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|name         = Charizard
|name = Charizard
|image       = [[Image:CharizardArtwork.png|Charizard|300px]]
|image = [[File:CharizardArtwork.png|300px]]
|caption     = [[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px]]
|caption = {{symbol|pokemon}}<br>Official artwork of Charizard from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']].
Official artwork of Charizard from ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions}}''.
|universe = {{uv|Pokémon}}
|universe     = ''{{uv|Pokémon}}''
|firstgame = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions'']] (1996) {{Flag|Japan}}
|firstgame   = ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red and Green Versions}}'' (1996) {{Flag|Japan}}
|games = ''[[SSB]]''<br>''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|games       = ''''[[Brawl]]''''
|lastappearance = ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Sleep}}'' (2023)
|lastappearance= ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon GO}}'' (2016)
|console = Game Boy
|console     = Game Boy
|species = Charizard
|species     = Charizard
|gender = Varies
|gender       = Varies
|homeworld = {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}}
|homeworld   = Kanto
|artist = Atsuko Nishida
|height      = 5' 7" (1.7 m)
|voiceactor = {{iw|wikipedia|Shin'ichirō Miki}}
|weight      = 199.5 lbs. (90.5 kg)
|interwiki = bulbapedia
|artist       = Atsuko Nishida
|interwikiname = Bulbapedia
|voiceactor   = Shin'ichirō Miki  
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'''Charizard''' ({{ja|リザードン|Rizādon}}, ''Lizardon''), is a fictional creature from the [[Pokémon]] series. It can be released from a [[Poké Ball]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. It also appears as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' via {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} along with {{SSBB|Squirtle}} and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} and as a standalone character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.
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'''Charizard''' ({{ja|リザードン|Rizādon}}, ''Lizardon'') is a Flame Pokémon from the {{uv|Pokémon}} series. It debuted in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation I|first generation]] as {{iw|bulbapedia|Kanto}}'s final stage [[bulbapedia:Fire (type)|Fire-type]] {{iw|bulbapedia|starter Pokémon}}.
 
It is present as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (via {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}), ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (again via {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}). Prior to becoming playable, Charizard appeared as a [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon in both the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Melee]]''.
 
==Origin==
[[File:CharizardArtworkRG.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of Charizard from ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions''.]]
Charizard is a dual Fire/Flying-type saurian Pokémon based on dragons,<ref name="Dragon Majesty">[https://drm.pokemontcg.com/en-us/ The Dragon Majesty expansion is loaded with Dragon-type Pokémon, plus many other Pokémon inspired by different kinds of dragons, such as Gyarados and Charizard.]</ref> and is categorized within the Pokédex at #006 as the "Flame Pokémon". It is the final evolutionary form of [[Charmander]], after having evolved from {{s|bulbapedia|Charmeleon}} at level 36 onward. Despite its design basis, Charizard is not a Dragon-type in its base form. However, it becomes a Fire/[[bulbapedia:Dragon (type)|Dragon-type]] upon [[bulbapedia:Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into [[Mega Charizard X]]; additionally, ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' refer to it and treat it as a dragon on several occasions in spite of its standard typing.
 
As Charmander, it is one of the {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}} region's three {{s|bulbapedia|starter Pokémon}}. However, unlike in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'']], and [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|''Blue'']], Charmander is obtainable alongside its fellow Kanto starters {{s|bulbapedia|Bulbasaur}} and [[Squirtle]] under special conditions in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Yellow Version}}'', and relatively early on in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']]. In [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Sun and Moon|''Pokémon Sun'', ''Moon'']], [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|''Ultra Sun'' and ''Ultra Moon'']], Charizard appears as a [[bulbapedia:Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] that helps the player travel between locations, replacing the [[Fly]] {{s|bulbapedia|Hidden Machine}} from previous generations (although it is unobtainable without transferring or trading in ''Sun'' and ''Moon'').
 
As Pokédex entries describe, Charizard breathes out fire that reaches incredible temperatures, hot enough to melt boulders and quickly melt glaciers weighing 10,000 tons, and it is said the temperature increases as it experiences harsh battles. When expelling a blast of super hot fire, its tail flame burns more intensely, and if it becomes furious, its tail flame flares up in a whitish-blue color.
 
Charizard is known to cause forest fires unintentionally. However, a wild Charizard will never turn its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself. It flies about in search of powerful opponents, with its wings carrying it close to an altitude of 4,600 feet.


==Character description==
Thanks to being the mascot of ''Pokémon Red Version'' and a member of its species having a major role in the ''Pokémon'' anime as one of {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}'s most powerful Pokémon, Charizard is one of the most popular Pokémon in the series. This was reflected in {{s|bulbapedia|Generation VI}}, where Charizard gained access to new transformations called {{s|bulbapedia|Mega Evolution}}s. Unlike most Pokémon who can also Mega Evolve (besides of [[Mewtwo]]), it has two Mega Evolved forms: it becomes Mega Charizard X while holding a Charizardite X, whereas holding a Charizardite Y results in it becoming Mega Charizard Y. In {{s|bulbapedia|Generation VIII}}, Charizard (alongside all other Pokémon) no longer has access to Mega Evolutions, but it gains a new form, that being {{s|bulbapedia|Gigantamax}} Charizard. During the transformation, it also gains access to the move {{iw|bulbapedia|G-Max Wildfire|move}}.
[[File:CharizardArtworkRG.png|thumb|left|Charizard's original artwork from ''Pokémon Red and Blue''.]]
Charizard is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon resembling a European dragon. In ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue]]'', their remakes [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]], ''Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver'', and ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]'', [[Charmander]] (which evolves into Charmeleon at level 16, which ultimately evolves into Charizard at level 36), is one of three available Kanto starter Pokémon (it is unavailable as a starter in ''Pokémon Yellow Version'', but is obtained during normal gameplay). Despite its design basis, Charizard normally lacks the "Dragon" elemental type given to most dragonlike Pokémon, but can become a Fire/Dragon-type through [[Mega Charizard X|Mega Evolution]]; additionally, ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' refers to it as a dragon on several occasions despite the type discrepancy.


