Biology
Charizard's tail flame burning blue after Professor Oak accidentally steps on its tail
Charizard is a draconic, bipedal Pokémon. It is primarily orange with a cream underside from the chest to the tip of its tail. It has a long neck, small blue eyes, slightly raised nostrils, and two horn-like structures protruding from the back of its rectangular head. Two fangs are visible in its upper jaw when its mouth is closed. Two large wings with blue-green undersides sprout from its back, and a horn-like appendage juts out from the top of the third joint of each wing. A single wing finger is visible through the center of each wing membrane. Charizard's arms are short and skinny compared to its robust belly, and each limb has three white claws. In Pokémon Red and Green, Charizard is seemingly shown holding a fireball, implying that it's capable of manipulating its flames using its hands; this is seen in media where it uses Fire Punch. It has stocky legs with cream-colored soles on each of its plantigrade feet. The tip of its long, tapering tail burns with a sizable flame, which can intensify to a blue flame if Charizard is irritated.
Charizard typically inhabits mountains and valleys, such as the Charicific Valley in Johto. However, Charizard can also live in volcanoes, forming packs with other members of its family, including Charmander. In Pokémon Snap, it's shown that Charizard are fully capable of living inside lava within volcanic craters.
Charizard flies in search of powerful opponents to battle, and its fire will burn hotter as it gains experience. Its fiery breath can melt boulders and massive glaciers and has been known to cause forest fires accidentally. Though its fiery breath is hot, it never turns it on any opponent weaker than itself. The Pokémon the Series episode Charizard's Burning Ambitions showed that only a weak Charizard would show off its power. The side story episode Those Darn Electabuzz! showed that Charizard can swim underwater, with Pokémon Origins further showing that the flame on the tip of the tail can still keep burning underwater. Charizard's wings can carry it to an altitude of 4,600 feet (1,400 meters), but An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS notes that its droppings were found on Mt. Fuji, implying it could fly thrice as high. In Pokémon Sleep, as well as media like the animated series, Charizard is known to sleep in an incredibly relaxed position, [1] as it is very confident in its power. Some Charizard are occasionally seen sleeping flat on their backs, which is potentially a sign that those Charizard are especially strong.
Even though Charizard originally couldn't learn the move Fly, Trainers have been shown riding Charizard in official artwork dating back to the 1997 Carddass Trading Cards. Ash himself was shown riding his Charizard already in the second season of the original series of Pokémon the Series. Eventually, in Pokémon Yellow, Charizard became able to learn Fly and has since been frequently depicted as a Pokémon able to carry people on its back to fly them to distant areas. In Alola, Charizard is a Ride Pokémon called Charizard Glide, being used by the natives to fly around the region or make deliveries.
Forms
Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y.
Charizard has three alternate forms: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, and Gigantamax Charizard.
Both of Charizard's Mega Evolutions feature a shorter snout, white, vertical slit pupils, and a bright underside reaching the lower jaw.
- Mega Charizard X
As Mega Charizard X, its body and legs are more physically fit, though its arms remain thin. Its skin turns black with a sky-blue underside and soles. Two spikes with blue tips curve upward from the front and back of each shoulder, while the tips of its horns sharpen, turn blue, and curve slightly upward. Its brow and claws are larger, and its eyes are now red. It has two small, fin-like spikes under each horn and two more down its lower neck. The finger disappears from the wing membrane, and the lower edges are divided into large, rounded points. The third joint of each wing-arm is adorned with a claw-like spike. Mega Charizard X breathes blue flames out the sides of its mouth, and the flame on its tail now burns blue consistently. It is said that its new power turns it black and creates more intense flames.
- Mega Charizard Y
As Mega Charizard Y, it becomes sleeker in appearance but retains its normal coloration. It has three pointed horns on the back of its head, the middle of which is longer. Its snout has larger fangs and a ridge on the nose. Its neck is shorter, but its torso is thinner and longer. It features longer digitigrade feet. Its hands are less developed, with extremely shortened fingers that are no longer separated from each other. Small wings develop on its wrists, while the ones on its back become larger, lose the wing finger passing through their membrane and end up with ragged edges. The back of its tail has a large spike at the base and three smaller ones near the tip, which now burns with a longer flame. Mega Charizard Y is said to have incredible flying prowess that is greater than that of a jet fighter.
