Stats & Training
Charizard's built around special offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, HP pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This colossal, flame-winged figure of a Charizard was brought about by Gigantamax energy.
The flame inside its body burns hotter than 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. When Charizard roars, that temperature climbs even higher.
Charizard Weakness
Type-wise, Charizard takes extra damage from Rock, Water, and Electric. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. With 78 HP and balanced defenses, Charizard can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Electric |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
In Sword & Shield, Lunatone's Psychic hits Charizard for 50-59%. Slowking deals 67-79% with Scald.
 Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Lunatone builds →Ice Beam33-39% Moonblast18-21% Psychic50-59% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Stunfisk builds →
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 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Slowking builds →Scald 2x67-79% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Tyranitar builds →Crunch91-107%KO Stone Edge 4x457-537%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Charizard View Starmie builds →Ice Beam41-48% Thunderbolt 2x82-97% Hydro Pump 2x151-177%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Charizard is the final form in a three-stage chain from Charmander through Charmeleon. Breeding this form produces Charmander eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Charmander gave Charizard the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+49), bringing the total to 534 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Charizard to get Charmander eggs easily using 63 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Belly Drum, Bite and 5 more.
Sword & Shield Charizard Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Charizard comes in. Choice Specs gives boosted special damage with move lock, and Solarpower adds to that. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. Double STAB covers the rest.
Best Build
Charizard best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Air Slash
- Flamethrower
- Overheat
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Flame Charge
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Air Slash
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Charizard can spread damage across 10 types, with Dragon and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Overheat and Flare Blitz keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Charizard in Sword & Shield
Charizard can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Charmander from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Charizard in Sword & Shield
Step 1Obtain Charmander
Step 2Evolve into Charmeleon
Step 3Charizard ✓
Charizard Guide
In Sword & Shield, Charizard has a 534 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Sword & Shield for the right team. It works best as a sweeper. Air Slash with Choice Specs is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Charizard does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Charizard hits 634 BST.
Blaze is the go-to ability for Charizard. It strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Solar Power can work in specific setups.
In Sword & Shield, Charizard fills the sweeper role. It's a mixed attacker with base 84 Attack and 109 Sp. Atk. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Charizard first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 21 games across 10 generations. It later gained Mega X and Mega Y forms in Generation 6, a Mega form in Generation 7, and a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYMega XMega Y
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves