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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
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|jtrainername=ダンデ
|jpokemonname=リザードン
|tmtrainername=Dande
|tmpokemonname=Lizardon
|gender=Male<ref group="lower-alpha">Can be female in the {{gal|Battle Tower}}.</ref>
|ability={{a|Blaze}}<ref group="lower-alpha">Can be {{a|Solar Power}} in the {{gal|Battle Tower}}.</ref>
|image=[[File:Leon and Charizard Pokemon Sword Shield.png|300px]]
|caption=Charizard and Leon in the intro of {{g|Sword and Shield}}
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'''Leon's Charizard''' (Japanese: '''ダンデのリザードン''' ''Dande's Lizardon'') is [[Leon]]'s main partner {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|games}}, {{pkmn|anime}}, and the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.

==In the games==
===In the [[core series]]===
====Character profile====
[[File:Leon Charizard and Wooloo.png|thumb|250px|Charizard looking after a wild {{p|Wooloo}} in [[Slumbering Weald]]]]
{{p|Charizard}} is [[Leon]]'s main partner Pokémon in the games. It took part in the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]] alongside Leon when he was ten years old, and they claimed victory in the Champion Cup on their first attempt. Since that victory, Leon and Charizard remained unbeaten in both League and exhibition matches until they were defeated by the {{player}} during the events of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. Charizard can be first seen during the game's introductory cutscene with Leon, having an exhibition match against [[Raihan]] and his {{p|Duraludon}}. The player first meets Chairzard in person in [[Wedgehurst]] with his {{pkmn|Trainer}}. Throughout the game, Charizard is commonly seen alongside Leon outside of battle. Due to Leon's poor sense of direction, he often gets lost, and having to rely on Charizard to lead him to his destination.

During the battle against {{p|Eternatus}}, Charizard is the final Pokémon Leon uses to wear it down before attempting to capture it. Just before Eternatus breaks out of Leon's {{i|Poké Ball}}, Charizard uses the last of its energy to shield the player and [[Hop]] from the blast.

Leon's signature pose is called the Charizard pose, named after his Charizard.

In battles with or against the player, Leon will [[Gigantamax]] Charizard at the first opportunity. When battling the player in the {{gal|Battle Tower}}, Leon will always use Charizard on his [[Party|team]].

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===In the [[spin-off games]]===
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
[[File:Masters Champion Time.png|thumb|250px|Event image for the [[Champion Time]] event, where Leon and Charizard debuted]]
{{main|Leon (Masters)#Charizard|Leon (Masters) → Charizard}}
Leon forms a [[sync pair]] with Charizard in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. The pair were the first Master Sync Pair added to the game, debuting on February 26, 2021. Charizard was given the ability to [[Gigantamax]] on Feburary 18, 2023.

====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
A {{mezastar|Promotional tags|promotional tag}} featuring Charizard was packaged with the Pokémon Dynamax Band, released on February 11, 2021. Charizard later appeared in Pokémon Mezastar as one of Leon's Pokémon. Charizard also appeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022. Upon beating Leon, the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on Charizard.

=====As an opponent=====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|type2=Flying|name=Charizard|img=006Charizard|move=Flamethrower|movetype=Fire}}
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=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Fire}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Charizard|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Fire|Flying|}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|3-2-022|{{OBP|Charizard|3-2-022}}|Fire|Flying|5}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Flying}}

====[[Pokémon UNITE]]====
Charizard appears in [[Pokémon UNITE]] alongside Leon as an enemy Trainer to fight during the Legacy Trainer Showdown event between September 9, 2022 and October 6, 2022. His Charizard starts the battle as {{p|Charmander}} and can evolve to {{p|Charmeleon}} and then Charizard during the battle.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Young Leon Sonia.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Charmander during Leon's childhood]]
====Pre-series====
{{an|Leon}} obtained {{p|Charizard}} as a {{p|Charmander}} when he was young and he was his [[Starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. It then accompanied him and [[Sonia]] on their {{pkmn|journey}} when they became {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. In a flashback in ''[[JN129|A Flood of Torrential Gains!]]'', it is shown that Charmander was used in Leon's first Pokémon battle against Sonia's {{p|Rookidee}}, where Charmander was defeated. 

