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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===Main series===
===Main series===
[[File:Friede Charizard.png|thumb|left|250px|Charizard in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'']]
[[File:Friede Charizard.png|thumb|250px|Charizard in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'']]
[[File:Alain Mega Charizard X.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard X in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
[[File:Alain Mega Charizard X.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard X in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
[[File:Trevor Mega Charizard Y.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard Y in ''Pokémon the Series'']]
[[File:Trevor Mega Charizard Y.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard Y in ''Pokémon the Series'']]
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** In Japanese, Flareon has the category ほのおポケモン ''Honō Pokémon'' (Flame Pokémon), while the other four Pokémon share the category かえんポケモン ''Kaen Pokémon'' (Flame Pokémon).
** In Japanese, Flareon has the category ほのおポケモン ''Honō Pokémon'' (Flame Pokémon), while the other four Pokémon share the category かえんポケモン ''Kaen Pokémon'' (Flame Pokémon).
* Charizard and {{p|Mewtwo}} share several [[Mega Evolution]] similarities. Both Pokémon are the only ones to have two Mega Evolutions instead of one. Both of their Y Mega Evolutions were introduced before their X ones. Both Pokémon change their typing in their X Mega Evolutions while they remain the same type in their Y Mega Evolutions. Both X Mega Evolutions are physically oriented while their Y Mega Evolutions are specially oriented.
* Charizard and {{p|Mewtwo}} share several [[Mega Evolution]] similarities. Both Pokémon are the only ones to have two Mega Evolutions instead of one. Both of their Y Mega Evolutions were introduced before their X ones. Both Pokémon change their typing in their X Mega Evolutions while they remain the same type in their Y Mega Evolutions. Both X Mega Evolutions are physically oriented while their Y Mega Evolutions are specially oriented.
* Charizard is the first of the evolved [[first partner Pokémon]] to received a [[Gigantamax]] form and the only introduced in the base game of Sword and Shield.
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Charizard and {{p|Rhyhorn}} shared the same cry. This cry was updated and reused for Mega Charizard Y.
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Charizard and {{p|Rhyhorn}} shared the same cry. This cry was updated and reused for Mega Charizard Y.
* Charizard holds the distinction of being the first Pokémon to appear in the Japanese version of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', as it is the first one to appear in the opening. However, outside of Japan, {{p|Mewtwo}} is the first to appear.
* Charizard holds the distinction of being the first Pokémon to appear in the Japanese version of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', as it is the first one to appear in the opening. However, outside of Japan, {{p|Mewtwo}} is the first to appear.
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* Charizard was the focus of a [[Charizard Pokémon Center promotion (2010)|Pokémon Center promotion]] in April 2010.
* Charizard was the focus of a [[Charizard Pokémon Center promotion (2010)|Pokémon Center promotion]] in April 2010.


===In real life===
===Cultural impact===
====Science====
* Charizard was [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of ''Chilicola charizard'', a species of stem-nesting bees. The discoverer, Spencer K. Monckton, was inspired to name the species after Charizard thanks to its mountainous habitat and the orange coloration found in the first specimen he observed.<ref name="Real-life taxonomic influence">[http://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=7731 A revision of ''Chilicola'' (''Heteroediscelis''), a subgenus of xeromelissine bees (Hymenoptera, Colletidae) endemic to Chile: taxonomy, phylogeny, and biogeography, with descriptions of eight new species]</ref><ref>(June 1, 2016). "[https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/844107 One of 8 new endemic polyester bees from Chile bears the name of a draconic Pokemon]." ''EurekAlert!''. Pensoft Publishers.</ref>
* Charizard was [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of ''Chilicola charizard'', a species of stem-nesting bees. The discoverer, Spencer K. Monckton, was inspired to name the species after Charizard thanks to its mountainous habitat and the orange coloration found in the first specimen he observed.<ref name="Real-life taxonomic influence">[http://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=7731 A revision of ''Chilicola'' (''Heteroediscelis''), a subgenus of xeromelissine bees (Hymenoptera, Colletidae) endemic to Chile: taxonomy, phylogeny, and biogeography, with descriptions of eight new species]</ref><ref>(June 1, 2016). "[https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/844107 One of 8 new endemic polyester bees from Chile bears the name of a draconic Pokemon]." ''EurekAlert!''. Pensoft Publishers.</ref>


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* {{wp|Charizard|Article on Wikipedia}}
* {{wp|Charizard|Article on Wikipedia}}


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