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I like Charizard most in Pokemon Trainer~
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{{disambig2|Charizard's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''|other uses|Charizard}}
:''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 (SSBB)|Squirtle]], and [[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]].''
:''For information about Charizard in regards to Pokémon Trainer, see [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)]], [[Squirtle (SSBB)]], and [[Ivysaur (SSBB)]].''
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{{Infobox Character
{{Infobox Character
|name         = Charizard
|name = Charizard
|image       = [[Image:Charizard.png|250px|Charizard]]
|image = [[File:Charizard SSBB.jpg|250px]]
|caption      = [[Image:Pokémon_Icon.gif]]
|game = SSBB
|universe    = ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]''
|shareslot = {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}<br>{{SSBB|Ivysaur}}<br>{{SSBB|Squirtle}}
|games        = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]''
|ssbgame1 = SSB4
|firstgame    = ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon]]'' (1998, ''Red/Blue'')
|ssbgame2 = SSBU
(1999, ''Yellow'')
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]
|tier         =  
|tier = E
|ranking     =  
|ranking = 29
}}
}}
'''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 (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer]], the other two being [[Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle]] and [[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]]. Charizard originated from the original ''[[Pokémon (game)|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.
'''Charizard''' ({{ja|リザードン|Rizādon}}, ''Lizardon''), stylized as '''CHARIZARD''' in Europe, 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.
 
Charizard is voiced by {{s|wikipedia|Shin'ichirō Miki}} across all versions of the game, reprising his role from the Pokémon anime, though providing it with more realistic, reptile-like voice clips compared to the anime.
 
Charizard (alongside Squirtle, Ivysaur,and Pokémon Trainer) is ranked 29th out of 38 characters, placing it in the E tier and technically resulting as its worst placement in the series as a separate character.


==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.
Despite being the fifth [[weight|heaviest]] character in ''Brawl'', it differs greatly from the other heavyweights in abilities, though it does share their stats. 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 {{b|grass|effect}} 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.
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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 [[armor]] 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).
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===Moveset===
Charizard's greatest asset is its grab; Charizard's long neck gives it the second longest standing grab in the game, next to {{SSBB|King Dedede}}. The range is immensely helpful when dealing with higher-tier characters who have an easier time controlling the match. At low damage percentages, rushing in after a forward throw can usually net another grab, with another throw racking up a quick 20% at the beginning of matches. Its forward and back throws are also easily followed up with short-hopped Flamethrowers/Rock Smashes, depending on what the situation calls for (opponent retreating/advancing). Above 120% damage, Charizard's down throw is an effective KO'ing move, should the opponent prove difficult to KO with standard attacks.
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====Normal Moves====
Charizard was considered a semi-viable character when the Brawl metagame was active. Players agreed that Charizard was in the middle when compared with {{SSBB|Squirtle}} and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}. While it had a wide array of kill options as well as a decent recovery, Charizard suffered from its slow speed and laggy moveset. It also had trouble against many of the more prevalent characters in the metagame, notably {{SSBB|King Dedede}} and {{SSBB|Marth}}.
=====Ground=====
 
