Charizard

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

Charizard artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 006
Type Fire Flying
Species Flame Pokémon
Height 1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight 90.5 kg (199.5 lbs)
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)
380 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield 3 Special Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (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.

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Mega Charizard X artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 006
Type Fire Dragon
Species Flame Pokémon
Height 1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight 110.5 kg (243.6 lbs)
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)
380 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield 3 Special Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (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.

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Mega Charizard Y artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 006
Type Fire Flying
Species Flame Pokémon
Height 1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight 100.5 kg (221.6 lbs)
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)
380 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield 3 Special Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (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.

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Evolution chart

#004
Charmander
Fire
(Level 16)
#005
Charmeleon
Fire
(Level 36)
#006
Charizard
Fire · Flying

Charizard changes

Pokédex entries

Charizard

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.
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 tails burns more intensely.
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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 It is said that Charizard’s fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.

Gigantamax

Sword This colossal, flame-winged figure of a Charizard was brought about by Gigantamax energy.
Shield The flame inside its body burns hotter than 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. When Charizard roars, that temperature climbs even higher.

Mega Charizard X

Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 The overwhelming power that fills its entire body causes it to turn black and create intense blue flames.

Mega Charizard Y

Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Its bond with its Trainer is the source of its power. It boasts speed and maneuverability greater than that of a jet fighter.

Moves learned by Charizard

Scarlet/Violet Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

Moves learnt by level up

Charizard learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1GrowlNormalStatus — 100
1Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1SmokescreenNormalStatus — 100
12Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
19Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
24SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
30FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
39Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
46Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
54InfernoFireSpecial 100 50
62Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Charizard learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95

Egg moves

Charizard learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Charizard gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
Belly DrumNormalStatus — —
BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
CounterFightingPhysical — 100
Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Charizard is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
06Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
08Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
14AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical 55 100
24Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
38Flame ChargeFirePhysical 50 100
40Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
43FlingDarkPhysical — 100
44Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
47EndureNormalStatus — —
49Sunny DayFireStatus — —
51SandstormRockStatus — —
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
65Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
67Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
78Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus — —
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
88Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
97FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95
100Dragon DanceDragonStatus — —
103SubstituteNormalStatus — —
107Will-O-WispFireStatus — 85
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
115Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
118Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus — —
141Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
144Fire PledgeFireSpecial 80 100
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
153Blast BurnFireSpecial 150 90
156OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
157OverheatFireSpecial 130 90
158Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
160HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
165Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100
168Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Charizard learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
1Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1GrowlNormalStatus — 100
1Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1SmokescreenNormalStatus — 100
12Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
19Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
24SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
30FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
39Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
46Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
54InfernoFireSpecial 100 50
62Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Charizard learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95

Egg moves

Charizard learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Charizard gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
Beat UpDarkPhysical — 100
Belly DrumNormalStatus — —
BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
CounterFightingPhysical — 100
CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
Dragon DanceDragonStatus — —
Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100
Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Charizard can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Blast BurnFireSpecial 150 90

Moves learnt by TM

Charizard is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
02Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
05RoarNormalStatus — —
10Work UpNormalStatus — —
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
23Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
26EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
31Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
35FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
38Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
47Steel WingSteelPhysical 70 90
50OverheatFireSpecial 130 90
51RoostFlyingStatus — —
52Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
54False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
56FlingDarkPhysical — 100
58EndureNormalStatus — —
59Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
61Will-O-WispFireStatus — 85
65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
75Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
80Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
83BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
93CutNormalPhysical 50 95
94FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95
96StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Charizard sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Charizard sprite from Red & Blue Charizard sprite from Silver Charizard sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Charizard sprite from Diamond & Pearl Charizard sprite from Black & White Charizard sprite from X & Y — Charizard sprite from Sword & Shield Charizard sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny — Charizard Shiny sprite from Silver Charizard Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Charizard Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Charizard Shiny sprite from Black & White Charizard Shiny sprite from X & Y — — —

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		 Evolve Charmander/Charmeleon
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Route 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Sword
Shield		 Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Evolve Charmander/Charmeleon
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet		 Trade/migrate from another game

Answers to Charizard questions

Other languages

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

Name origin

char
to burn or singe
lizard
a reptile