Sometime after that, Charmander [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Charmeleon}}, and at some point, it evolved again into a Charizard.

In another flashback shown in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'', it is shown that Charizard was with Leon when he became the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Galar]] region.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Charizard debuted in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where it was used to battle {{an|Lance}} and his [[Lance's Gyarados|Red Gyarados]]. Despite the [[type]] disadvantage, Charizard put up an incredible fight, during which both Pokémon [[Dynamax]]ed. In the end, after an intense {{pkmn|battle}}, Charizard defeated Gyarados and emerged victorious, cementing Leon's spot as the Monarch of the [[World Coronation Series]].
[[File:JN012.png|thumb|250px|Charizard and Leon against Lance and Gyarados]]
In [[JN013|the next episode]], Charizard and Leon battled {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}} in an unofficial match. After both Pokémon [[Gigantamax]]ed, Charizard won using its {{m|G-Max Wildfire}} after being hit by a super effective {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}} from Pikachu. After the battle, Leon thanked Charizard for the work and told Ash that the next battle they have will be an official one.

In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', Charizard went up against [[Raihan]] and his {{p|Duraludon}}. After a close match, with both Pokémon Gigantamaxing, Charizard ultimately won the battle.

In ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield: Slumbering Weald!]]'', Charizard saved Ash and his Pokémon by defeating a {{p|Centiskorch}} that had Gigantamaxed unexpectedly and was rampaging in a small town in [[Galar]]. After Centiskorch was defeated, Charizard carried Leon across the [[region]] to deal with other Pokémon that had unexpectedly Gigantamaxed. The first Pokémon they encountered was a huge {{p|Pangoro}}.

In ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'', Leon initially used Charizard to battle a Gigantamax {{p|Coalossal}} along with Ash's Pokémon while flying over a coal mine. However, Leon decided to switch to {{p|Dragapult}} so he could end the battle before it did any more damage.
[[File:Leon Charizard Cinderace Lucario.png|thumb|left|250px|Charizard protecting {{AP|Lucario}} and {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}]]
In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: From Here to Eternatus!]]'', Charizard took on {{p|Eternatus}} during the [[Darkest Day]] crisis. The battle continued in ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', where Charizard finally managed to gain the upper hand and weaken Eternatus enough that Leon could throw an [[Ultra Ball]]. However, when Eternatus broke out of the ball, Charizard shielded [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Lucario}} as well as [[Goh's Cinderace]] from the blast, causing it to take serious damage. This forced Leon to recall Charizard to its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

In ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', Leon used Charizard to battle [[Flint]] and his {{TP|Flint|Infernape}} in a World Coronation Series match that it won without much difficulty. Later, Leon used Charizard in the first stage of his training with Ash, flying and dodging several trees that they found on the way and then climbing a waterfall. Charizard was seen again when Leon and Ash meet up with [[Sonia]] and [[Goh]].
[[File:Alain Charizard Leon Charizard.png|thumb|250px|Charizard battling Alain's Charizard]]
In ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', Leon used Charizard as his second Pokémon in his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] battle against [[Alain]]. It was briefly used to battle [[Alain's Charizard]] before battling {{p|Malamar}}, which it defeated. Charizard battled Alain's Charizard once more and, despite Alain [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] his Charizard, emerged the victor.

