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:''This article is about Charizard's appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].  For other uses, see [[Charizard]].  In addition, for information about Charizard in regards to Pokémon Trainer, see [[Pokémon Trainer]], [[Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle]], and [[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]].''
{{disambig2|Charizard's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''|other uses|Charizard}}
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{{Infobox Character
{{Infobox Character
|name         = Charizard
|name = Charizard
|image       = [[Image:Charizard.png|250px|Charizard]]
|image = [[File:Charizard SSBB.jpg|250px]]
|caption      = [[Image:Pokémon Icon.gif]]
|game = SSBB
|universe    = ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]''
|shareslot = {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}<br>{{SSBB|Ivysaur}}<br>{{SSBB|Squirtle}}
|games        = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]''
|ssbgame1 = SSB4
|firstgame    = ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon]]'' (1998, ''Red/Blue'')
|ssbgame2 = SSBU
(1999, ''Yellow'')
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]
|tier         =  
|tier = E
|ranking     =  
|ranking = 29
}}
}}
'''Charizard''' is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in a sense; it is one of three Pokémon that are played through [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer]], the other two being [[Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle]] and [[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]]. Charizard originated from the original ''[[Pokémon (game)|Pokémon]]'' as the second evolved form of [[Charmander]], one of the initial monsters the player can start out with at the beginning of the adventure.
'''Charizard''' ({{ja|リザードン|Rizādon}}, ''Lizardon''), stylized as '''CHARIZARD''' in Europe, is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in a sense; it is one of three Pokémon that are played through the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}, the other two being {{SSBB|Squirtle}} and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}. Charizard originates from [[bulbapedia:Generation I|the original ''Pokémon'' games]] as the second and final evolved form of [[Charmander]], one of the initial Pokémon the player can start out with at the beginning of the adventure.
 
Charizard is voiced by {{s|wikipedia|Shin'ichirō Miki}} across all versions of the game, reprising his role from the Pokémon anime, though providing it with more realistic, reptile-like voice clips compared to the anime.
 
Charizard (alongside Squirtle, Ivysaur,and Pokémon Trainer) is ranked 29th out of 38 characters, placing it in the E tier and technically resulting as its worst placement in the series as a separate character.


==Attributes==
==Attributes==
Charizard is significantly different from the other heavyweights featured in Brawl. Charizard has a surprisingly fast running speed (tied with [[Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu]]) for a character of its weight. Charizard is also one of only three playable characters to possess wings, and as such is gifted with an extra mid-air jump and the ability to [[glide]] (the others being [[Pit (SSBB)|Pit]] and [[Meta Knight (SSBB)|Meta Knight]]). Both the start-up and the actual glide are significantly slower than the other two gliders though, making it difficult to incorporate into strategies outside of safer, less-predictable recoveries.
Despite being the fifth [[weight|heaviest]] character in ''Brawl'', it differs greatly from the other heavyweights in abilities, though it does share their stats. It has a surprisingly fast [[dashing]] speed (slightly faster than {{SSBB|Pikachu}} though the difference is extremely small.) for a character of its weight, but it also has the slowest walking speed in the game ({{SSBB|Jigglypuff}} shares the same problem). It is also the second fastest heavyweight in game, next only to Captain Falcon. It is almost unaffected by [[type effectiveness]]; both {{b|grass|effect}} and [[water]]-type attacks are only used by 2 characters each. Charizard is one of only three playable characters to possess wings (the others being {{SSBB|Pit}} and {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}), and as such is gifted with two, very small midair [[jump]]s and the ability to [[glide]]. Both the start-up and the actual glide are significantly slower than the other two gliders though, making it difficult to incorporate into strategies outside of safer, less-predictable recoveries and infinite horizontal [[recovery]]. Charizard is easy to hit due to being a very large target, but can take lots of [[damage]] before getting [[KO]]'d due to its large weight. Like all three of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, Charizard is susceptible to {{h2|Pokémon Change|stamina}} fatigue; after two minutes of play, its moves will be noticeably less powerful (in both [[damage]] and [[knockback]]). Given Charizard's high KO power and staying ability, however, it could be said it is the least affected by stamina of the three.
 
Predictably, Charizard is a powerful character with long attack range. Its smash attacks are all quite powerful, with its forward smash being capable of KOing a little below 80%. Charizard's power and range are counter-balanced by having a significant amount of ending lag after its power moves. Charizard can put decent offensive pressure on the opponent with its multiple jumps, [[Flamethrower]], back aerial, up tilt, and up smash, and can also give out more defensive damage with moves like its forward tilt, down tilt and forward aerial (the last of which is especially useful when properly ledge-hopped). Neutral aerial and [[Rock Smash]] work both defensively and offensively, so overall Charizard has balanced attack capabilities. Despite its good range, Charizard's approach suffers against well-spaced disjointed hitboxes; Charizard fights best at mid to close range, where swords and the like are generally superior ({{SSBB|Marth}}'s forward aerial can even cut through all of Rock Smash). Charizard's specials are potent. Its Flamethrower is great at racking up the damage at close range, and also works well as an edge-guard or stalling tactic at mid-range. On the downside, Charizard lacks a long-ranged projectile. Complementing the damage-racking of Flamethrower is Charizard's side special, [[Rock Smash]]. It provides Charizard with an additional, relatively-safe power move; the headbutt packs a more portable punch than its smashes, and damage dealt from the rock fragments can combine to over 50%. Charizard's up special [[Fly]] has [[armor]] frames and significant knockback (although it has a linear path and is a somewhat poor recovery move, more because it suffers from 30 frames of the [[landing lag glitch]]), which both contribute to its recovery and can surprise high-speed rushdown moves (like Meta Knight's glide attack) by bursting through for a potential KO. Also, due the start-up, poor push-away and large landing lag of Charizard's aerials, it has a very poor air game. It is even easy to tech-chase when it lies on the ground due to its terrible get-up rolls (for example, it can't even roll behind Snake who stays stationary after it down throws him).
 
Charizard's greatest asset is its grab; Charizard's long neck gives it the second longest standing grab in the game, next to {{SSBB|King Dedede}}. The range is immensely helpful when dealing with higher-tier characters who have an easier time controlling the match. At low damage percentages, rushing in after a forward throw can usually net another grab, with another throw racking up a quick 20% at the beginning of matches. Its forward and back throws are also easily followed up with short-hopped Flamethrowers/Rock Smashes, depending on what the situation calls for (opponent retreating/advancing). Above 120% damage, Charizard's down throw is an effective KO'ing move, should the opponent prove difficult to KO with standard attacks.
 