- Gigantamax
Gigantamax Charizard's wingless body
As Gigantamax Charizard, it becomes larger and more physically fit. The lower part of its body glows white, with several yellow diamonds on the lower belly. There are also diamond-shaped spots located on the front legs. The claws located on its hands and feet become longer and sharper. The feet become longer and digitigrade, retaining small glowing soles under the forefeet. The sclerae of the eyes become yellow. The glow of a flame can be seen in the mouth, and the teeth grow, with the lower front teeth and three teeth in the middle now protruding when the mouth is closed. The flame on the tail extends out and has three red clouds surrounding it, like the clouds most other Gigantamax Pokémon have. Two flames sprout from its horns, and its wings are transformed into literal flame wings extending to the shoulder blade.
Due to being enhanced by Gigantamax energy, the fire within Charizard's body has become much stronger, burning hotter than 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit (2,000 degrees Celsius) and continuing to rise in temperature when Gigantamax Charizard roars. When using its signature G-Max Move, G-Max Wildfire, it launches its colossal fiery wings in the shape of a bird, which circles opponents while continuously scorching them with flames even hotter than magma.[2]
Evolution
Charizard evolves from Charmeleon and is the final form of Charmander.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Generation I
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Kanto
#006
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| Red(JPN)
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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| Green
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| Red(ENG)
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Spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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When expelling a blast of super hot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.
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| Stadium
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Its fiery breath reaches incredible temperatures. It can quickly melt glaciers weighing 10,000 tons.
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| Generation II
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Johto
#231
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| Gold
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If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish-blue color.
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| Silver
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Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies.
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| Crystal
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It uses its wings to fly high. The temperature of its fire increases as it gains experience in battle.
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| Stadium 2
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If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish-blue color. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
#—
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Kanto
#006
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| Ruby
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Charizard flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself.
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| Sapphire
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| Emerald
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A Charizard flies about in search of strong opponents. It breathes intense flames that can melt any material. However, it will never torch a weaker foe.
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| FireRed
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Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.
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| LeafGreen
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It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
#—
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Johto
#236
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| Diamond
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It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a light blue shade.
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| SoulSilver
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Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies.
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| Generation V
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Unova
#—
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| Black
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It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
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| White
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| Black 2
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It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
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| White 2
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| Generation VI
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Kalos
Central #085
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Hoenn
#—
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| X
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When expelling a blast of superhot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.
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| Y
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Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.
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| Omega Ruby
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Charizard flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself.
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| Alpha Sapphire
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| Generation VIII
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Galar
#380
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Sinnoh
#—
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Hisui
#—
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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| Sword
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It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.
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| Shield
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Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.
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| Brilliant Diamond
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It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
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| Shining Pearl
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| Gigantamax Charizard
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| Sword
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This colossal, flame-winged figure of a Charizard was brought about by Gigantamax energy.
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| Shield
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The flame inside its body burns hotter than 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. When Charizard roars, that temperature climbs even higher.
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| Generation IX
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Paldea
#—
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Kitakami
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Blueberry
#169
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| Scarlet
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If Charizard becomes truly angered, the flame at the tip of its tail burns in a light blue shade.
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| Violet
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It uses its wings to fly sky-high. The more experience it gains in battle, the greater the temperature at which its flames burn.
