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Height
5'07"
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1.7 m
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5'07"/1.7 m
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0'0"/0.0 m
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
199.5 lbs.
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90.5 kg
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199.5 lbs./90.5 kg
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0
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Charizard (Japanese: リザードン Lizardon) is a dual-type Fire/Flying Pokémon.
It evolves from Charmeleon starting at level 36. It is the final form of Charmander.
Charizard is the version mascot of Pokémon Red and FireRed Versions. It also makes an appearance on the Pokémon Ranger, Pokémon Stadium, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky boxarts.
Biology
Physiology
Unlike its pre-evolutions, it has wings that can allow it to fly. Charizard is a very dragon-like Pokémon. Like its previous forms, it is bipedal and has a long tail with a fire burning at the tip. It has extremely sharp claws at the end of three, distinct digits, a long neck, and two horns protruding from the back of its head. The front of its two wings is teal, while the back is orange like the most of its body. Although hardly visible, Charizard's iris is light blue in color. Its belly and the undersides of its feet are cream-colored.
Gender differences
None. The two genders are similar.
Special abilities
As its pre-evolutions could, it can use a variety of Fire-type moves. Being the last evolution of a Fire-type starter Pokémon, Charizard has the ability to learn Blast Burn. Its fire is incredibly hot, and described to be hot enough to melt boulders. Because of the wings it has grown upon evolution, Charizard can fly and can use many Flying-type abilities, and its wings are able to carry it close to an altitude of 4,600 feet.
Even though Charizard is not a Dragon-type Pokémon, it has access to Dragon-type moves, such as Dragon Claw, DragonBreath, and Dragon Rage as well as Dragon Pulse. It also is able to use many variations of clawing moves such as Slash, Cut, and Shadow Claw, and can expel obscuring smoke to lower the accuracy of its opponent.
Since Charizard is a fully evolved Pokémon, it can use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
Behavior
Generally, a Charizard will be in a competitive mood. It loves to battle with other Pokémon and spends a great amount of time training or looking for opponents.
Its competitive spirit is also noteworthy, since it will never spit flames or attack in any manner a weaker foe unless provoked or commanded. When it gets very angered, the flames on its tail become a bluish-white color. It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It is known to have unintentionally caused massive forest fires with its flames. The more experienced a Charizard is, the more intense its tail flame and breath are.
Charizard has been depicted in Great Bowls of Fire! to repeatedly lick the people and Pokémon it is fond of, in a similar manner to a dog.
Habitat
Charizard are mercifully rare in the wild like all other forms of starter Pokémon; however, a valley is located somewhere in Johto wherein many Charizard reside. Charizard also inhabit craggy mountains and active volcanoes. One is also most likely able to find them in Kanto.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Its fierce appearance and disposition may suggest that it is mostly carnivorous, but like most Pokémon, it can subsist on the typical omnivorous diet most Pokémon share.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash Ketchum has a Charizard that he obtained as a Charmander in Charmander – The Stray Pokémon. It evolved into Charmeleon in March of the Exeggutor Squad and quickly evolved again into Charizard in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon, where Charizard saved Ash from the claws of an Aerodactyl.
Liza of the Charicific Valley owns her own Charizard, called Charla. It has a romantic relationship with Ash's Charizard.
Other
In Those Darn Electabuzz!, Casey had to help Corey Demario and his Charizard named Don get their fighting spirit back so that Corey could start pitching for The Electabuzz Baseball Team.
Clark used a Charizard and Quilava against Ash's Grovyle and Glalie in Shocks and Bonds. Clark's Charizard defeated Ash's Grovyle and lost to Ash's Glalie.
In Grating Spaces, TRDelibird ([[{{{2}}} (move)|{{{2}}}]]) gave Jessie and James a Charizard and an Aggron, with Jessie getting Charizard and James getting Aggron. However, Delibird took the two Pokémon away at the end of the episode as the Charizard and Aggron were meant for Cassidy and Butch.
Minor appearances
Charizard first appeared in Island of the Giant Pokémon, however it was a fake mechanical robot.
A real Charizard made its debut in a flashback in Primeape Goes Bananas.
When James was in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in The Ultimate Test, he used a Charizard that he eventually tried to steal.
A Charizard was seen on TV in The Breeding Center Secret.
