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:''This article is about Charizard's appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].  For other uses, see [[Charizard]].  In addition, for information about Charizard in regards to Pokémon Trainer, see [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)]], [[Squirtle (SSBB)]], and [[Ivysaur (SSBB)]].''

|name         = Charizard

|image       = [[File:Charizard SSBB.png|250px|Charizard]]

|game         = SSBB

|shareslot   = {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}<br>{{SSBB|Ivysaur}}<br>{{SSBB|Squirtle}}

|tier         =  

|ranking     =  

REMEMBER: Nintendo's official stance is that all Pokémon go by gender-neutral pronouns. Be sure to use "it" instead of "he" or "she".

{{cquote|''A flame Pokémon that can fly and breathe fire.''|cite=''Brawl'' manual description}}

'''Charizard''' ({{ja|リザードン|Rizādon}}, ''Lizardon'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in a sense; it is one of three Pokémon that are played through the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}, the other two being {{SSBB|Squirtle}} and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}. Charizard originates from [[bulbapedia:Generation I|the original ''Pokémon'' games]] as the second and final evolved form of [[Charmander]], one of the initial Pokémon the player can start out with at the beginning of the adventure.

Despite being the fifth [[weight|heaviest]] character in ''Brawl'', it differs greatly from the other heavyweights in abilities, though it does share their stats. Charizard is also the only heavyweight Pokémon in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series. It has a surprisingly fast [[dashing]] speed (slightly faster than {{SSBB|Pikachu}} though the difference is extremely small.) for a character of its weight, but it also has the slowest walking speed in the game ({{SSBB|Jigglypuff}} shares the same problem). It is also the second fastest heavyweight in game, next only to Captain Falcon. It is almost unaffected by [[type effectiveness]]; both [[grass]] and [[water]]-type attacks are only used by 2 characters each. Charizard is one of only three playable characters to possess wings (the others being {{SSBB|Pit}} and {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}), and as such is gifted with two, very small midair [[jump]]s and the ability to [[glide]]. Both the start-up and the actual glide are significantly slower than the other two gliders though, making it difficult to incorporate into strategies outside of safer, less-predictable recoveries and infinite horizontal [[recovery]]. Charizard is easy to hit due to being a very large target, but can take lots of [[damage]] before getting [[KO]]'d due to its large weight. Like all three of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, Charizard is susceptible to {{h2|Pokémon Change|stamina}} fatigue; after two minutes of play, its moves will be noticeably less powerful (in both [[damage]] and [[knockback]]). Given Charizard's high KO power and staying ability, however, it could be said it is the least affected by stamina of the three.  

Predictably, Charizard is a powerful character with long attack range. Its smash attacks are all quite powerful, with its forward smash being capable of KOing a little below 80%. Charizard's power and range are counter-balanced by having a significant amount of ending lag after its power moves. Charizard can put decent offensive pressure on the opponent with its multiple jumps, [[Flamethrower]], back aerial, up tilt, and up smash, and can also give out more defensive damage with moves like its forward tilt, down tilt and forward aerial (the last of which is especially useful when properly ledge-hopped). Neutral aerial and [[Rock Smash]] work both defensively and offensively, so overall Charizard has balanced attack capabilities. Despite its good range, Charizard's approach suffers against well-spaced disjointed hitboxes; Charizard fights best at mid to close range, where swords and the like are generally superior ({{SSBB|Marth}}'s forward aerial can even cut through all of Rock Smash). Charizard's specials are potent. Its Flamethrower is great at racking up the damage at close range, and also works well as an edge-guard or stalling tactic at mid-range. On the downside, Charizard lacks a long-ranged projectile. Complementing the damage-racking of Flamethrower is Charizard's side special, [[Rock Smash]]. It provides Charizard with an additional, relatively-safe power move; the headbutt packs a more portable punch than its smashes, and damage dealt from the rock fragments can combine to over 50%. Charizard's up special [[Fly]] has [[launch resistance]] frames and significant knockback (although it has a linear path and is a somewhat poor recovery move, more because it suffers from 30 frames of the [[landing lag glitch]]), which both contribute to its recovery and can surprise high-speed rushdown moves (like Meta Knight's glide attack) by bursting through for a potential KO. Also, due the start-up, poor push-away and large landing lag of Charizard's aerials, it has a very poor air game. It is even easy to tech-chase when it lies on the ground due to its terrible get-up rolls (for example, it can't even roll behind Snake who stays stationary after it down throws him).

|game=SSBBB

|fsmashdesc=Charizard sweeps its head forward from bottom to top. Slow, but very powerful and far-reaching two-hit attack.  

|bairdesc=Charizard hits quickly behind itself with its wing, and tail. The wing can [[meteor smash]], but it's weak and exists only to knock the opponent into the more-powerful tail swipe.  

|bthrowdesc=Charizard throws the opponent behind itself quickly.  

All of Charizard's taunts are slightly different depending on the direction it is facing. This is most noticeable with its down taunt and least noticeable with its side taunt. Additionally, all of Charizard's taunts involve a stomp.  

|victory-desc=An excerpt from the main theme of the ''Pokémon'' series.

|desc-1=Stomps and flaps its wings once while roaring.

|desc-2=Roars up to the sky while flapping its wings.

|desc-3=The Pokémon Trainer pets its head and hugs its neck.

[[File:Charizard Subspace Emissary.png|thumb|The Pokémon Trainer and Lucas watch Charizard flying by]]

Charizard is first seen flying into a cave by {{SSBB|Lucas}} and the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}. The Pokémon Trainer recognizes that Charizard is one of the Pokémon he's been trying to catch. Lucas and the Pokémon Trainer head into the cave to attempt to capture Charizard. In the process, they encounter {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} and capture it as well. Eventually, Lucas and the Pokémon Trainer defeat Charizard in battle and capture it. Unlike many of the characters in ''The Subspace Emissary'', Charizard does not serve any story roles after its capture. The Pokémon Trainer retains this role and the player is free to choose whichever of the Pokémon he/she wants during play.

==In [[Event Matches]]==

''Note: Due to Charizard being featured in all of the Pokémon Trainer's events, the following listed are those events that features Charizard, but not the Trainer.''

===Solo Events===

*'''[[Event 27: Three-Beast Carnage]]''':A tiny {{SSBB|R.O.B.}} must defeat a giant {{SSBB|Bowser}}, a giant {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, and a giant Charizard on [[New Pork City]].  

===Co-op Events===

==Trophy==

===Description===

''A Flame Pokémon. Its fiery breath is hot enough to burn up rocks, and its wings let it fly up to 4,600 feet into the air. It's a proud Pokémon that will never use its flame breath on an opponent weaker than itself. The flame on its tail is a barometer of how much vitality it has remaining. Its signature move, Flamethrower, is a reliable technique.''

{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1={{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red/Blue}}|console2=GBA|game2={{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen}}}}

 

Charizard - Brawl Trophy.png|Classic Mode trophy

*The {{s|bulbapedia|Pokédex}} states that if the flame on Charmander, Charmeleon or Charizard's tail is extinguished, the Pokémon will die. Despite this however, in ''Brawl'', Charizard can [[swim]]. When landing in the water, Charizard's entire body (including its tail) will submerge, but nothing happens to its stamina or the flame itself. When surfacing, however, Charizard holds the tip of its tail above the water.

**Charizard is also the only Pokémon in the said party to have two HM moves in its special moveset (Rock Smash and Fly); Squirtle in comparison only has one while Ivysaur has none.

*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/pokemon_trainer.html Pokémon Trainer's page at ''Smash Bros. DOJO!!'']

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