As Pokédex entries throughout every Pokémon RPG describe, Charizard breathes out fire that reaches incredible temperatures, hot enough to melt boulders and quickly melt glaciers weighing 10,000 tons, and it is said the temperature increases as it experiences harsh battles. When expelling a blast of super hot fire, its tail flame burns more intensely, and if it becomes furious, its tail flame flares up in a whitish-blue color. It is known to cause forest fires unintentionally. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself unless ordered to do so. It flies about in search of powerful opponents, with its wings carrying it close to an altitude of 4,600 feet.
Charizard sports average statistics all around, with relatively high Speed and Special Attack. Its standard ability is {{s|bulbapedia|Blaze}}, available to every Fire type starter Pokémon, which increases the power of Fire type attacks when the Pokémon has low HP, while its Hidden {{s|bulbapedia|Ability}} is {{s|bulbapedia|Solar Power}}, which increases Special Attack under harsh sunlight at the cost of a few HP. Mega Evolution aguments its stats and changes its abilities; Mega Charizard X sports an high Attack statistic and the ability {{s|bulbapedia|Tough Claws}}, which increases the power of moves that make contact, while Mega Charizard Y has an impressive Special Attack and the ability {{s|bulbapedia|Drought}}, which summons harsh sunlight. These changes significantly improve Charizard's performance in battle.


Through a combination of being the ''Red'' version mascot and having a major role in the ''Pokémon'' anime, Charizard is one of the most popular Pokémon in the series. This was reflected in Generation VI, where Charizard gained access to new transformations called Mega Evolutions. Like [[Mewtwo]], and unlike most Pokémon who can also Mega Evolve, it has two Mega Evolved forms: if it is holding a Charizardite X, it becomes [[Mega Charizard X]] and if it is holding a Charizardite Y, it becomes Mega Charizard Y.
Many Charizard have appeared in the ''Pokémon'' anime, but the most prominently featured one has been {{s|bulbapedia|Ash's Charizard}}. This Charizard is well-known for its character arc: having been abandoned by [[bulbapedia:Damien|its original trainer]] as a Charmander, it was adopted by {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}. While Charmander started out as a loyal and shy companion, as it evolved into Charmeleon and eventually Charizard, it developed a rebellious and disobedient streak, and only truly bonded with Ash and regained its loyalty when [[bulbapedia:EP105|Ash saved its life when it was left out in the cold]]. Following this, Ash's Charizard would continue being a sporadic but loyal and powerful member of his team.
 
In other media, Charizard is frequently a signature Pokémon for the various incarnations of {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}}, as the mascot of ''Pokémon Red'' and one of the fully-evolved starter Pokémon of Kanto. In the mainline game series, Red consistently uses Charizard on his teams as an NPC, and ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Origins}}'' depicts Charizard as Red's signature Pokémon. This is reflected in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, where the male playable [[Pokémon Trainer]], himself an incarnation of Red, uses Charizard as his party's only fully-evolved Pokémon. His female counterpart, {{iw|bulbapedia|Leaf|game}}, has not used Charizard or any member of its evolutionary line in prior media (as an NPC), making her appearance as the female Pokémon Trainer in ''Ultimate'' the first instance of such.


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
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|name = Charizard
|image = [[File:Charizard Pokeball SSBM.png|200px]]
|caption = Charizard as a Pokémon release from a Poké Ball in ''Melee''.
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|moveused = Flamethrower
|rarity = Common (''SSB'', ''Melee'')
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===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[File:Charizard64.gif|left|thumb|Charizard in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
[[File:Charizard SSB sprite.png|200px|thumb|Sprite.]]
Charizard makes its first appearance in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series as one of the thirteen [[Poké Ball]] [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon]] that appear in the [[Super Smash Bros.|original game]]. When summoned, it uses its trademark [[Flamethrower]] attack, rotating its head to the left and right, breathing fire upon any nearby opponents of the player who summoned it, until it disappears. Any character, excluding the summoner, will take damage from the stream of flames, as well as from making contact with Charizard itself. The flames can be reflected by {{SSB|Fox}}'s [[Reflector]], and absorbed by {{SSB|Ness}}'s [[PSI Magnet]]. The flames hit consecutively, dealing about 3% damage each one, and touching Charizard deals about 16%.
Charizard makes its first appearance in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series as one of the thirteen [[Poké Ball]] [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon]] that appear in the [[Super Smash Bros.|original game]]. When summoned, it uses [[Flamethrower]] by rotating its head to the left and right, breathing fire upon any nearby opponents of the player who summoned it, until it disappears. Any character, excluding the summoner, will take damage from the stream of flames, as well as from making contact with Charizard itself. The flames can be reflected by {{SSB|Fox}}'s [[Reflector]], and absorbed by {{SSB|Ness}}' [[PSI Magnet]]. The flames hit consecutively, inflicting approximately 3% per hit, while touching Charizard itself inflicts 18%. Its voice clip used in the Japanese and English versions is from the ''Pokémon'' episode ''Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon''.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
Charizard makes a very brief cameo appearance in the introduction sequence.
Charizard makes a very brief cameo appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''{{'}}s introduction sequence.