In ''[[JN122|It's Champion Time!]]'', Charizard was one of the three Pokémon Leon used in his Masters Eight Tournament match against [[Diantha]]. Charizard battled [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} and despite Gardevoir using its {{m|Psychic}} move to control G-Max Wildfire to its advantage, Charizard was able to win after Leon made Charizard use another G-Max Wildfire to bust through the combination attack and strike Gardevoir. This allowed him to advance to the finals of the tournament.
[[File:JN131.png|thumb|left|250px|Charizard against {{AP|Pikachu}} in the finals]]
During preparations for the [[Full Battle]] between Leon and Ash in ''[[JN129|A Flood of Torrential Gains!]]'', Charizard and [[Hop]] stayed with Leon in the locker room. Leon reminisced about his past as a child and the emotions he felt when battling with {{p|Charmander}}. In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Charizard was the sixth Pokémon Leon used in the battle, where it faced Ash's Pikachu. During the battle, Leon immediately Gigantamaxed Charizard, which caused Charizard to start gaining the upper hand in the battle. After Charizard's G-Max Wildfire clashed with Pikachu's {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, cancelling out both moves while Charizard returned to its normal size and form, {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} ended up reawakening and appearing at [[Wyndon Stadium]].

In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Charizard was recalled in favor of {{p|Cinderace}}, which Leon Gigantamaxed; however, Charizard returned to the match after Pikachu defeated Cinderace. Initially gaining the upper hand in battle, Charizard and Pikachu found themselves at their limits when Leon commanded Charizard to merge with its moves, thus gaining a power overload. After a violent exchange of blows between Pikachu and Charizard, it seemed that Charizard had finally managed to defeat his opponent. Still, Pikachu woke up with more force, and both Pokémon decided to define the last blow with all or nothing. With both Pokémon at their limit, Charizard was finally defeated after both collided with each other. After the battle, Charizard joined its Trainer in congratulating Ash and Pikachu on their battle and victory in the Masters Eight Tournament.

====Personality and characteristics====
[[File:Leon and Charizard.png|thumb|right|250px|Charizard and Leon preparing to high five]]
As in the games, Charizard is Leon's ace, being used in virtually all of Leon's battles in the current [[World Coronation Series]] season without a single defeat until facing {{Ash}}. Charizard is also a powerful Pokémon, being able to defeat Pokémon belonging to {{pkmn|Champion}}s, such as [[Lance's Gyarados]] and [[Diantha's Gardevoir]]. Charizard is shown using a wide variety of moves, changing up its move set between battles to catch opponents off guard regardless of how much they prepared. After winning a battle, Charizard has a habit of firing a {{m|Flamethrower}} into the sky.

Charizard is very close with Leon, as seen when it gave its {{pkmn|Trainer}} a high five after their victory over Lance. Charizard has been shown to share many of its Trainer's personality traits, as seen in ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', where Charizard was having fun during flight training with Leon and Ash. In addition, Leon has a car modeled after Charizard.

As Leon's starter Pokémon, Charizard has been with him since the beginning of his {{pkmn|journey}} and was present at different times in his Trainer's life. Leon often uses Charizard as a means of transport to get around between places. According to Leon in ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', he relies on Charizard to help him with his his poor sense of direction. 

Charizard is also protective of other Pokémon, as seen in ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', when it shielded [[Ash's Lucario]] and [[Goh's Cinderace]] from {{p|Eternatus}}, resulting in it taking damage.

====Appearance====
:''See also: [[Gigantamax]]''
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|-
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Charmander
! style="background:#{{fire color light}};" | As a Charmeleon
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | As a Charizard
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Gigantamax Charizard
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Leon Charmander.png|180px]]
| [[File:Leon Charmeleon.png|180px]]
| [[File:Leon Charizard.png|180px]]
| [[File:Leon Gigantamax Charizard.png|180px]]
|}

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Leon Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Air Slash|2=Fire Spin|3=Thunder Punch|4=Dragon Claw|5=Dig|6=Brick Break}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Air Slash|2=Fire Spin|3=Thunder Punch|4=Dragon Claw|5=Dig|6=Brick Break}}|image2=Leon {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Charizard Rock Tomb|1=Charizard Flare Blitz|2=Charizard Fire Blast|3=Charizard Ancient Power|4=Charizard Dragon Pulse|5=Charmander Ember|6=Charmander Scratch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Rock Tomb|1=Flare Blitz|2=Fire Blast|3=Ancient Power|4=Dragon Pulse|5=Ember<br>as a Charmander|6=Scratch<br>as a Charmander}}}}
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{{anmov|flying|Air Slash|JN012|Flash of the Titans!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|JN012|Flash of the Titans!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|JN012|Flash of the Titans!}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Claw|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Brick Break|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Tomb|JN042|Sword and Shield: Slumbering Weald!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flare Blitz|JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Blast|JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Ancient Power|JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Pulse|JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|JN132|Partners in Time!}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|JN132|Partners in Time!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

