Flamethrower (move)
- Flamethrower redirects here. For the TFG starter set, see Flamethrower (TFG).
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Flamethrower (Japanese: かえんほうしゃ Flamethrower) is a damage-dealing Fire-type move introduced in Generation I.
It is:
- TM35 from Generation III to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- TM37 in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
- TR02 in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
- TM125 in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Effect
Generation I to V
Flamethrower does damage and has a 10% chance of burning the target.
Flamethrower can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 4 bonus appeal points if Sunny Day was used in the previous turn.
Generation VI onwards
Flamethrower's power was reduced from 95 to 90.
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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Description
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Learnset
By leveling up
# | Pokémon | Types | Egg Groups | Level | ||||||||||
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I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | ||||||
004 | ![]() |
Charmander |
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Monster | Dragon | 38 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 37 | 37SMUSUM 36PE |
24 | 24 |
005 | ![]() |
Charmeleon |
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Monster | Dragon | 42 | 34 | 34 | 39 | 43 | 43 | 43SMUSUM 46PE |
30 | 30 |
006 | ![]() |
Charizard |
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Monster | Dragon | 46 | 34 | 34 | 42 | 47 | 47 | 47SMUSUM 54PE |
30 | 30 |
037 | ![]() |
Vulpix |
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Field | 35 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 37BW 34B2W2 |
34XY 36ORAS |
36SMUSUM 24PE |
32SwShBDSP 37LA |
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038 | ![]() |
Ninetales |
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Field | 1 | 1SMUSUM | 1SwShBDSP 37LA |
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058 | ![]() |
Growlithe |
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Field | 50 | 50 | 49 | 34 | 39BW 34B2W2 |
34 | 34SMUSUM 17PE |
40 | 40 | |
058 | ![]() |
Growlithe Hisuian Form |
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Field | 40 | |||||||||
059 | ![]() |
Arcanine |
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Field | 1 | 5 | ||||||||
059 | ![]() |
Arcanine Hisuian Form |
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Field | 5 | |||||||||
126 | ![]() |
Magmar |
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Human-Like | 55 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 50BW 49B2W2 |
49 | 49SMUSUM 44PE |
46SwShBDSP 34LA |
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136 | ![]() |
Flareon |
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Field | 54RGB 52Y |
52 | 52 | 25LA | ||||||
146 | ![]() |
Moltres |
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No Eggs Discovered | 49 | 49 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36SMUSUM 32PE |
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155 | ![]() |
Cyndaquil |
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Field | 46 | 46 | 37 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40BDSP 34LA |
40 | ||
156 | ![]() |
Quilava |
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Field | 54 | 54 | 42 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46BDSP 34LA |
46 | ||
157 | ![]() |
Typhlosion |
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Field | 60 | 60 | 42 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48BDSP | 48 | ||
157 | ![]() |
Typhlosion Hisuian Form |
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Field | 34LA | 48 | ||||||||
218 | ![]() |
Slugma |
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Amorphous | 36 | 36 | 53 | 50 | 50XY 48ORAS |
48 | 48BDSP | |||
219 | ![]() |
Magcargo |
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Amorphous | 36 | 36 | 61 | 59 | 59XY 54ORAS |
54 | 54BDSP | |||
228 | ![]() |
Houndour |
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Field | 35 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44BDSP | 44 | ||
229 | ![]() |
Houndoom |
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Field | 41 | 51 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50BDSP | 50 | ||
240 | ![]() |
Magby |
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No Eggs Discovered | 37 | 37 | 37 | 43BW 40B2W2 |
40 | 40 | 40SwShBDSP 34LA |
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244 | ![]() |
Entei |
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No Eggs Discovered | 51 | 51 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | ||||
255 | ![]() |
Torchic |
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Field | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43XY 46ORAS |
46 | 30 | ||||
256 | ![]() |
Combusken |
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Field | 1 | |||||||||
257 | ![]() |
Blaziken |
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Field | 1 | |||||||||
322 | ![]() |
Numel |
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Field | 41 | 45 | 51BW 43B2W2 |
43 | 43 | 43BDSP | 43 | |||
323 | ![]() |
Camerupt |
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Field | 1BDSP | |||||||||
324 | ![]() |
Torkoal |
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Field | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28XY 34ORAS |
34 | 40 | 40 | |||
371 | ![]() |
Bagon |
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Dragon | 44ORAS | 44 | 45 | 45 | ||||||
372 | ![]() |
Shelgon |
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Dragon | 49ORAS | 49 | 53 | 53 | ||||||
373 | ![]() |
Salamence |
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Dragon | 49ORAS | 49 | 55 | 55 | ||||||
390 | ![]() |
Chimchar |
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Field | Human-Like | 41 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47BDSP 34LA |
