon proudly fought back but was unable to do anything. It then jumped up and grabbed the escaping Aerodactyl's tail and followed it into the open air, but was shaken off. Upset, Charmeleon evolved into {{p|Charizard}} and flew after Aerodactyl to avenge its injured pride. It managed to catch Ash and put him on the ground, but unfortunately, retained its disobedience.  
While confronting {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s original clones of the three Kanto first partner Pokémon in their final evolutions during ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Ash summoned Charizard to fight alongside [[Corey]]'s {{p|Venusaur|Bruteroot}} and [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Blastoise|Shellshocker}} against the clones, although not before Charizard, to Ash's surprise, attempted to attack Mewtwo preemptively. After Bruteroot and Shellshocker were quickly overpowered by their clones, Ash attempted to turn the tables by having Charizard focus on speed and evasion over raw power in his confrontation with the clone Charizard, but this strategy failed. Once Ash released the captured originals to confront the clones, Charizard battled the cloned Charizard once again but ended the battle to cry for Ash after his sacrifice to try and stop the battle between {{OBP|Mew|M01}} and Mewtwo. After Mewtwo departed with Mew and the clones upon witnessing Ash's resurrection, it erased these actions from the memories of all people and Pokémon present, returning Charizard to his familiar disobedience. In the movie's remake, ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', he had the same role as in the original, although his disobedience to Ash was largely downplayed.


[[File:Ash Charizard newly evolved.png|thumb|240px|right|As a newly evolved {{p|Charizard}}]]
======Orange Islands======
Charizard's disloyalty began to cause Ash some serious problems during his journey, losing a round with [[Blaine]] in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', as it simply loafed off and allowed {{p|Rhydon}} an easy win with {{m|Horn Drill}}. In [[EP059|the next episode]], Charizard refused to help dam the volcano, but changed its mind after seeing Blaine's powerful {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}} contributing. After working together, the duo were left with a burning desire to test each other's strength. Blaine permitted a battle at the peak of the volcano, and the two seemed evenly matched. Magmar dropped Charizard into the lava, but Charizard regained the upper hand by dazing Magmar with an aerial Submission attack and then knocking it out with its powerful Seismic Toss.
Ash took Charizard with him to the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] despite his refusal to obey him. Ash had noticeably stopped trying to use him in battles, although in ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Charizard, Pikachu, and Bulbasaur were used in the second round of the match between Ash and [[Danny]]. Charizard was initially unwilling to participate, and Danny nearly won. However, Charizard inadvertently helped when he tried to use Flamethrower on Ash but missed and carved an ice pillar into a sled. This meant Ash won the round and was able to continue the match.


While confronting {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}'s original clones of the three Kanto starters in their final evolutions (''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''), Ash released Charizard to fight alongside [[Corey]]'s Bruteroot and [[Neesha]]'s Shellshocker against the clones. After Bruteroot and Shellshocker were quickly overpowered by their clones, Ash attempted to turn the tables by having Charizard focus on speed and evasion over raw power in its confrontation with the clone Charizard, but this strategy failed. Once Ash released the captured originals to confront the clones, Charizard battled the cloned Charizard once again, but ended the battle to cry for Ash after his sacrifice to try and stop the battle between Mew and Mewtwo. After Mewtwo departed with Mew and the clones upon witnessing Ash's resurrection, it erased these actions from the memories of all people and Pokémon present, returning Charizard to its familiar disobedience.  
In ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'', although he did not obey Ash, Charizard recognized the wisdom and formidable experience that [[Tracey's Scyther]] had, and the two teamed up to defeat Team Rocket. Scyther was the only Pokémon in the group whom Charizard respected.


The most costly incidence of Charizard's disloyalty was in the battle against [[Ritchie]] during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference|Indigo League]] in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''. Down to one Pokémon, Ash called Charizard into battle against [[Zippo]], and surprisingly decided to battle and force Zippo to flee from a far superior Flamethrower, causing Ritchie to recall it and concede the round. However, when [[Sparky]] came out, Charizard condescendingly stomped the ground and flapped its wings against the little Pikachu before going to sleep, refusing to battle. Due to this, Ash lost the round and Ritchie advanced onto the next round.
Charizard continued to ignore Ash during battles, such as in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''. Charizard took down a boy's {{p|Tauros}} with a single attack before flying away and rampaging the city. Ash was unable to recall him, and only the intervention of [[Lorelei|Prima]] and her {{p|Slowbro}} using {{m|Disable}} allowed Ash to stop Charizard.
[[File:Ash Charizard frozen.png|thumb|left|250px|Being taken care of by Ash]]
In ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', Charizard battled [[Tad]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}. He blatantly refused to listen to Ash's commands, continuing to use Flamethrower despite having no effect on Poliwrath. Tad and Poliwrath resisted them until Poliwrath responded with a {{m|Water Gun}} that nearly doused the flame on Charizard's tail. He was then encased in ice by Poliwrath's {{m|Ice Beam}}, much to Ash's horror. Ash managed to smash the ice encasing Charizard's head, and Tad walked away scornfully, telling Ash that they would have a rematch when he could control Charizard. Ash lit a fire and thawed Charizard out before rubbing Charizard all over to help him regain his body heat. Pikachu pointed out that Ash's hands were rubbed raw, but Ash replied that he didn't mind and redoubled his efforts upon seeing that Charizard's tail flame was so small. Charizard woke up in a panic and tried to attack, but he was so cold that he could not produce a flame and passed out again. Misty provided a blanket, and Tracey kept the fires up while Pikachu watched the flame, but Ash worked throughout the night to help Charizard recover.


====Orange Islands====
The selfless act reminded Charizard of everything Ash had done for him since he was a Charmander. By morning, Charizard's respect and loyalty to Ash had returned, and he helped Ash rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket. Ash and Pikachu were briefly knocked out during the rescue, and Charizard became so incensed he learned Dragon Rage. In a rematch with Tad and Poliwrath, Charizard learned to dodge Ice Beam and knocked Poliwrath into the air before defeating it with Seismic Toss.  
Ash took Charizard with him to the Orange Islands, despite its refusal to obey him. Ash had noticeably stopped trying to use it in battles, although in the episode ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Charizard, {{AP|Pikachu}} and Bulbasaur were used in the second round of the match between Ash and [[Danny]]. Charizard was initially unwilling to participate, and Danny nearly won. However, Charizard inadvertently helped when it tried to use Flamethrower on Ash but missed and carved an ice pillar into a sled. This meant Ash won the round and was able to continue the match.


In ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'', although it did not obey Ash, Charizard recognized the wisdom and formidable experience that [[Tracey's Scyther]] had, and the two teamed up to defeat Team Rocket. Scyther was the only Pokémon in the group whom Charizard respected.
During the events of ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', Charizard aided Ash alongside Pikachu and Squirtle in freeing Moltres from Lawrence III's clutches and also proceeded to encourage Ash with his task as the Chosen one alongside the rest of his Pokémon. He later aided Ash alongside Squirtle by pulling a discarded metal part. He even countered Moltres's flame blasts alongside Squirtle and Pikachu when the titans tried to attack them. However, he was ultimately forced to [[Recall|return to his Poké Ball]] after the titans simultaneously created a rift and a wall of ice barring Ash from continuing onward to Ice Island.


Charizard continued to ignore Ash during battles, such as in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''. Charizard took down a boy's {{p|Tauros}} with a single attack, before flying away and rampaging the city. Ash was unable to recall it and only the intervention of [[Lorelei|Prima]] and her {{p|Slowbro}} using {{m|Disable}} allowed Ash to stop Charizard.
He participated in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]] in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''. He fought Luana's {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Marowak}} alongside Pikachu in the series' first official [[Double Battle]]. The two Pokémon initially had trouble collaborating but eventually managed to work together: Pikachu helped to free Charizard from Alakazam's {{m|Psychic}}, and Charizard caught Pikachu after he was hit by Marowak's {{m|Body Slam}}. Charizard's skillful flying caused Marowak and Alakazam to knock each other out, earning Ash the Jade Star Badge.


[[File:Ash Charizard frozen.png|thumb|240px|left|Being taken care of by Ash]]
Charizard was also used in Ash's Orange League battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]''. Charizard defeated Drake's {{p|Electabuzz}} by blocking its electricity with Fire Spin and knocking it out with Seismic Toss. He also fought {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, but was hit by a powerful {{m|Water Gun}} and then {{m|Slam}}med into the ground. After a clash of Dragon Rages, Charizard fainted, but his attacks had begun to wear Dragonite down, paving the way for Pikachu to finish it off and give Ash the victory. Charizard was inducted into the Orange Islands [[Hall of Fame]] with Ash's other Pokémon.
In ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', Charizard battled [[Tad]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}. It blatantly refused to listen to Ash's commands, continuing to use Flamethrower despite it having no effect on Poliwrath. Tad and Poliwrath resisted all of them until Poliwrath responded with a Water Gun that nearly doused the flame on Charizard's tail. It was then encased in ice by Poliwrath's {{m|Ice Beam}}, much to Ash's horror. Ash managed to smash the ice encasing Charizard's head, and Tad walked away scornfully, telling Ash that they would have a rematch when he could control Charizard.


Ash lit a fire and thawed Charizard out, before rubbing Charizard all over to help it regain its body heat. Pikachu pointed out that Ash's hands were rubbed raw, but Ash replied that he did not mind, Charizard's flame was so small that Ash redoubled his efforts. Charizard woke up in a panic and tried to attack, but it was so cold that it could not produce a flame and passed out again. Misty provided a blanket and Tracey kept the fires up while Pikachu watched the flame, but Ash himself worked throughout the entire night to help Charizard recover.
======Johto======
 
[[File:ValleyShipping.png|thumb|220px|With Charla]]
The selfless act reminded Charizard of everything Ash had done for it since it was a Charmander. By morning, Charizard's respect for and loyalty to Ash had returned, and it helped Ash rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket. Ash and Pikachu were briefly knocked out during the rescue, and Charizard became so incensed it learned Dragon Rage. In a rematch with Tad and Poliwrath, Charizard learned to dodge Ice Beam and knocked Poliwrath into the air before defeating it with Seismic Toss.
Charizard also accompanied Ash on his journey to the [[Johto]] region, although it became apparent that he was unfairly superior to most of Ash's early competition. This was shown especially in ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', where Charizard easily defeated all three of {{an|Casey}}'s Pokémon, despite the disapproval of Misty and Brock. Team Rocket later capitalized on Casey's frustration, calling Charizard an illegal choice by Ash.


It participated in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]] in ''[[EP108|Double Trouble]]''. It fought Luana's {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Marowak}} alongside Ash's Pikachu in the series' first official [[Double Battle]]. The two Pokémon initially had trouble collaborating, but eventually managed to work together: Pikachu helped to free Charizard from Alakazam's {{m|Psychic}} attack and Charizard caught Pikachu after it was hit by Marowak's {{m|Body Slam}} attack. Charizard's skillful flying caused Marowak and Alakazam to knock each other out, earning Ash the Jade Star Badge.
Charizard was used to weaken and help Ash capture a {{AP|Chikorita}} in ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]''. His massive size compared to her came into effect when Chikorita ran towards him and tried to attack; Charizard responded by placing his foot out and blowing a small puff of fire after being instructed by Ash to only weaken her. Charizard's puff of fire ended up on Chikorita's leaf and caused her to run around for a short amount of time before using {{m|Vine Whip}} to attack Charizard. Ash recalled Charizard after he and Chikorita fell into a large canvas of rocks.


Charizard was also used in Ash's Orange League battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]''. Charizard defeated Drake's {{p|Electabuzz}} by blocking its electricity with Fire Spin and knocking it out with Seismic Toss. It also fought {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, but was hit by a powerful {{m|Water Gun}} and then {{m|slam}}med into the ground. After a clash of Dragon Rages, Charizard fainted, but its attacks had begun to wear Dragonite down, paving the way for Pikachu to finish it off and give Ash victory. Charizard was inducted into the Orange Islands Hall of Fame with Ash's other Pokémon.
In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', he participated in Ash's first Johto Gym battle against [[Falkner]], where he battled Falkner's {{p|Pidgeot}}. Due to the latter's impressive {{stat|Speed}}, Charizard started at a disadvantage, with Pidgeot's {{m|Whirlwind}} reflecting his Flamethrower onto him. He was then knocked back down by a combination of {{m|Wing Attack}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}. Falkner told Ash to surrender, but Ash refused, and Charizard gained the strength to fight back and fly above Quick Attack. Charizard then baited Pidgeot, spinning around in midair when Pidgeot flew behind him and hitting it with Fire Spin before seizing it and hurling it into the ground with Seismic Toss. Pidgeot was knocked out, and Ash won the Zephyr Badge.
[[File:Ash leaving Charizard.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash parting ways with Charizard]]
In ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]'', Misty criticized Ash for using Charizard too often against fresh young Trainers, making him unbeatable but in an unfair way. Ash then met {{Jo|Liza}}, who taught Ash and Charizard how to fly together. After arriving in the [[Charicific Valley]], Charizard was humiliated by Liza's insults and proudly tried to show off his power. However, he was shown to be smaller and weaker than the wild Charizard who lived there. Charizard continued to pick fights and kept getting himself beaten until Liza locked them out of the Valley, having [[Charla]] throw Charizard into the lake and telling him and Ash to stay away until they had trained and reflected. Team Rocket sympathized with Charizard and helped him to stay awake in the lake, as well as making a false attempt to break into the Valley, allowing Charizard to defeat them and win acclaim from Liza, Charla, and the wild Charizard. Facing an emotional battle, Ash told Charizard that he did not want a weakling on his team and he would be fine without him, forcing Charizard to stay at the Valley to train and become more powerful. He then ran away from the Valley, knowing that if he stopped, he would not be able to say goodbye. Pikachu wished Charizard well and followed Ash, leaving his teammate and friend behind.