=====[[Max Move]]s and [[G-Max Move]]s used=====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Leon Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Lightning 1|1=Max Lightning 2|2=Max Airstream|3=Max Knuckle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Lightning (Part 1)|1=Max Lightning (Part 2)|2=Max Airstream|3=Max Knuckle}}|image2=Leon Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=G-Max Wildfire|1=G-Max Wildfire effect|2=Max Rockfall|3=Max Wyrmwind}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=G-Max Wildfire (Part 1)|1=G-Max Wildfire (Part 2)|2=Max Rockfall|3=Max Wyrmwind}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Max Lightning|JN012|Flash of the Titans!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunder Punch}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Max Airstream|JN012|Flash of the Titans!{{tt|*|Base move is Air Slash}}}}
{{anmov|fire|G-Max Wildfire|JN012|Flash of the Titans!{{tt|*|Base move is Flamethrower, Fire Spin, or Fire Blast}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Max Knuckle|JN027|Toughing It Out!{{tt|*|Base move is Brick Break}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Max Rockfall|JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!{{tt|*|Base move is Ancient Power}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Max Wyrmwind|JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!{{tt|*|Base move is Dragon Pulse}}}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

=====Moves improvised=====
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! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
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| rowspan="2" | [[File:Leon Charizard Power Up Fire Blast 2.png|150px]]<br>[[File:JN132.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]''
| {{m|Fire Blast}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Similar to Dragonite Meteor, Charizard merges with Fire Blast, causing its body to become cloaked in a gigantic 大-shaped flame before charging at the opponent. When using this attack, Charizard assumes a more reddish-colored form, much like its [[Gigantamax]] form. This was used in the final clash between Charizard and {{AP|Pikachu}} in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] finals.
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====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{fire color light}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}
|ja=三宅健太 ''[[Kenta Miyake]]''
|en=[[Kenta Miyake]]
}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Leon and Charizard TW.png|thumb|250px|Charizard in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
[[File:Leon Gigantamax Charizard Twilight Wings.png|thumb|left|250px|Charizard Gigantamaxed in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
Charizard appeared in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', where it and [[Leon]] battled [[Bea]] and her {{p|Machamp}} in a televised battle in [[Wyndon Stadium]]. The {{pkmn|Champion}} and his partner eventually emerged victorious. Charizard later appeared with Leon in a brief flashback Chairman [[Rose]] had while meeting {{gal|John}}, a fan of Leon's.

In ''[[TW02|Training]]'', Bea thought she saw Charizard in the [[Wild Area]], only to realize it was actually a {{p|Rhydon}}. In ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'', [[Hop]] watched a recording of one of Leon's battles with Charizard.

In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', Charizard was Leon's last Pokémon in his battle against [[Raihan]], going up against his [[Gigantamax]]ed {{p|Duraludon}}. Charizard unleashed a {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}; however, Duraludon held back the inferno with {{m|Max Guard}}.

In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', Leon used Charizard in a battle against [[Mustard]]'s {{p|Mienshao}}. The battle was well-balanced, and Mustard called it off before either Pokémon could deal much damage.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Leon Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Flamethrower TW|1=Slash TW}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Slash}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|TW01|Letter}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|TW01|Letter}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

=====[[G-Max Move]]s used=====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Leon Charizard G-Max Wildfire TW.png|Using G-Max Wildfire}}
{{anmov|fire|G-Max Wildfire|TW07|Sky{{tt|*|Base move is Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Leon Charizard Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Charizard in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Before the events of ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', Leon used Charizard as a last resort to face {{p|Eternatus}}. However, Leon failed to capture the Gigantic Pokémon, and Charizard was taken out of commission protecting {{ga|Victor}} and [[Hop]]. During preparations for the Championship match against Victor, Charizard tried to lift Leon's spirits, as he was still shaken from the previous battle.

