Charizard

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
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Charizard is a Fire/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Flame Pokémon.

Charizard has two Mega Evolutions, available from X & Y onwards.

Charizard Mega Charizard X Mega Charizard Y

Pokédex data

National №	006
Type	Fire Flying
Species	Flame Pokémon
Height	5′07″ (1.7 m)
Weight	199.5 lbs (90.5 kg)
Abilities	1. Blaze Solar Power (hidden ability)
Local №	006 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 231 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 006 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 236 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 085 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 006 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	240
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	78	266	360
Attack	84	155	293
Defense	78	144	280
Sp. Atk	109	200	348
Sp. Def	85	157	295
Speed	100	184	328
Total	534	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Charizard.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	2	2	¼		½		0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
		¼	4				½	½

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	006
Type	Fire Dragon
Species	Flame Pokémon
Height	5′07″ (1.7 m)
Weight	243.6 lbs (110.5 kg)
Abilities	1. Tough Claws
Local №	006 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 231 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 006 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 236 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 085 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 006 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	285
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	78	266	360
Attack	130	238	394
Defense	111	204	353
Sp. Atk	130	238	394
Sp. Def	85	157	295
Speed	100	184	328
Total	634	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Charizard.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	¼		½	¼				2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
		½	2		2		½

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	006
Type	Fire Flying
Species	Flame Pokémon
Height	5′07″ (1.7 m)
Weight	221.6 lbs (100.5 kg)
Abilities	1. Drought
Local №	006 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 231 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 006 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 236 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 085 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 006 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	285
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	78	266	360
Attack	104	191	337
Defense	78	144	280
Sp. Atk	159	290	458
Sp. Def	115	211	361
Speed	100	184	328
Total	634	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Charizard.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	2	2	¼		½		0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
		¼	4				½	½

Evolution chart

#004
Charmander
Fire

(Level 16)

#005
Charmeleon
Fire

(Level 36)

#006
Charizard
Fire · Flying

Charizard changes

In Generation 1, Charizard has a base Special stat of 85.
In Generations 1-4, Charizard has a base experience yield of 209.

Pokédex 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.
Gold	If CHARIZARD becomes 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 anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies.
Crystal	It uses its wings to fly high. The temperature of its fire increases as it gains experience in battle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Black White Black 2 White 2	It is said that Charizard’s fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
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.

Moves learned by Charizard

In other generations
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Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee

Moves learnt by level up

Charizard learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
1	Dragon Claw	Dragon	80	100
1	Ember	Fire	40	100
1	Flare Blitz	Fire	120	100
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Heat Wave	Fire	95	90
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
1	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
1	Wing Attack	Flying	60	100
7	Ember	Fire	40	100
10	Smokescreen	Normal	—	100
17	Dragon Rage	Dragon	—	100
21	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
28	Fire Fang	Fire	65	95
32	Flame Burst	Fire	70	100
41	Slash	Normal	70	100
47	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
56	Fire Spin	Fire	35	85
62	Inferno	Fire	100	50
71	Heat Wave	Fire	95	90
77	Flare Blitz	Fire	120	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Charizard learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Wing Attack	Flying		60	100

Egg moves

Charizard learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Charizard egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	60	95
Ancient Power	Rock	60	100
Beat Up	Dark	—	100
Belly Drum	Normal	—	—
Bite	Dark	60	100
Counter	Fighting	—	100
Crunch	Dark	80	100
Dragon Dance	Dragon	—	—
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
Dragon Rush	Dragon	100	75
Flare Blitz	Fire	120	100
Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
Metal Claw	Steel	50	95
Outrage	Dragon	120	100

Move Tutor moves

Charizard can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Blast Burn	Fire	150	90
Defog	Flying	—	—
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
Fire Pledge	Fire	80	100
Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
Heat Wave	Fire	95	90
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Outrage	Dragon	120	100
Snore	Normal	50	100
Tailwind	Flying	—	—
Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100

Moves learnt by TM

Charizard is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Work Up	Normal	—	—
2	Dragon Claw	Dragon	80	100
5	Roar	Normal	—	—
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
19	Roost	Flying	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	40	100
50	Overheat	Fire	130	90
51	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
58	Sky Drop	Flying	60	100
59	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
76	Fly	Flying	90	95
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	60	90
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Charizard can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Leer	Normal	—	100	Generation 1 — Level up
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Fissure	Ground	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Reflect	Psychic	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100	Generation 1 — TM
Submission	Fighting	80	80	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Dragon Breath	Dragon	60	100	Generation 2 — TM
Sandstorm	Rock	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 3 — Level up
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense Curl	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	100	50	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega Kick	Normal	120	75	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega Punch	Normal	80	85	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic Toss	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous Wind	Ghost	60	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Twister	Dragon	40	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Hone Claws	Dark	—	—	Generation 6 — TM
Incinerate	Fire	60	100	Generation 6 — TM
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Charizard learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Counter	Fighting	—	100
1	Crunch	Dark	80	100
1	Ember	Fire	40	100
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Heat Wave	Fire	95	90
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
1	Smokescreen	Normal	—	100
1	Wing Attack	Flying	60	100
4	Growl	Normal	—	100
9	Smokescreen	Normal	—	100
13	Ember	Fire	40	100
20	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
26	Dragon Rage	Dragon	—	100
33	Fire Spin	Fire	35	85
43	Slash	Normal	70	100
54	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
62	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
75	Flare Blitz	Fire	120	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Charizard learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Wing Attack	Flying		60	100

Moves learnt by TM

Charizard is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Headbutt	Normal	70	100
5	Rest	Psychic	—	—
7	Protect	Normal	—	—
8	Substitute	Normal	—	—
9	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
10	Dig	Ground	80	100
11	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
12	Facade	Normal	70	100
13	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
14	Fly	Flying	90	95
15	Seismic Toss	Fighting	—	100
17	Dragon Tail	Dragon	60	90
19	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
22	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
23	Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
27	Toxic	Poison	—	90
31	Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
34	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
37	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
39	Outrage	Dragon	120	100
41	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
45	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
46	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
48	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
50	Roost	Flying	—	—

In other generations
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2
3
4
5
6

Charizard sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal							—
Shiny	—						—

See all Charizard sprites

Where to find Charizard

Red Blue Yellow	Evolve Charmander/Charmeleon
Gold Silver Crystal	Trade/migrate from another game
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Evolve Charmander/Charmeleon
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Charmander/Charmeleon
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Evolve Charmander/Charmeleon
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Evolve Charmander/Charmeleon

Answers to Charizard questions

Other languages

English	Charizard
Japanese	リザードン (Lizardon)
German	Glurak
French	Dracaufeu

Name origin

char: to burn or singe
lizard: a reptile