====Johto====
In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', Charizard saw news footage of [[Entei (M03)|Entei]] abducting [[Delia Ketchum]] and Ash futilely pursuing them, so Charizard decided to leave the Charicific Valley briefly and flew to [[Greenfield]] in an attempt to help. Later that night, Charizard arrived just in time to catch Ash and Pikachu when Entei knocked them out of a tower. Charizard then battled Entei with Ash riding on its back, but though it was briefly able to send Entei flying with Fire Spin, [[Molly Hale]]'s reality-warping powers granted by the [[Unown (M03)|Unown]] tipped the scales too much in Entei's favor, like when crystal spikes would emerge to impede Charizard's flight. Entei eventually pinned Charizard and prepared to break its neck, but Molly came to her senses and convinced Entei to stop. Charizard, Pikachu, and Entei worked together to defeat the Unown when their powers went berserk and threatened to destroy everything, but this came at the cost of Entei's existence. With the crisis over, Charizard returned to the Charicific Valley.
[[File:ValleyShipping.png|thumb|220px|With Charla]]
Charizard also accompanied Ash on his journey to the Johto region, although it became apparent that it was unfairly superior to most of Ash's early competition. This was shown especially in ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', where {{an|Casey}}'s {{p|Pidgey}} was beaten by Charizard exhaling and {{p|Rattata}} was defeated merely by bouncing of Charizard's stomach. A single Flamethrower beat {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}} and allowed Charizard to win in the sweep, despite the disapproval of Misty and Brock. Team Rocket later capitulated on Casey's frustration, calling Charizard an illegal choice by Ash.


Charizard was used to weaken and help Ash capture a {{p|Chikorita}} in ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]''. Its massive size compared to her came into effect when Chikorita ran towards it and tried to attack, Charizard responding by placing its foot out and blowing a small puff of fire after being instructed by Ash to only weaken her. Charizard's puff of fire ended up on Chikorita's single leaf and caused her to run around for a short amount of time before using {{m|Vine Whip}} to attack Charizard. Charizard was recalled by Ash after it and Chikorita fell into a large canvas of rocks.
During his time in the Charicific Valley, Charizard took the role of Charla's bodyguard, and the two seem to have a sort of romantic relationship with each other. Liza occasionally visited the [[Dragon Holy Land]] in [[Blackthorn City]] with the two Charizard. One such visit was in ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire!]]'', which coincidentally occurred when Ash was there for his final [[Johto]] Gym battle. Charizard helped Ash, [[Clair]], Pikachu, and {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}} calm the wild {{p|Dragonite}} that was rampaging in the Dragon Holy Land.


It participated in Ash's first Johto Gym battle against [[Falkner]], where it battled Falkner's {{p|Pidgeot}}. Due to the latter's impressive {{stat|Speed}}, Charizard started at a disadvantage, with Pidgeot's {{m|Whirlwind}} reflecting its Flamethrower back onto it. It was then knocked back down by a combination of Wing Attack and {{m|Quick Attack}}. Falkner told Ash to surrender but Ash refused and Charizard gained the strength to fight back and fly above Quick Attack. Charizard then baited Pidgeot, spinning around in midair when Pidgeot flew behind it and hitting it with Fire Spin, before seizing it and hurling it into the ground with Seismic Toss. Pidgeot was knocked out and Ash won the Zephyr Badge.
In ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'', Charizard battled against Clair's Dragonair in Ash's [[rematch]]. He caused the water in the Gym's pool to evaporate with his Flamethrower and Fire Spin, thus depriving Dragonair of its protection. He then caught Dragonair with Seismic Toss and used Fire Spin to create a flaming twister to wear down Dragonair's defenses before it hit the ground and was knocked out. Ash surprised Liza by sending him back for training, knowing that Charizard still had a lot to learn.
[[File:Ash Charizard Gary Blastoise.png|thumb|250px|Charizard defeating Gary's Blastoise]]
Ash later used Charizard in the [[Silver Conference]] during his fight against [[Gary Oak]] in ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', as Brock had made a late-night call to Liza requesting Charizard for the battle. [[Gary's Blastoise]] and {{p|Scizor}} cut Ash's team down to only Charizard, who had to fight three opponents single-handedly. He managed to match Scizor's speed and took advantage of his significant type advantage, defeating Scizor with a single Flamethrower. Despite Golem's weight preventing Charizard from using his Seismic Toss, Charizard overcame it with a powerful Dragon Rage attack. Charizard struggled against Gary's Blastoise, as it had supreme defensive capabilities and could keep Charizard at bay with Hydro Pump. Thinking outside the box, Ash told Charizard to superheat the field, which forced Blastoise to spend time cooling the molten rock. This created a huge steam cloud and allowed Charizard to seize Blastoise at close range. Blastoise could still use {{m|Withdraw}} to dodge Dragon Rage, so Charizard hurled Blastoise into the ground with Seismic Toss, defeating it and leaving Ash as the winner.


In ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]'', Misty criticized Ash for using Charizard too often against fresh young Trainers, making him unbeatable but in an unfair way. Ash then met {{Jo|Liza}}, who taught Ash and Charizard how to fly together. After arriving in the [[Charicific Valley]], Charizard was humiliated by Liza's insults and proudly tried to show off its power, but was shown to be smaller and weaker than the wild Charizard who lived there. Charizard continued to pick fights and kept getting itself defeated until Liza locked them out of the Valley, having [[Charla]] throw Charizard into the lake and telling it and Ash to stay away until they had trained and reflected. Team Rocket sympathized with Charizard and helped it to stay awake in the lake, as well as making a false attempt to break into the Valley, allowing Charizard to defeat them and win acclaim from Liza, Charla, and the wild Charizard.
Charizard was then used in Ash's fight against {{jo|Harrison}} in ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'', where he went up against [[Harrison's Blaziken]]. Blaziken's powerful legs and ability to maneuver in midair negated Charizard's aerial advantage. Each Pokémon hit hard blows on the other, and their Flamethrowers were shown to be equal in power. Blaziken even managed to get up after a devastating Seismic Toss, while Charizard took a {{m|Blaze Kick}} to the neck and continued on. A final clash between Flamethrower and Dragon Rage knocked both Pokémon down, but only Blaziken could get up, eliminating Ash from the tournament. Charizard once again returned to Charicific Valley. Later, it was revealed that he had injured Blaziken so badly that Harrison had to rest his primary battler in the next round, contributing to his later loss.


Facing an emotional battle, Ash told Charizard that he did not want a weakling on his team and he would be fine without it, forcing Charizard to stay at the Valley to train and become more powerful. He then ran away from the Valley, knowing that if he stopped, he would not be able to say goodbye. Pikachu wished Charizard well and followed Ash, leaving its teammate and friend behind.
=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''=====
======Hoenn======
Charizard appeared in a flashback to Ash's battle against Harrison in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]''.


Despite its training, when it witnessed a news broadcast discussing how [[Delia Ketchum]] had been abducted by a [[Entei (M03)|mysterious Pokémon]] during strange events at [[Greenfield]], Charizard departed the valley to assist Ash, arriving just in time to save him and Pikachu from falling to their deaths. Charizard subsequently assisted Ash in confronting the Entei created by the Unown, but even its natural power was insufficient against Entei's sheer strength and its ability to manipulate the environment thanks to its ties to the Unown, with Entei nearly breaking Charizard's neck. However, once [[Molly Hale|Molly]] accepted the need to acknowledge reality, Charizard worked with Pikachu and Entei to defeat the Unown and end the illusion before it returned to the Valley to resume its training.  
======Kanto Battle Frontier======
[[File:AG136.png|thumb|left|220px|Charizard vs Articuno]]
In ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', he returned for Ash's first {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} battle, where he took on [[Noland's Articuno]] at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}}. Ash and Charizard flew together, where Charizard demonstrated a far improved Flamethrower and that he had learned {{m|Dragon Breath}}. In battle, he showed he was a match even for the Legendary Pokémon, using Flamethrower to burn through {{m|Ice Beam}} and strike Articuno. However, Articuno did not take much damage from Flamethrower or Dragon Breath, blinding Charizard with {{m|Mist}} and then knocking him to the ground with {{m|Steel Wing}}. Articuno then inflicted serious damage with {{m|Water Pulse}} and froze Charizard's wing tip, crippling his movements. Finally, Charizard used Overheat, which he had just learned, to melt the ice. He then caught Articuno as it tried to use Steel Wing and struck with a Seismic Toss. Charizard collapsed but managed to get up just as Articuno passed out, giving Ash and Charizard the victory.


Once it returned to the Charicific Valley, Charizard took the role of bodyguard for Liza's Charizard, [[Charla]], and the two seem to have a sort of [[ValleyShipping|romantic relationship]] with each other. Liza occasionally visits the [[Dragon's Den|Dragon's Valley]] in [[Blackthorn City]] with the two Charizard. One such visit was in ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire!]]'', which coincidentally occurred when Ash was there for his final [[Johto]] Gym battle. Charizard helped Ash, Clair, Pikachu and {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}} calm the wild {{p|Dragonite}} that was rampaging in the Dragon Holy Land.  
Charizard also battled alongside Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle in a four-on-four battle against {{an|Brandon}}'s Pokémon in ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', where he went up against {{p|Dusclops}}. Charizard had been training since his battle with Articuno and learned Steel Wing, but was put at a disadvantage when Dusclops used {{m|Confuse Ray}} and {{m|Mean Look}}, [[Escape prevention|forcing Charizard to keep battling]] in his baffled state, all the while taking damage from {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}. Finally, Charizard snapped out of his confusion and attacked with Dragon Breath, wearing both Pokémon down. However, an attempt to use Seismic Toss to finish the match cost Ash dearly, as the {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon simply dissipated and re-emerged safely at a distance, where a {{m|Shadow Punch}} took Charizard out and put Ash at a supreme disadvantage. However, Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle managed to win the battle and the Brave Symbol. After the match against Brandon, Charizard returned to Charicific Valley.


In ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'', Charizard battled against Clair's Dragonair in Ash's rematch with Clair by causing the water in the Gym's pool to evaporate with its Flamethrower and Fire Spin, thus depriving Dragonair of her protection. It then caught Dragonair with Seismic Toss and used Fire Spin to create a flaming twister to wear down Dragonair's defenses before she hit the ground and was knocked out. Ash surprised Liza by sending it back for training, knowing that Charizard still had a lot to learn.
=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''=====
[[File:Ash and Charizard.png|thumb|left|220px|Charizard and Ash]]
======Unova======
Ash later used Charizard in the [[Silver Conference]] during his fight against [[Gary Oak]] in ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', as Brock had made a late-night call to Liza requesting Charizard for the battle. [[Gary's Blastoise]] and {{p|Scizor}} cut Ash's team down to only Charizard, who had to fight three opponents single-handedly. It managed to match Scizor's speed and took advantage of its significant type advantage, defeating Scizor with a single Flamethrower. Despite Gary's Golem's weight preventing Charizard from using its Seismic Toss, Charizard overcame it with a powerful Dragon Rage. Charizard struggled against Blastoise, as it had supreme defensive capabilities and could keep Charizard at bay with Hydro Pump. Thinking outside the box, Ash told Charizard to superheat the field, which forced Blastoise to spend time cooling the molten rock. This created a huge steam cloud and allowed Charizard to seize Blastoise at close range. Blastoise could still use {{m|Withdraw}} to dodge Dragon Rage, so Charizard hurled Blastoise into the ground with Seismic Toss, defeating it and leaving Ash as the winner.
In ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} attended a [[Kanto Fair]], where one of the presentations featured the local [[first partner Pokémon]], involving a live-action show with a Charmander. This made Ash remember his own Charmander, prompting him to tell {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|N}} about his Charizard. Filled with a desire to see his old friend again, Ash called Professor Oak, who, in exchange for [[Ash's Unfezant]], arranged to have Charizard sent over to him. While being introduced to everyone, Charizard immediately started a fiery rivalry with [[Iris's Dragonite]], which encouraged Ash and Iris to have a battle with their two stubborn Pokémon. During the battle, Charizard was shown to have learned Wing Attack, Slash, and Dragon Tail. He quickly gained the upper hand as not even Dragonite's Dragon Rush was able to hurt him, while Dragonite was taking serious damage from Charizard's Dragon Tail. Before it could be settled, the battle was called off by N. Ash then corrected Iris's misconception that Charizard was a {{type|Dragon}}, upsetting her since she'd wanted to train one as well, and invited Charizard to rejoin his active team, which he happily agreed to.


Charizard was then used in Ash's fight against {{jo|Harrison}}, where it came out against [[Harrison's Blaziken]]. Charizard's aerial advantage was negated by Blaziken's powerful legs and ability to maneuver in midair. Each Pokémon hit hard blows on the other, and their Flamethrowers were shown to be equal in power. Blaziken even managed to get up after a devastating Seismic Toss, while Charizard took a {{m|Blaze Kick}} to the neck and continued on. A fiery clash between Flamethrower and Dragon Rage knocked both Pokémon down, but only Blaziken could get up, eliminating Ash from the tournament.
In ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]'', he was called out by Ash to once again fight Iris's Dragonite, who was this time being controlled by [[Colress]].
[[File:Ash Charizard and Pignite.png|thumb|250px|Charizard and {{AP|Pignite}}]]
In ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'', Charizard was called out to help [[Ash's Pignite]], who had difficulty breathing through his nostrils because something was blocking it. Charizard lifted him up and tossed him to help, but it did not work. Eventually, the blockage was removed, much to everyone's delight.