*Neutral Attack - Right hand slash, left hand slash, then a smack with the right wing.
==Moveset==
*Dashing Attack - Slides forwards and raises one leg for a sliding kick.
{{MovesetTable
*Up Tilt - Thrusts wings above head and gives a little hop.
|game=SSBB
*Forward Tilt - Sweeps flaming tail forward.
|neutralcount=3
*Down Tilt - Bites forward at the ground in front of it.
|neutralname=&nbsp;
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|neutral2dmg=4%
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|neutral3dmg=6%
=====Aerial=====
|neutraldesc=Charizard slashes twice with its claws, followed by a smack with its right wing.
*Neutral Aerial - Spins in a circle, hitting with its flaming tail.
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
*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.
|ftiltdmg=10% (tail), 11% (flame)
*Back Aerial - Hits behind it with its mouth and fiery tail.
|ftiltdesc=Charizard sweeps its tail forward. The move is stronger if it connects with the fiery tip of Charizard's tail. Can be angled.
*Up Aerial - Bites upwards. Fairly weak knockback.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
*Down Aerial - Stomps downward. This move can [[Meteor Smash|spike]].
|utiltdmg=8%
*Glide Attack -Spins out of glide and hits with wings, good interruption move.
|utiltdesc=Charizard points its wings upwards and jabs the opponent.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltdmg=12% (head), 8% (neck)
|dtiltdesc=Charizard bites forward at the ground in front of itself. The strongest part of the move is at the head.
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashdmg=11% (clean), 9% (late)
|dashdesc=Charizard slides forwards and raises one leg for a sliding kick. Slows Charizard significantly out of dash, and is easily shield-grabbed.
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|17}} (hit 2)
|fsmashdesc=Charizard sweeps its head forward from bottom to top. Slow, but very powerful and far-reaching two-hit attack.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|11}} (hit 2)
|usmashdesc=Charizard slashes upward with both wings. Decent knockback; maximum damage is given if both wings strike.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|16}}
|dsmashdesc=Charizard stomps the ground once with both feet, causing earth to erupt from either side of it. Hits simultaneously on both sides with fantastic range and good power, but has a laggy start/finish and will only hit on ground opponents.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairdmg=9% (tail), 12% (fire)
|nairdesc=Charizard spins its entire body in a somersault, hitting with its tail. Deals more damage if it connects with the fiery tip of Charizard's tail.
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairdmg=2-4%
|fairdesc=Charizard breathes a cone of flame in front of itself. The attack deals more damage if it connects in from of Charizard, but deals no knockback at the tip of the flames.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairdmg=5% (wing), 7% (tail), 9% (flame)
|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.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairdmg=10% (clean), 7% (late)
|uairdesc=Charizard bites upward. Fairly poor range and knockback. Has [[sex kick]] properties.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairdmg=14%
|dairdesc=Charizard stomps downward with both of its feet. This move will always be treated as a [[meteor smash]], allowing it to safely hit airborne opponents.
|glidename=&nbsp;
|glidedmg=12%
|glidedesc=Charizard spins out of glide and attacks with its wings for solid knockback.
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=&nbsp;
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummeldmg=2%
|pummeldesc=Charizard bites opponent with sharp fangs.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowdmg=10%
|fthrowdesc=Charizard grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them in front of itself.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowdmg=10%
|bthrowdesc=Charizard throws the opponent behind itself quickly.
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowdmg=8% (hit 1), 3% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=Charizard sets opponent above itself, and then slams them with its head.
|dthrowname=&nbsp;
|dthrowdmg=1% (hits 1-5), 1% (throw)
|dthrowdesc=Charizard sets its opponent on the floor, and then breathes fire on them. Does poor damage, but has high knockback and can KO enemies at high percents.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=6%
|floorfdesc=Swings tail backwards, then headbutts forward.
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=6%
|floorbdesc=Gets up performing a half-circle claw swipe.
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdesc=Similar to the back floor attack.
|edgefname=&nbsp;
|edgefdmg=8% (head), 6% (body)
|edgefdesc=Gets up and headbutts.
|edgesname=&nbsp;
|edgesdmg=10%
|edgesdesc=Slowly gets up and flicks its tail.
|nsname=Flamethrower
|nsdmg=2% (clean), 1% (late)
|nsdesc=Charizard spits repeated flames that gradually weaken if the attack is held, similar to {{SSBB|Bowser}}'s [[Fire Breath]].
|ssname=Rock Smash
|ssdmg=18% (Headbutt), 5% (fragments)
|ssdesc=Charizard pulls out a giant rock and headbutts it, breaking it into pieces.
|usname=Fly
|usdmg=5% (hit 1), 2% (hits 2-5), 4% (hit 6)
|usdesc=Charizard rises upward while performing a corkscrew. The final hit deals higher knockback. Has super armor.
|dsname=Pokémon Change
|dsdmg=0%
|dsdesc=The {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} calls Charizard back by throwing a Poké Ball and then sends out {{SSBB|Squirtle}}.
|fsname=Triple Finish
|fsdmg=3% (Fire Blast), 18% (last Fire Blast)
|fsdesc=The {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} sends out both {{SSBB|Squirtle}} and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} and all three Pokémon perform a combination attack.
}}
 
===Stats===
{{technical data|Needs short hop and double jump heights}}
{{Attributes
|cast      = 39
|weight    = 110
|rweight    = 5
|dash      = 1.3
|rdash      = 29-35
|run        = 1.8
|rrun      = 7
|walk      = 0.7
|rwalk      = 38-39
|trac      = 0.055
|rtrac      = 20-22
|airfric    = 0.008
|rairfric  = 24-26
|air        = 0.987
|rair      = 14-17
|baseaccel  = 0.01
|rbaseaccel = 7-36
|addaccel  = 0.05
|raddaccel  = 26-30
|gravity    = 0.085
|rgravity  = 15-16
|fall      = 1.35
|rfall      = 22-23
|ff        = 1.89
|rff        = 25-26
|jumpsquat  = 6
|rjumpsquat = 27-35
|jumpheight = 27.89121324
|rjumpheight= 33
|shorthop  = ?
|rshorthop  = ?
|djump      = ?
|rdjump    = ?
}}
 
===[[Announcer]] call===
{{audio|Needs announcer calls from other languages.}}
<gallery>
Charizard English Announcer SSBB.wav|English
</gallery>
 
===[[Wii Remote selection sound]]===
{{SelectSound|char=Pokémon Trainer|desc=The Trainer releases a Poké Ball and says "Go for it!".}}
 
===[[On-screen appearance]]===
{{Appearance
|desc=The Pokémon Trainer releases Charizard from a Poké Ball and yells "Go Charizard!"
|char=Charizard
|game=SSBB}}
 
===[[Taunt]]s===
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.
{{Taunt/SSBB
|char=Charizard
|desc-up=Stomps and roars to the sky, while flapping its wings.
|desc-side=Stomps and makes a bizarre purring sound, and also flaps its wings once.
|desc-down=Stomps violently.}}
 
===[[Idle pose]]s===
{{Idle
|desc-1=Spits fire at the ground.
|desc-2=Leans back and stomps the ground.
|image-1=Charizard Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png
|image-2=Charizard Idle Pose 1 Brawl.png}}
 
===[[Crowd cheer]]===
{{Crowd
|char=Pokemon Trainer
|game=Brawl
|desc-us=Po-ké-mon!
|desc-jp=Po-ké-mon!
|pitch-us=Group chant
|pitch-jp=Group chant}}


=====Smash=====
===[[Victory pose]]s===
*Forward Smash - Slams its head forward, fairly slowly.
''Note: The Pokémon Trainer says "You did it, Charizard!" in all three victory poses.''
*Up Smash - Bats upwards with both of its wings, hitting twice.
{{Victory/SSBB
*Down Smash - Hops a little off of the ground and stomps, wings hitting the ground on either side of it.
|victory-theme=PokemonUniverseTheme.ogg
=====Other=====
|victory-desc=An excerpt from the main theme of the ''Pokémon'' series. It is shared with {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}}.
*Ledge Attack -Quick claw swipe as it pulls itself to the stage.
|desc-up=Roars up to the sky while flapping its wings.
*100% Ledge Attack -Slow headbutt, medium knockback.
|desc-left=Stomps the ground and fires a fireball into the sky.
*Floor Attack -Quick tail sweep,hits on both sides very fast.
|desc-right=Pokémon Trainer pets its head and hugs its neck.
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====Special Moves====
{{Charizard Special Moves}}
{{Pokémon Trainer Special Moves}}


