User:HygorBH/Leon's Charizard
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Leon's Charizard (Japanese: ダンデのリザードン Dande's Lizardon) is Leon's main Pokémon in the games, anime, and manga.
In the anime
Main series
Charizard is Leon's first known Pokémon, as well as his ace. It is capable of Gigantamaxing. Charizard first appeared during Flash of the Titans!, where it was seen battling against Lance's Shiny Gyarados. Despite the type disadvantage it had, Charizard managed to put up an incredible fight, during which both Pokémon ended up Gigantamaxing, and after an intense battle, Charizard ultimately defeated Gyarados and cemented Leon's spot as the Monarch of the World Coronation Series.
On the next episode, Charizard and Leon battled against Ash and Pikachu in a non-official World Coronation Series battle. Due to its far superior strength, Charizard was able to effortlessly counter all of Pikachu's attacks, while also withstand any attack it did suffer, and ultimately defeat the Mouse Pokémon after both Pokémon Gigantamaxed.
In Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!, Charizard stops a rampaging Gigantamax Centiskorch, while also saving Ash and his Pokémon from the powerful enemy. Afterwards, Charizard was tasked with flying Leon around Galar to stop the other rampaging Gigantamax Pokémon that were suddenly appearing throughout the region.
In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, Charizard was called out by Leon to battle the Legendary Pokémon Eternatus and, after seriously struggling, gained the upper hand. After Leon tried to catch Eternatus, however, it was severely injured covering Pikachu, Cinderace, and Lucario when Eternatus broke out of its Ultra Ball and transformed into its Eternamax Form.
In Meeting Up with the Monarch!, Charizard was used in a World Coronation Series battle against Flint's Infernape, in which it emerged victorious.
In JN115, Charizard was used in the first round of the Masters Tournament against Alain. It was sent out against Alain's Charizard, who Alain would recall in favor of his Malamar, which was swiftly defeated, forcing the two trainers' Charizards to face off. Despite Alain's Charizard Mega Evolving, it was not able to defeat Leon's Charizard, and Leon advanced to the semifinals.
Personality and characteristics
Having been with Leon since the Trainer's childhood, Charizard shares a strong bond with Leon, and Charizard is widely recognized throughout Galar as Leon's most powerful and trusted Pokémon. Charizard's power speaks for itself, as Charizard has been able to overcome numerous type disadvantages, seen when it managed to defeat Lance's Gyarados, a Water-type-type. Its power is noticeably greater than other members of its species, which was demonstrated when it was able to defeat Alain's Mega Charizard X despite being in its base form.
Another trait of Charizard is his tendency to consistantly change it's moveset during each battle, allowing it and Leon to catch their opponents off-guard should their opponents have prepared themselves to counter the attacks Charizard had previously been known to have, and Charizard utilizing a variety of different attacks that it's species isn't normally known to use, such as Dig and Rock Tomb.
Moves used
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Max Moves used
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Max Lightning | Flash of the Titans! | Thunder Punch |
| Description: While Gigantamaxed, Charizard's body glows and sparks with yellow electricity, or Gigantamax Charizard releases a bolt of yellow electricity from its body into the sky. A storm cloud then forms in the sky and releases a massive lightning bolt that strikes the opponent. Afterwards, an Electric Terrain covers the field. | |||
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Max Airstream | Flash of the Titans! | Air Slash |
| Description: While Gigantamaxed, Charizard fires a tornado of wind from its mouth at the opponent. | |||
 
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G-Max Wildfire | Flash of the Titans! | Flamethrower |
| Description: While Gigantamaxed, Charizard's fiery wings glow bright red and yellow. It then fires a giant bird-shaped flame from its back at the opponent. Even if the move is blocked, the bird-shaped flame will repeatedly swoop down and strike the opponent, covering them in fire and dealing additional damage. | |||
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Max Knuckle | Toughing It Out! | Brick Break |
| Description: While Gigantamaxed, Charizard strikes the opponent with one of its fists. | |||
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Leon's Charizard briefly appeared in Letter. It was used in battle against Bea and her Machamp inside Wyndon Stadium. The Champion and Charizard eventually emerged victorious. It later appeared with his Trainer in a brief flashback Rose had while meeting John, a fan of Leon's.
In Sky, Charizard was seen battling against Raihan's Duraludon. Gigantamax Charizard unleashes a G-Max Wildfire, however, Gigantamax Duraldon holds back the inferno with its Max Guard.
Charizard and Leon were later seen training with Mustard and his Mienshao, and the two Pokémon are seen facing off on a burning battlefield before Mustard ends the match.
Moves used
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Pokémon Evolutions
Charizard appears alongside Leon in The Champion. It is seen battling Eternatus. When Leon's attempt to catch Eternatus failed, Charizard shielded Victor and Hop. In the present day, it helped Leon to get over his self doubt.
Charizard's only known move is Fire Blast.
GOTCHA!
Leon's Charizard briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the games
In the core series
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Charizard will appear on Leon's team each time he is battled, and will be Gigantamaxed at the first opportunity.
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In the side series
Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article: Leon (Masters) → Charizard
Leon forms a sync pair with Charizard in Pokémon Masters EX.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Charizard debuted in Crackle!! Practice Battle, where Leon sent Charizard to herd a bunch of Wooloo, who were scattered on the train tracks leading to Motostoke.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Charizard debuted in JNM04, where it plays the same role it does in the Pokémon Journeys: The Series anime. It first appears battling Lance for the title of Monarch of the World Coronation Series. Afterwards, Charizard battles Ash's Pikachu, where Charizard emerges victorious.
Moves used
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