Charizard once again returned to Charicific Valley, and it was revealed that it had injured Blaziken so badly that Harrison had to rest it in the next round, contributing to his loss.
Later, in ''[[BW121|Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!]]'', Charizard was sent out alongside the rest of Ash's team to help Ash and N dig up to the surface of the {{an|White Ruins}} after they had fallen into a pit. Charizard cleverly improvised a spinning Dragon Tail to help {{AP|Krookodile}} {{m|dig}} through the earth that {{AP|Oshawott}} had softened with {{m|Hydro Pump}}. While battling Team Plasma again, Charizard withstood many of Team Plasma's attacks before Pignite came to his aid. The two then launched an incredibly powerful double Flamethrower at Team Plasma's Pokémon. However, when Colress turned his mind control machine on them, Charizard was quickly recalled to his Poké Ball, along with Ash's other Pokémon.


==={{series|Advanced Generation}}===
======Decolore Islands======
In ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', it returned for Ash's first {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} battle, where it took on [[Noland's Articuno]] at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Factory}}. Ash and Charizard flew together, where Charizard demonstrated a far improved Flamethrower and that it had learned {{m|Dragon Breath}}. In battle, it showed that it was a match even for the legendary Pokémon, using Flamethrower to burn through {{m|Ice Beam}} and strike Articuno. However, Articuno did not take much damage from Flamethrower or DragonBreath, blinding Charizard with {{m|Mist}} and then knocking it to the ground with Steel Wing. Articuno then inflicted serious damage with {{m|Water Pulse}} and froze Charizard's wing tip, crippling its movements. Finally, Charizard used Overheat, which it had just learned, to melt the ice, then it caught Articuno as it tried to use Steel Wing; before striking with a Seismic Toss. Charizard collapsed, but managed to get up just as Articuno passed out, giving Ash and Charizard the victory.
[[File:Ash and Charizard.png|thumb|left|250px|Charizard and Ash]]
In ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', Ash used Charizard to battle a wild {{p|Ninetales}} on [[Frond Island]].


Charizard also battled alongside Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Pikachu in a four-on-four battle against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s Pokémon in ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]''. It went up against {{p|Dusclops}}. Charizard had been training since its battle with Articuno and learned Steel Wing, but was put at a disadvantage when Dusclops used {{m|Confuse Ray}} and {{m|Mean Look}}, forcing Charizard to keep battling in its baffled state, all the while taking damage from {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}. Finally Charizard snapped out of its confusion and attacked with Dragon Breath, wearing both Pokémon down. However, an attempt to use Seismic Toss to finish the match cost Ash dearly, as the {{type|Ghost}} simply dissipated and re-emerged safely at a distance, where a single {{m|Shadow Punch}} took Charizard out and put Ash at a supreme disadvantage. However, Squirtle, Pikachu, and Bulbasaur managed to win the battle and the Brave Symbol. After the match against Brandon, Charizard returned to Charicific Valley.
In ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]],'' Charizard and Iris's Dragonite set off to search for Clair's Dragonite, who had been separated from Clair on an [[Cave Island|island]] in the Decolore Archipelago. After Iris's Dragonite found Clair's, Charizard brought the group to them, only to find the pair squabbling. Although Charizard attempted to stop the fighting, the two Dragonite knocked him away. Later on, Charizard continued to act as a peacemaker unsuccessfully; Ash eventually thanked him for trying and returned Charizard to his Poké Ball.


==={{series|Best Wishes}}===
In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Charizard, along with all of Ash's Pokémon, was stolen by Team Rocket. Later, after recovering all of their Pokémon, Ash used Charizard to attack [[Jessie's Frillish]], who was using {{m|Bubble Beam}} on Ash and company. Charizard easily defeated Frillish with Wing Attack and scorched [[James's Amoonguss]] with a super-effective Flamethrower. Charizard, alongside Pikachu, {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, subsequently sent Team Rocket blasting off.
====Unova====
[[File:Pikachu and Charizard.png|thumb|220px|Charizard reuniting with Pikachu]]
Sometime after the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} and before ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', Charizard left Charicific Valley and went to live with Professor Oak.


In ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} visited a Kanto-based festival, where one of the presentations featured the local [[starter Pokémon]], involving a live action show with a Charmander. This made Ash remember his own Charmander, prompting him to tell {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|N}} the story of how he first met his Charmander, and how it eventually became Charizard and won many battles with him, until it was left behind in the Charicific Valley. Filled with a desire to see his old friend again, Ash called Professor Oak, who, in exchange for [[Ash's Unfezant]], sent Charizard over to him. While being introduced to Iris, Cilan, N, and their Pokémon, Charizard immediately started a fiery rivalry with [[Iris's Dragonite]], which encouraged Ash and {{an|Iris}} to have a battle with their two stubborn Pokémon. During the battle, Charizard was shown to have learned Wing Attack, Slash, and Dragon Tail. It quickly gained the upper hand as not even Dragonite's Dragon Rush was able to hurt it, while Dragonite was taking serious damage from Charizard's Dragon Tail. Before it could be settled, the battle was called off by N. Ash then corrected Iris's misconception that Charizard was a {{type|Dragon}}, upsetting her since she had wanted to train one as well.
Charizard was reunited with all of Ash's Unova Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. He joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with his Flamethrower to send them blasting off for the last time in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White''. Charizard was left at the lab before Ash set off for the [[Kalos]] region. He later posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.


In ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]'', it was called out by Ash in order to once again fight Iris's Dragonite, who was this time being controlled by [[Colress]].
=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''=====
Charizard reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.


In ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'', Charizard was called out to help [[Ash's Pignite]], which had difficulty breathing through his nostrils because something was blocking it. Charizard lifted him up into the air and tossed him to help, but it did not work. Eventually, the blockage was removed, much to everyone's delight.
=====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''=====
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur Charizard Squirtle.png|thumb|250px|Charizard, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle]]
In ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]'', Charizard reunited with Ash during his visit to Professor Oak's Laboratory with [[Goh]]. Sometime before, Charizard had battled against [[Ash's Infernape]] before he had left the lab to battle {{p|Moltres}}.


Later, in ''[[BW121|Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!]]'', Charizard was sent out alongside the rest of Ash's team to help Ash and {{an|N}} dig up to the surface of the {{an|White Ruins}} after they had fallen into a pit. Charizard cleverly improvised a spinning Dragon Tail to help {{AP|Krookodile}} {{m|dig}} through the earth that {{AP|Oshawott}} had softened with {{m|Hydro Pump}}. While battling Team Plasma again, Charizard withstood many of Team Plasma's attacks before Pignite came to its aid. The two then launched an incredibly powerful double Flamethrower at Team Plasma's Pokémon. However, when Colress turned his mind control machine on them, Charizard was quickly recalled to its Poké Ball along with Ash's other Pokémon.
Charizard, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab, reunited with Ash in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''. During the visit, he helped train [[Ash's Gengar]] to learn {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}, and later watched the battle between Ash and [[Paul]]. Before Ash left, he posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.


====Decolore Islands====
From ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'' onwards, Charizard watched Ash's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] matches against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}, {{an|Cynthia}}, and {{an|Leon}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Charizard appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against [[Leon's Charizard]]. After Ash won the battle, Charizard joined the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab in celebrating their Trainer's victory.
In ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]],'' Charizard and Iris's Dragonite set off to search for Clair's Dragonite, who had been separated from Clair on an [[Cave Island|island]] in the Decolore Archipelago. After Iris's Dragonite found Clair's, Charizard brought the group over to them, only to find the pair squabbling. Although Charizard attempted to stop the fighting, the two Dragonite knocked it away. Later on, Charizard continued to unsuccessfully act as a peacemaker. Ash eventually thanked it for trying and returned Charizard to its Poké Ball.


In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Charizard, along with all of Ash's Pokémon, was stolen by Team Rocket. Later, after recovering all of their Pokémon, Ash used Charizard to attack [[Jessie's Frillish]], who was using {{m|Bubble Beam}} on Ash and company. Charizard easily defeated Frillish with Wing Attack and scorched [[James's Amoonguss]] with a super-effective Flamethrower. Charizard, alongside Pikachu, {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, subsequently sent Team Rocket blasting off.  
In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', Charizard, along with the rest of the Pokémon at the lab, welcomed Ash back to Pallet Town after his victory over Leon.


Charizard was reunited with all of Ash's Unova Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. It joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with its Flamethrower to send them blasting off for the last time in the ''Best Wishes'' series. Charizard was left at the lab before Ash set off for the [[Kalos]] region. It later posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.
In ''[[JN141|A Squad's Worth of Passion!]]'', Ash and his friends discovered Squirtle had become a performer, and Charizard and Bulbasaur were sent out to enjoy the show. They tried to meet up with Squirtle directly after the performance but were misled by Team Rocket and left. They were later able to meet up with Squirtle at their hotel, but Squirtle, upset over the idea that its friends no longer cared for it, attacked them. Charizard didn't hesitate to fight back, with Bulbasaur trying and failing to stop it. Ash broke it up, and Charizard and Bulbasaur left feeling upset. Later, a fire broke out at a warehouse, and the group found the [[Squirtle Squad]] giving their all to stop it. Deciding their feud wasn't worth it, Charizard and Bulbasaur joined the Tiny Turtle Pokémon in putting it out and rescuing the Pokémon trapped by the flames. Afterward, [[Officer Jenny]] arrived to take the Squirtle Squad to their next assignment, but not before sharing a heartfelt goodbye with the group.


<!--==={{series|Sun and Moon}}===
In ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', Charizard assisted Ash in looking for a missing Charmander around Oak's lab, but to no avail.


Charizard is set to reappear in [[M20]] as a Charmander and Charizard.-->
====Personality and characteristics====
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Charizard}}
The emotional turmoil of being abandoned by [[Damian]] defined Charizard when he was a Charmander. Despite the scorn he received from Damian, he loyally waited outside for his return, convinced that he had a good relationship when, in fact, none had existed. Only a violent confrontation revealed the unhealthy nature of his relationship with Damian. Charmander struggled with this abandonment-in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', he became discouraged when {{AP|Bulbasaur}} suggested that Ash had abandoned them all. Charmander was markedly shy and shown to be anxious, though his confidence quickly grew under Ash's guidance.


==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash Charizard disobedience.png|thumb|left|250px|Charizard refusing to battle against [[Sparky]]]]
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Charizard}}
Despite being one of Ash's most often used Pokémon, Charmander's evolution saw Charmeleon grow distant from Ash, scorning all of his former friends and seeking power alone. Charmeleon had become like Damian, obsessed with power and reputation while ignoring the value of friendship, loyalty, and kindness. Charmeleon's battle with {{p|Aerodactyl}} in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' was purely based on a bruised ego, and Charizard's later battles with {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}} and [[Zippo]] were solely out of grudging respect for their battling ability, and in the case of the post-league celebration, the destruction of the food. Nevertheless, he did retain some degree of loyalty to his master and his fellow Pokémon, as the aforementioned incident with Aerodactyl had Charizard barely swooping in to save Ash before completely falling asleep while being affected by Jigglypuff's singing and also saving Pikachu after Team Rocket blasted off before resuming his rampage, with ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' even having Charizard crying for Ash when he ended up petrified.
The emotional turmoil of being abandoned by Damian defined Ash's Charizard when it was a Charmander. Despite the scorn it received from Damian, it remained loyal to him, convinced that it had a good relationship where in fact none existed. Even when made to sit through a rain storm in hunger and fatigue and Ash and Brock showing true kindness towards it, its loyalty never wavered and Charmander almost lost its life doing so. Only a violent confrontation revealed to it the unhealthy nature of and its relationship with Damian. Charmander struggled with this abandonment, as seen in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', it became discouraged when {{AP|Bulbasaur}} suggested that Ash had abandoned them all.


[[File:Ash Charizard disobedience.png|thumb|240px|left|Refusing to battle against [[Sparky]]]]
[[File:Ash Charizard Iris Dragonite.png|thumb|250px|Charizard's rivalry with Iris's Dragonite]]
Despite being one of Ash's most often used Pokémon, Charmander's evolution saw Charmeleon grow distant from Ash, scorning all of its former friends and seeking power alone. Charmeleon had grown to become like Damian, obsessed with power and reputation while ignoring the value of friendship, loyalty and kindness. Charmeleon's battle with {{p|Aerodactyl}} was purely based on a bruised ego, just as Charizard's later battles with {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}}, [[Zippo]] and the clone Charizard were. Despite this, however, it did, to an extremely small extent, retain some respect and loyalty to its master, made especially apparent when Ash was petrified trying to stop Mew and Mewtwo's battle, where it was seen weeping for Ash before its tears restored him.
Once Ash made the selfless act to save Charizard from freezing in ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', Charizard finally shook off the poisonous personality traits left by Damian and regained full loyalty to Ash. His ability to work as part of a team was still hampered, but when working together with {{AP|Pikachu}} to defeat [[Luana]], he finally managed to overcome that difficulty. Since this point, Charizard has been willing to assist Ash in any battle, ranging from [[Casey's Chikorita]] to [[Falkner]]'s Pidgeot with no complaint. However, Charizard maintained the rebellious Flamethrower attacks as a sign of affection for Ash, and while Charizard was loyal, his love of power and reputation remained. This was shown significantly in his departure in ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]'', where he brashly challenged each of the wild Charizard at [[Charicific Valley]] even though he was defeated every time.