Charizard was considered a semi-viable character when the Brawl metagame was active. Players agreed that Charizard was in the middle when compared with {{SSBB|Squirtle}} and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}. While it had a wide array of kill options as well as a decent recovery, Charizard suffered from its slow speed and laggy moveset. It also had trouble against many of the more prevalent characters in the metagame, notably {{SSBB|King Dedede}} and {{SSBB|Marth}}.


Predictably, Charizard is a powerful character. Its Smash Attacks are all quite powerful, with its forward smash being capable of killing a little below 80%. Charizard can put decent offensive pressure on the opponent with its multiple jumps, Flamethrower, b-air, up-tilt, and up-smash, and can also give out more defensive damage with moves like f-tilt, d-tilt and f-air (f-air is especially useful when properly ledge-hopped). N-air and Rock Smash work both defensively and offensively, so overall Charizard has balanced attack capabilities. Charizard also has potent specials. Its [[Flamethrower]] is great at racking up the damage at close range, and it also works well as an edge-guard or stalling tactic at mid-range. Complementing the damage-racking of Flamethrower is Charizard's side special, [[Rock Smash]]. It provides Charizard with an additional, relatively-safe power move; the headbutt packs a more portable punch than its smashes, and damage dealt from the rock fragments can combines to upwards of 50%. Charizard's up special [[Fly]] has super-armor frames and significant knockback, which both contributes to its solid recovery and can surprise high-speed, high-priority rushdown moves (like Meta-Knight's glide attack) by busting through for a potential kill.
==Moveset==
''For a gallery of Charizard's hitboxes, see [[Charizard (SSBB)/Hitboxes|here]].''
{{MovesetTable
|game=SSBB
|neutralcount=3
|neutralname=&nbsp;
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=4%
|neutral3dmg=6%
|neutraldesc=Charizard slashes twice with its claws, followed by a smack with its right wing.
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltdmg=10% (tail), 11% (flame)
|ftiltdesc=Charizard sweeps its tail forward. The move is stronger if it connects with the fiery tip of Charizard's tail. Can be angled.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltdmg=8%
|utiltdesc=Charizard points its wings upwards and jabs the opponent.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltdmg=12% (head), 8% (neck)
|dtiltdesc=Charizard bites forward at the ground in front of itself. The strongest part of the move is at the head.
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashdmg=11% (clean), 9% (late)
|dashdesc=Charizard slides forwards and raises one leg for a sliding kick. Slows Charizard significantly out of dash, and is easily shield-grabbed.
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|17}} (hit 2)
|fsmashdesc=Charizard sweeps its head forward from bottom to top. Slow, but very powerful and far-reaching two-hit attack.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|11}} (hit 2)
|usmashdesc=Charizard slashes upward with both wings. Decent knockback; maximum damage is given if both wings strike.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|16}}
|dsmashdesc=Charizard stomps the ground once with both feet, causing earth to erupt from either side of it. Hits simultaneously on both sides with fantastic range and good power, but has a laggy start/finish and will only hit on ground opponents.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairdmg=9% (tail), 12% (fire)
|nairdesc=Charizard spins its entire body in a somersault, hitting with its tail. Deals more damage if it connects with the fiery tip of Charizard's tail.
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairdmg=2-4%
|fairdesc=Charizard breathes a cone of flame in front of itself. The attack deals more damage if it connects in from of Charizard, but deals no knockback at the tip of the flames.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairdmg=5% (wing), 7% (tail), 9% (flame)
|bairdesc=Charizard hits quickly behind itself with its wing, and tail. The wing can [[meteor smash]], but it's weak and exists only to knock the opponent into the more-powerful tail swipe.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairdmg=10% (clean), 7% (late)
|uairdesc=Charizard headbutts upward. Fairly poor range and knockback. Has [[sex kick]] properties.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairdmg=14%
|dairdesc=Charizard stomps downward with both of its feet. This move will always be treated as a [[meteor smash]], allowing it to safely hit airborne opponents.
|glidename=&nbsp;
|glidedmg=12%
|glidedesc=Charizard spins out of glide and attacks with its wings for solid knockback.
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=&nbsp;
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummeldmg=2%
|pummeldesc=Charizard bites opponent with sharp fangs.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowdmg=10%
|fthrowdesc=Charizard grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them in front of itself.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowdmg=10%
|bthrowdesc=Charizard throws the opponent behind itself quickly.
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowdmg=8% (hit 1), 3% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=Charizard sets opponent above itself, and then slams them with its head.
|dthrowname=&nbsp;
|dthrowdmg=1% (hits 1-5), 1% (throw)
|dthrowdesc=Charizard sets its opponent on the floor, and then breathes fire on them. Does poor damage, but has high knockback and can KO enemies at high percents.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=6%
|floorfdesc=Swings tail backwards, then headbutts forward.
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=6%
|floorbdesc=Gets up performing a half-circle claw swipe.
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdesc=Similar to the back floor attack.
|edgefname=&nbsp;
|edgefdmg=8% (head), 6% (body)
|edgefdesc=Gets up and headbutts.
|edgesname=&nbsp;
|edgesdmg=10%
|edgesdesc=Slowly gets up and flicks its tail.
|nsname=Flamethrower
|nsdmg=2% (clean), 1% (late)
|nsdesc=Charizard spits repeated flames that gradually weaken if the attack is held, similar to {{SSBB|Bowser}}'s [[Fire Breath]].
|ssname=Rock Smash
|ssdmg=18% (Headbutt), 5% (fragments)
|ssdesc=Charizard pulls out a giant rock and headbutts it, breaking it into pieces.
|usname=Fly
|usdmg=5% (hit 1), 2% (hits 2-5), 4% (hit 6)
|usdesc=Charizard rises upward while performing a corkscrew. The final hit deals higher knockback. Has super armor.
|dsname=Pokémon Change
|dsdmg=0%
|dsdesc=The {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} calls Charizard back by throwing a Poké Ball and then sends out {{SSBB|Squirtle}}.
|fsname=Triple Finish
|fsdmg=3% (Fire Blast), 18% (last Fire Blast)
|fsdesc=The {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} sends out both {{SSBB|Squirtle}} and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} and all three Pokémon perform a combination attack.
}}


