Special
Sweeper
BTier
100Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

Charizard's built around special offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, HP pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats
High
HP78
C
Attack84
C
Defense78
C
Sp. Atk109
B
Sp. Def85
C
Speed100
B
Total534
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.7 m
5'07"Average
Weight90.5 kg
199.5 lbsStandard
Base XP267
High Yield
Abilities
BlazeTop Pick
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Solar PowerHANiche
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe
Strong Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries
No Legends Z A entries available

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

Charizard Weakness

Type-wise, Charizard takes extra damage from Rock, Water, and Electric. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. With 78 HP and balanced defenses, Charizard can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Charizard Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Rock
2x (Weak)Water, Electric
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy
0.25x (Resist)Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)Ground
Type ChartExcellent
3Weak
6Resist
1Immune
Score+3
4xCritical
Rock
2xWeak
WaterElectric
½xResist
FireFightingSteelFairy
¼xResist
GrassBug
0xImmune
Ground
STAB (5)
GrassIceBugSteelFighting
How to Beat Charizard in Legends: Z-A (Best Counters)
Greninja
Greninja
WaterDark
S
Water is super effective against CharizardView Greninja →

Legends: Z-A 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 Sp.Atk (+49), bringing the total to 534 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Charmander
#004Charmander
16
Level 16
Charmeleon
#005Charmeleon
36
Level 36
Charizard
#006Charizard
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Charmander
Fire
Charmeleon
Fire
Charizard
FireFlying
HP
39
58+19
78+20
ATK
52
64+12
84+20
DEF
43
58+15
78+20
SP.ATK
60
80+20
109+29
SP.DEF
50
65+15
85+20
SPE
65
80+15
100+20
BST
309D-Tier
405D-Tier+96
534B-Tier+129
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Sweeper
TYPE
Utility
Special
Special
Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Z-A Charizard Best Moveset

This build takes hits and hits back. Heavy-Duty Boots provides hazard immunity on every switch-in, Blaze supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Charizard doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus double STAB backing it up.

Best Build

Solid pick
Ability
Blaze
Item
Heavy Duty Boots
Best Nature for Charizard
Timid+SPE

Charizard best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Sweeper Moveset

  • Scorching Sands
  • FlamethrowerSTAB
  • HurricaneSTAB
  • Air SlashSTAB

Moves

Stall teams hate this. Charizard can spread damage across 10 types, with Dragon and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Blast Burn and Overheat keeps the pressure honest on everything else.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Dragon Claw
C8010015Dragon
Lv 1
Growl
D—10040Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 4
Ember
—4010025Fire
Lv 8
Smokescreen
D—10020Normal
Lv 12
Dragon Breath
C6010020Dragon
Lv 17
Fire Fang
C659515Fire
Lv 20
Fire Spin
D358515Fire
Lv 24
Slash
D7010020Normal
Lv 30
Flamethrower
A9010015Fire
Lv 42
Dragon Rush
C1007510Dragon
Lv 54
Flare Blitz
B12010015Fire

TM Moves

TM
TM120
Ancient Power
C601005Rock
TM158
Blast Burn
B150905Fire
TM133
Blaze Kick
C859010Fire
TM33
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
TM10
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM25
Crunch
C8010015Dark
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
TM56
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
TM02
Dragon Claw
C8010015Dragon
TM75
Dragon Pulse
A8510010Dragon
TM134
Dual Wingbeat
D409010Flying
TM69
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
TM35
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM109
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM122
False Swipe
—4010040Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
A110855Fire
TM14
Fire Fang
C659515Fire
TM29
Fire Punch
C7510015Fire
TM72
Fire Spin
D358515Fire
TM154
Fissure
D—305Ground
TM114
Flame Charge
A5010020Fire
TM62
Flamethrower
A9010015Fire
TM104
Flare Blitz
B12010015Fire
TM43
Fly
C909515Flying
TM102
Focus Blast
B120705Fighting
TM55
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM68
Heat Wave
S959010Fire
TM79
Hurricane
A1107010Flying
TM44
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM87
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM119
Ominous Wind
C601005Ghost
TM93
Outrage
C12010010Dragon
TM50
Overheat
A130905Fire
TM17
Protect+4
A——10Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C——20Normal
TM12
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
TM36
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM143
Scale Shot
D259020Dragon
TM136
Scorching Sands
A7010010Ground
TM61
Shadow Claw
D7010015Ghost
TM146
Skull Bash
C13010010Normal
TM64
Solar Beam
A12010010Grass
TM85
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM27
Swift
C60—20Normal
TM30
Swords Dance
C——20Normal
TM23
Thunder Punch
C7510015Electric
TM57
Will-O-Wisp
B—8515Fire

Egg Moves

Charizard doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Charizard can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Charizard in Legends: Z-A

Charizard isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Charmander from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Charmander to Charizard is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Charizard in Legends: Z-A

  1. Charmander
    Step 1Obtain Charmander

    Also found in:

    RedYellowFireRedHeartGoldXUltra Sun
  2. Charmeleon
    Step 2Evolve into Charmeleon

    Also found in:

    RedYellowFireRedHeartGoldXUltra Sun
  3. Charizard
    Step 3Charizard ✓

Charizard Guide

  • In Legends: Z-A, Charizard has a 534 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. It works best as a sweeper. Scorching Sands with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.

  • Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Charizard does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Charizard hits 634 BST.

  • In Legends: Z-A, Charizard's biggest threats include Golem (Rock), Gyarados (Water), and Raikou (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Golem is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage.

  • Blaze is the go-to ability for Charizard. It strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Solar Power can work in specific setups.

  • In Legends: Z-A, Charizard fills the sweeper role. It's a special attacker with base 109 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.

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