Once Ash made the selfless act to save Charizard from freezing, Charizard finally shook off the poisonous personality traits left by Damian and regained full loyalty to Ash. Its ability to work as part of a team was still hampered but when working together with {{AP|Pikachu}} to defeat [[Luana]], it finally managed to overcome that difficulty. Since this point, Charizard has been willing to assist Ash in any battle, ranging from [[Casey's Chikorita]] to [[Falkner]]'s Pidgeot with no complaint. However, Charizard maintained the rebellious Flamethrower attacks as a sign of affection for its master and while Charizard was loyal, its love of power and reputation remained. This was shown significantly in its departing episode, where it brashly challenged each of the wild Charizard at Charicific Valley even though it was defeated every time.
Despite retaining his fiery nature and fierce battling spirit, Charizard's return to Ash's regular command in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' showed that he had significantly matured throughout {{jo|Liza}}'s training regime. This was displayed in ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', where he attempted to act as a peacemaker between [[Clair]] and {{an|Iris}}'s two squabbling {{p|Dragonite}}. During his time at Professor Oak's lab, Charizard became very good friends with Ash's Fire types and is usually seen hanging out with them, as shown in ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]'' and ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''. Charizard also befriended {{AP|Gengar}} when it visited the lab.


During its training on the Charicific Valley, Charizard has significantly matured, despite retaining its fiery nature and fierce battling spirit. This was shown in ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color]]'', where it attempted to act as a peacemaker between Clair's and Iris's Dragonite, despite failing.
====Appearance====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Charmander
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Charmeleon
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ash Charmander.png|200px]]
| [[File:Ash Charmeleon.png|200px]]
|}


==Moves used==
====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Charmander Leer|1=Charmander Rage|2=Charmander Skull Bash|3=Charizard Ember|4=Charizard Fire Spin|5=Charizard Dragon Rage|6=Charizard Overheat|7=Charmander Rage hit|8=Charmeleon Flamethrower}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Leer<br/>as a Charmander|1=Rage as<br/> a Charmander (Part 1)|2=Skull Bash<br/>as a Charmander|3=Ember|4=Fire Spin|5=Dragon Rage|6=Overheat|7=Rage as<br/> a Charmander (Part 2)|8=Flamethrower as<br/> a Charmeleon}}|image2=Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Wing Attack|1=DragonBreath|2=Seismic Toss|3=Flamethrower|4=Steel Wing|5=Take Down|6=Submission|7=Slash|8=Dragon Tail}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Wing Attack|1=DragonBreath|2=Seismic Toss|3=Flamethrower|4=Steel Wing|5=Take Down|6=Submission|7=Slash|8=Dragon Tail}}}}
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 11}}|0=Charmander Leer|1=Charmander Rage|2=Charmander Skull Bash|3=Charizard Ember|4=Charizard Fire Spin|5=Charmander Fire Spin|6=Charizard Overheat|7=Charmander Rage hit|8=Charmeleon Flamethrower|9=Charmander Flamethrower|10=Charmander Ember}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 11}}|0=Leer<br/>as a Charmander|1=Rage as<br/> a Charmander (Part 1)|2=Skull Bash<br/>as a Charmander|3=Ember|4=Fire Spin|5=Fire Spin<br/>as a Charmander|6=Overheat|7=Rage as<br/> a Charmander (Part 2)|8=Flamethrower as<br/> a Charmeleon|9=Flamethrower<br/>as a Charmander|10=Ember<br/>as a Charmander}}|image2=Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 11}}|0=Wing Attack|1=DragonBreath|2=Seismic Toss|3=Flamethrower|4=Steel Wing|5=Take Down|6=Submission|7=Slash|8=Dragon Tail|9=Tackle|10=Dragon Rage}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 11}}|0=Wing Attack|1=Dragon Breath|2=Seismic Toss|3=Flamethrower|4=Steel Wing|5=Take Down|6=Submission|7=Slash|8=Dragon Tail|9=Tackle|10=Dragon Rage}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP023|The Tower of Terror}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP023|The Tower of Terror}}
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{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble|x=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Fly|EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire{{tt|*|Ash called for the attack, but Charizard couldn't execute it.}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Breath|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Breath|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
{{anmov|fire|Overheat|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
{{anmov|fire|Overheat|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
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{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}


===Moves improvised===
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', Ash told Charizard to use {{m|Fly}}. In the original Japanese version, he just told Charizard to take flight. In either case, Charizard was unable to execute the command.
 
=====Moves improvised=====
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! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Kanto first partners Elemental Combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''
| {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| [[Ash's Squirtle]], {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Charizard combines his Flamethrower with Pikachu's Thunderbolt, Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf attack, and Squirtle's Water Gun to create a tornado of fire, electricity, leaves, and water. This was used to defeat [[Jessie's Arbok]] and {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}, along with [[James's Weezing]] and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Charizard Flaming Seismic Toss.png|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Charizard Flaming Seismic Toss.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]''
| ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]''
| {{m|Fire Spin}}/{{m|Seismic Toss}} and {{m|Dragon Rage}}
| {{m|Fire Spin}}, {{m|Seismic Toss}} and {{m|Dragon Rage}}
| [[Clair's Dragonair]]
| [[Clair's Dragonair]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: ''' ''Flaming Seismic Toss'' is a combination of Charizard's Seismic Toss and Fire Spin along with {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}}'s Dragon Rage.
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: ''' "Flaming Seismic Toss" is a combination of Seismic Toss, Dragon Rage, and Fire Spin. During {{Ash}}'s [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Clair]], Ash's Charizard used Seismic Toss, but Clair had Dragonair respond with Dragon Rage. Ash countered by having Charizard use Fire Spin, surrounding both Pokémon in a cyclone of fire. With the flames providing extra damage for his Seismic Toss, Charizard was able to defeat Dragonair and win Ash the battle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash BW Team combination attack.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Leaf Storm}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}, and {{m|Stone Edge}}
| Ash's rotation for ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Charizard combines his Flamethrower with another one from {{AP|Pignite}}, {{AP|Krookodile}}'s Stone Edge, {{AP|Snivy}}'s Leaf Storm, {{AP|Oshawott}}'s Hydro Pump, {{AP|Unfezant}}'s Air Cutter, {{AP|Scraggy}}'s Focus Blast, {{AP|Leavanny}}'s Energy Ball, {{AP|Boldore}}'s Flash Cannon, {{AP|Palpitoad}}'s Mud Shot, and {{AP|Pikachu}}'s Thunderbolt to create a gigantic blast of energy. This was used to defend [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] from {{TRT}}.
|}
|}
====Artwork====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}" | [[File:To Be a Pokémon Master poster.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}" | [[File:JN141 AS.png|x225px]]
|-
| Poster for<br>''{{color2|000|S25|Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master}}''
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1624649500857094146</ref>
|}
===I Choose You!===
[[File:Ash Charizard M20.png|thumb|250px|Ash's Charizard in ''I Choose You!'']]
Charizard appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from the main series. In this continuity, it was the second Pokémon {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} caught on his journey.
[[File:Cross and Charmander.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Charmander with Cross]]
As a {{p|Charmander}}, it originally belonged to a Pokémon Trainer named [[Cross]]. Cross deemed Charmander too weak however, and abandoned it and told it to stop following him. Charmander was eventually found in the rain by Ash and [[Verity]]. After arguing briefly with Cross over his decision to abandon Charmander, they took it and went inside a cave to seek shelter from the rain. There, they found [[Sorrel]], who brought Charmander back to good health.
The following day, Charmander had fully recovered and Ash offered it to join his team. Charmander accepted, despite still feeling loyalty towards Cross. Charmander joined Ash, Verity, and Sorrel on their journey towards the [[Mount Tensei|Raizen Mountains]] to meet {{an|Ho-Oh}}. After a battle against a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Jigglypuff}}, Charmander evolved into Charmeleon. Soon after, Ash encountered Cross again and started a battle with him. Ash used Charmeleon against its former Trainer and his {{p|Incineroar}}. Charmeleon proved to be no match for Incineroar however and was defeated. Ash started to question himself and faulted the loss on Charmeleon, but later apologized when he realized his errors.
Finally reaching the Raizen Mountains, Ash tried to place his [[Rainbow Wing]] atop Rainbow Rock. He was stopped by Cross however, who wanted to take the Rainbow Wing for himself. Ash battled Cross again, once again using his Charmeleon against Cross and his Incineroar. In the midst of a fierce battle, Charmeleon evolved into Charizard, and this time, it managed to defeat it. Distraught of losing against his former Pokémon, Cross started to realize the error in his ways.
[[File:Ash and Charizard M20.png|250px|thumb|Charizard and Ash]]
====Personality and characteristics====
Unlike his main anime counterpart, Charizard has always been obedient to Ash, as well as retaining loyalty to his former Trainer Cross so that even after being assaulted by him, Charmander wanted to return to travel alongside him.
Charizard over time ended up becoming a powerhouse on Ash's team, being able to beat Cross's {{p|Incineroar}} and thus show all his power to his former Trainer.
====Appearance====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Charmander
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | As a Charmeleon
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ash Charmander M20.png|200px|As a Charmander]]
| [[File:Ash Charmeleon M20.png|200px|As a Charmeleon]]
|}
====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Charmeleon Seismic Toss|1=Charmeleon Slash|2=Charizard Dragon Rage}} M20.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Seismic Toss<br>as a Charmeleon|1=Slash<br>as a Charmeleon|2=Dragon Rage}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|M20|I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|M20|I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Seismic Toss|M20|I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rage|M20|I Choose You!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}


==In the games==
==In the games==
A Charmander is given to the player in {{game|Yellow}} (which is highly based on the anime) by a Trainer on {{rt|24|Kanto}}.
===Core series games===
A Charmander is given to the player in {{game|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!]] — games which contain several references to the [[original series]] — from a [[Damian|boy]] on {{rt|24|Kanto}}. In Yellow, the boy will give the player the Charmander with no extra prerequisites, but in  Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the player can only obtain Charmander if they have caught 50 or more individual Pokémon.


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! {{game|Yellow}}
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|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire}}
|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|level=14
|gender=both
|type1=Fire
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
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|move3=Smokescreen|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Ember|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
|}
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====I Choose You! Ash's Charizard====
{{bulbanews/2|Mew, Movie 20 Pokémon codes to be available at 7-Eleven in Japan|Mew, Movie 20 Pokémon codes to be available at Pokémon Centers, Stores in Japan}}
A Japanese event [http://7spot-info.jp/pokemon_rally_2017/ distributed] an in-game representation of Ash's Charizard from ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie 20: I Choose You!]]'', along with [[Sorrel]]'s {{p|Lucario}} and [[Verity]]'s {{p|Piplup}} via serial code and local wireless.
The serial codes could be obtained by collecting two different virtual stamps via [http://webapp.7spot.jp/shops/ 7-SPOT] at {{wp|7-Eleven}} stores in Japan. The serial codes were available from August 1 to 20, 2017 at 7 am to 7 pm, and can be redeemed from August 1 to 28, 2017. The local wireless were available at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from August 22 to September 3, 2017.
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|met=2017 Pokémon Movie
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Dragon Rage|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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====Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution Ash's Charizard====
[https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/m22gift This] {{p|Charizard}} was distributed in South Korea as a bonus for attendants of the Korean dub screening of ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' on September 30, 2020. The serial code will be redeemable until November 30, 2020.
This Charizard bears many similarities to the Charizard listed above, with the unusable {{m|Dragon Rage}} being replaced by {{m|Dragon Tail}}.
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|level=50
|ndex=006
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ot=지우
|id=200930
|ability=Blaze
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
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|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dragon Tail|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical
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{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|Serial Code|hide|September 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}
===Spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
Charizard, in all three of his stages, appears in a flashback during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} in {{g|Masters EX}}.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
===Ash & Pikachu===
[[File:Ash Charizard AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Charizard in the Ash & Pikachu manga]]
[[File:Ash Charizard AP.png|thumb|200px|Charizard in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
Ash's Charizard appeared in ''[[SP33|Off To The Battle Frontier!!]]'' of the [[Ash & Pikachu]] manga. It was excited to see Ash when he called it over as it was sent for training earlier. After arrival, Ash sent it out to battle [[Noland's Articuno]]. During the battle, it struggled to keep up with Articuno despite the type advantage due to the fact that Articuno's speed was quicker than Charizard's in terms of reflexes. However, Charizard focused in on where Articuno was going to strike next and defeated it, earning Ash the Knowledge Symbol.
Ash's Charizard appeared in ''[[SP33|Off To The Battle Frontier!!]]''. It was excited to see Ash when he called it over as it was sent for training earlier. After arrival, Ash sent it out to battle [[Noland's Articuno]]. During the battle, it struggled to keep up with Articuno despite the type advantage due to the fact that Articuno's speed was quicker than Charizard's in terms of reflexes. However, Charizard focused in on where Articuno was going to strike next and defeated it, earning Ash the Knowledge Symbol.


====Moves used====
====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Overheat|1=DragonBreath|2=Flamethrower}} AP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Overheat|1=DragonBreath|2=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Overheat|1=DragonBreath|2=Flamethrower}} AP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Overheat|1=Dragon Breath|2=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|SP33|Off To The Battle Frontier!!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|SP33|Off To The Battle Frontier!!}}
{{anmov|dragon|DragonBreath|SP33|Off To The Battle Frontier!!}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Breath|SP33|Off To The Battle Frontier!!}}
{{anmov|fire|Overheat|SP33|Off To The Battle Frontier!!}}
{{anmov|fire|Overheat|SP33|Off To The Battle Frontier!!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}


===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Ash Charmander EToP.png|thumb|140px|As a Charmander]]
[[File:Ash Charmander EToP.png|thumb|140px|As a Charmander]]
[[File:Ash Charizard EToP.png|thumb|230px|left|Ash's Charizard in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Charizard EToP.png|thumb|230px|left|Charizard in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
[[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]]'s Charizard makes a few appearances in the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]; however the circumstances of its capture seem to differ in this series. While [[Damian]] appears in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]'', he was separated from his Charmander because he was injured, not because he abandoned it. At the end of the chapter, the two reunite in the [[Hidden Village]].
{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s Charizard made a few appearances in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]; however, the circumstances of its capture seem to differ in the manga. While [[Damian]] appeared in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]'', he was separated from his Charmander because he was injured, not because he abandoned it. At the end of the chapter, the two reunited in the [[Hidden Village]].
 
