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Charizard (Japanese: リザードン Lizardon) is a dual-type Fire/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Charmeleon starting at level 36. It is the final form of Charmander.

Charizard has three other forms.

It can Mega Evolve into two forms: Mega Charizard X using Charizardite X. Mega Charizard Y using Charizardite Y.

It has a Gigantamax form.

Charizard is the game mascot of both Pokémon Red and FireRed Versions.

Biology

Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y.

Charizard is a draconic, bipedal Pokémon. It is primarily orange with a cream underside from the chest to the tip of its tail. It has a long neck, small blue eyes, slightly raised nostrils, and two horn-like structures protruding from the back of its rectangular head. There are two fangs visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is closed. Two large wings with blue-green undersides sprout from its back, and a horn-like appendage juts out from the third joint of each wing. A single wing-finger is visible through the center of each wing membrane. Charizard's arms are short and skinny compared to its robust belly, and each limb has three white claws. It has stocky legs with cream-colored soles on each of its plantigrade feet. The tip of its long, tapering tail burns with a sizable flame.

Charizard has two Mega Forms. Both feature a shorter snout, white, vertical slit pupils, and a bright underside reaching the lower jaw.

As Mega Charizard X, its body and legs are more physically fit, though its arms remain thin. Its skin turns black with a sky-blue underside and soles. Two spikes with blue tips curve upward from the front and back of each shoulder, while the tips of its horns sharpen, turn blue, and curve slightly upward. Its brow and claws are larger, and its eyes are now red. It has two small, fin-like spikes under each horn and two more down its lower neck. The finger disappears from the wing membrane, and the lower edges are divided into large, rounded points. The third joint of each wing-arm is adorned with a claw-like spike. Mega Charizard X breathes blue flames out the sides of its mouth, and the flame on its tail now burns blue. It is said that its new power turns it black and creates more intense flames.

As Mega Charizard Y, it becomes sleeker in appearance but retains its normal coloration. It has three pointed horns on the back of its head, the middle of which is longer. Its snout has larger fangs and a ridge on the nose. Its neck is shorter, but its torso is thinner and longer. It features longer digitigrade feet. Its hands are less developed, with extremely shortened fingers that are no longer separated from each other. Small wings develop on its wrists, while the ones on its back become larger, lose the wing finger passing through their membrane and end up with ragged edges. The back of its tail has a large spike at the base and three smaller ones near the tip, which now burns with a longer flame. Mega Charizard Y is said to have incredible flying prowess that is greater than a jet fighter.

As Gigantamax Charizard, it becomes larger and physically fit. The lower part of its body glows white with several yellow diamonds located on the lower belly. There are also diamond-shaped spots located on the front legs. The claws located on its hand and feet become longer and sharp. The feet become longer and digitigrade, retaining small glowing soles under the forefeet. The wings are transformed into literal flame wings extending to the shoulder blade and two flames located on the horns. The colossal flamed wings were created from the energy of Gigantamaxing. The sclera of the eyes becomes yellow. The glow of a flame can be seen in the mouth, and the teeth grow, with the lower front teeth and three teeth in the middle now protruding when the mouth is closed. The flame on the tail extends out and has three red clouds surrounding it. The flames within Gigantamax Charizard burns hotter than 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. When it roars, the temperature can climb to even higher lengths. The wings are capable of being hotter than magma which Charizard uses to burn its opponents.[1]

Charizard flies in search of powerful opponents to battle, and its fire will burn hotter as it gains experience. Its fiery breath is capable of melting boulders, massive glaciers, and has been known to accidentally cause forest fires. In the past, Blast Burn was its signature move. Charizard typically inhabits mountains and valleys, such as the Charicific Valley in Johto. The anime has shown that only a weak Charizard would show off its power. It also showed that Charizard can swim underwater, with Pokémon Origins further showing that the flame on the tip of the tail can still keep burning underwater. The wings of Charizard can carry to an altitude of 4,600 feet (1,400 meters).

Charizard is the only known Pokémon capable of using the exclusive G-Max Move G-Max Wildfire.

In the anime

In the main series

Mega Charizard X in the anime

Mega Charizard Y in the anime

Gigantamax Charizard in the anime

Major appearances

Ash has a Charizard that he caught as a Charmander in Charmander – The Stray Pokémon. It evolved from Charmeleon in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon after saving Ash from the claws of an Aerodactyl. Unfortunately, Charizard disobeyed Ash's orders until Charizard Chills.

Liza of the Charicific Valley owns her own Charizard, nicknamed Charla. It apparently has a romantic relationship with Ash's Charizard after it became her bodyguard.

A Charizard was a member of Team A.C.T., who was considered for the job of rescuing Big Brother Pikachu in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!. They were, however, occupied on another mission.

In Pokémon the Series: XY, Alain owns a Charizard that can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X.

Trevor has a Charizard that he received as a Charmander from Professor Sycamore. It was revealed to be capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard Y, as shown in A League of His Own!.

Kiawe owns a Charizard that was given to him by his grandfather. He often uses it as his personal Ride Pokémon.

