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Charizard (the Flame Pokémon) is an exceptionally rare Fire/Flying-type Pokémon found near volcanoes around the world and among craggy mountains in the Kanto and Galar regions and the Blueberry Academy Terarium as well as the Alola region on rare occasions. Possessing a dazzling array of attacks and the ability to fly through the skies, Charizard are rightfully feared as one of the most powerful Fire-type Pokémon known to exist. They might not have the incredibly high Attack and Special Attack stats possessed by some of their contemporaries, but it cannot be denied that fire is far more dangerous to be around when it comes from above!

Much like their pre-evolved forms, the flame on a Charizard's tail (where most of their combustion organs are located) serves a tri-fold purpose in that it is an indicator of their overall power level, emotional state and health. As with the transition from Charmander to Charmeleon, the transition from Charmeleon to Charizard grants these creatures more efficient use of their combustion organs and therefore a larger, brighter and hotter tail fire; in the case of Charizard, this fire further grows in size and intensity as they age and gain experience. In addition, Charizard share with Charmeleon the distinction of having their tail flame turn a bright blue when they become enraged; unlike Charmeleon, however, Charizard have greater control over their own power and do not spontaneously erupt flames from their tail when enraged. The flames that emanate from a Charizard's mouth can reach staggering temperatures that would easily melt the inside of lesser creatures, including their own pre-evolutions; Charizard are only protected from their own flames because their insides are naturally fire-retardant. These flames can usually reach temperatures hot enough to melt boulders, making Charizard in general (and especially individuals that have not been properly trained) walking fire hazards to all types of life forms, including Water-types. Charizard in the wild are rarely ever considered a problem because they tend to stick to themselves among craggy mountains, but they will occasionally travel to nearby forests and valleys for food; unfortunately, due to their intense Fire-type abilities, it is not uncommon for Charizard to accidentally set entire forests on fire with a single burst of flame. Despite all of these potential hazards, trainers can breathe a sigh of relief in knowing that Charizard prefer to never battle an opponent that is weaker than themselves; if anything else, this at least means that you won't have to worry about your Charizard going on a rampage and incinerating a small town over something as pointless as a Rattata.

What truly sets Charizard apart from most other Fire-types, though, is their ability to fly, usually up to an altitude of about 4,600 feet. Aside from giving them access to a powerful Air Slash attack immediately after evolution, flight grants Charizard a major advantage in surveying territory and finding suitable places for them to nest in; seeing as their young are particularly susceptible to wet environments, this proves to be an incredibly useful mode of transportation when examining mountain peaks and high cliffs. In battle, flight gives Charizard a tremendous advantage over most other types of Pokémon (especially Ground-type Pokémon, which they are no longer weak against) in that they can easily roast their opposition from above with little to no warning. Furthermore, the ability to simply fly out of range of an opponent's attacks can easily lengthen defensive stands, allowing Charizard to tire out the opposition before swooping in to deliver a nasty blow. It is not fully clear why Charizard develop wings in the first place, but it is usually credited to the full activation of draconic genes within their DNA, which would also explain their ability to learn the powerful Dragon Claw attack naturally with a bit of artificial help.

