Charizard vs Dragonite
Dragonite has the higher base stat total (600 vs 534), Charizard is faster (base Speed 100 vs 80), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Charizard: 1× at best against Dragonite; Dragonite: 1× at best against Charizard).
A Fire/Flying and a Dragon/Flying Kanto favourite that are often mixed up.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Charizard | Dragonite |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 78 | 91 (higher) |
| Attack | 84 | 134 (higher) |
| Defense | 78 | 95 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 109 (higher) | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 100 (higher) |
| Speed | 100 (higher) | 80 |
| Total | 534 | 600 (higher) |
| Bulk | 241 | 286 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Dragonite has the higher Attack (134 vs 84) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (286 vs 241), but Charizard is faster (100 vs 80 base Speed) and has the higher Sp. Atk (109 vs 100).
Charizard is ahead on
- is faster (100 vs 80 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (109 vs 100)
Dragonite is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (134 vs 84)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (286 vs 241)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Charizard: Blaze, Solar Power; Dragonite: Inner Focus, Multiscale), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Charizard has 152 Speed and Dragonite has 132, so Charizard moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Charizard | Dragonite |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 100 | 80 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 152 | 132 |
Type matchup, both ways
Charizard (Fire/Flying) attacking Dragonite
Fire ½×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Charizard hits Dragonite for ½× with Fire moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Dragonite (Dragon/Flying) attacking Charizard
Dragon 1×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Dragonite hits Charizard for 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Charizard: Water 2× (super effective), Electric 2× (super effective), Rock 4× (super effective).
- Dragonite: Ice 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Charizard
- Blaze. Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Solar Power (hidden ability). Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.
Dragonite
- Inner Focus. Prevents flinching.
- Multiscale (hidden ability). Halves damage taken from full HP.
Size, generation and evolution
Dragonite is taller (2.2 m vs 1.7 m for Charizard), and Dragonite is heavier (210 kg vs 90.5 kg for Charizard).
| Detail | Charizard | Dragonite |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m | 2.2 m |
| Weight | 90.5 kg | 210 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 1 (Kanto) |
| Evolution line | Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard | Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite |
Charizard (#0006) is a Fire/Flying-type Flame Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard.
Dragonite (#0149) is a Dragon/Flying-type Dragon Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite.
Keep exploring
- Open Charizard and Dragonite in the Compare tool
- Charizard and Dragonite Pokédex pages
- Fire/Flying weaknesses · Dragon/Flying weaknesses
- Speed tiers