Charizard facts for kids

Charizard is a super popular Pokémon! In Japan, it's called Lizardon. You'll see Charizard in the Pokémon anime shows and video games. Ash, a main character, even has his own Charizard.

Charizard is known as the Flame Pokémon. These creatures are strong and proud. They fly high in the sky, always looking for tough opponents to battle. Charizard is also the main Pokémon on the game covers for Pokémon Red and FireRed versions. It also appears on many other Pokémon game boxes. The president of The Pokémon Company, Tsunekazu Ishihara, once said that Charizard would be popular in North America because people there like powerful characters.

What Does Charizard Look Like?

Charizards are orange, dragon-like Pokémon. They have two large wings. The front of their wings is blue, and the back is orange. Their belly and the bottom of their feet are a creamy color. Charizard's eyes are a light blue.

In the video games, it says that Charizard's wings can carry it very high. It can fly up to 4,600 feet in the sky! Charizards can breathe extremely hot flames. These flames are so hot they can melt almost anything. But don't worry, a Charizard will never use its fire on a weaker enemy. They also use their strong claws to attack opponents.

Charizards are known for being fierce but also honorable. They fly proudly and always seek out strong enemies to fight. If a Charizard gets really angry, the flame on the tip of its tail can turn a bright whitish-blue color. Sometimes, because of their fiery nature, Charizards can accidentally cause wildfires.

Charizard in Games

Charizard has appeared many times in the popular fighting game series, Super Smash Bros..

• First Appearances: Charizard first showed up in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee. In these games, it wasn't a character you could play as. Instead, it would appear from a Poké Ball when a player used one.
• Playable Character: In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Charizard became a playable character! You could control it as part of the Pokémon Trainer's team. The Pokémon Trainer also has a Squirtle and an Ivysaur. You can switch between these three Pokémon at any time during a battle.
• Attacks and Abilities: As a playable character, Charizard can use moves like Flamethrower and Rock Smash. It can also use the move Fly and has the ability to glide through the air. Charizard is a "Heavyweight" character, meaning it's strong and uses many physical attacks. In the Pokémon Trainer's special Final Smash move, called Triple Finish, Charizard uses a powerful Fire Blast.

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In Spanish: Charizard para niños