Stats & Training
Charizard's built around mixed offense. Attack leads the charge, HP pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The overwhelming power that fills its entire body causes it to turn black and creates intense blue flames.
Charizard Weakness
Type-wise, Charizard takes extra damage from Ground, Rock, and Dragon. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Charizard's physical bulk (base 111 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Rock, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Bug, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire, Grass |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Garchomp builds →Dragon Rush 2x86-102%KO Stone Edge 2x58-68% Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Dragon Claw 2x70-82% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Hydreigon builds →Outrage 2x86-102%KO Dragon Rush 2x71-84% Earthquake 2x48-56% Stone Edge 2x48-56% | ||
 Goodra Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Goodra builds →Outrage 2x83-98% Earthquake 2x46-55% Dragon Pulse 2x80-94% Rock Slide 2x35-42% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x41-49% Power Gem 2x41-49% Rock Slide 2x31-37% Ancient Power 2x31-37% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Probopass builds →Stone Edge 2x44-53% Earthquake 2x29-35% Earth Power 2x41-48% Power Gem 2x55-65% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Latias can KO Charizard with Draco Meteor (147-173%). Swampert's Earthquake also KOs at 128-151%.
 Latias DragonPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemDragoniumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Latias builds →Draco Meteor 2x147-173%KO Psyshock45-54% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x128-151%KO Scald34-40% Waterfall51-60% | ||
Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Stone Edge 2x67-79% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Terrakion builds →Close Combat90-106%KO Stone Edge 2x150-177%KO Earthquake 2x100-118%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Charizard is the final form in a three-stage chain from Charmander through Charmeleon. Breeding this form produces Charmander eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Charmander gave Charizard the biggest boost in Attack (+78), bringing the total to 634 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Charizard to get Charmander eggs easily using 57 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Sun & Moon Charizard Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Charizard comes in. Choice Scarf gives speed patching through item lock, and Solarpower adds to that. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Charizard best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Heat Wave
- Dragon Pulse
- Protect
- Air Cutter
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Air Slash
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Fire Blast
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Charizard can spread damage across 10 types, with Flying and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Blast Burn and Overheat keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Charizard in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Charizard in Sun & Moon. Bring Charmander over from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Charizard in Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain CharmanderAvailable in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Evolve into Charmeleon
Step 3Charizard ✓
Charizard Guide
In Sun & Moon, Don't let Charizard's 634 base stat total fool you. Tough Claws is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a sweeper. Heat Wave with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Charizard has two Mega forms: Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y. Both hit 734 BST. X and Y push the build in different directions, so pick based on what your team needs. One Mega per battle.
In Sun & Moon, Charizard's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Dragonite (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In Sun & Moon, Run Tough Claws on Charizard. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. With base 100 Speed, Tough Claws gives Charizard an edge before opponents can react.
In Sun & Moon, Charizard fills the sweeper role. It's a special attacker with base 130 Sp. Atk. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Charizard first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 21 games across 10 generations. It later gained Mega X and Mega Y forms in Generation 6, a Mega form in Generation 7, and a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYMega XMega Y
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves