Charizard
Fire/Flying-type, Generation 1. #9 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Ultra League
- Wing Attack Overheat 75.00% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Wing Attack is an Elite TM move. Overheat costs 100 energy for 160 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Charizard takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 582
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,651 CP
Charizard moves
5 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Fire Spin STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Dragon Breath Elite | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Ember STAB Elite | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Wing Attack Best STAB Elite | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter STAB | Flying | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Fire Blast STAB | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Overheat Best STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Blast Burn STAB Elite | Fire | 120 | 50 | 3.5s | 34.3 | 2.40 |
| Flamethrower STAB Elite | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Fire Spin | Fire | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | Flying | 45 | 35 | 1.29 | Buff / debuff |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Blast Burn | Fire | 110 | 50 | 2.20 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
In Great League it runs Wing Attack and Overheat. In Ultra League it runs Wing Attack and Overheat. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Spin (13 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS). Blast Burn, Flamethrower are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Charizard places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #13 | S | 74.31% | Wing Attack Overheat | 0/14/15 |
| Ultra League | #9 | S | 75.00% | Wing Attack Overheat | 0/13/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Charizard is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Charizard
Use Charizard against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Charizard
- Evolve from
- Charmeleon · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Charizard knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 73 | 2,497 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 73 | 2,703 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,614 | 1,692 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,008 | 2,105 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,614 | 1,692 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,220 | 1,279 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,614 | 1,692 |
Is Charizard good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Charizard does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier S spot at #9 in Ultra League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Attack is its highest stat (223), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Charizard deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 128 |
| Lv 3 | 215 |
| Lv 4 | 302 |
| Lv 5 | 389 |
| Lv 6 | 476 |
| Lv 7 | 564 |
| Lv 8 | 651 |
| Lv 9 | 738 |
| Lv 10 | 825 |
| Lv 11 | 908 |
| Lv 12 | 990 |
| Lv 13 | 1,073 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,155 |
| Lv 15 | 1,238 |
| Lv 16 | 1,321 |
| Lv 17 | 1,403 |
| Lv 18 | 1,486 |
| Lv 19 | 1,568 |
| Lv 20 | 1,651 |
| Lv 21 | 1,733 |
| Lv 22 | 1,816 |
| Lv 23 | 1,898 |
| Lv 24 | 1,981 |
| Lv 25 | 2,064 |
| Lv 26 | 2,146 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,229 |
| Lv 28 | 2,311 |
| Lv 29 | 2,394 |
| Lv 30 | 2,476 |
| Lv 31 | 2,518 |
| Lv 32 | 2,559 |
| Lv 33 | 2,600 |
| Lv 34 | 2,642 |
| Lv 35 | 2,683 |
| Lv 36 | 2,724 |
| Lv 37 | 2,765 |
| Lv 38 | 2,807 |
| Lv 39 | 2,848 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,889 |
| Lv 41 | 2,926 |
| Lv 42 | 2,963 |
| Lv 43 | 3,000 |
| Lv 44 | 3,037 |
| Lv 45 | 3,075 |
| Lv 46 | 3,113 |
| Lv 47 | 3,151 |
| Lv 48 | 3,189 |
| Lv 49 | 3,228 |
| Lv 50 | 3,266 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0006
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 90.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0006_POKEMON_CHARIZARD
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Charizard in Pokemon GO?
Charizard's best moveset is Wing Attack (fast) with Overheat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Charizard's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Charizard takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Charizard's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Charizard reaches 3,266 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,889 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Charizard good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Charizard is ranked #13 (Tier S) in Great League with a 74.31% win rate. Charizard is ranked #9 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 75.00% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Ultra League is 0/13/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Charizard bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Charizard?
A perfect 15/15/15 Charizard shows 1,651 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,064 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Charizard better than regular Charizard?
Shadow Charizard deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Charizard in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Charmeleon (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Charizard be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Charizard depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.