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Game locations
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| Generation VII
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| Sun
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Moon
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| Ultra Sun
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Ultra Moon
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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Let's Go Eevee
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| Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25
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In side games
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| Generation II
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| This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
| Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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| GSC
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Charizard
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English
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United States
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40
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March 15 to 21, 2002
September 27 to October 3, 2002
February 14 to 20, 2003
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| RSEFRLG
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Journey Across America Charizard
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English
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United States
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70
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February 25 to July 23, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Charizard
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English
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United Kingdom
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70
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June 10, 2006
October 14 to November 19, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Charizard
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Italian
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Italy
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70
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June 23 to 25, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Charizard
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Spanish
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Spain
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70
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June 27 to August 27, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Party of the Decade Charizard
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English
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United States
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70
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August 8, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Charizard
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German
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Germany
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70
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September 24 to November 5, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Charizard
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French
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France
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70
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September 26, 2006
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| X
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CoroCoro Charizardite Y Charizard
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Japanese region
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Online
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36
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March 15 to August 29, 2014
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| Y
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CoroCoro Charizardite X Charizard
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Japanese region
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Online
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36
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March 15 to August 29, 2014
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| X
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Olleh TV Charizardite Y Charizard
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Korean region
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Online
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36
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April 11 to May 31, 2014
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| Y
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Olleh TV Charizardite X Charizard
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Korean region
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Online
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36
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April 11 to May 31, 2014
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| X
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GAME 2014 Charizardite Y Charizard
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PAL region
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Online
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36
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July 11 to August 10, 2014
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| Y
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GAME 2014 Charizardite X Charizard
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PAL region
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Online
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36
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July 11 to August 10, 2014
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| X
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Olleh TV Charizardite Y Charizard
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All
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South Korea
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36
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July 26, 2014
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| Y
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Olleh TV Charizardite X Charizard
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All
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South Korea
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36
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July 26, 2014
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| X
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XY Charizardite Y Charizard
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Japanese region
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Online
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36
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July 29 to October 31, 2014
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| Y
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XY Charizardite X Charizard
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Japanese region
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Online
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36
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July 29 to October 31, 2014
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| X
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XY Charizardite Y Charizard
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PAL region
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Online
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36
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July 29 to October 31, 2014
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| Y
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XY Charizardite X Charizard
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PAL region
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Online
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36
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July 29 to October 31, 2014
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| X
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XY Charizardite Y Charizard
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Taiwanese region
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Online
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36
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July 29 to October 31, 2014
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| Y
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XY Charizardite X Charizard
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Taiwanese region
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Online
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36
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July 29 to October 31, 2014
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| X
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GameStop 2014 Charizardite Y Charizard
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PAL region
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Online
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36
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August 15, 2014 to January 15, 2015
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| Y
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GameStop 2014 Charizardite X Charizard
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PAL region
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Online
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36
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August 15, 2014 to January 15, 2015
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| XYORAS
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Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Charizard
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All
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Japan
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36
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December 11, 2014
December 12, 2014 to January 16, 2015
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| XYORAS
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Spring 2015 Charizard
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PAL region
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Online
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36
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March 21 to July 19, 2015
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| ORAS
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Olleh TV Charizard
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Korean region
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Online
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36
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May 10 to June 14, 2015
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| ORAS
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Pokémon Mega Battle Festival Charizard
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All
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South Korea
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36
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August 8 to 9, 2015
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| XYORAS
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Pokémon EXPO Gym Charizard
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Japanese region
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Online
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36
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November 19, 2015 to May 31, 2016
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| ORAS
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Pokémon Center Hiroshima Charizard
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All
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Japan
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36
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January 1 to 31, 2016
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| XYORAS
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Pokémon Scrap Charizard
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Japanese region
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Online
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100
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April 28 to August 31, 2016
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| SM
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CoroCoro Charizard
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Japanese region
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Online
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40
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March 15 to May 14, 2017
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| SM
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Ash's Charizard
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Japanese region
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Online
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40
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August 1 to 28, 2017
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| SM
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Ash's Charizard
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All
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Japan
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40
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August 22 to September 3, 2017
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| SM
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Bullseye Charizard
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American region
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Online
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50
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October 1, 2017 to February 4, 2018
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| SMUSUM
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Korean Ash's Charizard
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All
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South Korea
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40
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December 15 to 25, 2017
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| SwSh
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Korean Movie Ash's Charizard
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All
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Online
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50
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September 30 to November 30, 2020
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| SwSh
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Leonardo Bonanomi's Gigantamax Charizard
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All
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Online
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100
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October 31 to November 3, 2021
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| SV
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Dark Terastal Charizard
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All
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Online
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50
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July 21 to August 31, 2023
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| Games
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Event
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Gigantamax
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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| SwSh
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Wild Area News
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Yes
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hide
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40, 50SwSh
60Sh
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March 26 to April 27, 2020
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| SwSh
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Wild Area News
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Yes
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hide
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50SwSh
60Sh
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April 10 to 15, 2020
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| Sh
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Wild Area News
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Yes
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hide
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50
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June 2 to 29, 2020
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| Sh
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Wild Area News
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Yes
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hide
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50
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June 17 to 28, 2020
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| SwSh
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Wild Area News
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Yes
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hide
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40, 50, 60
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July 9 to 11, 2021
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| SwSh
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Wild Area News
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Yes
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hide
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50, 80
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February 22 to 27, 2022
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| Games
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Event
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Tera Type
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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| SV
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Charizard the Unrivaled
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Dragon
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hide
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100
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December 2 to 4, 2022
December 16 to 18, 2022
March 13 to 17, 2024
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Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
Charizard
| Stat
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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78
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138 - 185
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266 - 360
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84
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80 - 149
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155 - 293
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78
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74 - 143
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144 - 280
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109
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102 - 177
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200 - 348
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 534
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.