====Personality and characteristics====
Similar to its counterpart in the main [[anime]], Charizard is protective of others, putting itself at risk to protect [[Hop]] and {{ga|Victor}}. Charizard is also seen to have a strong bond with his Trainer.

Charizard is kept in an [[Ultra Ball]].

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Leon Charizard Fire Blast Evolutions.png|Using Fire Blast}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Blast|PE01|The Champion}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===GOTCHA! music video===
[[File:Leon Party Gotcha.png|240px|thumb|Charizard alongside Leon and his other Pokémon in [[GOTCHA!]]]]
Charizard briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], battling {{ga|Victor}}'s {{p|Cinderace}}.

=====Moves used=====
Charizard is implied to know a {{type|Fire}} attack due to the use of {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}.
=====[[G-Max Move]]s used=====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Leon Vs Victor Gotcha.png|Using G-Max Wildfire}}
{{anmov|fire|G-Max Wildfire|GOTCHA!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Leon Charizard Adventures.png|thumb|240px|Charizard in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
====History====
[[File:Leon Gigantamax Charizard Adventures.png|thumb|left|175px|As a Gigantamax Charizard in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
=====Pre-series=====
[[PASS24|Prior]] to the events of {{chap|Sword & Shield}}, Leon used Charizard in his battle for the [[Champion Cup]] of [[Galar]]. This battle had such an impact on [[Sonia]] that she decided to pursue a new purpose in her life.

====={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}=====
Charizard first appeared in ''[[PASS02|Crackle!! Practice Battle]]'', where it helped [[Leon]] herd a flock of {{p|Wooloo}}. 

In ''[[PASS22|Grrr!! Noble Kidnappers]]'', Charizard was seen with Leon as he carried an unconscious Sonia. Shortly thereafter, [[Raihan]] borrowed Charizard to transport an injured {{tc|Cabbie}} to a hospital in [[Hammerlocke]].

In [[PASS26]], Leon used Charizard to battle [[Dynamax]] Pokémon that were rampaging due to the [[Darkest Day]]. When {{p|Eternatus}} finally awakened and went out of control, Charizard teamed up with Pokémon from other [[Galar]] {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to fight it, but was easily defeated.

In [[PASS38]], Charizard was seen being used by Leon to fly him and [[Marvin]] across the [[Isle of Armor]].

In [[PASS41]], Charizard battled against Eternatus again, but was easily overwhelmed.

=====Moves used=====
Charizard is implied to know a {{type|Fire}} attack due to the use of {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}.

=====[[G-Max Move]]s used=====
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==={{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}===
[[File:Leon Charizard JNM.png|thumb|200px|Charizard in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}} manga]]
====History====
In ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]'', Charizard defeated {{an|Lance}} and his {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}} during the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]]. 

In ''[[JNM05|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Leon used Charizard in a battle against {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', it defeated [[Raihan]] and his {{p|Duraludon}} in another World Coronation Series match.

In ''[[JNM13|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 1)]]'' and ''[[JNM14|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2)]]'', Leon used Charizard to help Ash solve the Pokémon cases that were out of control in the [[Galar]] [[region]]. Later, Leon and Charizard teamed up with Ash and [[Goh]]'s Pokémon to stop the [[Darkest Day]].

====Appearance====
:''See also: [[Gigantamax]]''
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! style="background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Charmander
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Gigantamax Charizard
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| [[File:Young Leon and Sonia JNM.png|180px]]
| [[File:Leon Charizard Gigantamax JNM.png|180px]]
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====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Leon Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Flamethrower JNM|1=Thunder Punch JNM|2=Dig JNM|3=Brick Break JNM|4=Rock Tomb JNM}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Thunder Punch|2=Dig|3=Brick Break|4=Rock Tomb}}}} 
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|JNM04|Flash of the Titans! }}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|JNM04|Flash of the Titans!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|JNM10|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Brick Break|JNM10|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Tomb|JNM13|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 1)|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

* Charizard is implied to know a {{type|Flying}} attack, due to its use of {{m|Max Airstream}}.

