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==Attributes==
==Attributes==
Charizard has a surprisingly fast running speed (tied with [[Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu]]) for a character of its weight.  However, it has the slowest walking speed in the game, more common for a very heavy character.  Charizard is also one of only three playable characters to posses wings, and as such is gifted with an extra mid-air jump and the ability to [[glide]].  Charizard possesses smash moves quite similar to [[Bowser (SSBB)|Bowser]] in their high strength and lack of speed.  Unlike Bowser, however, Charizard is capable of many moves beyond its fire breathing attack ([[Flamethrower]]) to rack up damage.  The forward aerial and down throw both use fire to add extra damage before the [[knockback]] is applied.  The side special, [[Rock Smash]], provides Charizard with an additional power move, along with a disjointed [[hitbox]] to block projectiles or be put to many other uses.  Charizard's main weaknesses come from a significant amount of ending lag after its power moves; if they miss, it is left wide open for a counter-attack.  Additionally, like all three of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, Charizard is susceptible to stamina, and must be switched away from after about two minutes of play.
Charizard has a surprisingly fast running speed (tied with [[Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu]]) for a character of its weight.  However, it has the slowest walking speed in the game, more common for a very heavy character.  Charizard is also one of only three playable characters to posses wings, and as such is gifted with an extra mid-air jump and the ability to [[glide]].  Charizard has smash moves quite similar to [[Bowser (SSBB)|Bowser]] in their high strength and lack of speed.  Unlike Bowser, Charizard is capable of many techniiques beyond its fire breathing attack ([[Flamethrower]]) to rack up damage.  The forward aerial and down throw both use fire to add extra damage before the [[knockback]] is applied.  The side special, [[Rock Smash]], provides Charizard with an additional power move, along with a disjointed [[hitbox]] to block projectiles or be put to many other uses.  It also has a very powerful [[spike]] with its D-air, capable of KOing opponents in the air at low percentages. One of Charizard's best attributes is its powerful forward smash attack, laying up to 30% damge and KOing at percentages as low as 50. Charizard's main weaknesses come from a significant amount of ending lag after its power moves; if they miss, it is left wide open for a counter-attack.  Additionally, like all three of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, Charizard is susceptible to stamina, and must be switched away from after about two minutes of play. This is probably the reason for its low position on the [[tier list]]. The latter goes for the other two Pokémon as well.
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=====Aerial=====
=====Aerial=====
*Neutral Aerial - Spins in a circle, hitting with its flaming tail.
*Neutral Aerial - Spins in a circle, hitting with its flaming tail. Hitbox for sweetspot is very small, and otherwise has very little knockback.
*Forward Aerial - Breathes a cone of flame forward and a little down. Good knockback, fairly quick, and works as a fairly effective [[Wall of Pain]]. However, the attack may have no knockback if only the fire hits.
*Forward Aerial - Breathes a cone of flame forward and a little down. Good knockback, quick, and works as a fairly effective [[Fence of Pain]]. However, the attack may have no knockback if only the fire hits.
*Back Aerial - Hits behind it with its mouth and fiery tail.  The upper hit-boxes can [[Meteor Smash|spike]].
*Back Aerial - Hits behind it with its mouth and fiery tail.  The upper hit-boxes can [[Meteor Smash|spike]].
*Up Aerial - Bites upwards. Fairly weak knockback.
*Up Aerial - Bites upwards. Fairly weak knockback. Good for juggling opponents when combined with multiple jumps.
*Down Aerial - Stomps downward. This move can [[Meteor Smash|spike]].
*Down Aerial - Stomps downward. This move can [[Meteor Smash|spike]].
*Glide Attack -Spins out of glide and hits with wings, good interruption move.
*Glide Attack -Spins out of glide and hits with wings, good interruption move.


=====Smash=====
=====Smash=====
*Forward Smash - Slams its head forward, fairly slowly.
*Forward Smash - Slams its head forward, fairly slowly. Very powerful attack.
*Up Smash - Bats upwards with both of its wings, hitting twice.
*Up Smash - Bats upwards with both of its wings, hitting twice. Decent knockback; maximum damge is given if both wings strike.
*Down Smash - Hops a little off of the ground and stomps, wings hitting the ground on either side of it.
*Down Smash - Stomps the ground once with both feet, causing earth to erupt from either side of it.
=====Other=====  
=====Other=====  
*Ledge Attack -Quick claw swipe as it pulls itself to the stage.
*Ledge Attack -Quick claw swipe as it pulls itself to the stage.
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====Grabs and Throws====
====Grabs and Throws====
*Pummel - Bites them.
*Pummel - Bites with sharp fangs.
*Forward Throw - Grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them in front of itself.
*Forward Throw - Grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them in front of itself.
*Back Throw - Grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them behind itself.
*Back Throw - Throws the opponent behind it quickly.
*Up Throw - Throws opponent upwards and rams them with its head.
*Up Throw - Sets oppenent above itself, then slams them with its head.
*Down Throw - Slams its opponent on the floor, and then breathes fire on them.
*Down Throw - Sets its opponent on the floor, and then breathes fire on them.


