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Leon's Charizard (Japanese: ダンデのリザードン Dande's Lizardon) is Leon's main battling Pokémon in the anime, games, and the Pokémon Adventures manga.
In the anime
In the main series
Pre series
Leon obtained Charizard as a Charmander when he was young and was Leon's first Pokémon. It then accompanied him and Sonia on their journey when they became Trainers. During that time, Charmander evolved into a Charmeleon, and at some point, it evolved again into a Charizard.
In a flashback shown in Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!, it is shown that Charizard was with Leon when he became the Champion of the Galar region.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Charizard debuted in Flash of the Titans!, where it was used to battle Lance and his Red Gyarados. Despite the type disadvantage, Charizard battled hard and both Lance and Leon Gigantamaxed their Pokémon. In the end, after a hard-fought battle, Charizard defeated Gyarados and emerged victorious.
In the next episode, it was used in Leon's battle against Ash. It battled Pikachu and despite a balanced battle, after both use Gigantamax, Charizard eventually won using its G-Max Wildfire after being hit by a super effective G-Max Volt Crash from Pikachu. After the battle, Leon thanked Charizard for the work and told Ash that the next battle they have will be an official one.
In Toughing It Out!, Charizard went up against Raihan and his Duraludon. After a close match, with both Pokémon Gigantamaxing, Charizard ultimately won the battle.
In Sword and Shield: Slumbering Weald!, Charizard helped to save Ash and his Pokémon and soon after defeat a Centiskorch that Gigantamaxed and was causing trouble in a small town of Galar. After defeating Centiskorch, Leon rode on Charizard to deal with other Pokémon that had unexpectedly Gigantamaxed across the region. The first Pokémon they encountered was a huge Pangoro.
In Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!, Leon initially used Charizard to battle a Gigantamax Coalossal along with Ash's Pokémon while flying over a coal mine, then Leon decided to use Dragapult so he can end the battle before it does more damage.
In Sword and Shield: From Here to Eternatus!, Charizard took on Eternatus during the Darkest Day crisis. The battle continued in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, where Leon's attempt to catch Eternatus caused serious damage to Charizard, who had shielded Ash's Lucario and Goh's Cinderace. This forced Leon to recall Charizard to its Poké Ball.
In Meeting Up with the Monarch!, Leon used Charizard to battle Flint and his Infernape. Despite the high level of the opponent's Pokémon, Charizard manages to win the battle without much difficulty, thus keeping Leon's Monarch title. Later, Leon used Charizard in the first stage of his training with Ash, flying and dodging several trees that they found on the way and then climbing a waterfall. Charizard is seen again when Leon and Ash meet up with Sonia and Goh.
In JN115, Leon used Charizard as his second Pokémon in his World Coronation Series battle against Alain. It was briefly used to battle Alain's Charizard before battling Malamar, which it defeated. Charizard battled Alain's Charizard once more and despite Alain Mega Evolving his Charizard, Leon's Charizard emerged the victor.
Personality and characteristics
As in the games, Charizard is Leon's ace, being used in virtually all of Leon's battles in the current World Coronation Series season without a single defeat. Charizard is also a powerful Pokémon, being able to defeat Pokémon belonging to Champions, such as Lance's Red Gyarados and Ash's Pikachu. Charizard is also close with Leon, as seen when it gave its Trainer a high five after their victory over Lance. After winning, Charizard tends to fire a Flamethrower into the sky and is shown to have many of its Trainer's personality traits, as seen in Meeting Up with the Monarch!, where Charizard was having fun during flight training with Leon and Ash. Even defeated Alain's Charizard in it's mega evolution form quite easily without any difficulties.
As Leon's Starter Pokémon, Charizard has been with him since the beginning of his journey and was present at different times in his Trainer's life.
Charizard is also protective of other Pokémon, as seen in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, when it shielded Ash's Lucario and Goh's Cinderace from Eternatus, resulting in it taking damage.
Charizard seems to also joy fun to have Ash and Pikachu ride on him with Leon as it's part of training to get stronger.
Appearance
- See also: Gigantamax
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Artwork
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Official artwork from Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
Charizard and Leon from Pokémon Journeys: The Series audio drama |
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In Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Charizard appeared in Letter, where it and Leon battled Bea and her Machamp in a televised battle in Wyndon Stadium. The Champion and his partner eventually emerged victorious. Charizard later appeared with Leon in a brief flashback Chairman Rose had while meeting John, a fan of Leon's.
In Training, Bea thought she saw Charizard in the Wild Area, only to realize it was actually a Rhydon. In Buddy, it was seen on television.
In Sky, Charizard was Leon's last Pokémon in his battle against Raihan, going up against his Gigantamaxed Duraludon.
In The Gathering of Stars, Leon used Charizard in a battle against Mustard's Mienshao. Despite it fighting a well-balanced battle, Mustard decided to stop the dispute.
Moves used
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In Pokémon Evolutions
Before the events of The Champion, Leon uses Charizard as a last resort to face Eternatus. However despite his efforts, Leon failed to capture the Gigantic Pokémon. During preparations for the decisive battle against Victor, Charizard tries to lift Leon's spirits, which was shaken after the previous battle.
Personality and characteristics
Similar to its counterpart in the main anime, Charizard is protective of others, putting itself at risk to protect Hop and Victor. Charizard is also seen to have a strong bond with his trainer.
Charizard is housed in an Ultra Ball.