===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
Charizard reprises its role in the sequel, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', again utilizing [[Flamethrower]] as its attack. It is identical to the one in the first game, except that it is now rendered in full 3D, with the design being taken from ''Pokémon Stadium'', like other Pokémon in the game. Compared to ''Smash 64'', making contact with Charizard's body now deals an improved, 20% [[Flame|fire]] damage.
[[File:Charizard Pokeball SSBM.png|200px|thumb|left|Charizard's appearance as a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros Melee.]]
Charizard reprises its role in ''Melee'' as a Poké Ball, complete with [[Flamethrower]] as its attack. Unlike in ''SSB'', Charizard now uses its 3D model from ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Stadium}}''. Additionally, making contact with Charizard's body now deals 20% and emits a [[flame]] effect. Its voice clip in the Japanese version comes from a different part of ''Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon'' while the one in the English version comes from the episode ''Navel Maneuvers''.
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[[File:Charizard Trophy Melee.png|thumb|left|180x117px|Charizard trophy in ''Melee''.]]
===Trophy===
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Charizard also appears as a trophy in this game, unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.


===As a Collectible Trophy===
{{Trophy
 
|name=Charizard
Charizard also appears as a trophy in this game, unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches. It reads as follows:
|image=Charizard Trophy Melee.png
 
|desc=It's hard to believe, but this massive Flame Pokémon evolves from the tiny Charmander. Not only can it fly at heights of over 4,500 feet, but its flaming breath is hot enough to reduce almost anything to ashes in seconds. The flames at the end of a Charizard's tail are said to be a fairly accurate barometer of its power.
''It's hard to believe, but this massive Flame Pokémon evolves from the tiny Charmander. Not only can it fly at heights of over 4,500 feet, but its flaming breath is hot enough to reduce almost anything to ashes in seconds. The flames at the end of a Charizard's tail are said to be a fairly accurate barometer of its power. ''
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*Pokémon Red & Blue, 9/98 (GB)
|game=Melee
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
[[Image:Charizard SSBB.png|thumb|200px|right|Charizard in ''Brawl'']]
===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Charizard (SSBB)}}
{{Main|Charizard (SSBB)}}
[[File:Charizard SSBB.jpg|thumb|200px|Charizard as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' marks the third appearance of Charizard in the series, and its first as a playable character. It is one of {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s three Pokémon, alongside {{SSBB|Squirtle}} and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}. Charizard retains [[Flamethrower]], which is used as its [[neutral special move]] and functions almost identically to {{SSBB|Bowser}}'s [[Fire Breath]].


''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' marks the third appearance of Charizard in the series, and its first as a playable character. As one of the three [[Pokémon]] used through {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} (the other two being {{SSBB|Squirtle}} and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}), Charizard retains its [[Flamethrower]] move, delegated as its [[neutral special move]]. It functions in a manner similar to {{SSBB|Bowser}} when he is using his [[Fire Breath]] attack.
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===Trophy===
===Trophy===
[[File:Charizard - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|right|100px|The Charizard trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
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;Charizard
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:''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.''
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|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.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
[[File:Charizard SSB4.png|thumb|right|200px|Charizard in ''SSB4''.]]
===As a playable character===
{{main|Charizard (SSB4)}}
{{main|Charizard (SSB4)}}
Charizard returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' as a playable character. However, in ''Smash 4'', Charizard is a standalone character, unlike in ''Brawl'', where it was one of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon. Its [[Rock Smash]] is now down special, replacing [[Pokémon Change]], while it gained a new side special: [[Flare Blitz]]. It also has a new [[Final Smash]] where it Mega Evolves into [[Mega Charizard X]].
[[File:Charizard SSB4.png|thumb|200px|Charizard, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
Charizard returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' as a playable character. However, in ''SSB4'', Charizard is a standalone character, unlike in ''Brawl'', where it was one of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon. To reflect this, [[Pokémon Change]] has been replaced by a new side special move, [[Flare Blitz]], while [[Rock Smash]] has been reassigned to being its down special move. Charizard also has a new [[Final Smash]], which consists of it undergoing Mega Evolution to become [[Mega Charizard X]].
 
The most beneficial change Charizard received in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'' was the removal of [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|stamina]], which came about as a result of no longer being tied to Pokémon Trainer. Rock Smash now grants Charizard [[super armor]], increasing its utility. Becoming a standalone character also granted it a new special move in [[Flare Blitz]]. In addition to being a very powerful KOing option, it can function as a quick and fairly safe horizontal recovery option. Despite being a super heavyweight, Charizard has above-average [[walk]]ing speed and one of the fastest [[dash]]ing speeds in the game, which helps with its approach.
 
However, Charizard has significant issues. ''SSB4'' removed [[gliding]], which considerably worsened Charizard's recovery in the process. Flare Blitz's utility is offset by its recoil damage, as it deals 5% just from being initiated and another 5% upon hitting something, even if it is an opponent's shield. It also results in high ending lag, making it very [[punish]]able when used unwisely. When used or aimed off-stage, it has a very high chance of [[self-destruct]]ing itself, due to it traveling a great distance and putting Charizard into temporary free fall, reducing its chances of recovering back to the stage - assuming Charizard is not propelled directly into the [[blast line]].
 
