Leon's Charizard

Leon's Charizard ダンデのリザードン Dande's Lizardon

Leon's Charizard As a Gigantamax Charizard

Debuts in SS012 Caught at Galar Gender Male[1] Ability Blaze[2] Current location With Leon

This Pokémon is fully evolved.

Voice actor Japanese English As Charizard Kenta Miyake N/A

Leon's Charizard (Japanese: ダンデ リザードン Dande's Lizardon) is Leon's main battling Pokémon in the anime, games, and the Pokémon Adventures manga.

In the anime

In the main series

Charizard debuted in SS012, where it was used to battle Lance and his Red Gyarados. Despite the type disadvantage, Charizard battled hard and both Lance and Leon Gigantamaxed their Pokémon. In the end, after a hard-fought battle, Charizard defeated Gyarados and emerged victorious.

Personality and characteristics

Charizard and Leon

Charizard is a strong Pokémon, as seen in SS012, where it took on Lance's Red Gyarados and won. Charizard is also close with Leon, as seen when it gave Leon a high five after their victory over Lance. After winning, Charizard tends to fire a Flamethrower into the sky.

Moves used

Using Air Slash	Move First Used In Flamethrower SS012 Air Slash SS012 Fire Spin SS012 Thunder Punch SS012
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Max Moves used

Picture	Max Move	First Used in	Base Move
	Max Lightning	SS012	Thunder Punch
	Description: While Gigantamaxed, Charizard's body glows and sparks with yellow electricity. A storm cloud then forms in the sky and releases a massive lightning bolt that strikes the opponent.
	Max Airstream	SS012	Air Slash
	Description: While Gigantamaxed, Charizard fires a tornado of wind from its mouth at the opponent.

G-Max Moves used

Picture	Max Move	First Used in	Base Move
	G-Max Wildfire	SS012	Flamethrower or Fire Spin
	Description: While Gigantamaxed, Charizard's fiery wings glow bright red and yellow. It then fires a giant bird-shaped flame from its back at the opponent. Even if the move is blocked, the bird will repeatedly swoop down and strike the opponent, dealing additional damage.

In Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Charizard in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Charizard appeared in Letter, where it and Leon battled Bea and her Machamp in a televised battle in Wyndon Stadium. The Champion and his partner eventually emerged victorious. Charizard later appeared with Leon in a brief flashback Chairman Rose had while meeting John, a fan of Leon's.

Moves used

Using Slash	Move First Used In Flamethrower Letter Slash Letter
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

Charizard and Leon in the games

Charizard is Leon's main Pokémon in the games. Leon and Charizard first took part in the Gym Challenge when Leon was 10 years old and claimed the victory in the Champion Cup on their first attempt. Since that victory, Leon and Charizard have remained unbeaten in both League and exhibition matches until they were defeated by the player character. During the battle against Eternatus, Charizard was used to wear it down. When able to, Leon will Gigantamax Charizard at the first opportunity. In the Battle Tower, Leon will always use Charizard.

Pokémon Sword and Shield
Championship Match	Battle Tower
	Beginner Tier	Poké Ball Tier	Great Ball Tier
Types: Fire Flying Ability: Blaze Held item: None Charizard♂ Lv.65 Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Air Slash Flying Special   --       Solar Beam Grass Special   --       Ancient Power Rock Special   --	Types: Fire Flying Ability: Blaze or Solar Power Held item: Charti Berry Charizard♂/♀ Lv.50 Fire Pledge Fire Special   --       Dragon Pulse Dragon Special   --       Air Slash Flying Special   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --	Types: Fire Flying Ability: Blaze or Solar Power Held item: Charti Berry Charizard♂/♀ Lv.50 Heat Wave Fire Special   --       Dragon Pulse Dragon Special   --       Air Slash Flying Special   --       Protect Normal Status   --	Types: Fire Flying Ability: Blaze or Solar Power Held item: Charti Berry Charizard♂/♀ Lv.50 Fire Pledge Fire Special   --       Dragon Pulse Dragon Special   --       Air Slash Flying Special   --       Protect Normal Status   --
Battle Tower		Champion Cup rematch
Ultra Ball Tier	Master Ball Tier
Types: Fire Flying Ability: Blaze or Solar Power Held item: Charti Berry Charizard♂/♀ Lv.50 Heat Wave Fire Special   --       Solar Beam Grass Special   --       Hurricane Flying Special   --       Hyper Beam Normal Special   --	Types: Fire Flying Ability: Blaze or Solar Power Held item: Charti Berry Charizard♂/♀ Lv.50 Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Solar Beam Grass Special   --       Hurricane Flying Special   --       Weather Ball Normal Special   --	Types: Fire Flying Ability: Blaze Held item: None Charizard♂ Lv.70 Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Air Slash Flying Special   --       Solar Beam Grass Special   --       Ancient Power Rock Special   --

Artwork

Key artwork of Charizard and Leon in Sword and Shield

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Charizard in Pokémon Adventures

Charizard first appeared in the Sword & Shield arc. It was first seen helping Leon herd a flock of Wooloo.

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Charizard.

References