Charizard Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Charizard official artwork
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Charizard

Flame Pokémon

FIREFLYING

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

Charizard Pokédex brings together the essential information for Charizard, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Charizard is National Pokédex #6 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Fire and Flying-type Pokémon.

This Charizard Pokédex covers Charizard across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.

Charizard at a glance

Type
FIREFLYING
Weak to
ROCK4×WATER2×ELECTRIC2×
Best base stat
Special Attack — 109
Abilities
Blaze, Solar Power (Hidden)
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Charizard Pokédex overview

Charizard has the Fire and Flying typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Flame Pokémon. It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Charizard Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Charizard quick facts

Height
1.7 m
Weight
90.5 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Charizard Pokédex type and weaknesses

Charizard is weak to Rock (4×), Water and Electric. It resists Grass, Bug, Fire, Fighting, Steel and Fairy. It is immune to Ground. These matchups come from Charizard's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Charizard and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Charizard type effectiveness

Damage taken when Charizard is hit by each type:

Very weak to

ROCK4×

Weak to

WATER2×ELECTRIC2×

Resists

FIRE½×FIGHTING½×STEEL½×FAIRY½×

Strongly resists

GRASS¼×BUG¼×

Immune to

GROUND0×

Based on Fire / Flying typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Charizard Pokédex stats

Charizard has a base stat total of 534, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 109. In the Charizard Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Charizard is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Charizard base stats

Hp78
Attack84
Defense78
Special Attack109
Special Defense85
Speed100
Total534

Charizard Pokédex abilities

Charizard can have Blaze and Solar Power as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Charizard functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Charizard abilities

Blaze

Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Solar Power Hidden

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

Charizard Pokédex evolution

Charizard evolves from Charmeleon. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Charizard evolution family

4Charmander
Level 16
5Charmeleon
Level 36
6Charizard

Charizard evolution requirements

Charizard Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Charizard has 4 forms shown on this Charizard Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Charizard normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Charizard.

Charizard forms

Charizard artwork

Charizard

FIREFLYING
Abilities
Blaze, Solar Power
Base stat total
534
Height
1.7 m
Weight
90.5 kg

Charizard Pokédex game appearances

Charizard appears in 22 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Charizard appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Charizard game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
BlueGame data
CrystalGame data
DiamondGame data
EmeraldGame data
FireredGame data
GoldGame data
HeartgoldGame data
LeafgreenGame data
Lets Go EeveeWild encounter
Lets Go PikachuWild encounter
PearlGame data
PlatinumGame data
RedGame data
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
SilverGame data
SoulsilverGame data
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data
YellowGame data

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Charizard?

The locations below show where Charizard can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Charizard encounter locations

50 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 1 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 10 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 11 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 12 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 13 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 14 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 15 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 16 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 17 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 18 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 22 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 23 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 24 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 25 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 3 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 4 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 6 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 7 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 8 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 9 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Sea Route 19 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Sea Route 20 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Sea Route 21 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 1 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 10 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 11 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 12 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 13 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 14 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 15 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 16 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 17 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 18 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 22 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 23 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 24 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 25 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 3 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 4 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 6 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 7 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 8 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 9 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Sea Route 19 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Sea Route 20 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Sea Route 21 AreaOverworld ♀lying Special3–56100%—

Charizard Pokédex moves

The Charizard Pokédex lists 200 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Charizard move explorer