While originally regarded as one of the worst characters in ''SSB4'', Charizard received some helpful buffs in game updates. Update [[1.0.8]] improved its up and down throws by significantly improving the former's KO potential and re-purposing the latter from a KOing option into a very useful combo starter. Most noticeably, update [[1.1.5]] improved its aerial presence by increasing its air speed and decreasing its aerials' ending lag, as well as strengthening its already powerful back aerial and Flare Blitz.


Charizard ranks 49th out of 56 characters on the [[tier list]], placing it within I tier. The most beneficial change Charizard received in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'' was the removal of [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|stamina]], as a result of no longer being tied to Pokémon Trainer. Rock Smash now grants Charizard [[super armor]], increasing its usefulness. Despite being a heavyweight, Charizard has a fast running speed and above average walk speed, helping slightly with approach. However, Charizard has significant issues. ''SSB4'' removed [[gliding]], worsening Charizard's recovery notably. While its new special move, Flare Blitz, is rather powerful, it causes recoil damage to Charizard, with 5% added from just initiating the move, and a further 5% from a successful hit. Despite its uses as a strong KO attack and decent horizontal recovery, the extra 5% of damage is still suffered even when it hits an opponent's shield, not only needlessly adding to Charizard's damage percentage, but also resulting in high endlag, making the attack very [[punish]]able and mostly only useful for recovery and hard [[read]]s. While originally regarded as one of the worst characters in ''SSB4'', Charizard received some helpful buffs in game updates. [[1.0.6]] increased [[Fly]]'s knockback, improving its KO power, [[1.0.8]] improved up and down throw, increasing the former's KO power and the latter's decreased knockback allowing opportunities for follow-ups, and several other moves had their endlag reduced through the various updates. Overall, although Charizard is somewhat better now compared to the early days of ''SSB4'', it has not seen much success in tournaments. However, its current tier placement and viability are currently debated, due to the buffs brought upon by update patches making up for some weaknesses to an extent.
Overall, Charizard is noticeably better compared to how it was during the early days of ''SSB4''. This has resulted in it achieving much greater success at regional tournaments, and slightly improved results in national regional tournaments. As such, opinions on Charizard's viability have notably improved over the game's lifespan. This, in turn, has been reflected in Charizard rising from the bottom-tier to its current ranking of 43rd out of 55 on the [[tier list]], which places it in E tier and assesses it as a mid-tier character.