Despite this difference, Ash is still seen owning a Charmander, which first appears in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Charmander's capture is not shown in the manga, instead, it is explained that "Ash has been busy since the last comic!" when Charmander first appears from its [[Poké Ball]]. Charmander is first seen when a lonely Ash decides to play with his other Pokémon while Pikachu is off playing with a group of Pikachu. Charmander simply sets Ash on fire while his {{p|Oddish}} paralyzes him with {{m|Stun Spore}}.


Later, at the 88th Pokémon League, Ash presents his Charmander, now fully evolved into a Charizard, to Brock and Misty. Despite the fact that Ash wanted to use Charizard as a secret weapon, Charizard refuses to listen to him unless he holds a special flare that burns with the fire of a {{p|Moltres}}. Due to the fact that the flare burns out quickly and Ash could lose points for using a prop, he decides to not use it and use his other Pokémon instead.
Despite this difference, Ash is still seen owning a Charmander, which first appeared in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Charmander's capture was not shown in the manga, instead, it was explained that "Ash has been busy since the last comic!" when Charmander first appeared from its {{i|Poké Ball}}. Charmander was first seen when a lonely Ash decided to play with his other Pokémon while {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} was off playing with a group of Pikachu. Charmander simply set Ash on fire while his {{p|Oddish}} {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}} him with {{m|Stun Spore}}.


[[File:Ash Charizard violent.png|thumb|230px|Ash's Charizard violently attacking Ritchie's Charley]]
In ''[[ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues]]'', at the 88th [[Indigo Plateau Conference|Pokémon League]], Ash presented his Charmander, now fully evolved into a Charizard, to {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}}. Despite the fact that Ash wanted to use Charizard as a secret weapon, Charizard refused to listen to him unless he held a special flare that burned with the fire of a {{p|Moltres}}. Due to the fact that the flare burns out quickly and Ash could lose points for using a prop, he decided to not use it and rely on his other Pokémon instead.
In the fifth round of the Pokémon League, Ash sends out Charizard as third and last Pokémon in his match against Ritchie. Ritchie counters with his own Charizard, named [[Zippo|Charley]]. Though evenly matched at first, Charizard goes into a violent frenzy and mercilessly starts scratching, biting, and burning Charley. Ash attempts to stop this mauling with his flare but Charizard ignores it and continues to attack Charley, heavily injuring it and splattering its blood everywhere.


Ash decides to return Charizard to its Poké Ball, forfeiting the match and making Ritchie the winner in the process. Overwhelmed with guilt, Ash leaves the arena and apologizes to Ritchie who states that it's alright and that his Charley will be fine after a trip to the Pokémon Center.  
[[File:Ash Charizard violent.png|thumb|230px|Charizard violently attacking Ritchie's Charley]]
In ''[[ET13|The Indigo Finals]]'', during the fifth round of the Pokémon League, Ash sent out Charizard as his third and last Pokémon in his match against [[Ritchie]]. Ritchie countered with his own Charizard, named [[Zippo|Charley]]. Though evenly matched at first, Charizard went into a violent frenzy and mercilessly started scratching, biting, and burning Charley. Ash attempted to stop this mauling with his flare, but Charizard ignored it and continued to attack Charley, heavily injuring it and splattering its blood everywhere. Refusing to keep the fight going on this way, Ash made the choice to [[recall]] Charizard. Since Charizard had left the battle and Charley was still standing despite its injuries, Ritchie was declared the winner, ending Ash's run in the Pokémon League.


Charizard appeared again in ''[[ET16|You Bet Your Wife]]'' where Ash decided to use it in a dance competition in his Gym battle against [[Rudy]]. After flying around in circles, Charizard set Ash aflame as it did in its first appearance.
Charizard appeared again in ''[[ET16|You Bet Your Wife]]'', where Ash decided to use it in a dance competition in his Gym battle against [[Rudy]]. After flying around in circles, Charizard set Ash aflame as it did in its first appearance.


Charizard appeared one last time in ''[[ET18|Pikachu's Plan]]'' where it was used to battle {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} in the [[Orange League]] finals. Charizard, now listening to Ash perfectly, battles against [[Drake's Dragonite]]. Despite being much larger and putting up a good fight, Charizard is eventually defeated, leaving Ash with only Pikachu left to use.
Charizard appeared one last time in ''[[ET18|Pikachu's Plan]]'', where it was used to battle {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} in the [[Orange League]] finals. Charizard, now listening to Ash perfectly, battled against [[Drake's Dragonite]]. Despite being much larger and putting up a good fight, Charizard was eventually defeated, leaving Ash with only Pikachu left to use.


====Moves used====
====Moves used====
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===In the movie adaptations===
===Movie adaptations===
[[File:Ash Charizard M16 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Charizard in the manga adaptation of ''Genesect and the Legend Awakened'']]
[[File:Ash Charizard M16 manga.png|thumb|250px|Charizard in ''{{ma|Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}'']]
Ash's Charizard appeared in ''{{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}'' and ''{{ma|Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}''.
====Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth====
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Ash's Charizard first appeared in {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}. Ash sent it out along with {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to free the {{OBP|legendary birds|M02}} from their prisons.
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====Genesect and the Legend Awakened====
Charizard reappeared in {{ma|Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}, where Ash sent it out along with his other Pokémon while he was in [[Pokémon Hills]].
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====I Choose You!====
[[File:Ash Charizard M20 manga.png|thumb|200px|Charizard in ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}'']]
Charizard appeared in {{ma|I Choose You!}}. It was first shown as a Charmander where [[Cross]] got it from {{an|Professor Oak}}. Later, Cross was revealed to have abandoned Charmander when {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} encountered it out in the rain. After Ash and [[Verity]] took Charmander in a cave to recover, [[Sorrel]] helped it back to good health.
 
The next day, Ash offered Charmander to join his team and Charmander accepted. It then battled a {{p|Jigglypuff}} and defeated it, which resulted in it evolving into a Charmeleon. Charmeleon battled Cross's {{p|Incineroar}}. During the battle, it kept on damaging Incineroar, something that Cross allowed. However, it turned out to be part of Cross's plan as Incineroar's strength increased by every attack Charmeleon threw at it. Because of that, Incineroar was able to defeat Charmeleon with {{m|Cross Chop}}.
 
After Ash and {{ashfr}} reached the [[Mount Tensei|Raizen Mountains]] and encountered Cross again, Charmeleon was used in the rematch against Cross's Incineroar. During the battle, Charmeleon evolved into Charizard and defeated Incineroar. When {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}} became corrupted by the evil tainting it because of Cross placing the Rainbow Wing on top of the rock instead of Ash, Charizard protected Cross from an attack coming from {{p|Lycanroc}} when Marshadow possessed it and took part in the battle against the other Pokémon possessed by Marshadow. After Ash disappeared from existence because of a combined attack coming from Marshadow's army, Charizard and the others were saddened to see that happen. Charizard became happy when Ash was revived.
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=====Moves used=====
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====Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix====
[[File:Ash Charizard ICYR.png|thumb|200px|Charizard in ''[[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]'']]
[[File:Ash Charmeleon ICYR.png|thumb|left|200px|As a Charmeleon]]
Charizard, as a Charmander, belonged to a Trainer named [[Cross]]. Cross released Charmander as he deemed it weak and then Ash eventually caught Charmander. Later, Charmander evolved into a Charmeleon.
 
In [[ICYR3]], Charmeleon was sent out to take on three {{p|Nidoking}} at [[Mount Tensei]]. Charmeleon's {{m|Flamethrower}} caused the Nidoking to go running. Later, it was used to battle Cross's Incineroar. During the battle, Cross's Incineroar got the upper hand but Charmeleon evolved into Charizard when it was about to lose. Using its newfound power, Charizard defeated Incineroar with Seismic Toss. Charizard then faced off against Cross's Lycanroc but the outcome was unknown.
 
=====Moves used=====
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===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[File:Ash Pokémon JNM.png|thumb|250px|Charizard in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
Charizard appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''. Charizard later appeared in ''[[JNM20|Advice to Goh!]]'' at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Ash Charizard greeting.png|240px|thumb|Charizard greeting Ash with {{m|Flamethrower}}]]
[[File:Ash Charizard greeting.png|thumb|250px|Charizard greeting Ash with {{m|Flamethrower}}]]
* Out of all Pokémon in the anime, Charizard has used the most moves with its total of 17 (19 if the unused Mega Punch and Fly are included).
* Charizard is Ash's first:
* During the dub of ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]'', Brock referred to Charizard as a male when he said that the Pokémon could use ''his'' Flamethrower to destroy the Arbo-Tank, but this is not considered canon since the Japanese version has never established Charizard's gender. However, Charizard's relationship with [[Charla]] may imply that it is male.
** {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Charizard was the first of Ash's starter Pokémon to evolve to its final stage.
** Non-[[gender]]-specific Pokémon to have his gender confirmed.
* Charizard became the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to defeat a [[Legendary Pokémon]] when it beat [[Noland's Articuno]] in a battle.
** [[First partner Pokémon]] to [[Evolution|evolve]], as well as the first one to fully evolve.
* Charizard is the only Pokémon Ash has had that refused to obey him after evolving. This behavior was also seen post-evolution in [[Dawn's Mamoswine]] and [[Iris's Excadrill]].  
** Pokémon to use a {{type|Dragon}} [[move]].
* Until the episode ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', Charizard only seemed to obey Ash when fighting another Fire-type Pokémon. It was obedient when battling against [[Blaine's Magmar]], {{DL|Mewtwo (original series)|Pokémon|Mewtwo's cloned Charizard}}, and [[Zippo]].
** First partner Pokémon to have its [[gender]] confirmed.
* It has become a running gag in the anime that whenever Charizard returns to Ash, it greets him by scorching him with its Flamethrower.
* Charizard became the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to defeat a [[Legendary Pokémon]] when he beat [[Noland's Articuno]] in ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]''.
* Charizard is the only one of Ash's Pokémon to start refusing to [[Obedience|obey]] him only after evolving.
* Prior to ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', Charizard only seemed to obey Ash when fighting another Fire-type Pokémon: he was obedient when battling against [[Blaine's Magmar]], {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s cloned {{p|Charizard}}, and [[Zippo]].
* Prior to ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]'', it was a running gag in the anime that, whenever Charizard reunited with Ash, he would greet him by scorching him with a {{m|Flamethrower}}.
* Out of all of Ash's Pokémon, Charizard holds the record for having the most amount of episodes between his capture and being left in {{an|Professor Oak}}'s care while remaining under Ash's ownership the entire time, at 788 episodes.
* Out of all of Ash's first partner Pokémon, Charizard took the shortest amount of episodes to reach its final form, at 35.
* Charizard is the fully-evolved Pokémon that Ash has owned the longest.
* Charizard has used the most regular moves out of any individual Pokémon featured in the anime, with a total of 17. The record of most moves used overall, however, is held by [[Leon's Charizard]], at 20, followed closely by [[Ash's Pikachu]], at 19.


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Latest revision as of 06:57, 9 March 2024

Ash's Charizard
サトシのリザードン Satoshi's Lizardon
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Ash's Charizard
Debuts in Charmander – The Stray Pokémon
Caught at Route 24
Evolves in March of the Exeggutor Squad
Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon
Gender Male[1]
Ability Blaze*
Nature Adamant*
Current location In rotation
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This Pokémon spent 32 episodes as Charmander and 3 episodes as Charmeleon.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Charmander Shin-ichiro Miki Michael Haigney
(EP011-EP043)
Tom Wayland (BW116)
Billy Bob Thompson (JN141, M20)
As Charmeleon Shin-ichiro Miki Eric Stuart (EP043-EP046)
Tom Wayland (BW116)
Billy Bob Thompson (M20)
As Charizard Shin-ichiro Miki

Ash's Charizard (Japanese: サトシのリザードン Satoshi's Lizardon) was the fourth Pokémon that Ash caught in the Kanto region, and his fifth overall.

In the anime

Main series

History

Original series
Kanto
With Damian
Charmander and Damian

Charmander originally belonged to a boastful Trainer named Damian. However, in Charmander - The Stray Pokémon, Damian grew tired of Charmander being weak, and so he abandoned him, leaving him on a rocky outcrop and telling him that he would come back later. Charmander's health deteriorated, but he was able to resist capture by Ash twice before explaining to Pikachu that he was waiting for Damian. Later, Ash met Damian and learned he never planned to return for Charmander. Outraged but mostly concerned for Charmander, who was now stuck out in the rain loyally awaiting Damian, Brock, Ash, and Misty rushed to his rescue, with Brock carrying him to the Pokémon Center while Ash sheltered the little remaining tail flame with his coat.

Charmander waiting in the rain for Damian

Despite the care shown to him, Charmander was unwilling to remain at the Pokémon Center and returned to the rock where he had been staying. However, he came across Team Rocket, who had stolen Pikachu. Charmander ordered them to return Pikachu, and when they ignored him, he blasted them with a Flamethrower to send them running away, leaving behind Pikachu. Ash invited Charmander to join them, but Damian turned up with many Poké Balls and said that he had intentionally abandoned Charmander to toughen him up. Damian threw a Poké Ball at him, but Charmander deflected the Ball in defiance. Having seen Damian's character, Charmander staunchly refused to return, and when Damian threatened to crush him with all of his other Pokémon, he attacked Damian with a Flamethrower attack alongside Pikachu, who used Thunder Shock. Damian fled, and Charmander happily joined Ash's team instead.

