Charmander vs Charizard
Charizard has the higher base stat total (534 vs 309), Charizard is faster (base Speed 100 vs 65), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Charmander: ½× at best against Charizard; Charizard: 1× at best against Charmander).
The same line before and after the final evolution.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Charmander | Charizard |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 39 | 78 (higher) |
| Attack | 52 | 84 (higher) |
| Defense | 43 | 78 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 109 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 50 | 85 (higher) |
| Speed | 65 | 100 (higher) |
| Total | 309 | 534 (higher) |
| Bulk | 132 | 241 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Charizard is faster (100 vs 65 base Speed), has the higher Attack (84 vs 52), has the higher Sp. Atk (109 vs 60), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (241 vs 132), and resists Charmander’s own-type moves (½× at best). Charmander has no advantage on these measures.
Charmander is ahead on
Nothing on these measures.
Charizard is ahead on
- is faster (100 vs 65 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (84 vs 52)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (109 vs 60)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (241 vs 132)
- resists Charmander’s own-type moves (½× at best)
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 (Charmander: Blaze, Solar Power; Charizard: Blaze, Solar Power), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Charmander has 117 Speed and Charizard has 152, 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 | Charmander | Charizard |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 65 | 100 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 117 | 152 |
Type matchup, both ways
Charmander (Fire) attacking Charizard
Fire ½×. Using only its own type, Charmander hits Charizard for ½× with Fire moves (not very effective).
Charizard (Fire/Flying) attacking Charmander
Fire ½×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Charizard hits Charmander for ½× with Fire moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Charmander: Water 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
- Charizard: Water 2× (super effective), Electric 2× (super effective), Rock 4× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Charmander
- 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.
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.
Size, generation and evolution
Charizard is taller (1.7 m vs 0.6 m for Charmander), and Charizard is heavier (90.5 kg vs 8.5 kg for Charmander).
| Detail | Charmander | Charizard |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.6 m | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 90.5 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 1 (Kanto) |
| Evolution line | Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard | Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard |
Charmander (#0004) is a Fire-type Lizard Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard.
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.
Keep exploring
- Open Charmander and Charizard in the Compare tool
- Charmander and Charizard Pokédex pages
- Fire type · Fire/Flying weaknesses
- Speed tiers