===Trophies===
===Trophies===
:'''Charizard'''
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:{{Flag|North America}} ''The iconic Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. Charizard's scorching breath can melt anything in its path. It soars through the air, seeking only worthy foes to test itself against. In Smash Bros., Charizard unleashes the destructive Flare Blitz special move— a move so strong, it even injures the user!''
{{Trophy
:{{Flag|Europe}} ''Charizard, a Fire- and Flying-type Pokémon, can burn through anything with the flames it breathes. It is constantly on the lookout for powerful opponents. And where better to find them than in this game? Its huge build and special moves mean it can inflict massive damage, and its Flare Blitz is so powerful, it even hurts Charizard itself!''
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|desc-3ds-ntsc=The iconic Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. Charizard's scorching breath can melt anything in its path. It soars through the air, seeking only worthy foes to test itself against. In Smash Bros., Charizard unleashes the destructive Flare Blitz special move—a move so strong, it even injures the user!
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=The iconic Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. Charizard's scorching breath can melt anything in its path. It soars through the air seeking only worthy foes to test itself against. In Smash Bros., Charizard unleashes the destructive Flare Blitz special move—a move so strong, it even injures the user!
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:'''Charizard (Alt.)'''
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:{{Flag|North America}} ''Charizard's Flamethrower attack can be sustained by holding the button. The flames will gradually die, but a short break will recharge them. Charizard's down special Rock Smash crushes a rock and hits foes with the pieces. Charizard won't flinch while crushing, but others can break the rock...''
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:{{Flag|Europe}} ''When using Charizard's Flamethrower move, hold the button to keep breathing fire. The flames gradually die down, but you just need to rest for a bit before doing it again. If you get hit while you're using the down special Rock Smash, you won't flinch, but someone else can break the rock instead, making your attack fail.''
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|desc-pal=When using Charizard's Flamethrower move, hold the button to keep breathing fire. The flames gradually die down, but you just need to rest for a bit before doing it again. If you get hit while you're using the down special Rock Smash, you won't flinch, but someone else can break the rock instead, making your attack fail.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As a playable character===
{{main|Charizard (SSBU)}}
[[File:Charizard SSBU.png|thumb|Charizard, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
Charizard returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', but unlike in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', it returns as part of {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} alongside {{SSBU|Squirtle}} and {{SSBU|Ivysaur}}. Due to this, [[Rock Smash]] has been replaced by [[Pokémon Change]]. Like Squirtle and Ivysaur, it is no longer subject to [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|stamina]], and thus remains effective throughout a fight. Unlike ''Brawl'', where Pokémon Trainer is a starter character, and ''Smash 4'', where Charizard is, Pokémon Trainer is now an unlockable character.
In terms of execution, Charizard functions differently from in Smash 4 because of the overall changes to its moveset and different engine, but it generally serves the same purpose as a lightning bruiser. It is fundamentally better but is counterbalanced by gaping holes in its kit such as forward aerial not autocanceling from a short hop. As such, while Charizard is worse relative to the cast compared to its solo appearance in ''SSB4'', as a member of Pokémon Trainer's team, it is more useful because it allows the Trainer to adapt to situations where its longevity and KO power are needed, while also being able to replace itself with Squirtle or Ivysaur in cases where its weaknesses can be exploited.
===Spirits===
====Fighter spirit====
<center>
<center>
<gallery>
<gallery>
CharizardTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)
SSBU spirit Charizard.png|416. '''Charizard'''
CharizardTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)
CharizardAllStarTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)
CharizardAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)
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====Primary spirit====
{|class="wikitable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability !! Series
|-
| 422 || {{SpiritTableName|Mega Charizard X}} || {{SpiritType|Attack}} || ★★★ || 1 || 3265 || 9846 || 1633 || 4923 || 1336 || 4028 || Fire Attack ↑ || ''Pokémon'' Series
|}
==Names in other languages==
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|ja={{ja|リザードン|Rizādon}}, ''Lizardon''
|fr=Dracaufeu
|es=Charizard
|de=Glurak
|it=Charizard
|nl=Charizard
|pt=Charizard
|ru={{rollover|Чаризард|Charizard|?}}
|ko={{rollover|리자몽|Rijamon|?}}, ''Rizamon''
|zh_cn={{rollover|喷火龙|Pānfólóng|?}}, ''Lizardon''
|zh_tw={{rollover|噴火龍|Pānfólóng|?}}, ''Lizardon''
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Like [[Mewtwo]] and [[Lucario]], Charizard is, as of ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', largely based on a particular member of its species depicted in the anime. In Charizard's case, it draws inspiration from {{s|bulbapedia|Ash's Charizard}}, {{s|bulbapedia|Red's Charizard}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Alain's Charizard}}:
*Charizard and [[Pikachu]] are the only playable ''Pokémon'' that are {{iw|bulbapedia|game mascot}}s.
**The animations of its neutral attack's first two hits are similar to Red's when repeatedly using {{s|bulbapedia|Slash}} against [[Mewtwo]].
*Like [[Mewtwo]] and [[Lucario]], Charizard is, as of ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', similar to particular members of its species depicted in the anime. In Charizard's case, like {{s|bulbapedia|Ash's Charizard}}, {{s|bulbapedia|Red's Charizard}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Alain's Charizard}}:
**The animations of its neutral and forward aerials' are identical to Ash's and Alain's when they use {{s|bulbapedia|Dragon Tail}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Dragon Claw}}, respectively.
**Its forward aerial's animation is identical to Alain's when it uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Dragon Claw|move}}.
**The animation of its up throw is similar to Ash's and Red's when they use {{s|bulbapedia|Seismic Toss}}.
**Its up throw's animation is similar to Ash and Red's when they use {{s|bulbapedia|Seismic Toss}}.
**It can use {{s|bulbapedia|Fire Blast}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Blast Burn}} like Red's and Alain's, respectively.
**It knows {{iw|bulbapedia|Flare Blitz}} like Red's does in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|''Pokémon HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'' versions]].
***However, this Charizard can only use Fire Blast while Mega Evolved.
**It can use {{iw|bulbapedia|Blast Burn|move}} like Red (albeit only in ''Pokémon HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'' versions) and Alain's.
**It can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X like Red's and Alain's.
**It has an idle pose that sees it turn its head and spit out an ember like Ash's did during its disobedient phase.
**It has an idle pose that sees it turn its head and spit out an ember like Ash's did during its disobedient phase.
**It is voiced by Shin-ichiro Miki, who voiced both Ash's and Red's Charizard.
**It is voiced by Shin'ichirō Miki, who voices Ash's and Red's.
*Charizard is the first playable character in the series to have made its debut as a significant non-playable in-game character in the games prior to its playable debut. Initially, it was a Pokémon summoned from Poké Balls in ''Super Smash Bros.'' and ''Melee'', before becoming playable in ''Brawl''. It is also currently the only Pokémon to have become a playable character in a later game after being a Poké Ball Pokémon in prior games.
*Charizard is the first playable character in the series to have made their debut as a significant non-playable in-game character in the games prior to their playable debut. Initially, it was a Pokémon summoned from Poké Balls in ''SSB'' and ''Melee'', before becoming playable in ''Brawl''.
**While several other newcomers appeared in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'' as trophies, Charizard is the first one that can lay claim to having played an actual in-game role in the previous games.
**Currently, Charizard is also the only Pokémon to have become a playable character in a later game after being a Poké Ball Pokémon in prior games.
*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]]).
**While several other [[newcomer]]s have appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''SSB4'' as trophies, Charizard is the first one to have played an actual in-game role in the previous games.
*Charizard is one of two playable characters to appear in every game of the series who was not playable in every iteration, the other being [[King Dedede]].
**Charizard is also the only character who was a summonable character in more than one installment before becoming playable.
**Coincidentally, both became playable characters in ''Brawl''.
*Charizard is one of two playable characters to appear in every game of the series who was not playable in every iteration. The other is [[King Dedede]].
*Charizard is the only playable Pokémon with different names in different languages that keeps the same voice clips in all regional versions of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series (apart from Mewtwo, whose German name is slightly altered to "Mewtu").
**However, if one counts both versions of ''SSB4'' as the same game, [[Ridley]] also shares this distinction.
*Charizard is one of three characters to have cameoed in the opening of ''Melee'', as a model, prior to becoming a playable character, the others being [[Wolf]] and [[Ridley]].
**However, Charizard is the only of the three who plays a major non-playable role in ''Melee''.
*Charizard and Mewtwo are the only playable Pokémon with different names in different languages that keeps the same voice clips in all regional versions of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
*Due to having access to [[Flamethrower]], [[Flare Blitz]] and [[Fly]], Charizard is the only playable dual-type Pokémon to use moves of both of its types.
*Charizard is the only character to have been an independent character in one game (in ''Smash 4'') and then part of a shared character in the next (in ''Ultimate''). It is also the only character to have been in more than two games that uses a different set of special moves in each one.
*Since its debut, Charizard is the only ''Brawl'' veteran to use new voice clips across every ''Super Smash Bros.'' installment while retaining its voice actor (in this case, Shin'ichirō Miki).
 