====Grabs and Throws====
==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
*Pummel - Bites them.
[[File:Charizard Subspace Emissary.png|thumb|300px|{{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} and {{SSBB|Lucas}} watch Charizard fly to [[The Ruins]] in ''[[SSE]]''.]]
*Forward Throw - Grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them in front of itself.
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)#Role in The Subspace Emissary|l1=Pokémon Trainer}}
*Back Throw - Grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them behind itself.
Charizard is first seen flying towards [[The Ruins]] by {{SSBB|Lucas}} and {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}. Pokémon Trainer recognizes that Charizard is one of the Pokémon he's been trying to catch, and he and Lucas head into the ruins to attempt to capture it. In the process, they encounter {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} in trophy form, which Pokémon Trainer captures. Eventually, Lucas and Pokémon Trainer defeat Charizard in battle and capture it, giving Pokémon Trainer his full team of {{SSBB|Squirtle}}, Ivysaur and Charizard.{{clr}}
*Up Throw - Throws opponent upwards and rams them with its head.
*Down Throw - Slams its opponent on the floor, and then breathes fire on them.


====Taunts====
==In Solo Modes==
*Up - Stomps and roars to the sky, while flapping its wings.
==={{SSBB|Classic Mode}}===
*Side - Stomps and makes a bizarre purring sound, and also flaps its wings once.
In Classic Mode, Pokémon Trainer can appear as an opponent or ally in Stage 3 along with {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}} on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] or [[Spear Pillar]] (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Pokémon Trainer can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if he hasn't appeared in Stage 3.
*Down - Stomps violently.
 
===[[All-Star Mode]]===
In All-Star Mode, Pokémon Trainer is fought in Stage 18 alongside {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}} on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] or [[Spear Pillar]] (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Uniquely, the player must KO Pokémon Trainer three times to progress.
 
===[[Event Match]]es===
''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 8: Go! Triple Finish!]]''': The player controls {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, who must defeat {{SSBB|Squirtle}}, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, and Charizard on [[Pokémon Stadium]].
*'''[[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====
*'''[[Co-Op Event 14: The Dark Guardians]]''': A tiny {{SSBB|Ganondorf}} and a tiny {{SSBB|Wolf}} must work together to defeat a giant {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} and a giant Charizard on [[New Pork City]].
 
===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl|Ending Images]]===
<center>
<gallery>
Pokemon Trainer Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|Classic Mode
Pokemon Trainer Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|All-Star Mode
</gallery>
</center>
 
==[[Trophy]]==
Charizard's trophy is obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with the Pokémon Trainer and must deliver the final hit to {{SSBB|Master Hand}} with Charizard.
 
{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Charizard
|image=Charizard - Brawl Trophy.png
|mode=Classic
|desc=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.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}
 
==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Pokémon Trainer|Alternate costumes]]==
{|style="margin:1em auto 1em auto;text-align:center"
|-
|colspan=5|[[File:Pokémon Trainer Palette (SSBB).png]]
|-
|{{Head|Charizard|g=SSBB|s=25px}}
|{{Head|Charizard|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Red}}
|{{Head|Charizard|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Green}}
|{{Head|Charizard|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Blue}}
|{{Head|Charizard|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=White}}
|}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Charizard in Pokémon Stadium.jpg|Charizard in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].
File:Charizard Flamethrower.jpg|Charizard using Flamethrower.
Charizard Rock Smash.jpg|thumb|Charizard using Rock Smash.
Charizard fly.jpg|Charizard using Fly.
Triple Finish Dialogue Box.jpg |Triple Finish dialogue box.
Triple Finish.jpg|Pokemon Trainer using Triple Finish.
Gliding.jpg|Charizard gliding with Meta Knight and Pit.
</gallery>


==Role in ''The Subspace Emissary''==
Charizard is first seen flying into a cave by [[Lucas (SSBB)|Lucas]] and the [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)|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 (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 s/he wants during play.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Charizard has the slowest walking speed in the game, but runs very quickly, tied with Pikachu for 7th fastest.
*Charizard is the only Pokémon who the Pokémon Trainer uses that isn't voiced by other voice actors across all versions of ''Brawl''.
*Charizard is currently the [[weight|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]]).
*Charizard is one of the four characters whose four throws can all KO in [[Sudden Death]].
*The {{s|bulbapedia|Pokédex}} states that if the flame on Charmander, Charmeleon or Charizard's tail is extinguished, the Pokémon will die. Despite this, 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. However, when swimming at the water's surface, Charizard holds the tip of its tail above the water.


