Leon's Charizard

Leon's Charizard (Japanese: ダンデのリザードン Dande's Lizardon) is Leon's main partner in the , , and .
==In the games==
===In the core series===
====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
 is Leon's main partner Pokémon in the games. It took part in the Gym Challenge alongside Leon when he was ten years old, and they claimed victory in the Champion Cup on their first attempt. Since that victory, Leon and Charizard remained unbeaten in both League and exhibition matches until they were defeated by the during the events of . Charizard can be first seen during the game's introductory cutscene with Leon, having an exhibition match against Raihan and his . The player first meets Chairzard in person in Wedgehurst with his . Throughout the game, Charizard is commonly seen alongside Leon outside of battle. Due to Leon's poor sense of direction, he often gets lost, and having to rely on Charizard to lead him to his destination.
During the battle against , Charizard is the final Pokémon Leon uses to wear it down before attempting to capture it. Just before Eternatus breaks out of Leon's , Charizard uses the last of its energy to shield the player and Hop from the blast.
Leon's signature pose is called the Charizard pose, named after his Charizard.
In battles with or against the player, Leon will Gigantamax Charizard at the first opportunity. When battling the player in the , Leon will always use Charizard on his team.
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===In the spin-off games===
====Pokémon Masters EX====
Leon forms a sync pair with Charizard in Pokémon Masters EX. The pair were the first Master Sync Pair added to the game, debuting on February 26, 2021. Charizard was given the ability to Gigantamax on Feburary 18, 2023.
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====Pokémon Mezastar====
A featuring Charizard was packaged with the Pokémon Dynamax Band, released on February 11, 2021. Charizard later appeared in Pokémon Mezastar as one of Leon's Pokémon. Charizard also appeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the Masters Eight Tournament that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022. Upon beating Leon, the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on Charizard.
=====As an opponent=====
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=====Disks=====
====Pokémon UNITE====
Charizard appears in Pokémon UNITE alongside Leon as an enemy Trainer to fight during the event between September 9, 2022 and October 6, 2022. The battle took place on Theia Sky Ruins. His Charizard starts the battle as and can evolve to and then Charizard during the battle. It has the same moves and Ability as other in the game.
Charizard also appears alongside Leon in the recurring event, also in Theia Sky Ruins. In this event, Charizard never wears Holowear. Additionally, replacing the display of the Unite License on the pre-battle splash screen, Leon and Charizard use a special Unite Snapshot depicting them with two-dimensional artwork. Notably, the background for that Unite Snapshot can be obtained for use by the player through the event, but Charizard is absent from it.
==In animation==
===Pokémon the Series===
====Pre-series====
 obtained as a when he was young, it being his first Pokémon. It accompanied him and Sonia on their when they became s. In a flashback in A Flood of Torrential Gains!, it is shown that Charmander was used in Leon's first Pokémon battle against Sonia's , where Charmander was defeated.
Sometime after that, Charmander evolved into a , and at some point, it evolved again into a Charizard.
In another flashback shown in Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!, it was shown that Charizard was with Leon when he became the of the Galar region.
====Pokémon Journeys: The Series====
Charizard debuted in Flash of the Titans!, where it was used to battle and his Red Gyarados. Despite the type disadvantage, Charizard put up an incredible fight, during which both Pokémon Dynamaxed. In the end, after an intense , Charizard defeated Gyarados and emerged victorious, cementing Leon's spot as the Monarch of the World Coronation Series.
In the next episode, Charizard and Leon battled and his in an unofficial match. After both Pokémon Gigantamaxed, Charizard won using its after being hit by a super effective from Pikachu. After the battle, Leon thanked Charizard for the work and told Ash that the next battle they have will be an official one.
In Toughing It Out!, Charizard went up against Raihan and his . After a close match, with both Pokémon Gigantamaxing, Charizard ultimately won the battle.
In Sword and Shield: Slumbering Weald!, Charizard saved Ash and his Pokémon by defeating a that had Gigantamaxed unexpectedly and was rampaging in a small town in Galar. After Centiskorch was defeated, Charizard carried Leon across the region to deal with other Pokémon that had unexpectedly Gigantamaxed. The first Pokémon they encountered was a huge .
In Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!, Leon initially used Charizard to battle a Gigantamax along with Ash's Pokémon while flying over a coal mine. However, Leon decided to switch to so he could end the battle before it did any more damage.
In Sword and Shield: From Here to Eternatus!, Charizard took on during the Darkest Day crisis. The battle continued in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, where Charizard finally managed to gain the upper hand and weaken Eternatus enough that Leon could throw an Ultra Ball. However, when Eternatus broke out of the ball, Charizard shielded Ash's Pikachu and as well as Goh's Cinderace from the blast, causing it to take serious damage. This forced Leon to recall Charizard to its .
In Meeting Up with the Monarch!, Leon used Charizard to battle Flint and his in a World Coronation Series match that it won without much difficulty. Later, Leon used Charizard in the first stage of his training with Ash, flying and dodging several trees that they found on the way and then climbing a waterfall. Charizard was seen again when Leon and Ash meet up with Sonia and Goh.
In Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!, Leon used Charizard as his second Pokémon in his Masters Eight Tournament battle against Alain. It was briefly used to battle Alain's Charizard before battling , which it defeated. Charizard battled Alain's Charizard once more and, despite Alain Mega Evolving his Charizard, emerged the victor.
In It's... Champion Time!, Charizard was one of the three Pokémon Leon used in his Masters Eight Tournament match against Diantha. Charizard battled Mega and despite Gardevoir using its move to control G-Max Wildfire to its advantage, Charizard was able to win after Leon made Charizard use another G-Max Wildfire to bust through the combination attack and strike Gardevoir. This allowed him to advance to the finals of the tournament.
During preparations for the Full Battle between Leon and Ash in A Flood of Torrential Gains!, Charizard and Hop stayed with Leon in the locker room. Leon reminisced about his past as a child and the emotions he felt when battling with . In Paring Pokémon While Parrying!, Charizard was the sixth Pokémon Leon used in the battle, where it faced Ash's Pikachu. During the battle, Leon immediately Gigantamaxed Charizard, which caused Charizard to start gaining the upper hand in the battle. After Charizard's G-Max Wildfire clashed with Pikachu's , cancelling out both moves while Charizard returned to its normal size and form, ended up reawakening and appearing at Wyndon Stadium.
In Partners in Time!, Charizard was recalled in favor of , which Leon Gigantamaxed; however, Charizard returned to the match after Pikachu defeated Cinderace. Initially gaining the upper hand in battle, Charizard and Pikachu found themselves at their limits when Leon commanded Charizard to merge with its moves, thus gaining a power overload. After a violent exchange of blows between Pikachu and Charizard, it seemed that Charizard had finally managed to defeat his opponent. Still, Pikachu woke up with more force, and both Pokémon decided to define the last blow with all or nothing. With both Pokémon at their limit, Charizard was finally defeated after both collided with each other. After the battle, Charizard joined its Trainer in congratulating Ash and Pikachu on their battle and victory in the Masters Eight Tournament.
====Personality and characteristics====
As in the games, Charizard is Leon's ace, being used in virtually all of Leon's battles in the current World Coronation Series season without a single defeat until facing . Charizard is also a powerful Pokémon, being able to defeat Pokémon belonging to s, such as Lance's Gyarados and Diantha's Gardevoir. Charizard is shown using a wide variety of moves, changing up its move set between battles to catch opponents off guard regardless of how much they prepared. After winning a battle, Charizard has a habit of firing a into the sky.
Charizard is very close with Leon, as seen when it gave its a high five after their victory over Lance. Charizard has been shown to share many of its Trainer's personality traits, as seen in Meeting Up with the Monarch!, where Charizard was having fun during flight training with Leon and Ash. In addition, Leon has a car modeled after Charizard.
As Leon's first partner Pokémon, Charizard has been with him since the beginning of his and was present at different times in his Trainer's life. Leon often uses Charizard as a means of transport to get around between places. According to Leon in Just a Scone's Throw From Here!, he relies on Charizard to help him with his his poor sense of direction. 
Charizard is also protective of other Pokémon, as seen in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, when it shielded Ash's Lucario and Goh's Cinderace from , resulting in it taking damage.
====Appearance====
:See also: Gigantamax
As a	As a	As a	As a Gigantamax
 	 	 	