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For fighter info, see Charizard (SSBB), Charizard (SSB4), and Charizard (SSBU).
Charizard
Charizard artwork by Ken Sugimori. Found here.
PokemonSymbol.svg
Official artwork of Charizard from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions.
Universe Pokémon
Debut Pokémon Red and Green Versions (1996) Japan
Smash Bros. appearances SSB
Melee
Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance Pokémon Sleep (2023)
Console/platform of origin Game Boy
Species Charizard
Gender Varies
Place of origin Kanto
Designed by Atsuko Nishida
Voice actor Shin'ichirō Miki
Article on Bulbapedia Charizard (Pokémon)

Charizard (リザードン, Lizardon) is a Flame Pokémon from the Pokémon series. It debuted in the series' first generation as Kanto's final stage Fire-type starter Pokémon.

It is present as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl (via Pokémon Trainer), Super Smash Bros. 4, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (again via Pokémon Trainer). Prior to becoming playable, Charizard appeared as a Poké Ball Pokémon in both the original Super Smash Bros. and Melee.

Origin[edit]

Charizard's original artwork from Pokémon Red &amp; Green versions.
Official artwork of Charizard from Pokémon Red and Green Versions.

Charizard is a dual Fire/Flying-type saurian Pokémon based on dragons,[1] and is categorized within the Pokédex at #006 as the "Flame Pokémon". It is the final evolutionary form of Charmander, after having evolved from Charmeleon at level 36 onward. Despite its design basis, Charizard is not a Dragon-type in its base form. However, it becomes a Fire/Dragon-type upon Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard X; additionally, Super Smash Bros. 4 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate refer to it and treat it as a dragon on several occasions in spite of its standard typing.

As Charmander, it is one of the Kanto region's three starter Pokémon. However, unlike in Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue, Charmander is obtainable alongside its fellow Kanto starters Bulbasaur and Squirtle under special conditions in Pokémon Yellow Version, and relatively early on in Pokémon X and Y. In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Charizard appears as a Ride Pokémon that helps the player travel between locations, replacing the Fly Hidden Machine from previous generations (although it is unobtainable without transferring or trading in Sun and Moon).

As Pokédex entries describe, Charizard breathes out fire that reaches incredible temperatures, hot enough to melt boulders and quickly melt glaciers weighing 10,000 tons, and it is said the temperature increases as it experiences harsh battles. When expelling a blast of super hot fire, its tail flame burns more intensely, and if it becomes furious, its tail flame flares up in a whitish-blue color.

Charizard is known to cause forest fires unintentionally. However, a wild Charizard will never turn its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself. It flies about in search of powerful opponents, with its wings carrying it close to an altitude of 4,600 feet.

Thanks to being the mascot of Pokémon Red Version and a member of its species having a major role in the Pokémon anime as one of Ash Ketchum's most powerful Pokémon, Charizard is one of the most popular Pokémon in the series. This was reflected in Generation VI, where Charizard gained access to new transformations called Mega Evolutions. Unlike most Pokémon who can also Mega Evolve (besides of Mewtwo), it has two Mega Evolved forms: it becomes Mega Charizard X while holding a Charizardite X, whereas holding a Charizardite Y results in it becoming Mega Charizard Y. In Generation VIII, Charizard (alongside all other Pokémon) no longer has access to Mega Evolutions, but it gains a new form, that being Gigantamax Charizard. During the transformation, it also gains access to the move G-Max Wildfire.

Charizard sports average statistics all around, with relatively high Speed and Special Attack. Its standard ability is Blaze, available to every Fire type starter Pokémon, which increases the power of Fire type attacks when the Pokémon has low HP, while its Hidden Ability is Solar Power, which increases Special Attack under harsh sunlight at the cost of a few HP. Mega Evolution aguments its stats and changes its abilities; Mega Charizard X sports an high Attack statistic and the ability Tough Claws, which increases the power of moves that make contact, while Mega Charizard Y has an impressive Special Attack and the ability Drought, which summons harsh sunlight. These changes significantly improve Charizard's performance in battle.

Many Charizard have appeared in the Pokémon anime, but the most prominently featured one has been Ash's Charizard. This Charizard is well-known for its character arc: having been abandoned by its original trainer as a Charmander, it was adopted by Ash Ketchum. While Charmander started out as a loyal and shy companion, as it evolved into Charmeleon and eventually Charizard, it developed a rebellious and disobedient streak, and only truly bonded with Ash and regained its loyalty when Ash saved its life when it was left out in the cold. Following this, Ash's Charizard would continue being a sporadic but loyal and powerful member of his team.

In other media, Charizard is frequently a signature Pokémon for the various incarnations of Red, as the mascot of Pokémon Red and one of the fully-evolved starter Pokémon of Kanto. In the mainline game series, Red consistently uses Charizard on his teams as an NPC, and Pokémon Origins depicts Charizard as Red's signature Pokémon. This is reflected in the Super Smash Bros. series, where the male playable Pokémon Trainer, himself an incarnation of Red, uses Charizard as his party's only fully-evolved Pokémon. His female counterpart, Leaf, has not used Charizard or any member of its evolutionary line in prior media (as an NPC), making her appearance as the female Pokémon Trainer in Ultimate the first instance of such.