=====[[Max Move]]s and [[G-Max Move]]s used=====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Leon Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Lightning JNM|1=Max Airstream JNM|2=G-Max Wildfire JNM|3=Max Knuckle JNM}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Lightning|1=Max Airstream|2=G-Max Wildfire|3=Max Knuckle}}}} 
{{anmov|electric|Max Lightning|JNM04|Flash of the Titans!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunder Punch}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Max Airstream|JNM04|Flash of the Titans!}}
{{anmov|fire|G-Max Wildfire|JNM04|Flash of the Titans!{{tt|*|Base move is Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Max Knuckle|JNM10|Toughing It Out!{{tt|*|Base move is Brick Break}}}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Leon's Charizard in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Fire|char=yes}}
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{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}

===Merchandise===
====Amazing Volt Tackle Pokémon Center & Pokémon Store Set====
The '''Amazing Volt Tackle Pokémon Center & Pokémon Store Set''' (Japanese: '''仰天のボルテッカー ポケモンセンター・ポケモンストアセット''' ''Amazing Volteccer Pokémon Center•Pokémon Store Set'') was available to purchase from Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, and the Pokémon Center Online upon the official release of {{TCG|Amazing Volt Tackle}}, the fourth Sword & Shield Era expansion, on September 18, 2020. This product includes two Amazing Volt Tackle booster boxes and accessories with exclusive designs:
:The '''Leon Deck Case''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド ダンデ''' ''Deck Case: Dande'') and matching set of 64 '''Leon Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド ダンデ''' ''Deck Shield: Dande'') feature [[Galar]] {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Leon]] and {{p|Charizard}} in [[Wyndon Stadium]]. The deck case can store 180 cards and comes with 2 card dividers.

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====Leon's Advice Trainer Card Collection====
Another of the four Trainer Card Collections available from August 20, 2021 was the '''Leon's Advice Trainer Card Collection''' (Japanese: '''トレーナーカードコレクション ダンデの助言''' ''Trainer Card Collection: Dande's Advice''). This collection includes a card file and promotional {{TCG|Supporter card}} featuring artwork by [[Naoki Saito]] of {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Leon]] enjoying a moment with his brother [[Hop]]. The Supporter card bears Leon's signature. The collection also includes a collector's guide, a {{TCG|Silver Lance}} booster pack, a {{TCG|Jet-Black Spirit}} booster pack, an {{TCG|Eevee Heroes}} booster pack, a {{TCG|Skyscraping Perfection}} booster pack, and a {{TCG|Blue Sky Stream}} booster pack.
  
'''Product images:'''
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|caption1=Leon's Advice Trainer Card<br>Collection
|image2=Leon Advice Card File.jpg
|caption2=Card File
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====Vivid Voltage Theme Decks====
Two {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s were released alongside the {{TCG|Vivid Voltage}} expansion on November 13, 2020. The expansion focuses somewhat on Trainers from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] as they feature on a number of {{TCG|Supporter card}}s and are depicted in the art of their signature Pokémon. Two of these Pokémon formed the basis of the 60-card Theme Decks available: the {{TCG|Charizard Theme Deck}} and the {{TCG|Drednaw Theme Deck}}, which also respectively feature {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Leon]] and [[Gym Leader]] [[Nessa]]. Each deck came with a deck box, damage counters and status markers, a {{TCG|coin}}, a playmat, a rules booklet, an information sheet, reference cards, and a code card for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]].

'''Product images:'''
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|caption1={{TCG|Charizard Theme Deck}}
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====December 2021 accessories====
More TCG accessories were made available later in December 2021 from Pokémon Centers and the Pokémon Center Online.

