Charizard (SSB4)

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*{{nerf|All grabs have decreased ranges.}}

*{{nerf|All grabs have increased start-up (frame 6 → 8 (standing), frame 8 → 10 (dash), frame 10 → 11 (pivot)) and ending lag (frame 30 → 34 (standing), frame 38 → 42 (dash), frame 36 → 40 (pivot)). Standing and dash grabs also have shorter durations (frames 6-8 → 8-9 (standing), frames 8-10 → 10-11 (dash)).}}

*{{buff|Charizard has a new up throw, a dive-bombing slam, similar to {{SSB4|Kirby}} and {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}'s up throws. Compared to the previous up throw, it has ~~altered~~ knockback (70 (base)/140 (growth) → 50/220), making it significantly better at KOing.}}

*{{buff|Charizard has a new up throw, a dive-bombing slam, similar to {{SSB4|Kirby}} and {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}'s up throws. Compared to the previous up throw, it has different knockback (70 (base)/140 (growth) → 50/220), making it significantly better at KOing.}}

*{{change|Down throw has altered knockback (40 (base)/300 (growth) → 70/130) and decreased ending lag (frame 84 → 70). These changes grant it combo potential at low to medium percentages, but significantly hinder its KO potential.}}

*{{change|Down throw's visual effects have changed. Its flames are now orange, instead of vermilion.}}

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==Update history==

Initially considered one of the worst characters in the game ~~and arguably the worst among the cast~~, Charizard has been buffed significantly via game updates. Update [[1.0.8]] granted Charizard arguably its most beneficial buffs: it ~~made~~ neutral attack ~~connect more reliably,~~ increased back aerial's range, and re-purposed up and down throws into a viable KOing option and Charizard's best combo starter, respectively. Although the buffs granted by update [[1.1.0]] were not as prominent in comparison, they nevertheless improved the utility of Charizard's moveset.

Initially considered one of the worst characters in the game, Charizard has been buffed significantly via game updates. Update [[1.0.8]] granted Charizard arguably its most beneficial buffs: it improved neutral attack's reliability; increased back aerial's range; and re-purposed up and down throws into a viable KOing option and Charizard's best combo starter, respectively. Although the buffs granted by update [[1.1.0]] were not as prominent in comparison, they nevertheless improved the utility of Charizard's moveset.

The changes to shield mechanics brought about by updates 1.1.0 and [[1.1.1]] are a mixed bag for Charizard: they make its high [[hitlag]] attacks safer and more threatening against shields, yet worsen its [[out of shield]] options. Lastly, update [[1.1.5]] followed a similar route to 1.0.8 by granting very beneficial buffs for Charizard: it increased its [[air speed]], increased the damage outputs and decreased the landing lag of its aerials, and gave Flare Blitz an additional hitbox that can allow it to punish a wider variety of maneuvers.

The changes to shield mechanics brought about by updates 1.1.0 and [[1.1.1]] are a mixed bag for Charizard: they make its high [[hitlag]] attacks safer and more threatening against shields, yet worsen its [[out of shield]] options. Lastly, update [[1.1.5]] followed a similar route to 1.0.8 by granting very beneficial buffs for Charizard: it increased its [[air speed]]; increased the damage outputs and decreased the landing lag of its aerials; and gave Flare Blitz an additional hitbox that can allow it to punish a wider variety of maneuvers.

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} [[1.0.4]]'''

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===Tier placement and history===

Due to its sluggish moveset; predictable and exploitable recovery; very slow air speed; susceptibility to combos; and newfound lack of teammates, Charizard initially garnered a very poor reputation by the majority of players during ''SSB4''{{'}}s early metagame. Update [[1.0.8]], however, began a trend in which Charizard ~~would receive consistent~~ and ~~substantial buffs from game updates~~. The buffs from this particular update noticeably improved Charizard's KO potential, combo game and frame data to the point that it lost its candidacy for the worst character in the game.

Due to its sluggish moveset; predictable and exploitable recovery; very slow air speed; susceptibility to combos; and newfound lack of teammates, Charizard initially garnered a very poor reputation by the majority of players during ''SSB4''{{'}}s early metagame. Update [[1.0.8]], however, began a trend in which game updates consistently granted Charizard buffs that were substantial at best and decent at worst. The buffs from this particular update noticeably improved Charizard's KO potential, combo game and frame data to the point that it lost its candidacy for the worst character in the game. Although some players even argued in favor of Charizard now becoming somewhat viable, it was still widely attested that these buffs were not sufficient enough to significantly improve its representation and results. As a result, Charizard was ranked 49th on the first [[tier list]], confirming its status as a bottom-tier character.

Although some players even argued in favor of Charizard now becoming somewhat viable, it was still widely attested that these buffs were not sufficient enough to significantly improve its representation and results. As a result, Charizard was ranked 49th on the first [[tier list]], confirming its status as a bottom-tier character.

Despite this placement, Charizard's viability became heavily contested ever since update [[1.1.5]], thanks to its sporadic instances of success and strengths as a character. Numerous professionals, including {{Sm|ZeRo}} and {{Sm|ESAM}}, believed Charizard to be somewhat viable and labeled it as a potential low-tier or even mid-tier character. This perception persisted into the second tier list, but was not reinforced by the second tier list itself, as Charizard was ranked 51st and thus placed at the top of the bottom-tier.

