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Charizard.

national dex #006 · gen I
BST 534 · fire / flying
Charizard official artwork
fireflying
#006 · gen I
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HP
78
ATK
84
DEF
78
SPA
109
SPD
85
SPE
100
BST 534 · best Sp. Atk 109 · worst HP 78 · meters scale to 200

Charizard is weak to Water, Electric, Rock and resists Fire, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy and is immune to Ground.

Typingfireflying
AbilitiesBlaze, Solar Power
Height, weight1.7 m / 90.5 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsMonster, Dragon
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Dex position
#006 of 1025
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Charizard base stats

BST 534 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP78266360
Atk84155293
Def78144280
SpA109200348
SpD85157295
Spe100184328
BST534bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 SpA

Charizard weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Fire / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir½
wat2
ele2
gra¼
ice1
fig½
poi1
gro0
fly1
psy1
bug¼
roc4
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Water, Electric, Rock (4x)
Resists
Fire, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Bug (¼x), Steel, Fairy
Immune to
Ground

Charizard abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
BlazeStrengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Solar PowerhiddenIncreases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

Charizard evolution line

3 stages

Best Charizard moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fireBlast BurnSPEC150
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingFocus PunchPHYS150
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120

Charizard moves

gen 9 · 100 moves · 17 level-up · 62 TM/HM · 2 egg · 19 tutor
72 moves · Charizard appears in 16 games
CounterL1CrunchL1Dragon ClawL1Shadow ClawL1Fire FangL28Scary FaceL39FlamethrowerL54Air SlashL62InfernoL62Fire SpinL64Heat WaveL71Flare BlitzL77AcrobaticsTMAerial AceTMAir CutterTMAncient PowereggBeat UpTMBelly DrumeggBiteeggBlast BurnTMBody SlamTMBreaking SwipeTMBrick BreakTMBrutal SwingTMBulldozeTMDigTMDouble EdgeTMDragon CheerTMDragon DanceTMDragon PulseTMDragon RusheggDragon TaileggEarthquakeTMEndureTMFacadeTMFire BlastTMFire PunchTMFlame ChargeTMFlingTMFlyTMFocus BlastTMFocus PunchTMGiga ImpactTMHeat CrashTMHelping HandTMHurricaneTMHyper BeamTMIron TaileggMega KickTMOutrageTMOverheatTMProtectTMRestTMRoarTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMRoostTMRoundTMSandstormTMScale ShottrainScorching SandsTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMSteel WingTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwords DanceTMTemper FlareTMThunder PunchTMWeather BallTMWill O WispTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
ScratchnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 1
Dragon ClawdragonPHYS80100%15Level 1
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 4
Dragon BreathdragonSPEC60100%20Level 12
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 13
SmokescreennormalSTAT-100%20Level 20
Fire FangSTABfirePHYS6595%15Level 28
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 39
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 44
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Level 54
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15Level 62
InfernoSTABfireSPEC10050%5Level 62
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15Level 64
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Level 71
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15Level 77
AcrobaticsSTABflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25TM / HM
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
Blast BurnSTABfireSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Breaking SwipedragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dragon BreathdragonSPEC60100%20TM / HM
Dragon CheerdragonSTAT00%15TM / HM
Dragon ClawdragonPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20TM / HM
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10TM / HM
Dragon TaildragonPHYS6090%10TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire FangSTABfirePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Fire PledgeSTABfireSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Fire PunchSTABfirePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
FlySTABflyingPHYS9095%15TM / HM
Focus BlastfightingSPEC12070%5TM / HM
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Heat CrashSTABfirePHYS-100%10TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
HurricaneSTABflyingSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Scorching SandsgroundSPEC70100%10TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Temper FlareSTABfirePHYS75100%10TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Belly DrumnormalSTAT--10Egg
Dragon TaildragonPHYS6090%10Egg
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25Tutor
Blast BurnSTABfireSPEC15090%5Tutor
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fire PledgeSTABfireSPEC80100%10Tutor
Fire PunchSTABfirePHYS75100%15Tutor
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Tutor
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Scorching SandsgroundSPEC70100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15Tutor

Charizard Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.

Shield

Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.

Generation VII1 entry
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

When this Pokémon expels a blast of superhot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.

Generation VI3 entries
X

When expelling a blast of superhot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.

Y

Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Charizard flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It is said that Charizard’s fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It is said that CHARIZARD’s fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.

HeartGold

If CHARIZARD becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a light blue shade.

SoulSilver

Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

CHARIZARD flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself.

Emerald

A CHARIZARD flies about in search of strong opponents. It breathes intense flames that can melt any material. However, it will never torch a weaker foe.

FireRed

Its wings can carry this POKéMON close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.

LeafGreen

It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

If CHARIZARD be­ comes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish- blue color.

Silver

Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost any­ thing. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies.

Crystal

It uses its wings to fly high. The temperature of its fire increases as it gains exper­ ience in battle.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

Spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally.

Yellow

When expelling a blast of super hot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.

Charizard species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorRed
ShapeUpright
HabitatMountain
Height1.7 m (5'07")
Weight90.5 kg (199.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg groupsMonster, Dragon
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience240
EV yield3 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#006
Kanto#006
Johto#231
Johto (HGSS)#236
Conquest#111
Kalos Central#085
Let's Go Kanto#006
Galar#380
Blueberry#169
Lumiose City#153
Champions#006
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker84 Atk / 109 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 109very good
Speed tier100 Spefast
Defensive load3 weak / 6 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Charizard

Charizard is a Fire and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames. Charizard stands 1.7 m (5'07") tall and weighs 90.5 kg (199.5 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Charizard base stats

Charizard has a base stat total of 534, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 109 (very good), while its lowest is HP at 78 (average). Charizard excels as a special attacker. Charizard is fast with a base Speed of 100.

Charizard weaknesses and resistances

As a Fire and Flying-type, Charizard is weak to Water, Electric, Rock (4x)-type moves, resists Fire, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Bug (¼x), Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Charizard 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Charizard abilities

Charizard's abilities include Blaze, Solar Power. Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Solar Power, which increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

Charizard moves and learnset

Charizard can learn 100 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 62 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 19 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Blast Burn (Fire, 150 power), Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power). For coverage, Charizard can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).

Training Charizard

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Charizard can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Charizard yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Charizard belongs to the Monster and Dragon egg groups. Charizard is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Charizard. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Charizard, or use the team builder to see how Charizard fits into your squad.

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