'''Pokémon Trainers Off Shot! merchandise:''' The items released as part of this line utilize a detailed illustration by [[kirisAki]] that features an ensemble of key characters enjoying a [[Wyndon]] street fair "off camera". The TCG accessories were accompanied by other merchandise, such as badges, stickers, stationery, charms, and clothing. They were available first from the Pokémon Center Online on December 9 and were followed by a release in physical Pokémon Centers on December 11.
*'''Pokémon Trainers Off Shot! Rubber Playmat''' (Japanese: '''ラバープレイマット POKÉMON TRAINERS Off Shot!''')
*'''Pokémon Trainers Off Shot! Collection File''' (Japanese: '''コレクションファイル POKÉMON TRAINERS Off Shot!''') plus packs of ten '''Pokémon Trainers Off Shot! Collection Refill''' (Japanese: '''コレクションリフィル POKÉMON TRAINERS Off Shot!''') sheets with similarly designed dividers

'''Product images:'''
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|image2=Pokémon Trainers Off Shot Collection File.jpg
|caption2=Pokémon Trainers Off Shot!<br>Collection File
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==General merchandising==
[[File:Leon Charizard Kotobukiya.png|thumb|200px|Leon and Charizard in in the Kotobukiya action figure]]
Charizard has appeared in several piece of merchandise along with his {{pkmn|Trainer}}, ranging from toys, appearal, wallart and stickers. Charizard and Leon have been featured prominently in the Pokémon Trainers merchandise line along with several other characters from among the series.

Charizard appeared alongside Leon in the form of a Kotobukiya figure sold at the {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}}.<ref>https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/703-06777/kotobukiya-leon-and-charizard-figures</ref>
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
====Standard====
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Sword Shield Leon and Charizard artwork.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Masters Champion Time artwork.jpg|x250px]]
|-
|Key artwork of Charizard and Leon<br>in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]
|Artwork for the [[Champion Time]] event<br>by VOFAN
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Masters Team Charizard artwork.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Masters Leon and Gigantamax Charizard.jpg|x250px]]
|-
|Artwork of Leon, Bettie, Red, and their Charizard in<br>[[Pokémon Masters EX]] by Taz Saints 
|Artwork of Charizard after Gigantamaxing<br>by katano shibire
|}

====Merchandise====
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|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}};"| [[File:Leon Charizard Saito artwork.png|x250px]]
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|Companion artwork for the Kotobukiya figure by {{color2|000|Naoki Saito}}
|}

====Raw TCG art====
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|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg fire color dark}}; background: #{{tcg fire color light}};"| [[File:Art Life 20231115 Charizard.jpg|250px]]
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|Raw artwork of the {{color2|000|Charizard (Vivid Voltage 25)|Charizard}} {{color2|000|Lost Origin (TCG)|Lost Origin (TG3)}} full art print<br>from {{color2|000|Pokémon card art life}}, illustrated by {{color2|000|GIDORA}}
|}

===Game assets===
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|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}};"| [[File:Leon Charizard Unite.jpg|250px]]
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|Official artwork of Charizard and Leon<br>in [[Pokémon UNITE]]
|}

===Anime artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Leon Raihan Artwork 1.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Leon Raihan Artwork 2.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Leon Diantha Official Poster.jpg|x200px]]
|-
|Official artwork from<br>''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|Official artwork from<br>''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|Official artwork from<br>''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Master Class Artwork JN.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Ash Leon Hop Artwork.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Ash vs Leon poster.png|x200px]]
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|Official artwork from<br>''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1522523066256936961</ref>
|Official artwork from<br>''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|Official poster from<br>''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Leon audio drama.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Leon Ash Party Artwork.jpg|x200px]]
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|Charizard and Leon from<br>''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' audio drama
|Official artwork from<br>''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' by Spoon2d magazine
|}

==Trivia==
* In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', it was revealed that Charizard was {{an|Leon}}'s first Pokémon to [[Evolution|evolve]].
* As of ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Charizard has used more [[move]]s in the anime [[series]] than any other individual Pokémon, at 20.

==Notes==
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==References==
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==Related articles==
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