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Mega Charizard X
| Stat
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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78
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138 - 185
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266 - 360
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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111
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104 - 179
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204 - 353
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 634
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Mega Charizard Y
| Stat
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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78
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138 - 185
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266 - 360
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104
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98 - 171
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191 - 337
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78
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74 - 143
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144 - 280
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159
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147 - 232
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290 - 458
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 634
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Charizard and Mega Charizard Y
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Mega Charizard X
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charizard
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Charizard
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charizard
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Charizard
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Charizard
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charizard
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Charizard
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charizard
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Charizard
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Charizard
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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
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Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Whiscash
Connected to: Whiscash
Connection Orb Set: 3
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| Phrases
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| Normal
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Follow me!
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| Low HP (< 50%)
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Nooo… I'm not finished yet…
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| Phrases if the hero
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| Normal
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(All right! I'll give it my all!)
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| Low HP (< 50%)
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(This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
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| Phrases if the partner
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| Normal
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Let's give it our all!
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| Low HP (< 50%)
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I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Burn ×3)
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| Loops: 11*/16*
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Min. exp.: 350*/460*
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Max. exp.:
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Browser entry R-142
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| Charizard breathes super-hot flames that melt ice and incinerate even steel.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Poké Assist:
(present)
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Field move:
(present)
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(Crush ×4)
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| Not available in the past.
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| Browser entry R-208
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| It attacks by launching fireballs as it flies around quickly.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds
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Base HP: 55
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| Base Attack: 81
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Base Defense: 56
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Base Speed: 70
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Strong:
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Weak:
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| PokéPark Pad entry:
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| He loves nature and the Pokémon in the Arcane Area. He wants to protect the Arcane Area.
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power:
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★★★★★
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Power of Five
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| Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
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Pokémon GO
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Base HP: 186
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Base Attack: 223
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Base Defense: 173
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| Egg Distance: N/A
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Buddy Distance: 3 km
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Evolution Requirement:  200/40/20/10
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| Fast Attacks: Fire Spin*, Air Slash*, Ember†, Wing Attack†, Dragon Breath†
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Charged Attacks: Fire Blast, Dragon Claw, Overheat*, Blast Burn†, Flamethrower†, Return , Frustration
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Snoozing
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Pokémon type: Fire
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Points to befriend: 20
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| Specialty: Ingredients
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Berry:
 Leppa Berry ×1
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Primary ingredient:
 Bean Sausage ×2
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| Possible ingredients:
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| Bean Sausage
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 Warming Ginger
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 Fiery Herb
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| Main skill: Ingredient Magnet S
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Base carry limit: 19
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Mega Charizard X
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Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Whiscash
Connected to: Whiscash
Connection Orb Set: 3
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Follow me!
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Nooo… I'm not finished yet…
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(All right! I'll give it my all!)
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(This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
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Let's give it our all!
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I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
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Mega Charizard Y
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
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Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Whiscash
Connected to: Whiscash
Connection Orb Set: 3
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Follow me!
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Nooo… I'm not finished yet…
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(All right! I'll give it my all!)
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(This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
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Let's give it our all!
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I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
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Gigantamax Charizard
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Ash has a Charizard that he caught as a Charmander in Charmander – The Stray Pokémon. He evolved from Charmeleon in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon to fight against an Aerodactyl. Unfortunately, Charizard disobeyed Ash's orders until Charizard Chills.
Charizard also appeared in I Choose You!, which is set in a different continuity from Pokémon the Series. In this continuity, it previously belonged to Cross and evolved from Charmander after defeating a Jigglypuff in battle and later evolved into Charizard while battling Cross's Incineroar. Unlike its Pokémon the Series counterpart, this Charizard never had obedience issues.
Liza of the Charicific Valley owns her own Charizard, nicknamed Charla, which first appeared in Charizard's Burning Ambitions. She apparently has a romantic relationship with Ash's Charizard after he became her bodyguard.
A Charizard was a member of Team A.C.T., who was considered for the job of rescuing Big Brother Pikachu in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!. They were, however, occupied on another mission.