With Ash

Charmander immediately became one of Ash's main Pokémon, being used in the very next episode as a torch to help Ash through the caves. He also joined a group of other Charmander on the St. Anne in Battle Aboard the St. Anne to repel Team Rocket Grunts. Later, Charmander used Flamethrower to torch a hole in the capsized St. Anne's hull, allowing the group and Team Rocket to escape the ship.

Charmander was separated from Ash in Island of the Giant Pokémon—along with Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle—after a group of Gyarados sent them flying with Dragon Rage. During the separation, Charmander tried to remain optimistic about their Trainer's whereabouts, despite Bulbasaur's belief that they were abandoned and Squirtle's jokes that he'd been eaten. When Ash's Pokémon came across Team Rocket's Pokémon, who were also separated from their Trainers, the two groups of Pokémon joined forces to look for them. The next day, the group came across a group of giant Pokémon and ended up being chased by them straight to Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket, allowing them to reunite.

In Primeape Goes Bananas, Charmander battled a berserk Primeape. He finally subdued his opponent using Rage and Flamethrower. Charmander made his Gym Battle debut in the next episode, where he defeated Erika's Weepinbell after burning Razor Leaf and then striking a powerful Skull Bash. However, in the next round, the pure stench emitting from her Gloom caused Charmander to choke and faint. Ash called on Charmander's assistance against Koga in The Ninja Poké-Showdown. He went up against Koga's Venomoth briefly before their match was interrupted by Team Rocket. For the official Gym battle, Charmander went up against Koga's Golbat and defeated it with Ember and Fire Spin, earning Ash the Soul Badge.

Charmeleon attacking Ash

The rise in Charmander's battle experience reached its peak in March of the Exeggutor Squad, where he helped stop a large number of rampaging Exeggutor. Subsequently, Charmander evolved into Charmeleon. However, in The Problem with Paras, it was revealed that Charmeleon was no longer obedient to Ash, attacking a Paras when Ash was deliberately trying to lose to help Paras evolve. Cassandra's grandmother explained that Charmeleon's skill level had exceeded Ash's, and therefore he did not respect him. Ironically, a rampaging Charmeleon was stopped when Paras, desperately trying to avoid punishment, jabbed at him with a claw. After evolving into Parasect, it put Charmeleon to sleep with Spore and allowed Ash to recall him. Cassandra's grandmother warned Ash that he needed to learn to control Charmeleon.

Ash stopped using his disobedient Charmeleon but tried again in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon to repel wild Fossil Pokémon, which he refused to do. When an Aerodactyl swooped past, knocking Charmeleon over, Charmeleon attempted to fight back. He then jumped up, grabbed the escaping Aerodactyl's tail, and followed it into the open air, but was soon shaken off. Upset, Charmeleon evolved into Charizard and flew after Aerodactyl to avenge his injured pride. When Jigglypuff began singing at Misty's request in a desperate attempt to save Ash, Charizard attempted to block out the sleep-bound effects of the song, to no avail. Nonetheless, he managed to catch Ash and put him on the ground before going to sleep, but unfortunately, retained his disobedience afterward.

As a newly evolved Charizard

Charizard's disobedience towards his Trainer began to cause Ash some serious problems during his journey, losing the Cinnabar Gym battle against Blaine in Riddle Me This, as he simply loafed off and allowed Rhydon an easy win after Charizard left the ring, causing Blaine to disqualify him from the match. In the next episode, Charizard refused to help dam the volcano but changed his mind after seeing Blaine's powerful Magmar contributing. After working together, the duo were left with a burning desire to test each other's strength. Blaine permitted a battle at the volcano's peak, and the two seemed evenly matched. Magmar dropped Charizard into the lava, but Charizard regained the upper hand by dazing Magmar with an aerial Submission attack and then knocking it out with his powerful Seismic Toss.

The costliest incidence of Charizard's disobedience was in the battle against Ritchie during the Indigo League in Friend and Foe Alike. Down to one Pokémon, Ash called Charizard into battle against Zippo. Surprisingly, he decided to battle and force Zippo to flee from a far superior Flamethrower, causing Ritchie to recall it and concede the round. However, when Sparky came out, Charizard condescendingly stomped the ground and flapped his wings against the little Pikachu before going to sleep, refusing to battle. Due to this, Ash lost the round.

While confronting Mewtwo's original clones of the three Kanto first partner Pokémon in their final evolutions during Mewtwo Strikes Back, Ash summoned Charizard to fight alongside Corey's Bruteroot and Neesha's Shellshocker against the clones, although not before Charizard, to Ash's surprise, attempted to attack Mewtwo preemptively. After Bruteroot and Shellshocker were quickly overpowered by their clones, Ash attempted to turn the tables by having Charizard focus on speed and evasion over raw power in his confrontation with the clone Charizard, but this strategy failed. Once Ash released the captured originals to confront the clones, Charizard battled the cloned Charizard once again but ended the battle to cry for Ash after his sacrifice to try and stop the battle between Mew and Mewtwo. After Mewtwo departed with Mew and the clones upon witnessing Ash's resurrection, it erased these actions from the memories of all people and Pokémon present, returning Charizard to his familiar disobedience. In the movie's remake, Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, he had the same role as in the original, although his disobedience to Ash was largely downplayed.

Orange Islands

Ash took Charizard with him to the Orange Islands despite his refusal to obey him. Ash had noticeably stopped trying to use him in battles, although in Navel Maneuvers, Charizard, Pikachu, and Bulbasaur were used in the second round of the match between Ash and Danny. Charizard was initially unwilling to participate, and Danny nearly won. However, Charizard inadvertently helped when he tried to use Flamethrower on Ash but missed and carved an ice pillar into a sled. This meant Ash won the round and was able to continue the match.

In A Way Off Day Off, although he did not obey Ash, Charizard recognized the wisdom and formidable experience that Tracey's Scyther had, and the two teamed up to defeat Team Rocket. Scyther was the only Pokémon in the group whom Charizard respected.

Charizard continued to ignore Ash during battles, such as in The Mandarin Island Miss Match. Charizard took down a boy's Tauros with a single attack before flying away and rampaging the city. Ash was unable to recall him, and only the intervention of Prima and her Slowbro using Disable allowed Ash to stop Charizard.

Being taken care of by Ash

In Charizard Chills, Charizard battled Tad's Poliwrath. He blatantly refused to listen to Ash's commands, continuing to use Flamethrower despite having no effect on Poliwrath. Tad and Poliwrath resisted them until Poliwrath responded with a Water Gun that nearly doused the flame on Charizard's tail. He was then encased in ice by Poliwrath's Ice Beam, much to Ash's horror. Ash managed to smash the ice encasing Charizard's head, and Tad walked away scornfully, telling Ash that they would have a rematch when he could control Charizard. Ash lit a fire and thawed Charizard out before rubbing Charizard all over to help him regain his body heat. Pikachu pointed out that Ash's hands were rubbed raw, but Ash replied that he didn't mind and redoubled his efforts upon seeing that Charizard's tail flame was so small. Charizard woke up in a panic and tried to attack, but he was so cold that he could not produce a flame and passed out again. Misty provided a blanket, and Tracey kept the fires up while Pikachu watched the flame, but Ash worked throughout the night to help Charizard recover.

The selfless act reminded Charizard of everything Ash had done for him since he was a Charmander. By morning, Charizard's respect and loyalty to Ash had returned, and he helped Ash rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket. Ash and Pikachu were briefly knocked out during the rescue, and Charizard became so incensed he learned Dragon Rage. In a rematch with Tad and Poliwrath, Charizard learned to dodge Ice Beam and knocked Poliwrath into the air before defeating it with Seismic Toss.

During the events of The Power of One, Charizard aided Ash alongside Pikachu and Squirtle in freeing Moltres from Lawrence III's clutches and also proceeded to encourage Ash with his task as the Chosen one alongside the rest of his Pokémon. He later aided Ash alongside Squirtle by pulling a discarded metal part. He even countered Moltres's flame blasts alongside Squirtle and Pikachu when the titans tried to attack them. However, he was ultimately forced to return to his Poké Ball after the titans simultaneously created a rift and a wall of ice barring Ash from continuing onward to Ice Island.

He participated in Ash's Gym battle against Luana in Pokémon Double Trouble. He fought Luana's Alakazam and Marowak alongside Pikachu in the series' first official Double Battle. The two Pokémon initially had trouble collaborating but eventually managed to work together: Pikachu helped to free Charizard from Alakazam's Psychic, and Charizard caught Pikachu after he was hit by Marowak's Body Slam. Charizard's skillful flying caused Marowak and Alakazam to knock each other out, earning Ash the Jade Star Badge.

Charizard was also used in Ash's Orange League battle against Drake in Enter the Dragonite. Charizard defeated Drake's Electabuzz by blocking its electricity with Fire Spin and knocking it out with Seismic Toss. He also fought Dragonite, but was hit by a powerful Water Gun and then Slammed into the ground. After a clash of Dragon Rages, Charizard fainted, but his attacks had begun to wear Dragonite down, paving the way for Pikachu to finish it off and give Ash the victory. Charizard was inducted into the Orange Islands Hall of Fame with Ash's other Pokémon.

Johto
With Charla

Charizard also accompanied Ash on his journey to the Johto region, although it became apparent that he was unfairly superior to most of Ash's early competition. This was shown especially in The Double Trouble Header, where Charizard easily defeated all three of Casey's Pokémon, despite the disapproval of Misty and Brock. Team Rocket later capitalized on Casey's frustration, calling Charizard an illegal choice by Ash.

Charizard was used to weaken and help Ash capture a Chikorita in The Chikorita Rescue. His massive size compared to her came into effect when Chikorita ran towards him and tried to attack; Charizard responded by placing his foot out and blowing a small puff of fire after being instructed by Ash to only weaken her. Charizard's puff of fire ended up on Chikorita's leaf and caused her to run around for a short amount of time before using Vine Whip to attack Charizard. Ash recalled Charizard after he and Chikorita fell into a large canvas of rocks.

In Fighting Flyer with Fire, he participated in Ash's first Johto Gym battle against Falkner, where he battled Falkner's Pidgeot. Due to the latter's impressive Speed, Charizard started at a disadvantage, with Pidgeot's Whirlwind reflecting his Flamethrower onto him. He was then knocked back down by a combination of Wing Attack and Quick Attack. Falkner told Ash to surrender, but Ash refused, and Charizard gained the strength to fight back and fly above Quick Attack. Charizard then baited Pidgeot, spinning around in midair when Pidgeot flew behind him and hitting it with Fire Spin before seizing it and hurling it into the ground with Seismic Toss. Pidgeot was knocked out, and Ash won the Zephyr Badge.

Ash parting ways with Charizard

In Charizard's Burning Ambitions, Misty criticized Ash for using Charizard too often against fresh young Trainers, making him unbeatable but in an unfair way. Ash then met Liza, who taught Ash and Charizard how to fly together. After arriving in the Charicific Valley, Charizard was humiliated by Liza's insults and proudly tried to show off his power. However, he was shown to be smaller and weaker than the wild Charizard who lived there. Charizard continued to pick fights and kept getting himself beaten until Liza locked them out of the Valley, having Charla throw Charizard into the lake and telling him and Ash to stay away until they had trained and reflected. Team Rocket sympathized with Charizard and helped him to stay awake in the lake, as well as making a false attempt to break into the Valley, allowing Charizard to defeat them and win acclaim from Liza, Charla, and the wild Charizard. Facing an emotional battle, Ash told Charizard that he did not want a weakling on his team and he would be fine without him, forcing Charizard to stay at the Valley to train and become more powerful. He then ran away from the Valley, knowing that if he stopped, he would not be able to say goodbye. Pikachu wished Charizard well and followed Ash, leaving his teammate and friend behind.

In Spell of the Unown: Entei, Charizard saw news footage of Entei abducting Delia Ketchum and Ash futilely pursuing them, so Charizard decided to leave the Charicific Valley briefly and flew to Greenfield in an attempt to help. Later that night, Charizard arrived just in time to catch Ash and Pikachu when Entei knocked them out of a tower. Charizard then battled Entei with Ash riding on its back, but though it was briefly able to send Entei flying with Fire Spin, Molly Hale's reality-warping powers granted by the Unown tipped the scales too much in Entei's favor, like when crystal spikes would emerge to impede Charizard's flight. Entei eventually pinned Charizard and prepared to break its neck, but Molly came to her senses and convinced Entei to stop. Charizard, Pikachu, and Entei worked together to defeat the Unown when their powers went berserk and threatened to destroy everything, but this came at the cost of Entei's existence. With the crisis over, Charizard returned to the Charicific Valley.

During his time in the Charicific Valley, Charizard took the role of Charla's bodyguard, and the two seem to have a sort of romantic relationship with each other. Liza occasionally visited the Dragon Holy Land in Blackthorn City with the two Charizard. One such visit was in Great Bowls of Fire!, which coincidentally occurred when Ash was there for his final Johto Gym battle. Charizard helped Ash, Clair, Pikachu, and Dragonair calm the wild Dragonite that was rampaging in the Dragon Holy Land.

In Better Eight Than Never, Charizard battled against Clair's Dragonair in Ash's rematch. He caused the water in the Gym's pool to evaporate with his Flamethrower and Fire Spin, thus depriving Dragonair of its protection. He then caught Dragonair with Seismic Toss and used Fire Spin to create a flaming twister to wear down Dragonair's defenses before it hit the ground and was knocked out. Ash surprised Liza by sending him back for training, knowing that Charizard still had a lot to learn.