Charizard's greatest asset is its grab; Charizard's long neck gives it one of the best standing grabs in the game, next to Dedede.  The range is immensely helpful when dealing with higher-tier characters who have an easier time controlling the match.  At low-percents, rushing in after a forward throw can usually net another grab, with another throw racking up a quick 20% at the beginning of matches.  Forward and back throws are also easily followed up with short-hopped Flamethrowers/Rock Smashes, depending on what the situation calls for (opponent retreating/advancing).  At percents above 120%, Charizard's down-throw is an effective killing move, should the opponent prove difficult to kill with standard attacks.
===Stats===
{{technical data|Needs short hop and double jump heights}}
{{Attributes
|cast      = 39
|weight    = 110
|rweight    = 5
|dash      = 1.3
|rdash      = 29-35
|run        = 1.8
|rrun      = 7
|walk      = 0.7
|rwalk      = 38-39
|trac      = 0.055
|rtrac      = 20-22
|airfric    = 0.008
|rairfric  = 24-26
|air        = 0.987
|rair      = 14-17
|baseaccel = 0.01
|rbaseaccel = 7-36
|addaccel  = 0.05
|raddaccel = 26-30
|gravity    = 0.085
|rgravity  = 15-16
|fall      = 1.35
|rfall      = 22-23
|ff        = 1.89
|rff        = 25-26
|jumpsquat = 6
|rjumpsquat = 27-35
|jumpheight = 27.89121324
|rjumpheight= 33
|shorthop  = ?
|rshorthop = ?
|djump      = ?
|rdjump    = ?
|ellag      = 4
|rellag    = 30-37
}}


Despite his pros, Charizard suffers glaring cons.  Its main weaknesses stem from a significant amount of ending lag after its power moves, its huge vulnerability to high-speed combos and chain-throws due to its size, and its lack of both a proper projectile and a sufficient defense against them.  Additionally, Charizard suffers against well-spaced disjointed hitboxes; Charizard fights best at mid-close range, where swords and the like are generally superior (a Marth f-air can even cut through ALL of Rock Smash). Also, despite having the fastest running speeds, Charizard has the slowest walking speed of all. Finally, like all three of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, Charizard is susceptible to stamina; after two minutes of play, its moves will be noticeably less powerful (in both damage and knockback).  Given Charizard's high KO power and staying ability however, it could be said it is the least affected by stamina of the three.
===[[Announcer]] call===
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===[[Wii Remote selection sound]]===
{{SelectSound|char=Pokémon Trainer|desc=The Trainer releases a Poké Ball and says "Go for it!".}}


===[[On-screen appearance]]===
{{Appearance
|desc=The Pokémon Trainer releases Charizard from a Poké Ball and yells "Go Charizard!"
|char=Charizard
|game=SSBB}}


===Moveset===
===[[Taunt]]s===
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All of Charizard's taunts are slightly different depending on the direction it is facing. This is most noticeable with its down taunt and least noticeable with its side taunt. Additionally, all of Charizard's taunts involve a stomp.
====Normal Moves====
{{Taunt/SSBB
=====Ground=====
|char=Charizard
*Neutral Attack - Right hand slash, left hand slash, then a smack with the right wing.
|desc-up=Stomps and roars to the sky, while flapping its wings.
*Dashing Attack - Slides forwards and raises one leg for a sliding kick. Slows Charizard significantly out of dash, and is easily shield-grabbed.
|desc-side=Stomps and makes a bizarre purring sound, and also flaps its wings once.
*Up Tilt - Hops into a triangular dual-wing stab above its head.  Quick with excellent knockback, working well in conjunction with up-smash and n-air.
|desc-down=Stomps violently.}}
*Forward Tilt - Sweeps flaming tail forward.  Decent range and power (on sweet-spot), but ill-advised at close-range.
*Down Tilt - Bites forward at the ground in front of it.  Quick move with useful pop-up in-close, and powerful knockback at the jaws.
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=====Aerial=====
===[[Idle pose]]s===
*Neutral Aerial - Spins entire body in a somersault, hitting with its tail. Hitbox for sweetspot is very small, and otherwise has very little knockback.  Has a long-lasting hitbox and cancels quickly, making it effective for defense, combo setups, or for attacking from beneath low-level platforms.
{{Idle
*Forward Aerial - Breathes a cone of flame forward and a little down. Good knockback, quick, and can work as a mildly effective [[Fence of Pain]]. However, the attack has no knockback further away from initial flame-blast near the mouth, and has noticeable landing lag.
|desc-1=Spits fire at the ground.
*Back Aerial - Hits quickly behind it with its mouth and fiery tail.  The upper hit-box can [[Meteor Smash|spike]], but it is weak and exists only to knock the opponent into the more-powerful tail swipe.  Most reliable aerial kill move when sweet-spotted.
|desc-2=Leans back and stomps the ground.
*Up Aerial - Bites upwards. Fairly poor range and knockback.  Move has significant sex-kick attributes.
|image-1=Charizard Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png
*Down Aerial - Stomps downward. This move will always [[Meteor Smash|spike]], and is highly effective when combined with multiple jumps.
|image-2=Charizard Idle Pose 1 Brawl.png}}
*Glide Attack -Spins out of glide and hits with wings/jaws for solid knockback; a good interruption move and easily followed up on when used near ground.


=====Smash=====
===[[Crowd cheer]]===
*Forward Smash - Sweeps its head forward from bottom to top.  Slow, but very powerful and far-reaching attack.  Two-hit attack.
{| class="wikitable"
*Up Smash - Bats upwards with both of its wings, hitting twice. Decent knockback; maximum damge is given if both wings strike.  Initial wing-swipe is very fast, making running up-smashes very effective.
|-
*Down Smash - Stomps the ground once with both feet, causing earth to erupt from either side of it. Vertical knockback. Hits simultaneously on both sides with fantastic range and good power, but has a laggy start/finish and will only hit if the opponent is grounded.
!{{{name|}}}
!Cheer (English)
!Cheer (Japanese)
!Cheer (German)
!Cheer (Korean)
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Pokemon Trainer Cheer NTSC Brawl.ogg|center]]||[[File:Pokemon Trainer Cheer JP Brawl.ogg|center]]||[[File:Pokémon Trainer Cheer German SSBB.ogg|center]]||rowspan="4"|[[File:Pokémon Trainer Cheer Korean SSBB.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Po - ké - mon! || Po - ké - mon! || Po - ké - mon!
|-
!{{{name|}}}
!Cheer (French)
!Cheer (Italian)
!Cheer (Spanish)
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Pokémon Trainer Cheer French SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Pokémon Trainer Cheer Italian SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Pokémon Trainer Cheer Spanish SSBB.ogg|center]]
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! scope="row"|Description
|Po - ké - mon ! || Po - ké - mon! || Po - ké - mon! || Po - ké - mon!
|}


