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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 usefulness. Despite being a super heavyweight, Charizard has above average [[walk]]ing speed and one of the fastest [[dash]]ing speeds in the game, which help with its approach. However, Charizard has significant issues. ''SSB4'' removed [[gliding]], which considerably worsened Charizard's recovery in the process. While its new special move, Flare Blitz, is rather powerful, it deals recoil damage to Charizard, with 5% added from just initiating the move, and another 5% from a successful hit. Despite its uses as a strong KO attack and decent horizontal recovery option, the recoil damage is still received even when it hits an opponent's shield. It also results in high ending lag, making it very [[punish]]able when used unwisely. | 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 usefulness. Despite being a super heavyweight, Charizard has above average [[walk]]ing speed and one of the fastest [[dash]]ing speeds in the game, which help with its approach. However, Charizard has significant issues. ''SSB4'' removed [[gliding]], which considerably worsened Charizard's recovery in the process. While its new special move, Flare Blitz, is rather powerful, it deals recoil damage to Charizard, with 5% added from just initiating the move, and another 5% from a successful hit. Despite its uses as a strong KO attack and decent horizontal recovery option, the recoil damage is still received even when it hits an opponent's shield. It also results in high ending lag, making it very [[punish]]able when used unwisely. | ||
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 KO attack 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 tournaments. As such, opinions on Charizard's viability have notably improved over the game's lifespan, | 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 KO attack 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. | ||
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