Charizard

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Charizard (喷火龙)
Alias(es)	Black Charizard; Shiny Charizard
Species/Race	Shiny Charizard, formerly a Charmander
Gender	Male 89
Affiliation	Lu Ze's primary Pokémon team
Occupation/Role	Battle Pokémon; mixed attacker
Status	Active; Master-level Pokémon 1172 1205
First Appearance	Chapter 89, as a Shiny Charmander 89

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Shiny Charmander	89	Identified as a male Fire-type with Gold Aptitude, the Solar Power Ability, and inherited moves including Belly Drum, Counter, Dragon Rush, Dragon Tail, and Metal Claw.
Shiny Charizard	201	Evolved simultaneously with Sui Yan's Charmeleon during their evenly matched battle; the two immediately continued fighting in the air.
Mega Charizard X	230	Unlocked Mega Evolution and rapidly defeated Shiftry and Dewgong after transforming.
Senior-level Mega Charizard X	683	Alongside Sui Yan's Mega Charizard X, held off an established Elite Four-level Hydreigon despite remaining below that level.
Elite Four level	684	Broke through alongside Sui Yan's Charizard; the two Mega Charizard X then defeated Hydreigon with a combined Dragon Rush.
Peak Elite Four level	1052	Completed extensive Charizard Valley training and left to reunite with Lu Ze, whose presence was needed for a Master-level breakthrough.
Master level	1172	Successfully broke through after the battle with Ambrose and immediately challenged Snorlax to test his new strength.

Background / History

Charizard began as a male Shiny Charmander with the rare Solar Power Ability. He and Sui Yan's Charmander were born at the same time, making the two Charizard twins; Lu Ze later benefited from this when raising both of them with the same breeding guidance. 89 601 1205

He evolved during a direct clash with Sui Yan's Charmeleon. Neither side yielded in their Dragon Claw exchange, and both evolved into black Shiny Charizard at the same moment before continuing their battle in the air. 201

Charizard initially struggled to cross into the Elite Four level despite repeatedly finding the feeling of a breakthrough in battle. The turning point came during the Great Britain Island ambush: fighting in tandem with his twin against an Elite Four-level Hydreigon gave him the pressure needed to advance. 673 683 684

After reaching Elite Four level, Charizard entered Charizard Valley to receive training from its five elders, including the Master-level Great Elder. He trained beside Ash's Charizard, reached the peak of Elite Four level, and departed the valley to find Lu Ze so that he could pursue his Master-level breakthrough. 946 1052

Appearance

Charizard is a black Shiny Charizard, a coloration that makes him immediately recognizable among ordinary orange-red Charizard. His Mega Charizard X form is dark green rather than the usual black. 201 1064

• Black Shiny coloration in his normal Charizard form. 201
• Dark green coloration as Mega Charizard X. 708 1064
• Commonly carries Shuckle on his head without apparent discomfort. 578
• Has a distinctive pigeon-toed sprint. 309

Personality

Charizard is intensely competitive, particularly toward Sui Yan's Charizard. Their rivalry can become hostile in battle, yet they repeatedly train together, fight side by side, and remain close enough to walk with their arms around each other's shoulders afterward. 455 684 692

He is proud of his power and occasionally overestimates himself. During the World Youth Championships, he recklessly charged through Serperior's Leaf Storm because he dismissed it as “just leaves,” only to be badly injured and forced to adjust his approach. 768

Despite this pride, Charizard is thoughtful in battle and eager to improve. He adopted Lu Ze's kiting tactics against a stronger but slower Charizard, trained hard enough to master advanced moves, and sought out stronger opponents to test himself after reaching Master level. 945 1172

Away from battle, he is sociable and affectionate. He readily mingles with other Pokémon, becomes bashful when praised by Tang Yunqin, and tearfully embraced Lu Ze and Crobat upon returning from Charizard Valley. 309 360 1057

Abilities & Skills

Solar Power

Charizard's natural Ability is Solar Power, which sharply raises his Special Attack in harsh sunlight or Drought weather at the cost of steadily draining his stamina. 89 1158

• Combines especially well with Sunny Day and Fire-type attacks. 766 1205
• Used Solar Power-enhanced Inferno, Flamethrower, Blast Burn, and Overheat against Genesect. 1206
• The stamina drain is a major limitation; Anastasia attempted to stall him under Sunny Day until Solar Power exhausted him. 1205

Mega Evolution

Charizard has mastered both available Mega Evolutions and selects his Mega Stone according to the match-up. 579 660

• Mega Charizard X — Fire/Dragon type with Tough Claws; a balanced mixed attacker with powerful physical and special offense. 579
• Mega Charizard Y — Remains Fire/Flying type, gains Drought, and specializes in Special Attack and Sunny Team tactics. 579 887
• Usually favors Mega Charizard X because it offers broader coverage and fewer exploitable weaknesses. 660

Physical Combat and Boosting

Charizard can combine setup moves with high-impact physical attacks rather than relying solely on Fire-type offense.

