Charizard vs Pikachu
Charizard has the higher base stat total (534 vs 320), Charizard is faster (base Speed 100 vs 90), and Pikachu’s Electric moves hit Charizard for 2×, while Charizard’s own types do 1× damage to Pikachu.
The two most famous Pokémon from the anime, side by side.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Charizard | Pikachu |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 78 (higher) | 35 |
| Attack | 84 (higher) | 55 |
| Defense | 78 (higher) | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 109 (higher) | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 85 (higher) | 50 |
| Speed | 100 (higher) | 90 |
| Total | 534 (higher) | 320 |
| Bulk | 241 (higher) | 125 |
Who has the edge?
Charizard is faster (100 vs 90 base Speed), has the higher Attack (84 vs 55), has the higher Sp. Atk (109 vs 50), and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (241 vs 125), but Pikachu hits Charizard for 2× with its Electric moves.
Charizard is ahead on
- is faster (100 vs 90 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (84 vs 55)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (109 vs 50)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (241 vs 125)
Pikachu is ahead on
- hits Charizard for 2× with its Electric moves
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; Pikachu: Static, Lightning Rod), 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 Pikachu has 142, 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 | Pikachu |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 100 | 90 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 152 | 142 |
Type matchup, both ways
Charizard (Fire/Flying) attacking Pikachu
Fire 1×, Flying ½×. Using only its own types, Charizard hits Pikachu for 1× with Fire moves (normal damage) and ½× with Flying moves (not very effective).
Pikachu (Electric) attacking Charizard
Electric 2×. Using only its own type, Pikachu hits Charizard for 2× with Electric moves (super effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Charizard: Water 2× (super effective), Electric 2× (super effective), Rock 4× (super effective).
- Pikachu: Ground 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.
Pikachu
- Static. Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Lightning Rod (hidden ability). Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Size, generation and evolution
Charizard is taller (1.7 m vs 0.4 m for Pikachu), and Charizard is heavier (90.5 kg vs 6 kg for Pikachu).
| Detail | Charizard | Pikachu |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 90.5 kg | 6 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 1 (Kanto) |
| Evolution line | Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard | Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu |
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.
Pikachu (#0025) is an Electric-type Mouse Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu.
Keep exploring
- Open Charizard and Pikachu in the Compare tool
- Charizard and Pikachu Pokédex pages
- Fire/Flying weaknesses · Electric type
- Speed tiers