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


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Latest revision as of 07:57, May 16, 2024

This article is about Charizard's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. For other uses, see Charizard.
For information about Charizard in regards to Pokémon Trainer, see Pokémon Trainer (SSBB), Squirtle (SSBB), and Ivysaur (SSBB).
Charizard
in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Charizard SSBB.jpg
PokemonSymbol.svg
Universe Pokémon
Shares character slot with Pokémon Trainer
Ivysaur
Squirtle
Other playable appearances in SSB4
in Ultimate

Availability Starter
Final Smash Triple Finish
Tier E (29)
CharizardHeadSSBB.png

Charizard (リザードン, Lizardon), stylized as CHARIZARD in Europe, is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl in a sense; it is one of three Pokémon that are played through the Pokémon Trainer, the other two being Squirtle and Ivysaur. Charizard originates from 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.

Charizard is voiced by Shin'ichirō Miki across all versions of the game, reprising his role from the Pokémon anime, though providing it with more realistic, reptile-like voice clips compared to the anime.

Charizard (alongside Squirtle, Ivysaur,and Pokémon Trainer) is ranked 29th out of 38 characters, placing it in the E tier and technically resulting as its worst placement in the series as a separate character.

Attributes[edit]

Despite being the fifth heaviest character in Brawl, it differs greatly from the other heavyweights in abilities, though it does share their stats. It has a surprisingly fast dashing speed (slightly faster than Pikachu though the difference is extremely small.) for a character of its weight, but it also has the slowest walking speed in the game (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 Pit and Meta Knight), and as such is gifted with two, very small midair jumps 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 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 (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 armor 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).

Charizard's greatest asset is its grab; Charizard's long neck gives it the second longest standing grab in the game, next to King Dedede. The range is immensely helpful when dealing with higher-tier characters who have an easier time controlling the match. At low damage percentages, rushing in after a forward throw can usually net another grab, with another throw racking up a quick 20% at the beginning of matches. Its forward and back throws are also easily followed up with short-hopped Flamethrowers/Rock Smashes, depending on what the situation calls for (opponent retreating/advancing). Above 120% damage, Charizard's down throw is an effective KO'ing move, should the opponent prove difficult to KO with standard attacks.

Charizard was considered a semi-viable character when the Brawl metagame was active. Players agreed that Charizard was in the middle when compared with Squirtle and Ivysaur. While it had a wide array of kill options as well as a decent recovery, Charizard suffered from its slow speed and laggy moveset. It also had trouble against many of the more prevalent characters in the metagame, notably King Dedede and Marth.

Moveset[edit]