=====Other=====  
===[[Victory pose]]s===
*Ledge Attack - A slow, biting headbutt with little range.
''Note: The Pokémon Trainer says "You did it, Charizard!" in all three victory poses.''
*100% Ledge Attack - A mid-range tail swipe with moderate knockback.
{{Victory/SSBB
*Floor Attack - A combination rising bite and tail sweep, which hits on both sides quickly.
|victory-theme=PokemonUniverseTheme.ogg
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|victory-desc=An excerpt from the main theme of the ''Pokémon'' series. It is shared with {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}}.
REMEMBER: Nintendo's official stance is that all Pokémon, go by gender-neutral pronouns. Be sure to use "it" instead of "he" or "she".
|desc-up=Roars up to the sky while flapping its wings.
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|desc-left=Stomps the ground and fires a fireball into the sky.
====Special Moves====
|desc-right=Pokémon Trainer pets its head and hugs its neck.
{{Charizard Special Moves}}
|char=Charizard}}
{{Pokémon Trainer Special Moves}}


====Grabs and Throws====
==In Solo Modes==
*Pummel - Bites with sharp fangs. (2% damage)
==={{SSBB|Classic Mode}}===
*Forward Throw - Grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them in front of itself.  A pseudo-chain throw on many characters at near-0% percents. (10% damage)
In Classic Mode, Pokémon Trainer can appear as an opponent or ally in Stage 3 along with {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}} on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] or [[Spear Pillar]] (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Pokémon Trainer can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if he hasn't appeared in Stage 3.
*Back Throw - Throws the opponent behind it quickly. (10% damage)
*Up Throw - Sets opponent above itself, then slams them with its head. (11% damage)
*Down Throw - Sets its opponent on the floor, and then breathes fire on them. Largely horizontal knockback.  A reliable, if easy to DI, KO move at high percents, but the weakest of his throws damage-wise. Can even damage a victim with a Franklin Badge. (6% damage)


====Taunts====
===[[All-Star Mode]]===
*Up - Stomps and roars to the sky, while flapping its wings.
In All-Star Mode, Pokémon Trainer is fought in Stage 18 alongside {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}} on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] or [[Spear Pillar]] (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Uniquely, the player must KO Pokémon Trainer three times to progress.
*Side - Stomps and makes a bizarre purring sound, and also flaps its wings once.
 
*Down - Stomps violently.
===[[Event Match]]es===
''Note: Due to Charizard being featured in all of the Pokémon Trainer's events, the following listed are those events that features Charizard, but not the Trainer.''
 
====Solo Events====
*'''[[Event 8: Go! Triple Finish!]]''': The player controls {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, who must defeat {{SSBB|Squirtle}}, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, and Charizard on [[Pokémon Stadium]].
*'''[[Event 27: Three-Beast Carnage]]''':A tiny {{SSBB|R.O.B.}} must defeat a giant {{SSBB|Bowser}}, a giant {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, and a giant Charizard on [[New Pork City]].
 
====Co-Op Events====
*'''[[Co-Op Event 14: The Dark Guardians]]''': A tiny {{SSBB|Ganondorf}} and a tiny {{SSBB|Wolf}} must work together to defeat a giant {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} and a giant Charizard on [[New Pork City]].
 
===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl|Congratulations Screens]]===
<center>
<gallery>
Pokemon Trainer Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|Classic Mode
Pokemon Trainer Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|All-Star Mode
</gallery>
</center>
 
==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
[[File:Charizard Subspace Emissary.png|thumb|300px|{{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} and {{SSBB|Lucas}} watch Charizard fly to [[The Ruins]] in ''[[SSE]]''.]]
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)#Role in The Subspace Emissary|l1=Pokémon Trainer}}
Charizard is first seen flying towards [[The Ruins]] by {{SSBB|Lucas}} and {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}. Pokémon Trainer recognizes that Charizard is one of the Pokémon he's been trying to catch, and he and Lucas head into the ruins to attempt to capture it. In the process, they encounter {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} in trophy form, which Pokémon Trainer captures. Eventually, Lucas and Pokémon Trainer defeat Charizard in battle and capture it, giving Pokémon Trainer his full team of {{SSBB|Squirtle}}, Ivysaur and Charizard.
 
===Exclusive [[stickers]]===
These stickers can only be used by Pokémon Trainer or a select few including him.
*Akari Hayami: [Water] Attack +8
*Barkle: [Tail] Attack +32
*Bellossom: [Grass] Attack +8
*Blathers: [Tail] Attack +7
*Bone Dragon: [Bite] Attack +13
*Bowser Jr. (Super Mario Sunshine): [Tail] Attack +25
*Boxy: [Bite] Attack +24
*Bubble Baby Mario: [Bite] Attack +6
*Burt the Bashful: [Bite] Attack +6
*Celebi: [Grass] Attack +14
*Chain Chomp: [Bite] Attack +23
*Chaos: [Arm, Leg] Attack +10
*Chihuahua: [Tail] Attack +12
*Crazee Dayzee: [Grass] Attack +7
*Deoxys: [Slash] Attack +10
*Entei: [Fire] Attack +20
*Fairy: [Tail] Attack +7
*Goldeen: [Leg] Attack +4
*Groudon: [Flame] Resistance +14
*Gulpin: [Electric] Attack +16
*Ivysaur: [Grass] Attack +29
*Jigglypuff: [Body, Spin] Attack +31
*Jirachi: [Arm, Leg] Attack +7
*Latias & Latios: [Grass] Attack +22
*Lugia: [Grass] Attack +18
*Master Belch: [Bite] Attack +9
*Meowth: [Slash] Attack +5
*Metagross: Launch Resistance +23
*Mew: [Body, Spin] Attack +4
*Moltres: [Flame] Attack +20
*Petey Piranha (Super Mario Strikers): [Bite] Attack +32
*Piplup: [Water] Attack +26
*Pokémon Trainer: [Arm, Leg] Attack +13
*Rogue The Bat: [Tail] Attack +10
*Ryota Hayami: [Water] Attack +34
*Sable: [Bite] Attack +6
*Saharah: [Water] Attack +8
*Seiuchi-kun: [Water] Attack +18
*Spitz: [Tail] Attack +12
*Squirtle: [Water] Attack +41
*Stafy: [Tail] Attack +7
*Staryu: [Specials: Direct] Attack +3
*Suicune: [Grass] Attack +17
*Togepi: [Body, Spin] Attack +11
*Torchic: [Fire] Attack +8
*Weavile: [Slash] Attack +5
*Wario (Super Mario Strikers): [Bite] Attack +15
*Warrior Ing: [Bite] Attack +10
*Water Fairy Elias: [Water] Attack +30
 
===Using stickers===
All three of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon share the same trophy base.
 