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391 | ![]() |
Monferno |
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Field | Human-Like | 1BDSP 34LA |
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392 | ![]() |
Infernape |
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Field | Human-Like | 1BDSP 34LA |
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435 | ![]() |
Skuntank |
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Field | 34 | 34 | 34 | 1, Evo. | 1, Evo.SwShBDSP 34LA |
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467 | ![]() |
Magmortar |
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Human-Like | 43 | 50BW 49B2W2 |
49 | 49 | 46SwShBDSP 34LA |
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498 | ![]() |
Tepig |
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Field | 33 | 33 | 33 | |||||||
499 | ![]() |
Pignite |
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Field | 39 | 39 | 39 | |||||||
500 | ![]() |
Emboar |
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Field | 43 | 43 | 43 | |||||||
631 | ![]() |
Heatmor |
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Field | 51 | 47 | 50 | |||||||
643 | ![]() |
Reshiram |
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No Eggs Discovered | 22 | 22 | 22 | 40 | ||||||
653 | ![]() |
Fennekin |
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Field | 35 | 35 | 35 | |||||||
654 | ![]() |
Braixen |
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Field | 41 | 41 | 41 | |||||||
655 | ![]() |
Delphox |
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Field | 42 | 45 | 45 | |||||||
667 | ![]() |
Litleo |
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Field | 36 | 36 | 36 | |||||||
668 | ![]() |
Pyroar |
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Field | 38 | 38 | 38 | |||||||
725 | ![]() |
Litten |
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Field | 36 | 30 | ||||||||
726 | ![]() |
Torracat |
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Field | 42 | 40 | ||||||||
727 | ![]() |
Incineroar |
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Field | 44 | 44 | ||||||||
757 | ![]() |
Salandit |
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Monster | Dragon | 40 | 50 | 45 | ||||||
758 | ![]() |
Salazzle |
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Monster | Dragon | 44 | 58 | 51 | ||||||
776 | ![]() |
Turtonator |
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Monster | Dragon | 29 | 36 | |||||||
890 | ![]() |
Eternatus |
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No Eggs Discovered | 48 | 48 | ||||||||
909 | ![]() |
Fuecoco |
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Field | 28 | |||||||||
910 | ![]() |
Crocalor |
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Field | 32 | |||||||||
911 | ![]() |
Skeledirge |
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Field | 32 | |||||||||
936 | ![]() |
Armarouge |
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Human-Like | 48 | |||||||||
952 | ![]() |
Scovillain |
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Grass | Evo. | |||||||||
100 | ![]() |
Roaring Moon |
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No Eggs Discovered | 42 | |||||||||
100 | ![]() |
Koraidon |
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No Eggs Discovered | 49 | |||||||||
100 | ![]() |
Walking Wake |
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No Eggs Discovered | 77 | |||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. |
By TM/TR
By Move Tutor
By event
Generation VI
# | Pokémon | Types | Egg Groups | Obtained with | ||
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Smeargle |
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Field | Pokémon EXPO Gym Smeargle | |
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. |
Generation IX
# | Pokémon | Types | Egg Groups | Obtained with | ||
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100 | ![]() |
Walking Wake |
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No Eggs Discovered | Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Showcase | |
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. |
In other games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
Flamethrower deals damage, and may leave the target with a burn. When used by a Gigantic Pokémon in Gates to Infinity, Flamethrower has a base PP of 20 and requires a turn to charge before executing the move.
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Pokémon Conquest
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Stars: ★★★★
Power: 45
Accuracy: 100%
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Effect: Has a 10% chance of burning the target. |
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Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.
Super Smash Bros. series

In the original Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee, Charizard will use Flamethrower side-to-side when sent out of a Poké Ball.
Since becoming playable in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Flamethrower is Charizard's Neutral Special move. The direction of the flame can be slightly tilted up and down, and its power and range weaken progressively with extended use.
Pokémon GO
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
Pokémon Masters EX
Category | Move Gauge | MP | Base Power | Max Power | Accuracy | Target | Effect Tag | Description | Playable Users |
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Special | 2 | — | 47 | 56 | 100% | An opponent | — | Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target burned. | Cheryl & Blissey Marley & Arcanine Ethan & Cyndaquil/Quilava/Typhlosion Scottie/Bettie & Torchic (Direct link) Scottie/Bettie & Charmander/Charmeleon/Charizard Egg Scottie/Bettie and Support/Tech Vulpix/Ninetales Egg Scottie/Bettie & Charmander (in Victory Road) Scottie/Bettie & Delphox (in Victory Road) |
- Description prior to Version 2.10.0*: Has a very small chance of leaving the target burned.