  Name Damage Description
Neutral attack   3% Charizard slashes twice with its claws, followed by a smack with its right wing.
4%
6%
Forward tilt   10% (tail), 11% (flame) Charizard sweeps its tail forward. The move is stronger if it connects with the fiery tip of Charizard's tail. Can be angled.
Up tilt   8% Charizard points its wings upwards and jabs the opponent.
Down tilt   12% (head), 8% (neck) Charizard bites forward at the ground in front of itself. The strongest part of the move is at the head.
Dash attack   11% (clean), 9% (late) Charizard slides forwards and raises one leg for a sliding kick. Slows Charizard significantly out of dash, and is easily shield-grabbed.
Forward smash   5% (hit 1), 17% (hit 2) Charizard sweeps its head forward from bottom to top. Slow, but very powerful and far-reaching two-hit attack.
Up smash   5% (hit 1), 11% (hit 2) Charizard slashes upward with both wings. Decent knockback; maximum damage is given if both wings strike.
Down smash   16% Charizard stomps the ground once with both feet, causing earth to erupt from either side of it. Hits simultaneously on both sides with fantastic range and good power, but has a laggy start/finish and will only hit on ground opponents.
Neutral aerial   9% (tail), 12% (fire) Charizard spins its entire body in a somersault, hitting with its tail. Deals more damage if it connects with the fiery tip of Charizard's tail.
Forward aerial   2-4% Charizard breathes a cone of flame in front of itself. The attack deals more damage if it connects in from of Charizard, but deals no knockback at the tip of the flames.
Back aerial   5% (wing), 7% (tail), 9% (flame) 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.
Up aerial   10% (clean), 7% (late) Charizard bites upward. Fairly poor range and knockback. Has sex kick properties.
Down aerial   14% Charizard stomps downward with both of its feet. This move will always be treated as a meteor smash, allowing it to safely hit airborne opponents.
Glide attack   12% Charizard spins out of glide and attacks with its wings for solid knockback.
Grab   —  
Pummel   2% Charizard bites opponent with sharp fangs.
Forward throw   10% Charizard grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them in front of itself.
Back throw   10% Charizard throws the opponent behind itself quickly.
Up throw   8% (hit 1), 3% (throw) Charizard sets opponent above itself, and then slams them with its head.
Down throw   1% (hits 1-5), 1% (throw) Charizard sets its opponent on the floor, and then breathes fire on them. Does poor damage, but has high knockback and can KO enemies at high percents.
Forward roll
Back roll
Spot dodge
Air dodge 		— —
Techs — —
Floor attack (front)
Floor getups (front) 		  6% Swings tail backwards, then headbutts forward.
Floor attack (back)
Floor getups (back) 		  6% Gets up performing a half-circle claw swipe.
Floor attack (trip)
Floor getups (trip) 		  5% Similar to the back floor attack.
Edge attack (fast)
Edge getups (fast) 		  8% (head), 6% (body) Gets up and headbutts.
Edge attack (slow)
Edge getups (slow) 		  10% Slowly gets up and flicks its tail.
Neutral special Flamethrower 2% (clean), 1% (late) Charizard spits repeated flames that gradually weaken if the attack is held, similar to Bowser's Fire Breath.
Side special Rock Smash 18% (Headbutt), 5% (fragments) Charizard pulls out a giant rock and headbutts it, breaking it into pieces.
Up special Fly 5% (hit 1), 2% (hits 2-5), 4% (hit 6) Charizard rises upward while performing a corkscrew. The final hit deals higher knockback. Has super armor.
Down special Pokémon Change 0% The Pokémon Trainer calls Charizard back by throwing a Poké Ball and then sends out Squirtle.
Final Smash Triple Finish 3% (Fire Blast), 18% (last Fire Blast) The Pokémon Trainer sends out both Squirtle and Ivysaur and all three Pokémon perform a combination attack.

Stats[edit]

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Stats Weight Dash speed Walk speed Traction Air friction Air speed Air acceleration Gravity Falling speed Jumpsquat Jump Height Double jump Height
Value 110 1.3 – Initial dash
1.8 – Run		 0.7 0.055 0.008 0.987 0.01 – Base
0.05 – Additional		 0.085 1.35 – Base
1.89 – Fast-fall		 6 27.89121324 - Base
? - Short hop		 ?

Announcer call[edit]

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  • English

Wii Remote selection sound[edit]

  • The Trainer releases a Poké Ball and says "Go for it!".
Pokémon Trainer's selection sound

On-screen appearance[edit]

  • The Pokémon Trainer releases Charizard from a Poké Ball and yells "Go Charizard!"
CharizardOnScreenAppearanceSSBB.gif

Taunts[edit]

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.