If the player wishes to power up Charizard specifically, [Flame] and [Tail] will supply the greatest power boosts. The remaining relevant attacks are spread between [Body] and [Head].
 
If the player wishes to balance between the three, the major attacks Charizard shares with Squirtle are [Tail] and [Body] attacks, and shares [Leg] and [Head] attacks with Ivysaur.
 
==[[Trophy]]==
Charizard's trophy is obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with the Pokémon Trainer and must deliver the final hit to {{SSBB|Master Hand}} with Charizard.
 
{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Charizard
|image=Charizard - Brawl Trophy.png
|mode=Classic
|desc=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.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}


==Role in ''The Subspace Emissary''==
==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Pokémon Trainer|Alternate costumes]]==
[[Image:Charizard_SSE.jpg|thumb|Pokemon Trainer and Lucas see Charizard fly past]]
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Charizard is first seen flying into a cave by [[Lucas (SSBB)|Lucas]] and the [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer]]. The Pokémon Trainer recognizes that Charizard is one of the Pokémon he had been trying to catch. Lucas and the Pokémon Trainer head into the cave to attempt to capture Charizard. In the process, they encounter [[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]] and capture it as well. Eventually, Lucas and the Pokémon Trainer defeat Charizard in battle and capture it. Unlike many of the characters in ''The Subspace Emissary'', Charizard does not serve any story roles after its capture. The Pokémon Trainer retains this role and the player is free to choose whichever of the Pokémon he/she wants during play.
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Charizard in Pokémon Stadium.jpg|Charizard in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].
File:Charizard Flamethrower.jpg|Charizard using Flamethrower.
Charizard Rock Smash.jpg|thumb|Charizard using Rock Smash.
Charizard fly.jpg|Charizard using Fly.
Triple Finish Dialogue Box.jpg |Triple Finish dialogue box.
Triple Finish.jpg|Pokemon Trainer using Triple Finish.
Gliding.jpg|Charizard gliding with Meta Knight and Pit.
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Charizard has the slowest walking speed in the game, but "runs" very quickly, tied with Pikachu for 7th fastest.
*Charizard is the only Pokémon who the Pokémon Trainer uses that isn't voiced by other voice actors across all versions of ''Brawl''.
*All of Charizard's tail-based attacks have a sweet-spot at the flaming tip, burning the opponent for more damage and knockback (b-air, f-tilt, n-air, +100% ledge-attack, get-up attack).
*Charizard is one of the four characters whose four throws can all KO in [[Sudden Death]].
*Charizard is the only flying/multiple-jump character in the game with a dedicated, single-hit Meteor Smash in its arsenal of regular attacks (Kirby's d-air becomes a drill after the initial hitbox), allowing it to spike opponents more safely/reliably than others.
*The {{s|bulbapedia|Pokédex}} states that if the flame on Charmander, Charmeleon or Charizard's tail is extinguished, the Pokémon will die. Despite this, in ''Brawl'', Charizard can [[swim]]. When landing in the water, Charizard's entire body (including its tail) will submerge, but nothing happens to its stamina or the flame itself. However, when swimming at the water's surface, Charizard holds the tip of its tail above the water.
*While performing Rock Smash, any attack that interrupts Charizard will cause it to visibly drop the boulder.  However, any attack that actually goes through Rock Smash's attack frames will simply make the boulder itself disappear, after the visible hit-lag.
*Charizard is currently the [[weight|heaviest]] playable Pokémon in the Super Smash Bros. series.  Many Pokémon that appeared in Super Smash Bros are either middleweight (such as [[Lucario]]) or lightweight (such as [[Pikachu]]).
*In ''Brawl'', Rock Smash is very strong and KO-capable, but in the Pokémon franchise, Rock Smash is one of the weakest moves in the game.
*In the All-Star Rest Area, Charizard's Rock Smash is a different color, looking like a chunk of ice.
*It is the only playable pokémon who has different names but has the same voice in all versions.
*Though it really doesn't look like it, Charizard can perform a [[Hyrule Jump|Reverse Hyrule Jump]], thanks to his glide.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/pokemon_trainer.html Pokémon Trainer's page at ''Smash Bros. DOJO!!'']
*[https://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/pokemon_trainer.html Pokémon Trainer's page at ''Smash Bros. DOJO!!'']


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Latest revision as of 04:41, December 15, 2024

This article is about Charizard's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. For other uses, see Charizard.
For information about Charizard in regards to Pokémon Trainer, see Pokémon Trainer (SSBB), Squirtle (SSBB), and Ivysaur (SSBB).
Charizard
in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Charizard SSBB.jpg
PokemonSymbol.svg
Universe Pokémon
Shares character slot with Pokémon Trainer
Ivysaur
Squirtle
Other playable appearances in SSB4
in Ultimate

Availability Starter
Final Smash Triple Finish
Tier E (29)
Charizard (SSBB)

Charizard (リザードン, Lizardon), stylized as CHARIZARD in Europe, is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl in a sense; it is one of three Pokémon that are played through the Pokémon Trainer, the other two being Squirtle and Ivysaur. Charizard originates from the original Pokémon games as the second and final evolved form of Charmander, one of the initial Pokémon the player can start out with at the beginning of the adventure.

Charizard is voiced by Shin'ichirō Miki across all versions of the game, reprising his role from the Pokémon anime, though providing it with more realistic, reptile-like voice clips compared to the anime.

Charizard (alongside Squirtle, Ivysaur,and Pokémon Trainer) is ranked 29th out of 38 characters, placing it in the E tier and technically resulting as its worst placement in the series as a separate character.

