Charizard vs Garchomp
Garchomp has the higher base stat total (600 vs 534), Garchomp is faster (base Speed 102 vs 100), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Charizard: 1× at best against Garchomp; Garchomp: 1× at best against Charizard).
A Kanto and a Sinnoh fan favourite with a dragon look.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Charizard | Garchomp |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 78 | 108 (higher) |
| Attack | 84 | 130 (higher) |
| Defense | 78 | 95 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 109 (higher) | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 85 |
| Speed | 100 | 102 (higher) |
| Total | 534 | 600 (higher) |
| Bulk | 241 | 288 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Garchomp is faster (102 vs 100 base Speed), has the higher Attack (130 vs 84), and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (288 vs 241), but Charizard has the higher Sp. Atk (109 vs 80).
Charizard is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (109 vs 80)
Garchomp is ahead on
- is faster (102 vs 100 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (130 vs 84)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (288 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; Garchomp: Sand Veil, Rough Skin), 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 Garchomp has 154, so Garchomp moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Charizard | Garchomp |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 100 | 102 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 152 | 154 |
Type matchup, both ways
Charizard (Fire/Flying) attacking Garchomp
Fire ½×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Charizard hits Garchomp for ½× with Fire moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) attacking Charizard
Dragon 1×, Ground 0×. Using only its own types, Garchomp hits Charizard for 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage) and 0× with Ground moves (no effect).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Charizard: Water 2× (super effective), Electric 2× (super effective), Rock 4× (super effective).
- Garchomp: Ice 4× (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.
Garchomp
- Sand Veil. Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
- Rough Skin (hidden ability). Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Size, generation and evolution
Garchomp is taller (1.9 m vs 1.7 m for Charizard), and Garchomp is heavier (95 kg vs 90.5 kg for Charizard).
| Detail | Charizard | Garchomp |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m | 1.9 m |
| Weight | 90.5 kg | 95 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard | Gible → Gabite → Garchomp |
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.
Garchomp (#0445) is a Dragon/Ground-type Mach Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Gible → Gabite → Garchomp.
Keep exploring
- Open Charizard and Garchomp in the Compare tool
- Charizard and Garchomp Pokédex pages
- Fire/Flying weaknesses · Dragon/Ground weaknesses
- Speed tiers