Pokémon UNITE
In Pokémon UNITE, Flamethrower is Charizard's first move. It is obtained by evolving into Charmeleon at level 5 and upgrading Flame Burst into it instead of Fire Punch. The user attacks with a blast of fire while moving, damaging and burning enemies in a line. The user gains a small movement speed bonus if they hit. The burn lasts 4s and reduces enemy Attack by 5%. At level 11, its damage is increased.
Description
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In the anime
Main series
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
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Emboar | |||
The user shoots a stream of fire at the opponent. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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Emboar releases a stream of red-orange fire from its snout at the opponent. | ||
Nate's Emboar | Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer | None |
Pokémon Origins
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Charmeleon | Charizard and Moltres | ||
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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Charmeleon releases a red-orange stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Red's Charmeleon | File 3: Giovanni | Debut | |
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Charizard releases a red-orange stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Red's Charizard | File 3: Giovanni | None | |
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Moltres releases a red-orange stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Red's Moltres | File 4: Charizard | None |
Pokémon Generations
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Houndoom | Arcanine | Dragonite | Pyroar |
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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Arcanine releases a stream of red-orange flames out of its mouth at the opponent. | ||
The International Police's Arcanine | The Chase | Debut | |
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Dragonite releases a stream of red-orange flames out of its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Lance's Dragonite | The Challenger | None | |
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Houndoom releases a stream of red-orange flames out of its mouth at the opponent. | ||
A Team Rocket Grunt's Houndoom | The Lake of Rage | None | |
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Druddigon releases a stream of yellow-orange flames out of its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Iris's Druddigon | The Uprising | None | |
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Reshiram releases a stream of red-orange flames out of its mouth at the opponent. | ||
N's Reshiram | The King Returns | None | |
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Pyroar releases a red-orange stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Lysandre's Pyroar | The Beauty Eternal | None |
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
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Charizard | |||
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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Charizard releases a red-orange stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Leon's Charizard | Letter | Debut |
POKÉTOON
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Arcanine | Charizard | ||
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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Arcanine releases a red-orange stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Red's Arcanine | The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero | Debut | |
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Charizard releases a red-orange stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Blossom's dad's Char-ly | Blossom's Dream | None |
Pokémon Evolutions
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Skuntank | Flareon | Ninetales | |
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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Skuntank releases a red-orange stream of fire from the tip of its tail at the opponent. | ||
Jupiter's Skuntank | The Rival | Debut | |
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Flareon releases a red-orange stream of fire from from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Miki's Flareon | The Show | None | |
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Ninetales releases a red-orange stream of fire from from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Green's Ninetales | The Discovery | None |
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
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Charizard | |||
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The user releases a stream of fire from its mouth. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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Charizard releases a stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Ash's Charizard | Off To The Battle Frontier!! | Debut |
Aim to Be a Card Master!!
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Charmeleon | Magmar | ||
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The user releases a stream of fire from its mouth. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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Charmeleon releases a stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Kenta's Charmeleon | District Convention "Kenta, to the Open Sea" | None | |
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Magmar releases a stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Vanessa's Magmar | Cross-Cultural Battle "The Golden-Haired Lady" | None |
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
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Charmander | Charizard | ||
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The user releases a stream of fire from its mouth. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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Charmander releases a stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Ash's Charmander | You Gotta Have Friends | Debut | |
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Charizard releases a stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Ash's Charizard | The Indigo Finals | None |
Movie adaptations
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Entei | Infernape | Braixen | Incineroar |
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The user releases a stream of fire from its mouth. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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Cyndaquil releases a stream of fire from its mouth. | ||
Ash's Cyndaquil | Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei | Debut | |
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Infernape releases a stream of fire from its mouth. | ||
Allegra's Infernape | The Rise of Darkrai | None | |
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Braixen releases a stream of fire from its mouth. | ||
Serena's Braixen | Hoopa and the Clash of Ages | None | |
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Entei releases a stream of fire from its mouth. | ||
A wild Entei | I Choose You! | None | |
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Charmeleon releases a stream of fire from its mouth. | ||
Ash's Charmeleon | I Choose You! | None | |
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Incineroar releases a stream of fire from its navel. | ||
Cross's Incineroar | I Choose You! | None | |
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Charizard releases a stream of fire from its mouth. | ||
Ash's Charizard | I Choose You! | None |
Phantom Thief Pokémon 7
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Magmortar | |||
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The user releases a powerful stream of fire. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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Magmortar shoots a powerful blast of fire from its cannons. | ||
Rocco's Magmortar | Challenge From A Rival | Debut |
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
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Charizard | |||
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The user releases a stream of fire from its mouth. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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Charizard releases a stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. | ||
Yukimura's Charizard | The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation | Debut |