Attributes[edit]

Despite being the fifth heaviest character in Brawl, it differs greatly from the other heavyweights in abilities, though it does share their stats. It has a surprisingly fast dashing speed (slightly faster than Pikachu though the difference is extremely small.) for a character of its weight, but it also has the slowest walking speed in the game (Jigglypuff shares the same problem). It is also the second fastest heavyweight in game, next only to Captain Falcon. It is almost unaffected by type effectiveness; both grass and water-type attacks are only used by 2 characters each. Charizard is one of only three playable characters to possess wings (the others being Pit and Meta Knight), and as such is gifted with two, very small midair jumps and the ability to glide. Both the start-up and the actual glide are significantly slower than the other two gliders though, making it difficult to incorporate into strategies outside of safer, less-predictable recoveries and infinite horizontal recovery. Charizard is easy to hit due to being a very large target, but can take lots of damage before getting KO'd due to its large weight. Like all three of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, Charizard is susceptible to stamina fatigue; after two minutes of play, its moves will be noticeably less powerful (in both damage and knockback). Given Charizard's high KO power and staying ability, however, it could be said it is the least affected by stamina of the three.

Predictably, Charizard is a powerful character with long attack range. Its smash attacks are all quite powerful, with its forward smash being capable of KOing a little below 80%. Charizard's power and range are counter-balanced by having a significant amount of ending lag after its power moves. Charizard can put decent offensive pressure on the opponent with its multiple jumps, Flamethrower, back aerial, up tilt, and up smash, and can also give out more defensive damage with moves like its forward tilt, down tilt and forward aerial (the last of which is especially useful when properly ledge-hopped). Neutral aerial and Rock Smash work both defensively and offensively, so overall Charizard has balanced attack capabilities. Despite its good range, Charizard's approach suffers against well-spaced disjointed hitboxes; Charizard fights best at mid to close range, where swords and the like are generally superior (Marth's forward aerial can even cut through all of Rock Smash). Charizard's specials are potent. Its Flamethrower is great at racking up the damage at close range, and also works well as an edge-guard or stalling tactic at mid-range. On the downside, Charizard lacks a long-ranged projectile. Complementing the damage-racking of Flamethrower is Charizard's side special, Rock Smash. It provides Charizard with an additional, relatively-safe power move; the headbutt packs a more portable punch than its smashes, and damage dealt from the rock fragments can combine to over 50%. Charizard's up special Fly has armor frames and significant knockback (although it has a linear path and is a somewhat poor recovery move, more because it suffers from 30 frames of the landing lag glitch), which both contribute to its recovery and can surprise high-speed rushdown moves (like Meta Knight's glide attack) by bursting through for a potential KO. Also, due the start-up, poor push-away and large landing lag of Charizard's aerials, it has a very poor air game. It is even easy to tech-chase when it lies on the ground due to its terrible get-up rolls (for example, it can't even roll behind Snake who stays stationary after it down throws him).

Charizard's greatest asset is its grab; Charizard's long neck gives it the second longest standing grab in the game, next to King Dedede. The range is immensely helpful when dealing with higher-tier characters who have an easier time controlling the match. At low damage percentages, rushing in after a forward throw can usually net another grab, with another throw racking up a quick 20% at the beginning of matches. Its forward and back throws are also easily followed up with short-hopped Flamethrowers/Rock Smashes, depending on what the situation calls for (opponent retreating/advancing). Above 120% damage, Charizard's down throw is an effective KO'ing move, should the opponent prove difficult to KO with standard attacks.

Charizard was considered a semi-viable character when the Brawl metagame was active. Players agreed that Charizard was in the middle when compared with Squirtle and Ivysaur. While it had a wide array of kill options as well as a decent recovery, Charizard suffered from its slow speed and laggy moveset. It also had trouble against many of the more prevalent characters in the metagame, notably King Dedede and Marth.

Moveset[edit]

For a gallery of Charizard's hitboxes, see here.

  Name Damage Description
Neutral attack   3% Charizard slashes twice with its claws, followed by a smack with its right wing.
4%
6%
Forward tilt   10% (tail), 11% (flame) Charizard sweeps its tail forward. The move is stronger if it connects with the fiery tip of Charizard's tail. Can be angled.
Up tilt   8% Charizard points its wings upwards and jabs the opponent.
Down tilt   12% (head), 8% (neck) Charizard bites forward at the ground in front of itself. The strongest part of the move is at the head.
Dash attack   11% (clean), 9% (late) Charizard slides forwards and raises one leg for a sliding kick. Slows Charizard significantly out of dash, and is easily shield-grabbed.
Forward smash   5% (hit 1), 17% (hit 2) Charizard sweeps its head forward from bottom to top. Slow, but very powerful and far-reaching two-hit attack.
Up smash   5% (hit 1), 11% (hit 2) Charizard slashes upward with both wings. Decent knockback; maximum damage is given if both wings strike.
Down smash   16% Charizard stomps the ground once with both feet, causing earth to erupt from either side of it. Hits simultaneously on both sides with fantastic range and good power, but has a laggy start/finish and will only hit on ground opponents.
Neutral aerial   9% (tail), 12% (fire) Charizard spins its entire body in a somersault, hitting with its tail. Deals more damage if it connects with the fiery tip of Charizard's tail.
Forward aerial   2-4% Charizard breathes a cone of flame in front of itself. The attack deals more damage if it connects in from of Charizard, but deals no knockback at the tip of the flames.
Back aerial   5% (wing), 7% (tail), 9% (flame) Charizard hits quickly behind itself with its wing, and tail. The wing can meteor smash, but it's weak and exists only to knock the opponent into the more-powerful tail swipe.
Up aerial   10% (clean), 7% (late) Charizard headbutts upward. Fairly poor range and knockback. Has sex kick properties.
Down aerial   14% Charizard stomps downward with both of its feet. This move will always be treated as a meteor smash, allowing it to safely hit airborne opponents.
Glide attack   12% Charizard spins out of glide and attacks with its wings for solid knockback.
Grab   —  
Pummel   2% Charizard bites opponent with sharp fangs.
Forward throw   10% Charizard grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them in front of itself.
Back throw   10% Charizard throws the opponent behind itself quickly.
Up throw   8% (hit 1), 3% (throw) Charizard sets opponent above itself, and then slams them with its head.
Down throw   1% (hits 1-5), 1% (throw) Charizard sets its opponent on the floor, and then breathes fire on them. Does poor damage, but has high knockback and can KO enemies at high percents.
Forward roll
Back roll
Spot dodge
Air dodge 		— —
Techs — —
Floor attack (front)
Floor getups (front) 		  6% Swings tail backwards, then headbutts forward.
Floor attack (back)
Floor getups (back) 		  6% Gets up performing a half-circle claw swipe.
Floor attack (trip)
Floor getups (trip) 		  5% Similar to the back floor attack.
Edge attack (fast)
Edge getups (fast) 		  8% (head), 6% (body) Gets up and headbutts.
Edge attack (slow)
Edge getups (slow) 		  10% Slowly gets up and flicks its tail.
Neutral special Flamethrower 2% (clean), 1% (late) Charizard spits repeated flames that gradually weaken if the attack is held, similar to Bowser's Fire Breath.
Side special Rock Smash 18% (Headbutt), 5% (fragments) Charizard pulls out a giant rock and headbutts it, breaking it into pieces.
Up special Fly 5% (hit 1), 2% (hits 2-5), 4% (hit 6) Charizard rises upward while performing a corkscrew. The final hit deals higher knockback. Has super armor.
Down special Pokémon Change 0% The Pokémon Trainer calls Charizard back by throwing a Poké Ball and then sends out Squirtle.
Final Smash Triple Finish 3% (Fire Blast), 18% (last Fire Blast) The Pokémon Trainer sends out both Squirtle and Ivysaur and all three Pokémon perform a combination attack.