  • Up taunt: Stomps and roars to the sky, while flapping its wings.
  • Side taunt: Stomps and makes a bizarre purring sound, and also flaps its wings once.
  • Down taunt: Stomps violently.
Up taunt Side taunt Down taunt
CharizardUpTauntBrawl.gif CharizardSideTauntBrawl.gif CharizardDownTauntBrawl.gif

Idle poses[edit]

  • Spits fire at the ground.
  • Leans back and stomps the ground.
Charizard Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png Charizard Idle Pose 1 Brawl.png

Crowd cheer[edit]

English Japanese
Cheer
Description Po-ké-mon! Po-ké-mon!
Pitch Group chant Group chant

Victory poses[edit]

Note: The Pokémon Trainer says "You did it, Charizard!" in all three victory poses.

An excerpt from the main theme of the Pokémon series. It is shared with Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Lucario.
  • Up: Roars up to the sky while flapping its wings.
  • Left: Stomps the ground and fires a fireball into the sky.
  • Right: Pokémon Trainer pets its head and hugs its neck.
Up Left Right
Charizard-VictoryUp-SSBB.gif Charizard-VictoryLeft-SSBB.gif Charizard-VictoryRight-SSBB.gif

Role in The Subspace Emissary[edit]

Pokémon Trainer and Lucas watch Charizard fly to The Ruins in SSE.
Main article: Pokémon Trainer

Charizard is first seen flying towards The Ruins by Lucas and Pokémon Trainer. Pokémon Trainer recognizes that Charizard is one of the Pokémon he's been trying to catch, and he and Lucas head into the ruins to attempt to capture it. In the process, they encounter Ivysaur in trophy form, which Pokémon Trainer captures. Eventually, Lucas and Pokémon Trainer defeat Charizard in battle and capture it, giving Pokémon Trainer his full team of Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard.

In Solo Modes[edit]

Classic Mode[edit]

In Classic Mode, Pokémon Trainer can appear as an opponent or ally in Stage 3 along with Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Lucario on Pokémon Stadium 2 or Spear Pillar (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Pokémon Trainer can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if he hasn't appeared in Stage 3.

All-Star Mode[edit]

In All-Star Mode, Pokémon Trainer is fought in Stage 18 alongside Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Lucario on Pokémon Stadium 2 or Spear Pillar (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Uniquely, the player must KO Pokémon Trainer three times to progress.

Event Matches[edit]

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[edit]

Co-Op Events[edit]

Ending Images[edit]

  • Classic Mode

    Classic Mode

  • All-Star Mode

    All-Star Mode

Trophy[edit]

Charizard's trophy is obtained by clearing Classic Mode with the Pokémon Trainer and must deliver the final hit to Master Hand with Charizard.

Classic Mode trophy
Charizard
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.
Game Boy: Pokémon Red/Blue
GB Advance: Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen

Alternate costumes[edit]

Pokémon Trainer Palette (SSBB).png
CharizardHeadSSBB.png CharizardHeadRedSSBB.png CharizardHeadGreenSSBB.png CharizardHeadBlueSSBB.png CharizardHeadWhiteSSBB.png

Gallery[edit]

  • Charizard in Pokémon Stadium 2.

    Charizard in Pokémon Stadium 2.

  • Charizard using Flamethrower.

    Charizard using Flamethrower.

  • Charizard using Rock Smash.

    Charizard using Rock Smash.

  • Charizard using Fly.

    Charizard using Fly.

  • Triple Finish dialogue box.

    Triple Finish dialogue box.

  • Pokemon Trainer using Triple Finish.

    Pokemon Trainer using Triple Finish.

  • Charizard gliding with Meta Knight and Pit.

    Charizard gliding with Meta Knight and Pit.

Trivia[edit]

  • Charizard is the only Pokémon who the Pokémon Trainer uses that isn't voiced by other voice actors across all versions of Brawl.
  • Charizard is one of the four characters whose four throws can all KO in Sudden Death.
  • The Pokédex states that if the flame on Charmander, Charmeleon or Charizard's tail is extinguished, the Pokémon will die. Despite this, 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. However, when swimming at the water's surface, Charizard holds the tip of its tail above the water.

External links[edit]


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