====Taunts====
====Taunts====

Revision as of 04:28, December 1, 2008

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, Squirtle, and Ivysaur.
Charizard
Charizard
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Universe Pokémon
Appears in SSBB
Availability Starter

Charizard is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl in a sense; it is one of three Pokémon that are played through Pokémon Trainer, the other two being Squirtle and Ivysaur. Charizard originated from the original Pokémon as the second evolved form of Charmander, one of the initial monsters the player can start out with at the beginning of the adventure.

Attributes

Charizard has a surprisingly fast running speed (tied with Pikachu) for a character of its weight. However, it has the slowest walking speed in the game, more common for a very heavy character. Charizard is also one of only three playable characters to posses wings, and as such is gifted with an extra mid-air jump and the ability to glide. Charizard has smash moves quite similar to Bowser in their high strength and lack of speed. Unlike Bowser, Charizard is capable of many techniiques beyond its fire breathing attack (Flamethrower) to rack up damage. The forward aerial and down throw both use fire to add extra damage before the knockback is applied. The side special, Rock Smash, provides Charizard with an additional power move, along with a disjointed hitbox to block projectiles or be put to many other uses. It also has a very powerful spike with its D-air, capable of KOing opponents in the air at low percentages. One of Charizard's best attributes is its powerful forward smash attack, laying up to 30% damge and KOing at percentages as low as 50. Charizard's main weaknesses come from a significant amount of ending lag after its power moves; if they miss, it is left wide open for a counter-attack. Additionally, like all three of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, Charizard is susceptible to stamina, and must be switched away from after about two minutes of play. This is probably the reason for its low position on the tier list. The latter goes for the other two Pokémon as well.

Moveset


Normal Moves

Ground
  • Neutral Attack - Right hand slash, left hand slash, then a smack with the right wing.
  • Dashing Attack - Slides forwards and raises one leg for a sliding kick.
  • Up Tilt - Thrusts wings above head and gives a little hop.
  • Forward Tilt - Sweeps flaming tail forward.
  • Down Tilt - Bites forward at the ground in front of it.
Aerial
  • Neutral Aerial - Spins in a circle, hitting with its flaming tail. Hitbox for sweetspot is very small, and otherwise has very little knockback.
  • Forward Aerial - Breathes a cone of flame forward and a little down. Good knockback, quick, and works as a fairly effective Fence of Pain. However, the attack may have no knockback if only the fire hits.
  • Back Aerial - Hits behind it with its mouth and fiery tail. The upper hit-boxes can spike.
  • Up Aerial - Bites upwards. Fairly weak knockback. Good for juggling opponents when combined with multiple jumps.
  • Down Aerial - Stomps downward. This move can spike.
  • Glide Attack -Spins out of glide and hits with wings, good interruption move.
Smash
  • Forward Smash - Slams its head forward, fairly slowly. Very powerful attack.
  • Up Smash - Bats upwards with both of its wings, hitting twice. Decent knockback; maximum damge is given if both wings strike.
  • Down Smash - Stomps the ground once with both feet, causing earth to erupt from either side of it.
Other
  • Ledge Attack -Quick claw swipe as it pulls itself to the stage.
  • 100% Ledge Attack -Slow headbutt, medium knockback.
  • Floor Attack -Quick tail sweep,hits on both sides very fast.

Special Moves

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Grabs and Throws

  • Pummel - Bites with sharp fangs.
  • Forward Throw - Grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them in front of itself.
  • Back Throw - Throws the opponent behind it quickly.
  • Up Throw - Sets oppenent above itself, then slams them with its head.
  • Down Throw - Sets its opponent on the floor, and then breathes fire on them.

Taunts

  • Up - Stomps and roars to the sky, while flapping its wings.
  • Side - Stomps and makes a bizarre purring sound, and also flaps its wings once.
  • Down - Stomps violently.

Role in The Subspace Emissary

Charizard is first seen flying into a cave by Lucas and the Pokémon Trainer. The Pokémon Trainer recognizes that Charizard is one of the Pokémon he had been trying to catch. Lucas and the Pokémon Trainer head into the cave to attempt to capture Charizard. In the process, they encounter 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 s/he wants during play.

Trivia

  • Charizard has the slowest walking speed in the game, but runs very quickly, tied with Pikachu for 7th fastest.
  • Charizard is currently the heaviest playable Pokémon in the Super Smash Bros. series. Many Pokémon that appeared in Super Smash Bros are either middleweight (such as Lucario) or lightweight (such as Pikachu).

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