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In the GOTCHA! music video
Leon's Charizard briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the games
In the core series
Charizard is Leon's main Pokémon in the games. It and Leon first took part in the Gym Challenge when Leon was ten years old and claimed the victory in the Champion Cup on their first attempt. Since that victory, Leon and Charizard have remained unbeaten in both League and exhibition matches until they were defeated by the player character. During the battle against Eternatus, Charizard was used to wear it down. When able to, Leon will Gigantamax Charizard at the first opportunity. In the Battle Tower, Leon will always use Charizard.
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Artwork
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Naoki Saito artwork of Leon and his Charizard | Artwork by Taz Saints of Leon, Bettie, Red and their Charizard in Pokémon Masters EX |
In spin-off games
In Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article: Leon (Masters)#Charizard
Leon forms a sync pair with Charizard in Pokémon Masters EX.
Pokémon Mezastar
- Main article: Charizard (Pokémon Dynamax Band)
A promotional tag featuring Leon's Charizard was packaged with the Pokémon Dynamax Band, released on February 11, 2021.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Charizard first appeared in Crackle!! Practice Battle, where it helped Leon herd a flock of Wooloo.
Later, Leon used Charizard to battle Dynamax Pokémon that were rampaging due to the Darkest Day. When Eternatus finally awakens and is out of control, Charizard teams up with Pokémon from other Galar Trainers to defeat him, but is easily defeated.
Moves used
Charizard is implied to know a Fire-type attack due to the use of G-Max Wildfire.
G-Max Moves used
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In the Pokémon Journeys: The Series
In Flash of the Titans!, Charizard defeated Lance and his Gyarados during the finals of the World Coronation Series.
In The Climb to Be the Very Best!, Leon uses Charizard in a battle against Ash and Pikachu.
In JNM10, it defeated Raihan and his Duraludon in another World Coronation Series match.
In JNM13 and JNM14, Leon uses Charizard to help Ash solve the Pokémon cases that were out of control in the Galar region. Later, Leon and Charizard team up with Ash and Goh's Pokémon to stop the Darkest Day.
Appearance
- See also: Gigantamax
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- Charizard is implied to know a Flying-type attack, due to its use of Max Airstream.
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In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Leon's Charizard in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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Merchandise
Amazing Volt Tackle Pokémon Center & Pokémon Store Set
The Amazing Volt Tackle Pokémon Center & Pokémon Store Set (Japanese: 仰天のボルテッカー ポケモンセンター・ポケモンストアセット Amazing Volteccer Pokémon Center•Pokémon Store Set) was available to purchase from Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, and the Pokémon Center Online upon the official release of Amazing Volt Tackle, the fourth Sword & Shield Era expansion, on September 18, 2020. This product includes two Amazing Volt Tackle booster boxes and accessories with exclusive designs:
- The Leon Deck Case (Japanese: デッキシールド ダンデ Deck Case: Dande) and matching set of 64 Leon Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド ダンデ Deck Shield: Dande) feature Galar Champion Leon and his Charizard in Wyndon Stadium. The deck case can store 180 cards and comes with 2 card dividers.
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Leon's Advice Trainer Card Collection
Another of the four Trainer Card Collections available from August 20, 2021 was the Leon's Advice Trainer Card Collection (Japanese: トレーナーカードコレクション ダンデの助言 Trainer Card Collection: Dande's Advice). This collection includes a card file and promotional Supporter card featuring artwork by Naoki Saito of Champion Leon enjoying a moment with his brother Hop. The Supporter card bears Leon's signature. The collection also includes a collector's guide, a Silver Lance booster pack, a Jet-Black Spirit booster pack, an Eevee Heroes booster pack, a Skyscraping Perfection booster pack, and a Blue Sky Stream booster pack.
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Vivid Voltage Theme Decks
Two Theme Decks were released alongside the Vivid Voltage expansion on November 13, 2020. The expansion focuses somewhat on Trainers from Pokémon Sword and Shield as they feature on a number of Supporter cards and are depicted in the art of their signature Pokémon. Two of these Pokémon formed the basis of the 60-card Theme Decks available: the Charizard Theme Deck and the Drednaw Theme Deck, which also respectively feature Champion Leon and Gym Leader Nessa. Each deck came with a deck box, damage counters and status markers, a coin, a playmat, a rules booklet, an information sheet, reference cards, and a code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.
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December 2021 accessories
More TCG accessories were made available later in December 2021 from Pokémon Centers and the Pokémon Center Online.
Pokémon Trainers Off Shot! merchandise: The items released as part of this line utilize a detailed illustration by kirisAki that features an ensemble of key characters enjoying a Wyndon street fair "off camera". The TCG accessories were accompanied by other merchandise, such as badges, stickers, stationery, charms, and clothing. They were available first from the Pokémon Center Online on December 9 and were followed by a release in physical Pokémon Centers on December 11.
- Pokémon Trainers Off Shot! Rubber Playmat (Japanese: ラバープレイマット POKÉMON TRAINERS Off Shot!)
- Pokémon Trainers Off Shot! Collection File (Japanese: コレクションファイル POKÉMON TRAINERS Off Shot!) plus packs of ten Pokémon Trainers Off Shot! Collection Refill (Japanese: コレクションリフィル POKÉMON TRAINERS Off Shot!) sheets with similarly designed dividers
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Related articles
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard.
References
- ↑ Confirmed in games only. Can be female in the Battle Tower.
- ↑ Confirmed in games only. Can be Solar Power in the Battle Tower.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1522523066256936961