A Charizard appeared as an illusion created by Ash's Noctowl in order to scare away an attacking Fearow.
A Charizard appeared in The Screen Actor's Guilt in Vidso's fantasy.
A Charizard was used by Team Rocket in a battle against Ash's Totodile as part of an elaborate plan to capture Pikachu in One Trick Phony!.
A Trainer used a Charizard in the Fallarbor Pokémon Contest in Come What May!.
A Charizard appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.
Multiple Charizard appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as part of the feuding armies.
The Charizard from Team A.C.T. along with its teammates had a cameo in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!. They were considered for the job of rescuing Big Brother Pikachu but were unavailable as they were already on another mission.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Entry
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| EP105
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Dragon Rage
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Ash's Pokédex
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Rage, one of Charizard's most powerful attacks. Rage attack usually has a devastating effect on its opponents.
(Note: It should say Dragon Rage)
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| Original series entries continue below.
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| EP248
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Charizard
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Ash's Pokédex
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Charizard, the Flame Pokémon. Charizard's powerful flame can melt absolutely anything.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Blue's Charizard
One of Blue's main Pokémon, Charizard first debuted as a Charmander. With its increased capacity for battle both with augmented strength and its flight ability, it proved to be a valuable asset for Blue, both during the Silph Co. battles and in the Pokémon League, where Red's Venusaur narrowly defeated it.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Ash's Charizard
- Main article: Zippo
Ash's Charizard makes a few appearances in the manga series The Electric Tale of Pikachu. It first appears as a Charmander in You Gotta Have Friends and then later appears as a Charizard in The Indigo Finals.
Ritchie's Charizard also appears in The Indigo Finals, battling against Ash's. In the Japanese version, Ritchie's Charizard retains its nickname of Zippo, however, it is renamed to Charley in the VIZ Media English translation.
In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga
In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga series, Rald, the main character's mentor, has a Charizard.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
- Main article: Green's Charizard
Green, the main rival of Red in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga series, owns a Charizard. It is the final evolved form of Charmander, his starter Pokémon. It is a mischievous Pokémon that has a rivalry with Red's Clefairy.
As a Charmander, it was able to evolve directly into Charizard, apparently skipping the Charmeleon stage. It has reverted to the Charmander stage, although it has since evolved back into Charizard permanently.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
- Main article: Satoshi's Charizard (Zensho)
In Pokémon Zensho, Satoshi has a Charizard that was originally a Charmander he received from Professor Oak.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga
- Main article: Team A.C.T.
The Charizard from Team A.C.T. appears in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga. He, along with his teammates, is a role model of Mudkip and tries to rescue him when he mistakenly believes that Ginji is a threat to Mudkip's safety.
In the TCG
- Main article: Charizard (TCG)
Charizard's first-released TCG card, which as part of the Base Set, was widely regarded at the height of popularity of Pokémon as the best card ever. This was because of its powerful attack, Fire Spin, and useful Pokémon Power, Energy Burn, which allowed it to convert any Energy attached to it to Fire Energy. Fire Spin needed four Fire Energy and could deal 100 damage, knocking out the majority of Pokémon cards. In addition, it had the highest HP then, at 120. Individual Charizard cards were sold up to as much as $150. This Charizard card was reprinted in Wizards of the Coast's Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection sets, and released again with updated artwork in the Stormfront expansion.
In the TFG
One Charizard figure has been released.
Other appearances
Charizard makes an appearance as a Pokémon released randomly from a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee. When summoned, Charizard will utilize Flamethrower alternating between the left and right. In Melee, the flames have more of a downward angle.
Charizard is a playable Pokémon used by Pokémon Trainer in the third game of the series, Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It can use Flamethrower and Rock Smash. It also uses Fly and has the ability to glide. Charizard is a Heavyweight and attacks with various physical attacks. It uses Fire Blast in Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, Triple Finish.
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Triple Finish
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Melee trophy information
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.
Brawl trophy information
"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 data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally.
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When expelling a blast of super hot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.
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Its fiery breath reaches incredible temperatures. It can quickly melt glaciers weighing 10,000 tons.
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If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish-blue color.
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Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies.
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It uses its wings to fly high. The temperature of its fire increases as it gains experience in battle.
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If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish-blue color.
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Charizard flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself.