Other

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Charizard participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon, battling Ash's Charizard and winning easily. Unlike much of its brethren, Charizard wasn't cloned from Ash's Charizard and it had the same marks that Charmandertwo had, indicating that it was likely obtained by Mewtwo through different means than the ones used to clone the Trainers' captured Pokémon. Charizard reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.

In One Trick Phony!, Jessie borrowed a Charizard from the Battle Park and was used in a battle against Ash and his Totodile as part of an elaborate plan to capture Pikachu.

In Those Darn Electabuzz!, Corey Demario has a Charizard nicknamed Don. Casey had to help them get their fighting spirit back so that Corey could start pitching for the Electabuzz baseball team.

In Shocks and Bonds, Clark used a Charizard and Quilava in a battle against Ash's Grovyle and Glalie. Charizard defeated Grovyle but then lost to Glalie.

In Grating Spaces!, Delibird gave Jessie and James a Charizard and an Aggron, with Jessie getting Charizard and James getting Aggron. However, they were recalled at the end of the episode as they were meant for Cassidy and Butch.

In Flash of the Titans!, Leon's Charizard battled Lance's Gyarados during the World Coronation Series finals and won. It reappeared in The Climb to Be the Very Best! and JN027. Charizard is capable of Gigantamaxing.

Minor appearances

In Island of the Giant Pokémon, a giant robot Charizard was at Pokémon Land.

Charizard made its physical debut in a flashback in Primeape Goes Bananas.

In The Ultimate Test, James used a Charizard lent by the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor. He eventually tried to steal it.

In The Breeding Center Secret, a Charizard evolved from a Charmeleon in a TV advertisement for Cassidy and Butch's breeding center.

In Carrying On!, Ash's Noctowl hypnotized an attacking Fearow into seeing it as a Charizard.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Charizard participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

In The Screen Actor's Guilt, Vitzo's fantasy featured a Charizard.

In Disguise Da Limit, a Coordinator's Charizard competed in the Verdanturf Contest.

A Charizard appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Charizard were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past.

A Charizard that can Mega Evolve appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I. Unlike Alain's Charizard, this Charizard can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y.

A Mega Charizard X appeared in the opening credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, while a Mega Charizard Y appeared in the movie's ending credits.

A Charizard appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

A Charizard appeared in a fantasy in Alola, Kanto!.

A Charizard appeared in a fantasy in A Talent for Imitation!.

A Trainer's Charizard appeared in a video hologram in Goodbye, Friend!.

In A Little Rocket R & R!, a Trainer's Charizard was captured by the Matori Matrix but later freed by Ash and his friends.

A Gigantamax Charizard appeared as a silhouette in a fantasy in JN027.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP105 Dragon Rage Ash's Pokédex Rage , one of Charizard's most powerful attacks. Rage attack usually has a devastating effect on its opponents.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP248 Charizard Ash's Pokédex Charizard, the Flame Pokémon. Charizard's powerful flame can melt absolutely anything.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW116 Charizard Ash's Pokédex Charizard, the Flame Pokémon. Charizard is a Flying and Fire type. When competing in intense battles, Charizard's flame becomes more intense as well.

In Pokémon Origins

Mega Charizard X in Pokémon Origins

Red obtained Charizard as a Charmander from Professor Oak when he went out on his journey. It evolved into a Charizard sometime after Red defeated Koga between File 2 - Cubone and File 3 - Giovanni. During the battle against Mewtwo in File 4 - Charizard, Red's Charizard Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and battled Mewtwo. It was the first Mega Evolution seen in the anime.

Other

In File 1: Red, a Charizard was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

In Pokémon Generations

In The Redemption, Calem's Charizard celebrated its Trainer's crowning as Champion alongside Calem's Chesnaught.

In Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In Letter, Leon's Charizard battled and defeated Bea's Machamp in a Pokémon League tournament. Charizard reappeared in a fantasy in Training and on television in Buddy. In Sky, it was seen in its Gigantamax form.



In the manga

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Ash's Charizard appeared in Off To The Battle Frontier!!, facing off against Noland's Articuno.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Ash's Charizard first appears as a Charmander in You Gotta Have Friends and then later as a Charizard in The Indigo Finals.

Ritchie's Charizard also appears in The Indigo Finals, battling against Ash's.

In the movie adaptations

Ash's Charizard has made some appearances in the manga adaptations of the movies it appeared in.

In the Pocket Monsters manga

Ash's Charizard appeared in a fantasy in JNM01.

Leon's Charizard appeared in JNM04.

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

A Charizard appeared in JBA5, under the ownership of Lance.

In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga

An unknown Trainer used a Charizard in PBK4.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

One of Blue's main Pokémon, Charizard, debuted as a Charmander. With his increased capacity for battle both with augmented strength and his flight ability, he proved to be a valuable asset for Blue, both during the Silph Co. battles and in the Pokémon League, where Red's Venusaur narrowly defeated him. He had evolved from Charmeleon sometime before Kalling Kadabra. In the X & Y chapter, he has obtained a Charizardite Y, with it he can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y.