• Used Dragon Dance, Rock Tomb, Swords Dance, and Thunder Punch to outmaneuver and defeat Charizard Valley's orange-red challenger. 945
• Secretly used Swords Dance twice to raise his Attack by four stages against Escavalier. 771
• Combined Belly Drum with Outrage to defeat Crawdaunt in a decisive close-range clash. 1065
• Defeated Lance's Master-level Charizard by turning its attack back with Counter. 1258

Dragon-Type Techniques

Mega Charizard X's Dragon typing gives Charizard access to powerful Dragon-type attacks and resistance to Fire-, Grass-, and Water-type moves. 579 1422

• Dragon Rush — Used with Sui Yan's Mega Charizard X to defeat Hydreigon immediately after their Elite Four-level breakthrough. 684
• Dragon Claw — His primary close-quarters move during the simultaneous evolution battle. 201
• Dragon Pulse and Dragon Breath — Used for aerial pressure, ranged exchanges, and kiting slower opponents. 768 945

Fire-Type Ultimate Moves

Charizard has developed several high-output Fire-type techniques, particularly effective under Sunny Day and Solar Power.

• Blast Burn — Used to instantly defeat Lilligant and later Serperior; leaves Charizard temporarily stiffened and unable to move. 766 768
• Inferno — Covered nearly the entire field and heavily damaged Genesect after overpowering its Zap Cannon. 1206
• Overheat — Delivered the final battlefield-wide attack that defeated Genesect. 1206
• Raging Fury — Learned from Galarian Moltres; manifests as black flames and was used against Mega Gardevoir. 1071 1161

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Charizardite X — Used to Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X. 708 1205
• Charizardite Y — Used when Lu Ze needs Mega Charizard Y's Drought and special-attacking focus. 887
• Charcoal — Boosted the power of his Solar Power- and Sunny Day-enhanced Blast Burn. 766

Relationships

• Lu Ze — Trainer and closest partner. Charizard trusts Lu Ze's tactical guidance, sought him out after Charizard Valley training, and needed his presence for his Master-level breakthrough. 945 1052 1057
• Sui Yan's Charizard — Twin and primary rival. The two evolved and reached Elite Four level together, frequently spar, and cooperate exceptionally well in battle. 201 601 684 692
• Snorlax — Older-brother figure and sparring partner. After reaching Master level, Charizard challenged Snorlax to gauge his new strength. 1172 1173
• Ash's Charizard — Temporary traveling companion and fellow Charizard Valley trainee. They bickered while searching for their Trainers but remained determined to reunite with them. 946 1052 1053
• Charizard Valley elders — High-level instructors who trained Charizard after he passed the valley's entry trial. The Great Elder is a Master-level all-rounder. 946

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Simultaneous evolution — Evolves from Charmeleon into a black Shiny Charizard during a stalemate with his twin. 201
• Great Britain Island ambush — Works with Sui Yan's Mega Charizard X to hold off Hydreigon, then reaches Elite Four level and helps defeat it. 683 684
• World Youth Championships — Faces powerful international opponents, learns from setbacks against Mega Heracross and Serperior, and demonstrates both Solar Power and Mega Evolution strategies. 708 766 768
• Charizard Valley training — Passes the summit trial by defeating an orange-red Charizard, then remains in the valley for specialized training under the elders. 945 946
• Kalos reunion — Travels with Ash's Charizard to find Lu Ze, assists Ash's group against Team Flare at Terminus Cave, and reunites emotionally with his Trainer. 1053 1054 1057
• Master-level breakthrough — Breaks through after Ambrose's battle and immediately seeks a match against Snorlax. 1171 1172
• Godslayer battle — Defeats Anastasia's Legendary Genesect through Solar Power-boosted Fire attacks, persistence after taking Techno Blast, and a final Overheat. 1205 1206
• Battle against Lance — Defeats Lance's Master-level Charizard with Counter, demonstrating his accumulated combat experience. 1257 1258