Alain owns a Charizard that can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X. It is his ace Pokémon and first appeared in Mega Evolution Special I.
Trevor has a Charizard that he received as a Charmander from Professor Sycamore. It was revealed to be capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard Y, as shown in A League of His Own!.
Kiawe owns a Charizard that was given to him by his grandfather. He often uses it as his personal Ride Pokémon. It first appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
In Flash of the Titans!, Leon's Charizard battled Lance's Gyarados during the World Coronation Series finals and won. It since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series. Charizard is capable of Gigantamaxing.
In The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), a Charizard appeared under the ownership of Friede. In Fly! Wattrel!!, Friede Terastallized his Charizard into a Dark type during his fight against Spinel's Magneton and Beheeyem.
Other
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Charizard participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon, battling Ash's Charizard and winning easily. Unlike much of its brethren, Charizard wasn't cloned from Ash's Charizard and it had the same marks that Charmandertwo had, indicating that it was likely obtained by Mewtwo through different means than the ones used to clone the Trainers' captured Pokémon. Charizard reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.
In One Trick Phony!, Jessie borrowed a Charizard from the Battle Park and was used in a battle against Ash and his Totodile as part of an elaborate plan to capture Pikachu.
A Charizard nicknamed Don appeared in Those Darn Electabuzz!, under the ownership of Corey Demario. Casey had to help them get their fighting spirit back so that Corey could start pitching for the Electabuzz baseball team.
In Shocks and Bonds, Clark used a Charizard and Quilava in a Double Battle against Ash's Grovyle and Glalie during the Ever Grande Conference. Charizard defeated Grovyle but then lost to Glalie.
In Grating Spaces!, Delibird gave Jessie and James a Charizard and an Aggron, with Jessie getting Charizard and James getting Aggron. However, they were recalled at the end of the episode as they were meant for Cassidy and Butch.
Minor appearances
In Island of the Giant Pokémon, a giant robot Charizard was at Pokémon Land.
Charizard made its physical debut in a flashback in Primeape Goes Bananas.
In The Ultimate Test, James used a Charizard during the Pokémon League Admissions Exam.
In The Breeding Center Secret, a Charizard evolved from a Charmeleon in a TV advertisement for Cassidy and Butch's breeding center.
In Carrying On!, Ash's Noctowl hypnotized an attacking Fearow into seeing it as a Charizard to scare it away.
A Charizard appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder participating in the Pokémon Beauty Contest.
In The Screen Actor's Guilt, Vitzo's fantasy featured a Charizard.
In Disguise Da Limit, a Coordinator's Charizard competed in the Verdanturf Contest.
A Charizard appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Charizard were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past.
A Charizard that can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.
A Mega Charizard X appeared in the opening credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, while a Mega Charizard Y appeared in the movie's ending credits.
A Charizard appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
A Charizard appeared in a fantasy in Alola, Kanto!.
A Charizard appeared in a fantasy in A Talent for Imitation!.
A Trainer's Charizard appeared in a video hologram in Goodbye, Friend!.
In A Little Rocket R & R!, a Trainer's Charizard was captured by the Matori Matrix but later freed by Ash and his friends.
A Gigantamax Charizard appeared as a silhouette in a fantasy in Toughing It Out!.
A Gigantamax Charizard appeared in a fantasy in Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!.
A Charizard appeared in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
A Trainer's Charizard appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
A Gigantamax Charizard appeared in A Squad's Worth of Passion!, during a fantasy.
Pokédex entries
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Dragon Rage
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Rage, one of Charizard's most powerful attacks. Rage attack usually has a devastating effect on its opponents.
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Charizard, the Flame Pokémon. Charizard's powerful flame can melt absolutely anything.
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Charizard, the Flame Pokémon. Charizard is a Flying and Fire type. When competing in intense battles, Charizard's flame becomes more intense as well.
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Pokémon Origins
Mega Charizard X in Pokémon Origins
Red obtained Charizard as a Charmander from Professor Oak when he went out on his journey. It evolved into a Charizard sometime after Red defeated Koga between File 2 - Cubone and File 3 - Giovanni. During the battle against Mewtwo in File 4 - Charizard, Red's Charizard Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and battled Mewtwo. It was the first Mega Evolution seen in animated media.