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 *{{nerf|All grabs have decreased ranges.}}
 *{{nerf|All grabs have increased start-up (frame 6 → 8 (standing), frame 8 → 10 (dash), frame 10 → 11 (pivot)) and ending lag (frame 30 → 34 (standing), frame 38 → 42 (dash), frame 36 → 40 (pivot)). Standing and dash grabs also have shorter durations (frames 6-8 → 8-9 (standing), frames 8-10 → 10-11 (dash)).}}
-*{{buff|Charizard has a new up throw, a dive-bombing slam, similar to {{SSB4|Kirby}} and {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}'s up throws. Compared to the previous up throw, it has altered knockback (70 (base)/140 (growth) → 50/220), making it significantly better at KOing.}}
+*{{buff|Charizard has a new up throw, a dive-bombing slam, similar to {{SSB4|Kirby}} and {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}'s up throws. Compared to the previous up throw, it has different knockback (70 (base)/140 (growth) → 50/220), making it significantly better at KOing.}}
 *{{change|Down throw has altered knockback (40 (base)/300 (growth) → 70/130) and decreased ending lag (frame 84 → 70). These changes grant it combo potential at low to medium percentages, but significantly hinder its KO potential.}}
 *{{change|Down throw's visual effects have changed. Its flames are now orange, instead of vermilion.}}
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 ==Update history==
-Initially considered one of the worst characters in the game and arguably the worst among the cast, Charizard has been buffed significantly via game updates. Update [[1.0.8]] granted Charizard arguably its most beneficial buffs: it made neutral attack connect more reliably, increased back aerial's range, and re-purposed up and down throws into a viable KOing option and Charizard's best combo starter, respectively. Although the buffs granted by update [[1.1.0]] were not as prominent in comparison, they nevertheless improved the utility of Charizard's moveset.
+Initially considered one of the worst characters in the game, Charizard has been buffed significantly via game updates. Update [[1.0.8]] granted Charizard arguably its most beneficial buffs: it improved neutral attack's reliability; increased back aerial's range; and re-purposed up and down throws into a viable KOing option and Charizard's best combo starter, respectively. Although the buffs granted by update [[1.1.0]] were not as prominent in comparison, they nevertheless improved the utility of Charizard's moveset.
-The changes to shield mechanics brought about by updates 1.1.0 and [[1.1.1]] are a mixed bag for Charizard: they make its high [[hitlag]] attacks safer and more threatening against shields, yet worsen its [[out of shield]] options. Lastly, update [[1.1.5]] followed a similar route to 1.0.8 by granting very beneficial buffs for Charizard: it increased its [[air speed]], increased the damage outputs and decreased the landing lag of its aerials, and gave Flare Blitz an additional hitbox that can allow it to punish a wider variety of maneuvers.
+The changes to shield mechanics brought about by updates 1.1.0 and [[1.1.1]] are a mixed bag for Charizard: they make its high [[hitlag]] attacks safer and more threatening against shields, yet worsen its [[out of shield]] options. Lastly, update [[1.1.5]] followed a similar route to 1.0.8 by granting very beneficial buffs for Charizard: it increased its [[air speed]]; increased the damage outputs and decreased the landing lag of its aerials; and gave Flare Blitz an additional hitbox that can allow it to punish a wider variety of maneuvers.
 '''{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} [[1.0.4]]'''
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 ===Tier placement and history===
-Due to its sluggish moveset; predictable and exploitable recovery; very slow air speed; susceptibility to combos; and newfound lack of teammates, Charizard initially garnered a very poor reputation by the majority of players during ''SSB4''{{'}}s early metagame. Update [[1.0.8]], however, began a trend in which Charizard would receive consistent and substantial buffs from game updates. The buffs from this particular update noticeably improved Charizard's KO potential, combo game and frame data to the point that it lost its candidacy for the worst character in the game.
+Due to its sluggish moveset; predictable and exploitable recovery; very slow air speed; susceptibility to combos; and newfound lack of teammates, Charizard initially garnered a very poor reputation by the majority of players during ''SSB4''{{'}}s early metagame. Update [[1.0.8]], however, began a trend in which game updates consistently granted Charizard buffs that were substantial at best and decent at worst. The buffs from this particular update noticeably improved Charizard's KO potential, combo game and frame data to the point that it lost its candidacy for the worst character in the game. Although some players even argued in favor of Charizard now becoming somewhat viable, it was still widely attested that these buffs were not sufficient enough to significantly improve its representation and results. As a result, Charizard was ranked 49th on the first [[tier list]], confirming its status as a bottom-tier character.
-Although some players even argued in favor of Charizard now becoming somewhat viable, it was still widely attested that these buffs were not sufficient enough to significantly improve its representation and results. As a result, Charizard was ranked 49th on the first [[tier list]], confirming its status as a bottom-tier character.
 Despite this placement, Charizard's viability became heavily contested ever since update [[1.1.5]], thanks to its sporadic instances of success and strengths as a character. Numerous professionals, including {{Sm|ZeRo}} and {{Sm|ESAM}}, believed Charizard to be somewhat viable and labeled it as a potential low-tier or even mid-tier character. This perception persisted into the second tier list, but was not reinforced by the second tier list itself, as Charizard was ranked 51st and thus placed at the top of the bottom-tier.