Charizard

Charizard is a Fire/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Charizard is a large dragon-like Pokémon, mainly orange in color. It has two large wings, the underside of which are turquoise. Like Charmander and Charmeleon, it has a flame at the end of its tail.

The design of Charizard appears to draw inspiration from dragons of European folklore, with its large wings, horned head, and fiery breath.

Charizard is notable for being the final evolution stage of one of the original starter Pokémon, along with Venusaur and Blastoise. Although it looks like a dragon, it doesn't have the Dragon typing. However it has two Mega Evolutions, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go, one of which replaces its Flying type with Dragon. Charizard also has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Wildfire.

Pokédex data

National № 0006
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 № 0006 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0231 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0006 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0236 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0085 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0006 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0380 (Sword/Shield)
0169 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 3 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 267
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.

Pokédex data

National № 0006
Type Fire Dragon
Species Flame Pokémon
Height 1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight 110.5 kg (243.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Tough Claws
Local № 0006 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0231 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0006 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0236 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0085 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0006 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0380 (Sword/Shield)
0169 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 3 Sp. Atk
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.

Pokédex data

National № 0006
Type Fire Flying
Species Flame Pokémon
Height 1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight 100.5 kg (221.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Drought
Local № 0006 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0231 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0006 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0236 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0085 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0006 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0380 (Sword/Shield)
0169 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 3 Sp. Atk
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.

Evolution chart

(Level 16) (Level 36)

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

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 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:

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
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Charizard
Japanese リザードン (Lizardon)
German Glurak
French Dracaufeu
Italian Charizard
Spanish Charizard
Korean 리자몽 (rijamong)
Chinese (Simplified) 喷火龙
Chinese (Traditional) 噴火龍

 

English Flame Pokémon
Japanese かえんポケモン
German Flammen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Flamme
Italian Pokémon Fiamma
Spanish Pokémon Llama
Korean 화염포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 火焰宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 火焰寶可夢

Name origin

char
to burn or singe
lizard
a reptile