Charizard

🎯 Best Counters Against Charizard

Top Pokémon to use when battling Charizard in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
5	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
6	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
7	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Vikavolt	Bug Electric	254	158	184	3,566
10	Zapdos	Electric Flying	253	185	207	4,035

📖 Complete Charizard Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Charizard (#006) is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,305 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Charizard is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Charizard in 2026.

📊 Charizard Stats Analysis

Charizard's Attack stat is 223 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Charizard a strong damage dealer.

With 173 Defense (Good) and 186 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 582. This gives Charizard reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Charizard's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Charizard Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Charizard depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Fire Spin (Fast) with Fire Blast (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Charizard has 5 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Charizard has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Charizard PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Charizard can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fire/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Grass, Bug, Ground-type threats while being weak to Rock, Water, Electric types.

Master League

In Master League, Charizard faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Charizard Raid Guide & Counters

Charizard appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Rock, Water, Electric-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Charizard at Level 20 (1,574 - 1,651 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,968 - 2,064 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,651 CP.

🎯 How to Get Charizard in Pokémon GO

Charizard can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Charizard Evolution Guide

Charizard is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Charmander (#004)
• Charmeleon (#005) — 25 Candy
• Charizard (#006) ← current — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Charizard

Shadow Charizard is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Charizard's effective Attack becomes ~268. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Charizard in Pokémon GO

Shiny Charizard is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Charizard gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,968 - 2,064 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Charizard

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Updated June 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.