Charizard
Best moveset, PvP rankings, counters & stats for Pokemon GO.
Charizard is a Fire/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#6, Generation 1). With a max CP of 3,266 and base stats of 223/173/186 (Atk/Def/Sta), Charizard has a total stat product of 582. Charizard's best moveset is Wing Attack and Overheat.
Charizard is weak to Rock, Electric, Water-type moves (double weak to Rock). It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel-type attacks. Charizard is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Wing Attack
Overheat
Wing Attack
Overheat
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Great League PvP, Charizard runs Wing Attack and Overheat, ranked #12 (Tier S) with a 74.71% win rate. In Ultra League PvP, Charizard runs Wing Attack and Overheat, ranked #9 (Tier S) with a 75.00% win rate. Charizard has access to 5 fast moves and 6 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Fire Spin (13 DPS), while Wing Attack generates energy the fastest (11 EPS). Note that Blast Burn, Flamethrower are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Evolution
Raid Guide
Charizard as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsCharizard is not currently available as a raid boss. When Charizard returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Charizard from raids would have 1651 CP at level 20, or 2064 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Charizard
Charizard is weak to Rock, Electric, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Charizard as Raid Counter
Charizard is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Charizard
Charizard evolves from Charmeleon using 100 Candy.
A Shadow version of Charizard is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Charizard knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Charizard as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km. It also earns 15 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
To Mega Evolve Charizard, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Charizard's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Charizard as your buddy (15 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Charizard Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Charizard in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Charizard from raids or eggs will show 1,651 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Charizard is a Fire/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 582. With its high Attack stat (223), Charizard is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Charizard's double weakness to Rock-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Charizard very quickly.
Charizard's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy. With 6 charged moves available, a second move gives Charizard much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Charizard?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Recommended for PvP
Charizard doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #12 (Tier S) in Great League with a 74.71% overall win rate. With base stats of 223/173/186 and a max CP of 3,266, its stat distribution is more offense-oriented. Run Wing Attack with Overheat for best results. Worth investing in a second charged move to expand coverage and improve matchups across the board.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Charizard deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.