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| Emerald
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A Charizard flies about in search of strong opponents. It breathes intense flames that can melt any material. However, it will never torch a weaker foe.
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Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.
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It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.
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It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
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| HeartGold
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If Charizard becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish-blue color.
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Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies.
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It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
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It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
In events
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Charizard
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English
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United States
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40
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March 15 to 21, 2002; September 27 to October 3, 2002; February 14 to 20, 2003
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Journey Across America Charizard
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English
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United States
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70
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February 25 to July 23, 2006
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Top 10 Distribution Charizard
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Italian
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Italy
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70
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June 23 to 26, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Charizard
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Spanish
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Spain
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70
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June 27 to August 27, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Bryant Park Charizard
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English
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United States
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70
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August 8, 2006
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Top 10 Distribution Charizard
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German
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Germany
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70
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September 24 to November 5, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Charizard
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French
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France
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70
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September 26, 2006
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Top 10 Distribution Charizard
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English
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United Kingdom
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70
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October 14 to November 19, 2006
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Stats
Base stats
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78
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138 - 185
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266 - 360
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84
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80 - 149
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155 - 293
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78
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74 - 143
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144 - 280
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109
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102 - 177
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200 - 348
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 534
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.
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Type effectiveness
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Charizard
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Charizard
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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HeartGold/SoulSilver back sprites
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Trivia
- Charizard and Typhlosion, along with their respective evolutionary line, have exactly the same base stats. Infernape also has the same base stat total, though its individual stats differ.
- Charizard has the same exact cry as Rhyhorn.
- Charmeleon, Charizard, Flareon, Moltres, and Infernape are all known as Flame Pokémon.
- Charizard holds the distinction of being the first Pokémon to appear in the Japanese version of the Pokémon anime; it is the first one to appear in the original opening credits. However, outside of Japan, this honor belongs to Mewtwo.
- Charizard is the only Pokémon in the Super Smash Bros. series that transitioned from a Poké Ball Pokémon to a playable character.
- It is the only playable Stage-2 Pokémon in the Super Smash Bros. series.
- Despite having a higher base Speed than both Squirtle and Ivysaur, Charizard is the slowest of the Pokémon used by Pokémon Trainer. This was done for gameplay purposes, however.
- Charizard was the focus of a Pokémon Center promotion in April 2010.
- Of all dual-type Fire-type starter Pokémon, Charizard is the only one whose secondary type is not Fighting.
- Charizard is the first Pokémon in National Pokédex order to gain a type upon evolution.
- Charizard was unable to learn Fly through HM02 in Red and Blue. This was changed starting with Yellow, making it possible to still get a Charizard with Fly in the original games by trading one from a later version.
- Charizard was voted as the favorite Pokémon by Official Nintendo Magazine readers in February 2012 as well as the number one Pokémon in IGN's "Top 100 Pokemon" list in late 2011.
Origin
Charizard resembles the European dragon, certainly one of many forms told and rendered in legends. Charizard's prominence as a dragon without being of the Dragon type is further reinforced in the video game Pokémon Ranger, where one makes a cameo as one of four prominently featured patron elemental dragon Pokémon. The other three Pokémon sharing this distinguishing trait are legitimate Dragon-type Pokémon: Salamence, Kingdra, and Flygon. The patronage of these four dragons is inspired from the four classical elements: Air, Water, Earth, and Fire, with Charizard being the representative of Fire. It shares some evolutionary traits with Charmeleon in its distinctive horns; also a distinct trait in some dragons.
Name origin
Charizard is a portmanteau of the words char (to burn) and lizard.
Lizardon is a combination of lizard and either dragon or don (Ancient Greek for tooth, commonly used in dinosaur names).
In other languages
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Title
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リザードン Lizardon
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Combination of lizard and either dragon or don
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Dracaufeu
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From draco and feu
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 Spanish
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Charizard
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Same as English name
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 German
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Glurak
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From Glut and Drache and/or Rakete
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Charizard
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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리자몽 Rijamong
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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噴火龍 / 喷火龙 Pēnhuǒlóng
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Literally "Fire-breathing dragon"
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 Cantonese Chinese
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噴火龍 Pānfólùhng
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Literally "Fire-breathing dragon"
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Related articles
External links
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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For other sprites and images, please see Charizard images on Bulbagarden Archives.