Other
In File 1: Red, a Charizard was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
Pokémon Generations
In The Redemption, Calem's Charizard celebrated its Trainer's crowning as Champion alongside Calem's Chesnaught.
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Letter, Leon's Charizard battled and defeated Bea's Machamp in a Pokémon League tournament. Charizard reappeared in a fantasy in Training and on television in Buddy. In Sky, it was seen in its Gigantamax form. It battled Mustard's Mienshao in The Gathering of Stars.
POKÉTOON
A Charizard nicknamed Char-ly appeared in Blossom's Dream, under the ownership of Blossom's dad.
Pokémon Evolutions
Red's Charizard briefly appeared in The Discovery.
Leon's Charizard appeared in The Champion. It was used in a flashback to battle Eternatus but was not strong enough to defeat it on its own. Later, it cheered Leon up before heading to his Championship Match against Victor.
GOTCHA!
Red's Charizard briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
Leon's Gigantamax Charizard briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, battling Victor/Gloria's Cinderace.
In the manga
Mega Charizard Y in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Charizard X in Pokémon Adventures
Gigantamax Charizard in Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Major appearances
One of Blue's main Pokémon, Charizard, debuted as a Charmander. With his increased capacity for battle both with augmented strength and his flight ability, he proved to be a valuable asset for Blue, both during the Silph Co. battles and in the Pokémon League, where Red's Venusaur narrowly defeated him. He had evolved from Charmeleon sometime before Kalling Kadabra. In the X & Y arc, he was revealed to have become able to Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y.
In Charizard Transforms, X's Charmeleon, Salamè, evolved into a Charizard during a battle against Xerosic's Pokémon. He has a Charizardite X hidden in the flame on the tip of his tail, and with it, he can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X.
Kiawe's Ride Charizard appeared in Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!.
Leon's Charizard first appeared in Crackle!! Practice Battle. It is capable of Gigantamaxing.
Minor appearances
A Charizard was fantasied along with the other fully evolved Kanto first partner Pokémon in Chinchou in Charge, where the Pokémon Association Chairman of Kanto and Johto explained to Bill and Janine the special privilege of entering the finals unconditionally after collecting Badges.
A Ride Charizard appeared in a fantasy in A Raid and Po Town.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
- Main article: Green's Charizard
Green, the main rival of Red, owns a Charizard that evolved from Charmander, his first partner Pokémon, apparently skipping the Charmeleon stage in the process. It is a mischievous Pokémon that has a rivalry with Red's Clefairy. It has reverted to the Charmander stage, although it has since evolved back into Charizard permanently.
A Charizard appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Charizard appeared in Clefairy's Golf Debut!.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
- Main article: Ash's Charizard
- Main article: Zippo
Ash's Charizard first appears as a Charmander in You Gotta Have Friends and then later as a Charizard in The Indigo Finals.
Ritchie's Charizard also appears in The Indigo Finals, battling against Ash's.
Pokémon Zensho
- Main article: Satoshi's Charizard (Zensho)
In Pokémon Zensho, Satoshi owns a Charizard that was originally a Charmander he received from Professor Oak.
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Ash's Charizard
Ash's Charizard has made some appearances in the manga adaptations of the movies it appeared in.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
A Charizard first appeared in GDZ52, under the ownership of Nagi.
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Ash's Charizard
Ash's Charizard appeared in Off To The Battle Frontier!!, facing off against Noland's Articuno.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
Rald, the main character's mentor, has a Charizard.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
- Main article: Team A.C.T.
The Charizard from Team A.C.T. appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team. He, along with his teammates, is a role model of Mudkip and tries to rescue him when he mistakenly believes that Ginji is a threat to Mudkip's safety.
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!
An unknown Trainer used a Charizard in PBK4.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
A Charizard appeared in JBA5, under the ownership of Lance.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Charizard first appeared in PNA4, under the ownership of Yukimura.
Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King
Akira, the main character, owns a Charizard.
Mori also owns a Charizard.
Pokémon Journeys
- Main article: Ash's Charizard
- Main article: Leon's Charizard
Ash's Charizard appeared in a fantasy in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.
