Charizard vs Reshiram
Reshiram has the higher base stat total (680 vs 534), Charizard is faster (base Speed 100 vs 90), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Charizard: 1× at best against Reshiram; Reshiram: 1× at best against Charizard).
Two Fire-type favourites, one a regular Pokémon and one a Unova legendary.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Charizard | Reshiram |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 78 | 100 (higher) |
| Attack | 84 | 120 (higher) |
| Defense | 78 | 100 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 109 | 150 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 120 (higher) |
| Speed | 100 (higher) | 90 |
| Total | 534 | 680 (higher) |
| Bulk | 241 | 320 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Reshiram has the higher Attack (120 vs 84), has the higher Sp. Atk (150 vs 109), and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (320 vs 241), but Charizard is faster (100 vs 90 base Speed).
Charizard is ahead on
- is faster (100 vs 90 base Speed)
Reshiram is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (120 vs 84)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (150 vs 109)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (320 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; Reshiram: Turboblaze), 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 Reshiram 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 | Reshiram |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 100 | 90 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 152 | 142 |
Type matchup, both ways
Charizard (Fire/Flying) attacking Reshiram
Fire ¼×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Charizard hits Reshiram for ¼× with Fire moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Reshiram (Dragon/Fire) attacking Charizard
Dragon 1×, Fire ½×. Using only its own types, Reshiram hits Charizard for 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage) and ½× with Fire moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Charizard: Water 2× (super effective), Electric 2× (super effective), Rock 4× (super effective).
- Reshiram: Ground 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 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.
Reshiram
- Turboblaze. Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
Size, generation and evolution
Reshiram is taller (3.2 m vs 1.7 m for Charizard), and Reshiram is heavier (330 kg vs 90.5 kg for Charizard).
| Detail | Charizard | Reshiram |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m | 3.2 m |
| Weight | 90.5 kg | 330 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 5 (Unova) |
| Evolution line | Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard | Reshiram (does not evolve) |
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.
Reshiram (#0643) is a Dragon/Fire-type Vast White Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5, a Legendary Pokémon. Reshiram does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Charizard and Reshiram in the Compare tool
- Charizard and Reshiram Pokédex pages
- Fire/Flying weaknesses · Dragon/Fire weaknesses
- Speed tiers