It is further noted that Charizard is one of only 46 species of Pokémon known to be capable of undergoing Mega Evolution, but unlike almost all other Pokémon in this category (with the exception of Mewtwo), Charizard can potentially possess two different Mega Evolutions. The cause behind this strange anomaly is still under investigation, but it seems that the heart of the dividing line is marked by a reliance on either physical or special offense in battle. If a Charizard is holding a Charizardite X, Mega Evolution will turn the beast into Mega Charizard X. In this form, the skin color and wing anatomy of these beasts changes drastically and blue flames begin to erupt spontaneously from their tail and even their mouths. Additionally, Charizard develop thicker muscles throughout their bodies and their claws become nearly as hard as rock, easily capable of tearing through just about anything that gets in their path. This can be a bit of a problem in most cases, as this Mega Evolution causes a massive spike in the aggressive nature of these beasts and makes it almost impossible to fully control them. In terms of stats, this radical mutation moderately increases Mega Charizard X’s base Special Attack stat, considerably increases their base Defense stat, and astronomically increases their base Attack stat; in turn, they along with Mega Charizard Y gain the highest base stat total out of all non-legendary Fire-type Pokémon. Moreover, the increased muscle strength, claw hardness and overall developmental spike to physical attributes allows these beasts to strike with contact moves far harsher than they would normally, in turn granting them the Tough Claws Ability. Furthermore, for reasons that are still a mystery, this mutation triggers the full activation of draconic gene sequences already present in these creatures; the full expression of these genes results in their flying abilities being slightly reduced in favor of the ability to naturally wield and utilize draconic energy in battle, turning them from Fire/Flying-type Pokémon to Fire/Dragon-type Pokémon. It is hypothesized that this Mega Evolution variant is an unnatural mutation brought on by unknown forces (so unnatural, in fact, that some suspect that this Mega Stone is actually an artificial construct), and while it might not capitalize on the species’ best natural stats, it does turn them into a devastating force to face both from afar and in close quarters.

If a Charizard Mega Evolves while holding a Charizardite Y, however, the beast will instead Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y. In this form, the natural powers of the species are amplified heavily, creating a high-flying dragon-like beast that can fly so swiftly and accurately through the air that even the best of Flying-type Pokémon cannot outperform them in the air. This transformation easily makes Charizard Y one of the strongest Fire-type Pokémon out there, but their disposition does not radically change with this Mega Evolution, so they are still relatively easy to control. In terms of stats, this transformation moderately increases Mega Charizard Y’s base Attack stat, considerably increases their base Special Defense stat, and astronomically increases their base Special Attack stat; in turn, they along with Mega Charizard X gain the highest base stat total out of all non-legendary Fire-type Pokémon, and they additionally gain the highest base Special Attack stat out of all Fire and non-legendary Flying-type Pokémon as well as the highest base Special Defense stat out of all non-legendary Fire-type Pokémon. In addition, Mega Evolution causes these beasts to start radiating massive amounts of thermal energy on a constant basis and in such a wide field of reach that it heats up the entire battlefield, creating the same elemental effects that would be created by intense sunlight and in turn granting these monsters the Drought Ability. It is believed that this form is the natural Mega Evolution of Charizard and more than modifies the powerful traits they already have, making them powerful reptiles that only the greatest of defensive fighters will ever be able to last long against in battle.

Lastly, it is noted that Charizard is also one of only 32 species of Pokémon capable of undergoing the process of Gigantamaxing, with specific members of this species taking on a unique form when they are Dynamaxed in battle. In this state, the wings, neck, ears and fangs of these creatures ignite in a brilliant plumage of flame and radiate from their form, burning intensely as the temperature of their flames skyrockets to 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit, further increasing when these beasts unleash their mighty roar upon those that wish to confront them. While this might only be a temporary state for them, the immense power that flows through them while in this state allows Charizard to utilize a unique G-Max move known as G-Max Wildfire, which uses a generated effigy of the Pokémon Moltres to sear the opposition with immense damage while surrounding them in a whirling vortex of flame that continuously deals damage to all opposing member of the opposition at the end of every combat ‘turn’, allowing these monsters to use their Dynamax power to the fullest and leave little but scorched Earth in their wake once their transformation ends.

Deceptively fast and unbelievably powerful, Charizard are magnificent creatures that can easily destroy the competition with intense blasts of fire from nearly all directions, making no space but below them a safe haven. They might be the hardest of all starter Pokémon in the Kanto region to effectively train, but once you can get a handle on their impressive power, you'll wonder why anyone would want a different Fire-type Pokémon on their team. Grass, Bug, Ice and Steel-type specialists beware, for this is one beast that you definitely do not want to run into; dare to underestimate them, and you'll find out why all trainers with flammable Pokémon know to fear the name Charizard!

Professor Wormwood