In Super Smash Bros.[edit]

As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]

Sprite.

Charizard makes its first appearance in the Super Smash Bros. series as one of the thirteen Poké Ball Pokémon that appear in the original game. When summoned, it uses Flamethrower by rotating its head to the left and right, breathing fire upon any nearby opponents of the player who summoned it, until it disappears. Any character, excluding the summoner, will take damage from the stream of flames, as well as from making contact with Charizard itself. The flames can be reflected by Fox's Reflector, and absorbed by Ness' PSI Magnet. The flames hit consecutively, inflicting approximately 3% per hit, while touching Charizard itself inflicts 18%. Its voice clip used in the Japanese and English versions is from the Pokémon episode Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Charizard makes a very brief cameo appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee's introduction sequence.

As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]

Charizard's appearance as a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros Melee.

Charizard reprises its role in Melee as a Poké Ball, complete with Flamethrower as its attack. Unlike in SSB, Charizard now uses its 3D model from Pokémon Stadium. Additionally, making contact with Charizard's body now deals 20% and emits a flame effect. Its voice clip in the Japanese version comes from a different part of Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon while the one in the English version comes from the episode Navel Maneuvers.

Trophy[edit]

Charizard also appears as a trophy in this game, unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.

Charizard trophy from Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Charizard's trophy in Melee
Charizard
It's hard to believe, but this massive Flame Pokémon evolves from the tiny Charmander. Not only can it fly at heights of over 4,500 feet, but its flaming breath is hot enough to reduce almost anything to ashes in seconds. The flames at the end of a Charizard's tail are said to be a fairly accurate barometer of its power.
Pokémon Red & Blue (9/98)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Charizard (SSBB)
Charizard as it appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl marks the third appearance of Charizard in the series, and its first as a playable character. It is one of Pokémon Trainer's three Pokémon, alongside Squirtle and Ivysaur. Charizard retains Flamethrower, which is used as its neutral special move and functions almost identically to Bowser's Fire Breath.

Trophy[edit]

Charizard trophy from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Charizard's trophy in Brawl
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

Sticker[edit]

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
Charizard Pokémon series TypeIcon(Hand).pngTypeIcon(Foot).png Attack +10 Pikachu Pokémon Trainer Lucario Jigglypuff PikachuHeadSSBB.pngPokémonTrainerHeadSSBB.pngLucarioHeadSSBB.pngJigglypuffHeadSSBB.png
Brawl Sticker Charizard (Pokemon series).png
Charizard
(Pokémon series)

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Charizard (SSB4)
Charizard as it appears in Super Smash Bros. 4.
source
Charizard, as it appears in Super Smash Bros. 4.

Charizard returns in Super Smash Bros. 4 as a playable character. However, in SSB4, Charizard is a standalone character, unlike in Brawl, where it was one of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon. To reflect this, Pokémon Change has been replaced by a new side special move, Flare Blitz, while Rock Smash has been reassigned to being its down special move. Charizard also has a new Final Smash, which consists of it undergoing Mega Evolution to become Mega Charizard X.

The most beneficial change Charizard received in the transition from Brawl to SSB4 was the removal of stamina, which came about as a result of no longer being tied to Pokémon Trainer. Rock Smash now grants Charizard super armor, increasing its utility. Becoming a standalone character also granted it a new special move in Flare Blitz. In addition to being a very powerful KOing option, it can function as a quick and fairly safe horizontal recovery option. Despite being a super heavyweight, Charizard has above-average walking speed and one of the fastest dashing speeds in the game, which helps with its approach.

However, Charizard has significant issues. SSB4 removed gliding, which considerably worsened Charizard's recovery in the process. Flare Blitz's utility is offset by its recoil damage, as it deals 5% just from being initiated and another 5% upon hitting something, even if it is an opponent's shield. It also results in high ending lag, making it very punishable when used unwisely. When used or aimed off-stage, it has a very high chance of self-destructing itself, due to it traveling a great distance and putting Charizard into temporary free fall, reducing its chances of recovering back to the stage - assuming Charizard is not propelled directly into the blast line.

While originally regarded as one of the worst characters in SSB4, Charizard received some helpful buffs in game updates. Update 1.0.8 improved its up and down throws by significantly improving the former's KO potential and re-purposing the latter from a KOing option into a very useful combo starter. Most noticeably, update 1.1.5 improved its aerial presence by increasing its air speed and decreasing its aerials' ending lag, as well as strengthening its already powerful back aerial and Flare Blitz.

Overall, Charizard is noticeably better compared to how it was during the early days of SSB4. This has resulted in it achieving much greater success at regional tournaments, and slightly improved results in national regional tournaments. As such, opinions on Charizard's viability have notably improved over the game's lifespan. This, in turn, has been reflected in Charizard rising from the bottom-tier to its current ranking of 43rd out of 55 on the tier list, which places it in E tier and assesses it as a mid-tier character.