Charizard defeating Gary's Blastoise

Ash later used Charizard in the Silver Conference during his fight against Gary Oak in Can't Beat the Heat!, as Brock had made a late-night call to Liza requesting Charizard for the battle. Gary's Blastoise and Scizor cut Ash's team down to only Charizard, who had to fight three opponents single-handedly. He managed to match Scizor's speed and took advantage of his significant type advantage, defeating Scizor with a single Flamethrower. Despite Golem's weight preventing Charizard from using his Seismic Toss, Charizard overcame it with a powerful Dragon Rage attack. Charizard struggled against Gary's Blastoise, as it had supreme defensive capabilities and could keep Charizard at bay with Hydro Pump. Thinking outside the box, Ash told Charizard to superheat the field, which forced Blastoise to spend time cooling the molten rock. This created a huge steam cloud and allowed Charizard to seize Blastoise at close range. Blastoise could still use Withdraw to dodge Dragon Rage, so Charizard hurled Blastoise into the ground with Seismic Toss, defeating it and leaving Ash as the winner.

Charizard was then used in Ash's fight against Harrison in Playing with Fire!, where he went up against Harrison's Blaziken. Blaziken's powerful legs and ability to maneuver in midair negated Charizard's aerial advantage. Each Pokémon hit hard blows on the other, and their Flamethrowers were shown to be equal in power. Blaziken even managed to get up after a devastating Seismic Toss, while Charizard took a Blaze Kick to the neck and continued on. A final clash between Flamethrower and Dragon Rage knocked both Pokémon down, but only Blaziken could get up, eliminating Ash from the tournament. Charizard once again returned to Charicific Valley. Later, it was revealed that he had injured Blaziken so badly that Harrison had to rest his primary battler in the next round, contributing to his later loss.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
Hoenn

Charizard appeared in a flashback to Ash's battle against Harrison in There's no Place Like Hoenn.

Kanto Battle Frontier
Charizard vs Articuno

In The Symbol Life, he returned for Ash's first Battle Frontier battle, where he took on Noland's Articuno at the Battle Factory. Ash and Charizard flew together, where Charizard demonstrated a far improved Flamethrower and that he had learned Dragon Breath. In battle, he showed he was a match even for the Legendary Pokémon, using Flamethrower to burn through Ice Beam and strike Articuno. However, Articuno did not take much damage from Flamethrower or Dragon Breath, blinding Charizard with Mist and then knocking him to the ground with Steel Wing. Articuno then inflicted serious damage with Water Pulse and froze Charizard's wing tip, crippling his movements. Finally, Charizard used Overheat, which he had just learned, to melt the ice. He then caught Articuno as it tried to use Steel Wing and struck with a Seismic Toss. Charizard collapsed but managed to get up just as Articuno passed out, giving Ash and Charizard the victory.

Charizard also battled alongside Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle in a four-on-four battle against Brandon's Pokémon in Gathering the Gang of Four!, where he went up against Dusclops. Charizard had been training since his battle with Articuno and learned Steel Wing, but was put at a disadvantage when Dusclops used Confuse Ray and Mean Look, forcing Charizard to keep battling in his baffled state, all the while taking damage from Will-O-Wisp. Finally, Charizard snapped out of his confusion and attacked with Dragon Breath, wearing both Pokémon down. However, an attempt to use Seismic Toss to finish the match cost Ash dearly, as the Ghost-type Pokémon simply dissipated and re-emerged safely at a distance, where a Shadow Punch took Charizard out and put Ash at a supreme disadvantage. However, Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle managed to win the battle and the Brave Symbol. After the match against Brandon, Charizard returned to Charicific Valley.

Pokémon the Series: Black & White
Unova

In The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!, Ash and his friends attended a Kanto Fair, where one of the presentations featured the local first partner Pokémon, involving a live-action show with a Charmander. This made Ash remember his own Charmander, prompting him to tell Iris, Cilan, and N about his Charizard. Filled with a desire to see his old friend again, Ash called Professor Oak, who, in exchange for Ash's Unfezant, arranged to have Charizard sent over to him. While being introduced to everyone, Charizard immediately started a fiery rivalry with Iris's Dragonite, which encouraged Ash and Iris to have a battle with their two stubborn Pokémon. During the battle, Charizard was shown to have learned Wing Attack, Slash, and Dragon Tail. He quickly gained the upper hand as not even Dragonite's Dragon Rush was able to hurt him, while Dragonite was taking serious damage from Charizard's Dragon Tail. Before it could be settled, the battle was called off by N. Ash then corrected Iris's misconception that Charizard was a Dragon-type, upsetting her since she'd wanted to train one as well, and invited Charizard to rejoin his active team, which he happily agreed to.

In Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!, he was called out by Ash to once again fight Iris's Dragonite, who was this time being controlled by Colress.

Charizard and Pignite

In Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!, Charizard was called out to help Ash's Pignite, who had difficulty breathing through his nostrils because something was blocking it. Charizard lifted him up and tossed him to help, but it did not work. Eventually, the blockage was removed, much to everyone's delight.

Later, in Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!, Charizard was sent out alongside the rest of Ash's team to help Ash and N dig up to the surface of the White Ruins after they had fallen into a pit. Charizard cleverly improvised a spinning Dragon Tail to help Krookodile dig through the earth that Oshawott had softened with Hydro Pump. While battling Team Plasma again, Charizard withstood many of Team Plasma's attacks before Pignite came to his aid. The two then launched an incredibly powerful double Flamethrower at Team Plasma's Pokémon. However, when Colress turned his mind control machine on them, Charizard was quickly recalled to his Poké Ball, along with Ash's other Pokémon.

Decolore Islands
Charizard and Ash

In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, Ash used Charizard to battle a wild Ninetales on Frond Island.

In A Pokémon of a Different Color!, Charizard and Iris's Dragonite set off to search for Clair's Dragonite, who had been separated from Clair on an island in the Decolore Archipelago. After Iris's Dragonite found Clair's, Charizard brought the group to them, only to find the pair squabbling. Although Charizard attempted to stop the fighting, the two Dragonite knocked him away. Later on, Charizard continued to act as a peacemaker unsuccessfully; Ash eventually thanked him for trying and returned Charizard to his Poké Ball.

In Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!, Charizard, along with all of Ash's Pokémon, was stolen by Team Rocket. Later, after recovering all of their Pokémon, Ash used Charizard to attack Jessie's Frillish, who was using Bubble Beam on Ash and company. Charizard easily defeated Frillish with Wing Attack and scorched James's Amoonguss with a super-effective Flamethrower. Charizard, alongside Pikachu, Axew, and Pansage, subsequently sent Team Rocket blasting off.

Charizard was reunited with all of Ash's Unova Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory in The Dream Continues!. He joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with his Flamethrower to send them blasting off for the last time in Pokémon the Series: Black & White. Charizard was left at the lab before Ash set off for the Kalos region. He later posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Charizard reappeared in a flashback in Alola, Kanto!.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Charizard, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle

In Advice to Goh!, Charizard reunited with Ash during his visit to Professor Oak's Laboratory with Goh. Sometime before, Charizard had battled against Ash's Infernape before he had left the lab to battle Moltres.

Charizard, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab, reunited with Ash in Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!. During the visit, he helped train Ash's Gengar to learn Will-O-Wisp, and later watched the battle between Ash and Paul. Before Ash left, he posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

From Battling as Hard as Stone! onwards, Charizard watched Ash's Masters Eight Tournament matches against Steven, Cynthia, and Leon. In Partners in Time!, Charizard appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against Leon's Charizard. After Ash won the battle, Charizard joined the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab in celebrating their Trainer's victory.

In Heroes Unite!, Charizard, along with the rest of the Pokémon at the lab, welcomed Ash back to Pallet Town after his victory over Leon.

In A Squad's Worth of Passion!, Ash and his friends discovered Squirtle had become a performer, and Charizard and Bulbasaur were sent out to enjoy the show. They tried to meet up with Squirtle directly after the performance but were misled by Team Rocket and left. They were later able to meet up with Squirtle at their hotel, but Squirtle, upset over the idea that its friends no longer cared for it, attacked them. Charizard didn't hesitate to fight back, with Bulbasaur trying and failing to stop it. Ash broke it up, and Charizard and Bulbasaur left feeling upset. Later, a fire broke out at a warehouse, and the group found the Squirtle Squad giving their all to stop it. Deciding their feud wasn't worth it, Charizard and Bulbasaur joined the Tiny Turtle Pokémon in putting it out and rescuing the Pokémon trapped by the flames. Afterward, Officer Jenny arrived to take the Squirtle Squad to their next assignment, but not before sharing a heartfelt goodbye with the group.

In The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!, Charizard assisted Ash in looking for a missing Charmander around Oak's lab, but to no avail.

Personality and characteristics

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The emotional turmoil of being abandoned by Damian defined Charizard when he was a Charmander. Despite the scorn he received from Damian, he loyally waited outside for his return, convinced that he had a good relationship when, in fact, none had existed. Only a violent confrontation revealed the unhealthy nature of his relationship with Damian. Charmander struggled with this abandonment-in Island of the Giant Pokémon, he became discouraged when Bulbasaur suggested that Ash had abandoned them all. Charmander was markedly shy and shown to be anxious, though his confidence quickly grew under Ash's guidance.

Charizard refusing to battle against Sparky

Despite being one of Ash's most often used Pokémon, Charmander's evolution saw Charmeleon grow distant from Ash, scorning all of his former friends and seeking power alone. Charmeleon had become like Damian, obsessed with power and reputation while ignoring the value of friendship, loyalty, and kindness. Charmeleon's battle with Aerodactyl in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon was purely based on a bruised ego, and Charizard's later battles with Magmar and Zippo were solely out of grudging respect for their battling ability, and in the case of the post-league celebration, the destruction of the food. Nevertheless, he did retain some degree of loyalty to his master and his fellow Pokémon, as the aforementioned incident with Aerodactyl had Charizard barely swooping in to save Ash before completely falling asleep while being affected by Jigglypuff's singing and also saving Pikachu after Team Rocket blasted off before resuming his rampage, with Mewtwo Strikes Back even having Charizard crying for Ash when he ended up petrified.

Charizard's rivalry with Iris's Dragonite

Once Ash made the selfless act to save Charizard from freezing in Charizard Chills, Charizard finally shook off the poisonous personality traits left by Damian and regained full loyalty to Ash. His ability to work as part of a team was still hampered, but when working together with Pikachu to defeat Luana, he finally managed to overcome that difficulty. Since this point, Charizard has been willing to assist Ash in any battle, ranging from Casey's Chikorita to Falkner's Pidgeot with no complaint. However, Charizard maintained the rebellious Flamethrower attacks as a sign of affection for Ash, and while Charizard was loyal, his love of power and reputation remained. This was shown significantly in his departure in Charizard's Burning Ambitions, where he brashly challenged each of the wild Charizard at Charicific Valley even though he was defeated every time.

Despite retaining his fiery nature and fierce battling spirit, Charizard's return to Ash's regular command in Pokémon the Series: Black & White showed that he had significantly matured throughout Liza's training regime. This was displayed in A Pokémon of a Different Color!, where he attempted to act as a peacemaker between Clair and Iris's two squabbling Dragonite. During his time at Professor Oak's lab, Charizard became very good friends with Ash's Fire types and is usually seen hanging out with them, as shown in Advice to Goh! and Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!. Charizard also befriended Gengar when it visited the lab.

Appearance

As a Charmander As a Charmeleon
Ash Charmander.png Ash Charmeleon.png

Moves used

Ash Charmander Flamethrower.png
Using Flamethrower
as a Charmander
Ash Charizard Tackle.png
Using Tackle
Move First Used In
Flamethrower  Charmander – The Stray Pokémon
Leer The Tower of Terror
Rage Primeape Goes Bananas
Skull Bash Pokémon Scent-sation!
Ember The Ninja Poké-Showdown
Fire Spin The Ninja Poké-Showdown
Submission Volcanic Panic
Seismic Toss Volcanic Panic
Mega Punch Charizard Chills*
Dragon Rage Charizard Chills
Take Down Charizard Chills
Tackle × Pokémon Double Trouble
Dragon Breath The Symbol Life
Overheat The Symbol Life
Steel Wing Gathering the Gang of Four!
Wing Attack  The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!
Slash  The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!
Dragon Tail  The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!
An × shows that the move cannot be legitimately known by this Pokémon in the games.
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.
  • In the English dub of Fighting Flyer with Fire, Ash told Charizard to use Fly. In the original Japanese version, he just told Charizard to take flight. In either case, Charizard was unable to execute the command.
Moves improvised
Picture First Used In Moves Involved Partnered With
Ash Kanto first partners Elemental Combo.png Don't Touch That 'dile Flamethrower, Razor Leaf, Water Gun, and Thunderbolt Ash's Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Pikachu
Description: Charizard combines his Flamethrower with Pikachu's Thunderbolt, Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf attack, and Squirtle's Water Gun to create a tornado of fire, electricity, leaves, and water. This was used to defeat Jessie's Arbok and Lickitung, along with James's Weezing and Victreebel.
Ash Charizard Flaming Seismic Toss.png Better Eight Than Never Fire Spin, Seismic Toss and Dragon Rage Clair's Dragonair
Description: "Flaming Seismic Toss" is a combination of Seismic Toss, Dragon Rage, and Fire Spin. During Ash's Gym battle against Clair, Ash's Charizard used Seismic Toss, but Clair had Dragonair respond with Dragon Rage. Ash countered by having Charizard use Fire Spin, surrounding both Pokémon in a cyclone of fire. With the flames providing extra damage for his Seismic Toss, Charizard was able to defeat Dragonair and win Ash the battle.
Ash BW Team combination attack.png The Dream Continues! Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, Leaf Storm, Hydro Pump, Air Cutter, Focus Blast, Energy Ball, Flash Cannon, Mud Shot, and Stone Edge Ash's rotation for Pokémon the Series: Black & White
Description: Charizard combines his Flamethrower with another one from Pignite, Krookodile's Stone Edge, Snivy's Leaf Storm, Oshawott's Hydro Pump, Unfezant's Air Cutter, Scraggy's Focus Blast, Leavanny's Energy Ball, Boldore's Flash Cannon, Palpitoad's Mud Shot, and Pikachu's Thunderbolt to create a gigantic blast of energy. This was used to defend Professor Oak's Laboratory from Team Rocket.