A Charizard was fantasied along with the other fully evolved Kanto starters in Chinchou in Charge, where the Pokémon Association Chairman of Kanto and Johto explained to Bill and Janine the special privilege of entering the finals unconditionally after collecting Badges.

In Charizard Transforms, X's Charmeleon, Salamè, evolved into a Charizard during a battle against Xerosic's Pokémon. He has a Charizardite X hidden in the flame on the tip of his tail, and with it, he can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X.

A Poké Ride Charizard appeared in a fantasy in A Raid and Po Town.

Kiawe's Poké Ride Charizard appeared in PASM37.

Leon's Charizard appeared in PASS02.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

Rald, the main character's mentor, has a Charizard.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Charizard first appeared in GDZ52, under the ownership of Nagi.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

The Charizard from Team A.C.T. appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team. He, along with his teammates, is a role model of Mudkip and tries to rescue him when he mistakenly believes that Ginji is a threat to Mudkip's safety.

In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga

A Charizard first appeared in The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation, under the ownership of Yukimura.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Green, the main rival of Red, owns a Charizard that evolved from Charmander, his starter Pokémon, apparently skipping the Charmeleon stage in the process. It is a mischievous Pokémon that has a rivalry with Red's Clefairy. It has reverted to the Charmander stage, although it has since evolved back into Charizard permanently.

A Charizard appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

A Charizard appeared in Clefairy's Golf Debut!.

In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga

Akira, the main character, owns a Charizard.

Mori also owns a Charizard.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

In Pokémon Zensho, Satoshi owns a Charizard that was originally a Charmander he received from Professor Oak.

In the TCG

Charizard's first-released TCG card, which as part of the Base Set, was widely regarded at the height of popularity of Pokémon as the best card ever. This was because of its powerful attack, Fire Spin, and useful Pokémon Power, Energy Burn, which allowed it to convert any Energy attached to it to Fire Energy. Fire Spin needed four Fire Energy and could deal 100 damage, knocking out the majority of Pokémon cards. In addition, it had the highest HP then, at 120. Individual Charizard cards were sold up to as much as $150. First edition cards of this dwarfed this price at one point breaking the $1000 US price point. This Charizard card was reprinted in Wizards of the Coast's Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection sets, and released again with updated artwork in the Stormfront expansion.

In the TFG

One Charizard figure has been released.

Other appearances

Charizard appeared as a Pokéball summon in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee before becoming playable as part of Pokémon Trainer’s team in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as well as a solo playable appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Wii U

Charizard is a Power-type playable character in Pokkén. Moves it can use include Flamethrower, Fire Punch, Flare Blitz, and Seismic Toss. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega-Evolves into Mega Charizard X and can use the Burst Attack Searing Blaze.

A Charizard appeared in Detective Pikachu, under the ownership of Sebastian. It is a frequent underground battler, and as such, it fought Harry and Detective Pikachu prior to the events of the movie.



Game data

NPC appearances

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Charizard is a member of Team A.C.T..

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Charizard

Mega Charizard X

Mega Charizard Y

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Charizard and Mega Charizard Y

Mega Charizard X

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: Damaged

normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By a prior evolution

Side game data

Mega Charizard X

Mega Charizard Y





Event forms in Pokémon GO Clone

Evolution

Forms

Mega Evolution

Gigantamax

Sprites

Other sprites

FireRed/LeafGreen credits

Trivia

Origin

Charizard may be based on European dragons, which are heavily associated with the element of fire in European folklore; this draconic appearance would later be reflected in the Fire/Dragon typing of Mega Charizard X. Like its pre-evolved forms, it may also take inspiration from lizards, dinosaurs, and the mythical salamander. Its English and Japanese nomenclature may be a reference to how Western dragons are heavily inspired by lizards and other reptiles.

Name origin

Charizard may be a combination of char (to burn) and lizard.

Lizardon may be a combination of lizard and either dragon or don (Ancient Greek for tooth, commonly used in dinosaur names).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese リザードン Lizardon From リザード rizādo and ドン don , ドン don or ドラゴン dragon French Dracaufeu From draco and au feu ! Spanish Charizard Same as English name German Glurak From Glut and Drache and/or Rakete Italian Charizard Same as English name Korean 리자몽 Rizamon From 리자드 rijadeu and 몬스터 monseuteo Cantonese Chinese 噴火龍 Pānfólùhng From 噴火 panfó and 龍 lùhng Mandarin Chinese 噴火龍 / 喷火龙 Pēnhuǒlóng From 噴火 / 喷火 pēnhuǒ and 龍 / 龙 lóng More languages Arabic تشاريزارد Charizard Transcription of English name Bulgarian Чаризард Charizard Transcription of English name Greek Τσάριζαρτ Tsárizart Transcription of English name Hebrew צ'אריזארד Charizard Transcription of English name Hindi चारीज़ार्द Charizard Transcription of English name Indonesian Karizar * Corruption of English name Lithuanian Žavizardas From English name Russian Чаризард Charizard Transcription of English name Thai ลิซาร์ดอน Lizardon Transcription of trademarked Japanese name





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