Stats[edit]

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Stats Weight Dash speed Walk speed Traction Air friction Air speed Air acceleration Gravity Falling speed Jumpsquat Jump height Double jump height Empty landing Lag
Value 110 1.3 – Initial dash
1.8 – Run 		0.7 0.055 0.008 0.987 0.01 – Base
0.05 – Additional 		0.085 1.35 – Base
1.89 – Fast-fall 		6 27.89121324 - Base
? - Short hop 		? 4

Announcer call[edit]

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  • English

Wii Remote selection sound[edit]

  • The Trainer releases a Poké Ball and says "Go for it!".
Pokémon Trainer's selection sound

On-screen appearance[edit]

  • The Pokémon Trainer releases Charizard from a Poké Ball and yells "Go Charizard!"
CharizardOnScreenAppearanceSSBB.gif

Taunts[edit]

All of Charizard's taunts are slightly different depending on the direction it is facing. This is most noticeable with its down taunt and least noticeable with its side taunt. Additionally, all of Charizard's taunts involve a stomp.

  • Up taunt: Stomps and roars to the sky, while flapping its wings.
  • Side taunt: Stomps and makes a bizarre purring sound, and also flaps its wings once.
  • Down taunt: Stomps violently.
Up taunt Side taunt Down taunt
CharizardUpTauntBrawl.gif CharizardSideTauntBrawl.gif CharizardDownTauntBrawl.gif

Idle poses[edit]

  • Spits fire at the ground.
  • Leans back and stomps the ground.
Charizard Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png Charizard Idle Pose 1 Brawl.png

Crowd cheer[edit]

Cheer (English) Cheer (Japanese) Cheer (German) Cheer (Korean)
Cheer
Description Po - ké - mon! Po - ké - mon! Po - ké - mon!
Cheer (French) Cheer (Italian) Cheer (Spanish)
Cheer
Description Po - ké - mon ! Po - ké - mon! Po - ké - mon! Po - ké - mon!

Victory poses[edit]

Note: The Pokémon Trainer says "You did it, Charizard!" in all three victory poses.

An excerpt from the main theme of the Pokémon series. It is shared with Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Lucario.
  • Up: Roars up to the sky while flapping its wings.
  • Left: Stomps the ground and fires a fireball into the sky.
  • Right: Pokémon Trainer pets its head and hugs its neck.
Up Left Right
Charizard-VictoryUp-SSBB.gif Charizard-VictoryLeft-SSBB.gif Charizard-VictoryRight-SSBB.gif

In Solo Modes[edit]

Classic Mode[edit]

In Classic Mode, Pokémon Trainer can appear as an opponent or ally in Stage 3 along with Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Lucario on Pokémon Stadium 2 or Spear Pillar (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Pokémon Trainer can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if he hasn't appeared in Stage 3.

All-Star Mode[edit]

In All-Star Mode, Pokémon Trainer is fought in Stage 18 alongside Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Lucario on Pokémon Stadium 2 or Spear Pillar (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Uniquely, the player must KO Pokémon Trainer three times to progress.

Event Matches[edit]

Note: Due to Charizard being featured in all of the Pokémon Trainer's events, the following listed are those events that features Charizard, but not the Trainer.

Solo Events[edit]

Co-Op Events[edit]

Congratulations Screens[edit]

  • Classic Mode

    Classic Mode

  • All-Star Mode

    All-Star Mode

Role in The Subspace Emissary[edit]

Pokémon Trainer and Lucas watch Charizard fly to The Ruins in SSE.
Main article: Pokémon Trainer

Charizard is first seen flying towards The Ruins by Lucas and Pokémon Trainer. Pokémon Trainer recognizes that Charizard is one of the Pokémon he's been trying to catch, and he and Lucas head into the ruins to attempt to capture it. In the process, they encounter Ivysaur in trophy form, which Pokémon Trainer captures. Eventually, Lucas and Pokémon Trainer defeat Charizard in battle and capture it, giving Pokémon Trainer his full team of Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard.

Exclusive stickers[edit]

These stickers can only be used by Pokémon Trainer or a select few including him.

