Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Charizard

Charizard

Flame Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Charizard is a Fire and Flying Type Flame Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Charizard can be found with Blaze as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 3 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Mild Nature, based on 534 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

Navigate this Charizard Guide using the links below.

Charizard Stats & Abilities
Charizard Evolutions
Charizard Locations
Charizard Weakness
Charizard Best Moves
Charizard Level Up Moves
Charizard TM Moves
Charizard Tutor Moves
Pokemon Similar to Charizard

Charizard Stats and Abilities

Based on Charizard Base IVs we consider this pokemon A-Tier choice. Charizard Highest IV Stat is Special Attack 109 and the Lowest being Defense 78.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	78	266	360
D	Attack	84	155	293
E	Defense	78	144	280
B	Special Attack	109	200	348
E	Special Defense	85	157	295
C	Speed	100	184	328
A	Total	534


Charizard	Detail
Best Nature	Mild ↑ +10% Special Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Dry Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	3 Special Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Blaze Ability 1	Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Solar Power Hidden Ability	During harsh sunlight, Solar Power raises the ability-bearer's Special Attack by 50%, but it also loses 1/8 of its maximum HP after each turn.

How To Evolve Charizard in BDSP

Charmander requires (Level 16) to evolve into Charmeleon and then (Level 36) to evolve into Charizard.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Charmander	Level 16 →	Charmeleon	Level 36 →	Charizard

Where To Find Charizard in BDSP

Charizard has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Volcanic Cave	National	Charmander Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern	National	Charmander Lv. 16-63
Sandsear Cave	National	Charmander Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Charizard Weakness

Charizard is a Fire and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause Charizard to take More Damage from Water, Electric, Rock Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Fairy, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Grass Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Charizard Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Rock
2.0x More Damage	Water Electric
0.5x Less Damage	Steel Fire Fairy Fighting
0.25x Less Damage	Bug Grass
Immune to Damage	Ground

What pokemon is Charizard Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Tyranitar
S	Manaphy
S	Zapdos

What pokemon is Charizard Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Dialga
S	Groudon
S	Celebi
S	Metagross

Best Moves Charizard in BDSP

Best Moveset for Charizard Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
62	Flare Blitz	Physical	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
54	Inferno	Special	150	50	5	Burns opponent.
1	Heat Wave	Special	142.5	90	10	May burn opponent.
30	Flamethrower	Special	135	100	15	May burn opponent.

Best Moveset for Charizard TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM50	Overheat	Special	195	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Charizard Lv Up Moves

Charizard TM Moves

Charizard Tutor Moves

Charizard Level Up Moves

List of Moves Charizard can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Air Slash	Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
1	Dragon Claw	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
1	Heat Wave	Power: 142.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May burn opponent.
1	Scratch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
1	Ember	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May burn opponent.
1	Smokescreen	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
12	Dragon Breath	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May paralyze opponent.
19	Fire Fang	Power: 97.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
24	Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
30	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
39	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
46	Fire Spin	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Special Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
54	Inferno	Power: 150 Acc: 50 PP: 5 Special Burns opponent.
62	Flare Blitz	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.

Charizard TM Moves

List of Moves Charizard can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM02	Dragon Claw	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 165 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM47	Steel Wing	Power: 70 Acc: 90 PP: 25 Physical May raise user's Defense.
TM50	Overheat	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM51	Roost	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM54	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM94	Fly	Power: 135 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Charizard Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Charizard can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Blast Burn	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

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