Charizard vs Typhlosion
Charizard and Typhlosion have the same base stat total (534), they have the same Speed (152 at Level 50), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Charizard: 1× at best against Typhlosion; Typhlosion: ½× at best against Charizard).
Fire-type starter finals from Kanto and Johto.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Charizard | Typhlosion |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 78 | 78 |
| Attack | 84 | 84 |
| Defense | 78 | 78 |
| Sp. Atk | 109 | 109 |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 85 |
| Speed | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 534 | 534 |
| Bulk | 241 | 241 |
Who has the edge?
Charizard resists Typhlosion’s own-type moves (½× at best). Typhlosion has no advantage on these measures.
Charizard is ahead on
- resists Typhlosion’s own-type moves (½× at best)
Typhlosion is ahead on
Nothing on these measures.
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; Typhlosion: Blaze, Flash Fire), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Charizard and Typhlosion both reach 152 Speed. A speed tie is decided at random.
| Speed | Charizard | Typhlosion |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 100 | 100 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 152 | 152 |
Type matchup, both ways
Charizard (Fire/Flying) attacking Typhlosion
Fire ½×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Charizard hits Typhlosion for ½× with Fire moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Typhlosion (Fire) attacking Charizard
Fire ½×. Using only its own type, Typhlosion hits Charizard for 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).
- Typhlosion: Water 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Rock 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.
Typhlosion
- Blaze. Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Flash Fire (hidden ability). Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Size, generation and evolution
Charizard and Typhlosion are equally tall (1.7 m), and Charizard is heavier (90.5 kg vs 79.5 kg for Typhlosion).
| Detail | Charizard | Typhlosion |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 90.5 kg | 79.5 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 2 (Johto) |
| Evolution line | Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard | Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion |
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.
Typhlosion (#0157) is a Fire-type Volcano Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion.
Keep exploring
- Open Charizard and Typhlosion in the Compare tool
- Charizard and Typhlosion Pokédex pages
- Fire/Flying weaknesses · Fire type
- Speed tiers