Artwork

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Poster for
Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master
Artwork from "After the story" [2]

I Choose You!

Ash's Charizard in I Choose You!

Charizard appeared in I Choose You!, which is set in a different continuity from the main series. In this continuity, it was the second Pokémon Ash caught on his journey.

As a Charmander with Cross

As a Charmander, it originally belonged to a Pokémon Trainer named Cross. Cross deemed Charmander too weak however, and abandoned it and told it to stop following him. Charmander was eventually found in the rain by Ash and Verity. After arguing briefly with Cross over his decision to abandon Charmander, they took it and went inside a cave to seek shelter from the rain. There, they found Sorrel, who brought Charmander back to good health.

The following day, Charmander had fully recovered and Ash offered it to join his team. Charmander accepted, despite still feeling loyalty towards Cross. Charmander joined Ash, Verity, and Sorrel on their journey towards the Raizen Mountains to meet Ho-Oh. After a battle against a Trainer's Jigglypuff, Charmander evolved into Charmeleon. Soon after, Ash encountered Cross again and started a battle with him. Ash used Charmeleon against its former Trainer and his Incineroar. Charmeleon proved to be no match for Incineroar however and was defeated. Ash started to question himself and faulted the loss on Charmeleon, but later apologized when he realized his errors.

Finally reaching the Raizen Mountains, Ash tried to place his Rainbow Wing atop Rainbow Rock. He was stopped by Cross however, who wanted to take the Rainbow Wing for himself. Ash battled Cross again, once again using his Charmeleon against Cross and his Incineroar. In the midst of a fierce battle, Charmeleon evolved into Charizard, and this time, it managed to defeat it. Distraught of losing against his former Pokémon, Cross started to realize the error in his ways.

Charizard and Ash

Personality and characteristics

Unlike his main anime counterpart, Charizard has always been obedient to Ash, as well as retaining loyalty to his former Trainer Cross so that even after being assaulted by him, Charmander wanted to return to travel alongside him.

Charizard over time ended up becoming a powerhouse on Ash's team, being able to beat Cross's Incineroar and thus show all his power to his former Trainer.

Appearance

As a Charmander As a Charmeleon
As a Charmander As a Charmeleon

Moves used

Ash Charmeleon Slash M20.png
Using Slash
as a Charmeleon
Move First Used In
Flamethrower I Choose You!
Slash I Choose You!
Seismic Toss I Choose You!
Dragon Rage I Choose You!
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the games

Core series games

A Charmander is given to the player in Pokémon Yellow, Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee! — games which contain several references to the original series — from a boy on Route 24. In Yellow, the boy will give the player the Charmander with no extra prerequisites, but in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the player can only obtain Charmander if they have caught 50 or more individual Pokémon.

Pokémon Yellow Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and
Let's Go, Eevee!
Spr 1y 004.png
Type:
Fire Unknown
Charmander Lv.10
Scratch
Normal
Growl
Normal
Ember
Fire
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Type:
Fire Unknown
Charmander/ Lv.14
Scratch
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
Smokescreen
Normal Status
Ember
Fire Special

I Choose You! Ash's Charizard

A Japanese event distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Charizard from Pokémon the Movie 20: I Choose You!, along with Sorrel's Lucario and Verity's Piplup via serial code and local wireless.

The serial codes could be obtained by collecting two different virtual stamps via 7-SPOT at 7-Eleven stores in Japan. The serial codes were available from August 1 to 20, 2017 at 7 am to 7 pm, and can be redeemed from August 1 to 28, 2017. The local wireless were available at Pokémon Center stores and Pokémon Stores in Japan from August 22 to September 3, 2017.

#0006 Charizard Black clover.png
Poké Ball summary IV.png Level 40 006Charizard.png
Type:
FireIC SM.png FlyingIC SM.png
Ability: Blaze
Held item: None
ID: 170715
OT: サトシ
Met: 2017 Pokémon Movie (fateful encounter)
Nature: Adamant
Ribbon: Wishing Ribbon Wishing Ribbon
Flamethrower
Fire Special
Dragon Rage
Dragon Special
Slash
Normal Physical
Seismic Toss
Fighting Physical
Games Method Region Location Duration
SM serial code Japanese online August 1 to 28, 2017
SM local wireless all Pokémon Center stores, Japan
Pokémon Stores, Japan
August 22 to September 3, 2017
Moves in bold can be taught again at the Move Reminder as a special move if forgotten.
Date received is the date on the system when the gift is picked up from the deliveryman.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution Ash's Charizard

This Charizard was distributed in South Korea as a bonus for attendants of the Korean dub screening of Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution on September 30, 2020. The serial code will be redeemable until November 30, 2020.

This Charizard bears many similarities to the Charizard listed above, with the unusable Dragon Rage being replaced by Dragon Tail.

Wonder Card 1007 | 지우's Charizard Gift
#0006  Charizard (리자몽) Male icon HOME.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 50 006Charizard.png
Type:
FireIC.png FlyingIC.png
Ability: Blaze
Held item: None
ID: 200930
OT: 지우
Met: a Pokémon movie (fateful encounter)
Nature: Adamant
Ribbon: Wishing Ribbon Wishing Ribbon
Flamethrower
Fire icon PE.pngFire SpecialIC SwSh.png
Dragon Tail
Dragon icon PE.pngDragon PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Slash
Normal icon PE.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Seismic Toss
Fighting icon PE.pngFighting PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Games Method Location Duration
SwSh Serial Code hide September 30 to November 30, 2020
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.

Spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Charizard, in all three of his stages, appears in a flashback during the special event The Classic Thunderbolt in Pokémon Masters EX.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Charizard in Ash & Pikachu

Ash's Charizard appeared in Off To The Battle Frontier!!. It was excited to see Ash when he called it over as it was sent for training earlier. After arrival, Ash sent it out to battle Noland's Articuno. During the battle, it struggled to keep up with Articuno despite the type advantage due to the fact that Articuno's speed was quicker than Charizard's in terms of reflexes. However, Charizard focused in on where Articuno was going to strike next and defeated it, earning Ash the Knowledge Symbol.

Moves used

Ash Charizard DragonBreath AP.png
Using Dragon Breath
Move First Used In
Flamethrower Off To The Battle Frontier!!
Dragon Breath Off To The Battle Frontier!!
Overheat Off To The Battle Frontier!!
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

As a Charmander

Ash's Charizard made a few appearances in The Electric Tale of Pikachu; however, the circumstances of its capture seem to differ in the manga. While Damian appeared in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure, he was separated from his Charmander because he was injured, not because he abandoned it. At the end of the chapter, the two reunited in the Hidden Village.

Despite this difference, Ash is still seen owning a Charmander, which first appeared in You Gotta Have Friends. Charmander's capture was not shown in the manga, instead, it was explained that "Ash has been busy since the last comic!" when Charmander first appeared from its Poké Ball. Charmander was first seen when a lonely Ash decided to play with his other Pokémon while Pikachu was off playing with a group of Pikachu. Charmander simply set Ash on fire while his Oddish paralyzed him with Stun Spore.

In Welcome to the Big Leagues, at the 88th Pokémon League, Ash presented his Charmander, now fully evolved into a Charizard, to Brock and Misty. Despite the fact that Ash wanted to use Charizard as a secret weapon, Charizard refused to listen to him unless he held a special flare that burned with the fire of a Moltres. Due to the fact that the flare burns out quickly and Ash could lose points for using a prop, he decided to not use it and rely on his other Pokémon instead.

Charizard violently attacking Ritchie's Charley

In The Indigo Finals, during the fifth round of the Pokémon League, Ash sent out Charizard as his third and last Pokémon in his match against Ritchie. Ritchie countered with his own Charizard, named Charley. Though evenly matched at first, Charizard went into a violent frenzy and mercilessly started scratching, biting, and burning Charley. Ash attempted to stop this mauling with his flare, but Charizard ignored it and continued to attack Charley, heavily injuring it and splattering its blood everywhere. Refusing to keep the fight going on this way, Ash made the choice to recall Charizard. Since Charizard had left the battle and Charley was still standing despite its injuries, Ritchie was declared the winner, ending Ash's run in the Pokémon League.

Charizard appeared again in You Bet Your Wife, where Ash decided to use it in a dance competition in his Gym battle against Rudy. After flying around in circles, Charizard set Ash aflame as it did in its first appearance.

Charizard appeared one last time in Pikachu's Plan, where it was used to battle Drake in the Orange League finals. Charizard, now listening to Ash perfectly, battled against Drake's Dragonite. Despite being much larger and putting up a good fight, Charizard was eventually defeated, leaving Ash with only Pikachu left to use.

Moves used

Ash Charizard Flamethrower EToP.png
Using Flamethrower
Move First Used In
Flamethrower You Gotta Have Friends
Fire Spin Pikachu's Plan*
Seismic Toss Pikachu's Plan*
Dragon Rage Pikachu's Plan
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Movie adaptations

Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth

Ash's Charizard first appeared in Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth. Ash sent it out along with Squirtle and Bulbasaur to free the legendary birds from their prisons.

Genesect and the Legend Awakened

Charizard reappeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened, where Ash sent it out along with his other Pokémon while he was in Pokémon Hills.

I Choose You!

Charizard in I Choose You!

Charizard appeared in I Choose You!. It was first shown as a Charmander where Cross got it from Professor Oak. Later, Cross was revealed to have abandoned Charmander when Ash encountered it out in the rain. After Ash and Verity took Charmander in a cave to recover, Sorrel helped it back to good health.

The next day, Ash offered Charmander to join his team and Charmander accepted. It then battled a Jigglypuff and defeated it, which resulted in it evolving into a Charmeleon. Charmeleon battled Cross's Incineroar. During the battle, it kept on damaging Incineroar, something that Cross allowed. However, it turned out to be part of Cross's plan as Incineroar's strength increased by every attack Charmeleon threw at it. Because of that, Incineroar was able to defeat Charmeleon with Cross Chop.

After Ash and his friends reached the Raizen Mountains and encountered Cross again, Charmeleon was used in the rematch against Cross's Incineroar. During the battle, Charmeleon evolved into Charizard and defeated Incineroar. When Marshadow became corrupted by the evil tainting it because of Cross placing the Rainbow Wing on top of the rock instead of Ash, Charizard protected Cross from an attack coming from Lycanroc when Marshadow possessed it and took part in the battle against the other Pokémon possessed by Marshadow. After Ash disappeared from existence because of a combined attack coming from Marshadow's army, Charizard and the others were saddened to see that happen. Charizard became happy when Ash was revived.

Appearance

As a Charmander As a Charmeleon
As a Charmander As a Charmeleon
Moves used
Ash Charmeleon Slash M20 manga.png
Using Slash
as a Charmeleon
Move First Used In
Flamethrower I Choose You!
Slash I Choose You!
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix

As a Charmeleon

Charizard, as a Charmander, belonged to a Trainer named Cross. Cross released Charmander as he deemed it weak and then Ash eventually caught Charmander. Later, Charmander evolved into a Charmeleon.

In ICYR3, Charmeleon was sent out to take on three Nidoking at Mount Tensei. Charmeleon's Flamethrower caused the Nidoking to go running. Later, it was used to battle Cross's Incineroar. During the battle, Cross's Incineroar got the upper hand but Charmeleon evolved into Charizard when it was about to lose. Using its newfound power, Charizard defeated Incineroar with Seismic Toss. Charizard then faced off against Cross's Lycanroc but the outcome was unknown.

Moves used
Ash Charmeleon Flamethrower ICYR.png
Using Flamethrower
as a Charmeleon
Move First Used In
Flamethrower ICYR3
Seismic Toss ICYR3
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Charizard appeared in a fantasy in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!. Charizard later appeared in Advice to Goh! at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Trivia

Charizard greeting Ash with Flamethrower
  • Charizard is Ash's first:
  • Charizard became the first Pokémon in the anime to defeat a Legendary Pokémon when he beat Noland's Articuno in The Symbol Life.
  • Charizard is the only one of Ash's Pokémon to start refusing to obey him only after evolving.
  • Prior to Charizard Chills, Charizard only seemed to obey Ash when fighting another Fire-type Pokémon: he was obedient when battling against Blaine's Magmar, Mewtwo's cloned Charizard, and Zippo.
  • Prior to Advice to Goh!, it was a running gag in the anime that, whenever Charizard reunited with Ash, he would greet him by scorching him with a Flamethrower.
  • Out of all of Ash's Pokémon, Charizard holds the record for having the most amount of episodes between his capture and being left in Professor Oak's care while remaining under Ash's ownership the entire time, at 788 episodes.
  • Out of all of Ash's first partner Pokémon, Charizard took the shortest amount of episodes to reach its final form, at 35.
  • Charizard is the fully-evolved Pokémon that Ash has owned the longest.
  • Charizard has used the most regular moves out of any individual Pokémon featured in the anime, with a total of 17. The record of most moves used overall, however, is held by Leon's Charizard, at 20, followed closely by Ash's Pikachu, at 19.

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