Leon's Charizard appeared in Flash of the Titans!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Charizard (TCG)
Charizard's first-released TCG card, which as part of the Base Set, was widely regarded at the height of popularity of Pokémon as the best card ever. This was because of its powerful attack, Fire Spin, and useful Pokémon Power, Energy Burn, which allowed it to convert any Energy attached to it to Fire Energy. Fire Spin needed four Fire Energy and could deal 100 damage, knocking out the majority of Pokémon cards. In addition, it had the highest HP then, at 120. Individual Charizard cards were sold up to as much as $150. First edition cards of this dwarfed this price at one point breaking the $1000 US price point. This Charizard card was reprinted in Wizards of the Coast's Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection sets, and released again with updated artwork in the Stormfront expansion.
In the TFG
One Charizard figure has been released.
Other appearances
Charizard in Pokémon UNITE
Charizard in the music video for Celestial
- Main article: Charizard (Super Smash Bros.)
Charizard appeared as a Poké Ball summon in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee before becoming playable as part of Pokémon Trainer’s team in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as well as a solo playable appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.
- Main article: Charizard (Pokkén)
Charizard is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include Flamethrower, Fire Punch, Flare Blitz, and Seismic Toss. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves into Mega Charizard X and can use the Burst Attack Searing Blaze.
A Charizard appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu, under the ownership of Sebastian. It is a frequent underground battler, and as such, it fought Harry and Detective Pikachu prior to the events of the movie.
- Main article: Charizard (UNITE)
Charizard is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Charmander and evolves into Charmeleon at level 5, which evolves into Charizard at level 9.
Celestial
Charizard appeared in the music video for Celestial, carrying Ed Sheeran back home. It is later seen in an animated sequence with Ed Sheeran and his other Pokémon, helping him stop the fight between Mewtwo and Mew.
Trivia
"Pokémon Gallery: Encounter with Shiny Pokémon" by
Ken Sugimori- In English, the category "Flame Pokémon" is shared by Charmeleon, Charizard, Flareon, Kantonian Moltres, and Infernape.
- 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 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 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, Mewtwo is the first to appear.
- Charizard is the only Pokémon in the Super Smash Bros. series that transitioned from a Poké Ball Pokémon to a playable character.
- Charizard and Johtonian Typhlosion, along with their respective evolutionary lines, have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution.
- Mega Charizard Y has the highest base Special Attack stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
- Charizard is the only Pokémon not in the Alola Pokédex to be a Ride Pokémon in Sun and Moon (where it is unobtainable via normal gameplay) and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
- Charizard is the only non-Galar first partner Pokémon to be in the Galar Pokédex in the base game of Sword and Shield.
- Charizard is the most common Pokémon found amongst Champions, being used by four of them.
- Because of its beauty and elegance, Driftveil Drawbridge is also referred to as Charizard Bridge.
- Charizard is character designer Atsuko Nishida's favorite Pokémon.[3]
- In the Pokémon of the Year poll held by The Pokémon Company in 2020, Charizard was voted the most popular Generation I Pokémon, receiving 93,968 votes. It was also the fourth-most popular Pokémon overall.
- The current design of a Shiny Charizard was first seen in an official art from 2001, between the releases of Pokémon Crystal and Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
- Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl is the only series of either of the Pokémon TV shows to not feature a Charizard in any capacity.
- In Generation IX, Charizard is unable to learn both Metal Claw and False Swipe via TM, while its pre-Evolutions can learn False Swipe and Charmander can learn Metal Claw.
- Charizard is the first Pokémon species in the Pokémon animated TV shows to use all major battle gimmicks as of Generation IX, doing so by Mega Evolving in Mega Evolution Special I, using a Z-Move in Run, Heroes, Run!, Gigantamaxing in Flash of the Titans!, and Terastallizing in Fly! Wattrel!!.
Merchandise
Charizard in Pokémon Battle Chess
Cultural impact
- Charizard was 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.[4][5]
Concept and development
Charizard, its pre-evolved forms, and Mega Charizard X were designed by Atsuko Nishida.[6][7]
Origin
Charizard may be based on European dragons, which are heavily associated with the element of fire in European folklore; this draconic appearance would later be reflected in the Fire/Dragon typing of Mega Charizard X. Like its pre-evolved forms, it may also take inspiration from lizards, dinosaurs, and the mythical salamander. Its English and Japanese nomenclature may be a reference to how Western dragons are heavily inspired by lizards and other reptiles.
Name origin
Charizard may be a combination of char (to burn) and lizard.
Lizardon may be a combination of lizard and either dragon or -don (common suffix in dinosaur names derived from the Ancient Greek word for tooth).
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