  • Akari Hayami: [Water] Attack +8
  • Barkle: [Tail] Attack +32
  • Bellossom: [Grass] Attack +8
  • Blathers: [Tail] Attack +7
  • Bone Dragon: [Bite] Attack +13
  • Bowser Jr. (Super Mario Sunshine): [Tail] Attack +25
  • Boxy: [Bite] Attack +24
  • Bubble Baby Mario: [Bite] Attack +6
  • Burt the Bashful: [Bite] Attack +6
  • Celebi: [Grass] Attack +14
  • Chain Chomp: [Bite] Attack +23
  • Chaos: [Arm, Leg] Attack +10
  • Chihuahua: [Tail] Attack +12
  • Crazee Dayzee: [Grass] Attack +7
  • Deoxys: [Slash] Attack +10
  • Entei: [Fire] Attack +20
  • Fairy: [Tail] Attack +7
  • Goldeen: [Leg] Attack +4
  • Groudon: [Flame] Resistance +14
  • Gulpin: [Electric] Attack +16
  • Ivysaur: [Grass] Attack +29
  • Jigglypuff: [Body, Spin] Attack +31
  • Jirachi: [Arm, Leg] Attack +7
  • Latias & Latios: [Grass] Attack +22
  • Lugia: [Grass] Attack +18
  • Master Belch: [Bite] Attack +9
  • Meowth: [Slash] Attack +5
  • Metagross: Launch Resistance +23
  • Mew: [Body, Spin] Attack +4
  • Moltres: [Flame] Attack +20
  • Petey Piranha (Super Mario Strikers): [Bite] Attack +32
  • Piplup: [Water] Attack +26
  • Pokémon Trainer: [Arm, Leg] Attack +13
  • Rogue The Bat: [Tail] Attack +10
  • Ryota Hayami: [Water] Attack +34
  • Sable: [Bite] Attack +6
  • Saharah: [Water] Attack +8
  • Seiuchi-kun: [Water] Attack +18
  • Spitz: [Tail] Attack +12
  • Squirtle: [Water] Attack +41
  • Stafy: [Tail] Attack +7
  • Staryu: [Specials: Direct] Attack +3
  • Suicune: [Grass] Attack +17
  • Togepi: [Body, Spin] Attack +11
  • Torchic: [Fire] Attack +8
  • Weavile: [Slash] Attack +5
  • Wario (Super Mario Strikers): [Bite] Attack +15
  • Warrior Ing: [Bite] Attack +10
  • Water Fairy Elias: [Water] Attack +30

Using stickers[edit]

All three of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon share the same trophy base.

If the player wishes to power up Charizard specifically, [Flame] and [Tail] will supply the greatest power boosts. The remaining relevant attacks are spread between [Body] and [Head].

If the player wishes to balance between the three, the major attacks Charizard shares with Squirtle are [Tail] and [Body] attacks, and shares [Leg] and [Head] attacks with Ivysaur.

Trophy[edit]

Charizard's trophy is obtained by clearing Classic Mode with the Pokémon Trainer and must deliver the final hit to Master Hand with Charizard.

Classic Mode trophy
Charizard
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 Boy: Pokémon Red/Blue
GB Advance: Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen

Alternate costumes[edit]

Pokémon Trainer Palette (SSBB).png
Charizard (SSBB) Charizard (SSBB) Charizard (SSBB) Charizard (SSBB) Charizard (SSBB)

Gallery[edit]

  • Charizard in Pokémon Stadium 2.

    Charizard in Pokémon Stadium 2.

  • Charizard using Flamethrower.

    Charizard using Flamethrower.

  • Charizard using Rock Smash.

    Charizard using Rock Smash.

  • Charizard using Fly.

    Charizard using Fly.

  • Triple Finish dialogue box.

    Triple Finish dialogue box.

  • Pokemon Trainer using Triple Finish.

    Pokemon Trainer using Triple Finish.

  • Charizard gliding with Meta Knight and Pit.

    Charizard gliding with Meta Knight and Pit.

Trivia[edit]

  • Charizard is the only Pokémon who the Pokémon Trainer uses that isn't voiced by other voice actors across all versions of Brawl.
  • Charizard is one of the four characters whose four throws can all KO in Sudden Death.
  • The Pokédex states that if the flame on Charmander, Charmeleon or Charizard's tail is extinguished, the Pokémon will die. Despite this, in Brawl, Charizard can swim. When landing in the water, Charizard's entire body (including its tail) will submerge, but nothing happens to its stamina or the flame itself. However, when swimming at the water's surface, Charizard holds the tip of its tail above the water.

External links[edit]


v • d • e
Fighters in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Veterans Bowser · Captain Falcon · Donkey Kong · Falco · Fox · Ganondorf · Ice Climbers · Jigglypuff · Kirby · Link · Luigi · Mario · Marth · Mr. Game & Watch · Ness · Peach · Pikachu · Samus · Yoshi · Zelda / Sheik
Newcomers Diddy Kong · Ike · King Dedede · Lucario · Lucas · Meta Knight · Olimar · Pit · Pokémon Trainer (Charizard · Ivysaur · Squirtle) · R.O.B. · Snake · Sonic · Toon Link · Wario · Wolf · (Zero Suit Samus)
v • d • e
Pokémon (universe) Pokémon universe
Fighters Pikachu (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Jigglypuff (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Pichu (SSBM · SSBU) · Mewtwo (SSBM · SSB4 · SSBU) · Pokémon Trainer (SSBB · SSBU) · Squirtle (SSBB · SSBU) · Ivysaur (SSBB · SSBU) · Charizard (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Lucario (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Greninja (SSB4 · SSBU) · Incineroar (SSBU)
Boss Rayquaza
Stages Saffron City · Pokémon Stadium · Poké Floats · Pokémon Stadium 2 · Spear Pillar · Unova Pokémon League · Prism Tower · Kalos Pokémon League
Items Poké Ball · Master Ball
Poké Ball Pokémon Abomasnow · Abra · Arceus · Articuno · Beedrill · Bellossom · Bewear · Blastoise · Bonsly · Celebi · Chansey · Charizard · Chespin · Chikorita · Clefairy · Cyndaquil · Darkrai · Dedenne · Deoxys · Ditto · Eevee · Electrode · Entei · Exeggutor · Fennekin · Fletchling · Gardevoir · Genesect · Giratina · Gogoat · Goldeen · Groudon · Gulpin · Hitmonlee · Ho-Oh · Inkay · Jirachi · Keldeo · Koffing · Kyogre · Kyurem · Latias & Latios · Lugia · Lunala · Manaphy · Marill · Marshadow · Meloetta · Meowth · Metagross · Mew · Mimikyu · Moltres · Munchlax · Onix · Oshawott · Palkia · Piplup · Porygon2 · Pyukumuku · Raichu · Raikou · Scizor · Snivy · Snorlax · Solgaleo · Spewpa · Starmie · Staryu · Suicune · Swirlix · Tapu Koko · Togedemaru · Togepi · Torchic · Unown · Venusaur · Victini · Vulpix · Weavile · Weezing · Wobbuffet · Xerneas · Zapdos · Zoroark
Enemies Chandelure · Cryogonal · Gastly · Koffing · Petilil
Other Charmander · Cresselia · Dialga · Porygon · Registeel · Reshiram · Team Rocket · Zekrom · List of Pokémon
Trophies, Stickers and Spirits Trophies (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits
Music Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate
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