200 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
—Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Level Up
—Wing AttackFLYINGPhysical6010035Level Up
1CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Level Up
1CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Level Up
1Dragon ClawDRAGONPhysical8010015Level Up
1EmberFIRESpecial4010025Level Up
1Flare BlitzFIREPhysical12010015Level Up
1GrowlNORMALStatus—10040Level Up
1Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Level Up
1LeerNORMALStatus—10030Level Up
1Metal ClawSTEELPhysical509535Level Up
1ScratchNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
1Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical7010015Level Up
1SmokescreenNORMALStatus—10020Level Up
12Dragon BreathDRAGONSpecial6010020Level Up
17Dragon RageDRAGONSpecial—10010Level Up
19Fire ♀angFIREPhysical659515Level Up
20Fury SwipesNORMALPhysical188015Level Up
20RageNORMALPhysical2010020Level Up
21Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Level Up
24SlashNORMALPhysical7010020Level Up
30FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Level Up
32Flame BurstFIRESpecial7010015Level Up
33Fire SpinFIRESpecial358515Level Up
54InfernoFIRESpecial100505Level Up
—AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Machine
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Machine
—Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Beat UpDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—BideNORMALPhysical——10Machine
—Blast BurnFIRESpecial150905Machine
—Blaze KickFIREPhysical859010Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Breaking SwipeDRAGONPhysical6010015Machine
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Machine
—Brutal SwingDARKPhysical6010020Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Machine
—CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—CutNORMALPhysical509530Machine
—Defense CurlNORMALStatus——40Machine
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Machine
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Dragon BreathDRAGONSpecial6010020Machine
—Dragon CheerDRAGONStatus0015Machine
—Dragon ClawDRAGONPhysical8010015Machine
—Dragon DanceDRAGONStatus——20Machine
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Machine
—Dragon RageDRAGONSpecial—10010Machine
—Dragon TailDRAGONPhysical609010Machine
—Dynamic PunchFIGHTINGPhysical100505Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial4010015Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—False SwipeNORMALPhysical4010040Machine
—Fire BlastFIRESpecial110855Machine
—Fire PledgeFIRESpecial8010010Machine
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Machine
—Fire SpinFIRESpecial358515Machine
—Fire ♀angFIREPhysical659515Machine
—FissureGROUNDPhysical—305Machine
—Flame ChargeFIREPhysical5010020Machine
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Machine
—Flare BlitzFIREPhysical12010015Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—FlyFLYINGPhysical909515Machine
—Focus BlastFIGHTINGSpecial120705Machine
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Heat CrashFIREPhysical—10010Machine
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hone ClawsDARKStatus——15Machine
—HurricaneFLYINGSpecial1107010Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—IncinerateFIRESpecial6010015Machine
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Machine
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Machine
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Machine
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Mystical ♀ireFIRESpecial7510010Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Machine
—OverheatFIRESpecial130905Machine
—Power Up PunchFIGHTINGPhysical4010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RageNORMALPhysical2010020Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoarNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SandstormROCKStatus——10Machine
—Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Machine
—Scorching SandsGROUNDSpecial7010010Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Seismic TossFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Machine
—Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical7010015Machine
—Skull BashNORMALPhysical13010010Machine
—Sky DropFLYINGPhysical6010010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Solar BeamGRASSSpecial12010010Machine
—Steel WingSTEELPhysical709025Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubmissionFIGHTINGPhysical808020Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Temper ♀lareFIREPhysical7510010Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Weather BallNORMALSpecial5010010Machine
—Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—Ancient PowerROCKSpecial601005Egg
—Belly DrumNORMALStatus——10Egg
—BiteDARKPhysical6010025Egg
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Egg
—Dragon RushDRAGONPhysical1007510Egg
—Dragon TailDRAGONPhysical609010Egg
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Egg
—Metal ClawSTEELPhysical509535Egg
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Tutor
—Blast BurnFIRESpecial150905Tutor
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Defense CurlNORMALStatus——40Tutor
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Tutor
—Dual WingbeatFLYINGPhysical409010Tutor
—Dynamic PunchFIGHTINGPhysical100505Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Fire PledgeFIRESpecial8010010Tutor
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Tutor
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Tutor
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Tutor
—Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Tutor
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Tutor
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Tutor
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Ominous WindGHOSTSpecial601005Tutor
—OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Tutor
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Tutor
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Tutor
—Scale ShotDRAGONPhysical259020Tutor
—Scorching SandsGROUNDSpecial7010010Tutor
—Seismic TossFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Tutor
—TwisterDRAGONSpecial4010020Tutor
—AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Train
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Train
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Train
—Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Train
—Ancient PowerROCKSpecial601005Train
—Beat UpDARKPhysical—10010Train
—Belly DrumNORMALStatus——10Train
—BiteDARKPhysical6010025Train
—Blast BurnFIRESpecial150905Train
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Train
—Breaking SwipeDRAGONPhysical6010015Train
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Train
—Brutal SwingDARKPhysical6010020Train
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Train
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Train
—CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Train
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Train

Charizard Pokédex entries

The Charizard Pokédex entries below let you compare how Charizard has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Charizard Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Black

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

Red

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

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 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.

Ruby

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.

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.

Diamond

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

Pearl

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

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.

White

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

Black 2

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

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

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.

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.

Lets Go Pikachu

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

Lets Go Eevee

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

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