Trophies[edit]

Charizard's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Charizard
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS The iconic Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. Charizard's scorching breath can melt anything in its path. It soars through the air, seeking only worthy foes to test itself against. In Smash Bros., Charizard unleashes the destructive Flare Blitz special move—a move so strong, it even injures the user!
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U The iconic Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. Charizard's scorching breath can melt anything in its path. It soars through the air seeking only worthy foes to test itself against. In Smash Bros., Charizard unleashes the destructive Flare Blitz special move—a move so strong, it even injures the user!
Game Boy: Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998)
3DS: Pokémon X & Pokémon Y (10/2013)
PAL Charizard, a Fire- and Flying-type Pokémon, can burn through anything with the flames it breathes. It is constantly on the lookout for powerful opponents, and where better to find them than in this game? Its huge build and special moves mean it can inflict massive damage, and its Flare Blitz is so powerful, it even hurts Charizard itself!
Game Boy: Pokémon Red/Blue (10/1999)
3DS: Pokémon X/Y (10/2013)
Charizard (Alt.)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Charizard (Alt.)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Charizard (Alt.)
NTSC Charizard's Flamethrower attack can be sustained by holding the button. The flames will gradually die, but a short break will recharge them. Charizard's down special Rock Smash crushes a rock and hits foes with the pieces. Charizard won't flinch while crushing, but others can break the rock...
Game Boy: Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998)
3DS: Pokémon X & Pokémon Y (10/2013)
PAL When using Charizard's Flamethrower move, hold the button to keep breathing fire. The flames gradually die down, but you just need to rest for a bit before doing it again. If you get hit while you're using the down special Rock Smash, you won't flinch, but someone else can break the rock instead, making your attack fail.
Game Boy: Pokémon Red/Blue (10/1999)
3DS: Pokémon X/Y (10/2013)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Charizard (SSBU)
Charizard, as it appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Charizard returns as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but unlike in Super Smash Bros. 4, it returns as part of Pokémon Trainer alongside Squirtle and Ivysaur. Due to this, Rock Smash has been replaced by Pokémon Change. Like Squirtle and Ivysaur, it is no longer subject to stamina, and thus remains effective throughout a fight. Unlike Brawl, where Pokémon Trainer is a starter character, and Smash 4, where Charizard is, Pokémon Trainer is now an unlockable character.

In terms of execution, Charizard functions differently from in Smash 4 because of the overall changes to its moveset and different engine, but it generally serves the same purpose as a lightning bruiser. It is fundamentally better but is counterbalanced by gaping holes in its kit such as forward aerial not autocanceling from a short hop. As such, while Charizard is worse relative to the cast compared to its solo appearance in SSB4, as a member of Pokémon Trainer's team, it is more useful because it allows the Trainer to adapt to situations where its longevity and KO power are needed, while also being able to replace itself with Squirtle or Ivysaur in cases where its weaknesses can be exploited.

Spirits[edit]

Fighter spirit[edit]

Primary spirit[edit]

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Series
422
SSBU spirit Mega Charizard X.png
Mega Charizard X
Attack
★★★ 1 3265 9846 1633 4923 1336 4028 Fire Attack ↑ Pokémon Series

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese リザードン, Lizardon
France French Dracaufeu
Germany German Glurak
Spain Spanish Charizard
Italy Italian Charizard
China Chinese (Simplified) 喷火龙, Lizardon
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 噴火龍, Lizardon
South Korea Korean 리자몽, Rizamon
Netherlands Dutch Charizard
Russia Russian Чаризард
Portugal Portuguese Charizard

Trivia[edit]

  • Charizard and Pikachu are the only playable Pokémon that are game mascots.
  • Like Mewtwo and Lucario, Charizard is, as of Super Smash Bros. 4, similar to particular members of its species depicted in the anime. In Charizard's case, like Ash's Charizard, Red's Charizard and Alain's Charizard:
    • Its forward aerial's animation is identical to Alain's when it uses Dragon Claw.
    • Its up throw's animation is similar to Ash and Red's when they use Seismic Toss.
    • It knows Flare Blitz like Red's does in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver versions.
    • It can use Blast Burn like Red (albeit only in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver versions) and Alain's.
    • It has an idle pose that sees it turn its head and spit out an ember like Ash's did during its disobedient phase.
    • It is voiced by Shin'ichirō Miki, who voices Ash's and Red's.
  • Charizard is the first playable character in the series to have made their debut as a significant non-playable in-game character in the games prior to their playable debut. Initially, it was a Pokémon summoned from Poké Balls in SSB and Melee, before becoming playable in Brawl.
    • Currently, Charizard is also the only Pokémon to have become a playable character in a later game after being a Poké Ball Pokémon in prior games.
    • While several other newcomers have appeared in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and SSB4 as trophies, Charizard is the first one to have played an actual in-game role in the previous games.
    • Charizard is also the only character who was a summonable character in more than one installment before becoming playable.
  • Charizard is one of two playable characters to appear in every game of the series who was not playable in every iteration. The other is King Dedede.
    • However, if one counts both versions of SSB4 as the same game, Ridley also shares this distinction.
  • Charizard is one of three characters to have cameoed in the opening of Melee, as a model, prior to becoming a playable character, the others being Wolf and Ridley.
    • However, Charizard is the only of the three who plays a major non-playable role in Melee.
  • Charizard and Mewtwo are the only playable Pokémon with different names in different languages that keeps the same voice clips in all regional versions of the Super Smash Bros. series.
  • Due to having access to Flamethrower, Flare Blitz and Fly, Charizard is the only playable dual-type Pokémon to use moves of both of its types.
  • Charizard is the only character to have been an independent character in one game (in Smash 4) and then part of a shared character in the next (in Ultimate). It is also the only character to have been in more than two games that uses a different set of special moves in each one.
  • Since its debut, Charizard is the only Brawl veteran to use new voice clips across every Super Smash Bros. installment while retaining its voice actor (in this case, Shin'ichirō Miki).

References[edit]