TL;DR. Charizard is a fire/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 534. Spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally.
Spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally.
Stat spread.
Total of 534. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Charizard in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Charizard reaches 2,889 CP at level 40 and 3,305 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Charmander family appeared on May 19, 2018.
- Charmander
- Charizard by encounter; Mega Charizard X & Mega Charizard Y
- Shadow
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Charizard
- Charmeleon by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 16 to Sep 22, 2026, 3-star (Friede's goggles).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2026 | MegaMega Charizard XComing up | Regular rotation |
| Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2026 | MegaMega Charizard YComing up | Regular rotation |
| Sep 16 to Sep 22, 2026 | 3-starFriede's goggles | Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event |
| Mar 3 to Mar 17, 2026 | 3-star | Pokémon 30th Anniversary |
| Feb 28, 2026 | MegaMega Charizard X | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Feb 28, 2026 | MegaMega Charizard Y | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Sep 2 to Sep 9, 2025 | MegaMega Charizard X | Regular rotation |
| Sep 2 to Sep 9, 2025 | MegaMega Charizard Y | Regular rotation |
Charizard in competitive play.
Charizard is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #366 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Charizard.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Charizard, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Charizard?
Charizard is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Charizard weak to?
Charizard takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water, Electric.
What is Charizard resistant to?
Charizard is immune to Ground. It also resists Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy, Grass, Bug.
How does Charizard evolve?
Charizard evolves from Charmeleon (Level 36). Charizard evolves into Mega Charizard X (Mega Evolve with Charizardite X (battle-only)) or Mega Charizard Y (Mega Evolve with Charizardite Y (battle-only)) or Gigantamax Charizard (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).
What generation is Charizard from?
Charizard was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0006.
What are Charizard's base stats?
Charizard has HP 78, Attack 84, Defense 78, Special Attack 109, Special Defense 85, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 534.
What are Charizard's abilities?
Charizard can have the ability Blaze, plus the Hidden Ability Solar Power.
Is Charizard legendary or mythical?
No. Charizard is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Charizard's best stat?
Charizard's highest base stat is Special Attack at 109, which ranks 30th of 184 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Charizard good?
Charizard has a base stat total of 534, the 157th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 33rd among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Charizard as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Charizard is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Charizard vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 184 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Charizard | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 78 | 70 | +8 |
| Attack | 84 | 78 | +6 |
| Defense | 78 | 66 | +12 |
| Special Attack | 109 | 77 | +32 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 69 | +16 |
| Speed | 100 | 78 | +22 |
| Total | 534 | 438 | +96 |
Charizard appears in 34 games.
Every mainline release where Charizard is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Charizard.
Every main-series game Charizard is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- EventPoké Portal News
- EvolveCharmeleon (Level 36; The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- EvolveCharmeleon (Level 36)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ & 5★ Fire-type wild zones) (5★ wild zones require special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- RaidHammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidLake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveCharmeleon (Level 36)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Event
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveCharmeleon (Level 36)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveCharmeleon (Level 36)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event
Generation VEvent only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Event only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- EventEvolve Charmeleon (from Event Charmander)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveCharmeleon (Level 36)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveCharmeleon (Level 36)
Generation IIEvent only
- Gold · Silver · CrystalEvent only
- TransferTime Capsule
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolveCharmeleon (Level 36)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Charizard X: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Charizard Y: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Charizard appears in 220 episodes.
From EP017 (1997-07-22) through HZ135 (2026-04-24).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Charizard partners with 6 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Charizard partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Charizard has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Charizard sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Charizard in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Charizard
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.