Charizard (SSB4): Difference between revisions

{{Infobox Character

|name = Charizard

|game = SSB4

|ssbgame1 = SSBB

|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]

|tier = E

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:{{Cquote|Charizard Fires It Up!|cite=Introduction Tagline}}

Charizard also boasts a potent grab game that allows for combos, KO set-ups, and even KOing outright; its up throw, in particular, is the second strongest throw of any kind in the game. Lastly, Charizard's overall mobility is quite fast for a super heavyweight. Its [[walk]]ing and [[dash]]ing speeds are among the fastest in the game, while a number of its moves boast minimal start-up lag alongside respectable utility.

==Attributes==

Unlike the other playable Pokémon, who are either lightweights ({{SSB4|Pikachu}}, {{SSB4|Jigglypuff}} and {{SSB4|Mewtwo}}) or middleweights ({{SSB4|Lucario}} and {{SSB4|Greninja}}), Charizard is a super [[Weight|heavyweight]]. Although its overall damage output and endurance are fittingly very high, it deviates from its weight class' archetype in a few ways. The most noticeable of these differences are its hurtboxes and mobility. Charizard does not have hurtboxes on its wings, and they only cover slightly more than the base of its tail.<ref>[https://smashboards.com/guides/ignition-in-depth-breakdown-and-guide-to-charizard.973/ Ignition - In-Depth Breakdown and Guide to Charizard by SilentDoom]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/KuroganeHammer/status/891937046570295297 Kurogane Hammer detailing Charizard's back aerial]</ref> As a result, Charizard's wings and the majority of its tail are effectively immune to opposing hitboxes.

*{{nerf|Neutral aerial has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 8-28 → 9-25).}}

*{{nerf|Neutral aerial has smaller hitboxes (4u/4u/4u/4u/4u → 3.5u/3u/1.5u/3.5u), with the move losing one of its hitboxes.}}

*{{buff|Forward aerial's late claw hitbox deals more knockback (25 (base)/80 (scaling) → 32/97), significantly improving its KO potential to the point of now being the move's sweetspot.}}

*{{buff|Back aerial's sweetspot is larger (4u → 4.5u) and it has been positioned further along Charizard's tail (z offset: 0 → -1), improving its range.}}

|ftiltdmg=11% (flame), 7% (tail)

|ftiltdesc=Swings its tail forward. It can be angled; has long range; and its sweetspot is at the [[Flame|flaming]] tip of Charizard's tail. When sweetspotted, it is one of the strongest forward tilts in the game. Its sweetspot KOs middleweights at 122%/111% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). Due to it hitting on frame 11 and having 29 frames of ending lag, however, it is punishable.

|utiltdmg=8%

|utiltdesc=Hunches in order to thrust its wings upward. It hits on frame 9 and has very high knockback growth for a tilt attack. These traits make it a fairly fast, yet capable KOing option, as it KOs middleweights at 135%/126% (''3DS''/''Wii U'') from anywhere on Final Destination. Thanks to its long vertical range and Charizard not having hurtboxes in its wings, it is also a safe anti-air attack. However, it is Charizard's least damaging tilt attack. It also has fairly minimal horizontal range.

|fairdmg=12% (early, clean arm), 13% (clean tip)

|fairdesc=A downward slash with its claws. It hits on frame 8, which is the lowest amount of start-up lag out Charizard's aerials. It also auto-cancels with a short hop, while its sweetspot's tip is a semi-spike. When coupled with its respectable damage output and high knockback growth, these traits make it very reliable either as a follow-up from down throw, or as a KOing option. While near the edge of Final Destination, its sweetspot KOs middleweights at 108%/97% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). However, it has moderate ending and landing lag, and is punishable from out of shield by most characters.

|bairdmg=11% (body), 14% (tail), 16% (flame)

|bairdesc=Swings its tail backward. Like forward tilt, its sweetspot is at the flaming tip of Charizard's tail. When sweetspotted, it is Charizard's most damaging aerial, and the second strongest back aerial in the game. While near the edge of Final Destination, its sweetspot KOs middleweights at 84%/74% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). Although its tail hitbox is noticeably weaker, it is still strong enough to KO middleweights at 98%/87% (''3DS''/''Wii U'') while near the edge of Final Destination. Its high damage output and long range also make it safe on shield when spaced properly. Due to it hitting on frame 14, however, it has the second highest amount of start-up lag out of Charizard's aerials.

|fsdmg=2% (Dragon Rush hits 1-7), 10% (Dragon Rush hit 8), 5% (Fire Blast hit 1), 1% (Fire Blast hits 2-7), 5% (Fire Blast hit 8)

|fsdesc=[[bulbapedia:Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] into Mega Charizard X. As Mega Charizard X, it can fly freely around the stage, similarly to [[Super Dragon]]. Unlike Super Dragon, Mega Charizard X has super armor and flinch resistance instead of [[invincibility]], and receiving damage will shorten its duration. Pressing the attack and special attack buttons causes Mega Charizard X to use Dragon Rush and [[bulbapedia:Fire Blast (move)|Fire Blast]], respectively. Compared to the Dragon Rush custom move, Mega Charizard X's Dragon Rush possesses longer range; the ability to propel Mega Charizard X in any given direction; and actual KO potential, thanks to its higher damage output and knockback. In comparison, Fire Blast is a fiery projectile that covers slightly more than the entirety of Final Destination and hits multiple times, with its last hit possessing KO potential. Dragon Rush and Fire Blast's last hits KO middleweights at 108% and 123%, respectively, while near the edge of Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version.

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Despite this placement, many players kept arguing in favor of Charizard's viability. Notably, {{Sm|MkLeo}} has claimed that Charizard can fare well against top-tier characters, thanks to it having some niche matchups against some of them, such as {{SSB4|Cloud}}. Arguments in favor of Charizard's viability were further supplemented by its tournament results slowly, but noticeably, improving; dedicated players like {{sm|Chuck Nasty}}, {{sm|Sharpy}} and {{sm|Serge}} would go on to actually win regional tournaments while exclusively using Charizard.

===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]===

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