====Moves used====
=====Max Moves and G-Max Moves used=====
=====Moves improvised=====
	 	 	
	Partners in Time! 	 	None
	Description: Similar to Dragonite Meteor, Charizard merges with Fire Blast, causing its body to become cloaked in a gigantic 大-shaped flame before charging at the opponent. When using this attack, Charizard assumes a more reddish-colored form, much like its Gigantamax form. This was used in the final clash between Charizard and in the Masters Eight Tournament finals. 	Description: Similar to Dragonite Meteor, Charizard merges with Fire Blast, causing its body to become cloaked in a gigantic 大-shaped flame before charging at the opponent. When using this attack, Charizard assumes a more reddish-colored form, much like its Gigantamax form. This was used in the final clash between Charizard and in the Masters Eight Tournament finals. 	Description: Similar to Dragonite Meteor, Charizard merges with Fire Blast, causing its body to become cloaked in a gigantic 大-shaped flame before charging at the opponent. When using this attack, Charizard assumes a more reddish-colored form, much like its Gigantamax form. This was used in the final clash between Charizard and in the Masters Eight Tournament finals.
====Voice actors====
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
Charizard appeared in Letter, where it and Leon battled Bea and her in a televised battle in Wyndon Stadium. The and his partner eventually emerged victorious. Charizard later appeared with Leon in a brief flashback Chairman Rose had while meeting , a fan of Leon's.
In Training, Bea thought she saw Charizard in the Wild Area, only to realize it was actually a . In Buddy, Hop watched a recording of one of Leon's battles with Charizard.
In Sky, Charizard was Leon's last Pokémon in his battle against Raihan, going up against his Gigantamaxed . Charizard unleashed a ; however, Duraludon held back the inferno with .
In The Gathering of Stars, Leon used Charizard in a battle against Mustard's . The battle was well-balanced, and Mustard called it off before either Pokémon could deal much damage.
====Moves used====
=====G-Max Moves used=====
===Pokémon Evolutions===
Before the events of The Champion, Leon used Charizard as a last resort to face . However, Leon failed to capture the Gigantic Pokémon, and Charizard was taken out of commission protecting and Hop. During preparations for the Championship match against Victor, Charizard tried to lift Leon's spirits, as he was still shaken from the previous battle.
====Personality and characteristics====
Similar to its counterpart in the , Charizard is protective of others, putting itself at risk to protect Hop and . Charizard is also seen to have a strong bond with his Trainer.
Charizard is kept in an Ultra Ball.
====Moves used====
===GOTCHA!===
Charizard briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, battling /'s .
=====Moves used=====
* Charizard is implied to know a attack due to the use of .
=====G-Max Moves used=====
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
====History====
=====Pre-series=====
Prior to the events of the , Leon used Charizard in his battle for the Champion Cup of Galar. This battle had such an impact on Sonia that she decided to pursue a new purpose in her life.
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Charizard first appeared in Crackle!! Practice Battle, where it helped Leon herd a flock of . 
In Grrr!! Noble Kidnappers, Charizard was seen with Leon as he carried an unconscious Sonia. Shortly thereafter, Raihan borrowed Charizard to transport an injured to a hospital in Hammerlocke.
In Cracked!! The Rusted Sword and Shield, Leon used Charizard to battle Dynamax Pokémon that were rampaging due to the Darkest Day. When finally awakened and went out of control, Charizard teamed up with Pokémon from other Galar s to fight it, but was easily defeated.
In PASS38, Charizard was seen being used by Leon to fly him and Marvin across the Isle of Armor.
In PASS41, Charizard battled against Eternatus again, but was easily overwhelmed.
=====Moves used=====
Charizard is implied to know a attack due to the use of .
=====G-Max Moves used=====
===Pokémon Journeys===
====History====
In Flash of the Titans!, Charizard defeated and his during the finals of the World Coronation Series. 
In The Climb to Be the Very Best!, Leon used Charizard in a battle against and .
In Toughing It Out!, it defeated Raihan and his in another World Coronation Series match.
In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 1) and Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2), Leon used Charizard to help Ash solve the Pokémon cases that were out of control in the Galar region. Later, Leon and Charizard teamed up with Ash and Goh's Pokémon to stop the Darkest Day.
====Appearance====
:See also: Gigantamax
As a Charmander	As a Gigantamax Charizard
 	
====Moves used====
 
* Charizard is implied to know a move, due to its use of .
=====Max Moves and G-Max Moves used=====
 
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Leon's Charizard in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
===Merchandise===
====Amazing Volt Tackle Pokémon Center & Pokémon Store Set====
The Amazing Volt Tackle Pokémon Center & Pokémon Store Set (Japanese: 仰天のボルテッカー ポケモンセンター・ポケモンストアセット Amazing Volteccer Pokémon Center•Pokémon Store Set) was available to purchase from Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, and the Pokémon Center Online upon the official release of , the fourth Sword & Shield Era expansion, on September 18, 2020. This product includes two Amazing Volt Tackle booster boxes and accessories with exclusive designs:
:The Leon Deck Case (Japanese: デッキシールド ダンデ Deck Case: Dande) and matching set of 64 Leon Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド ダンデ Deck Shield: Dande) feature Galar Leon and in Wyndon Stadium. The deck case can store 180 cards and comes with 2 card dividers.
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====Leon's Advice Trainer Card Collection====
Another of the four Trainer Card Collections available from August 20, 2021 was the Leon's Advice Trainer Card Collection (Japanese: トレーナーカードコレクション ダンデの助言 Trainer Card Collection: Dande's Advice). This collection includes a card file and promotional featuring artwork by Naoki Saito of Leon enjoying a moment with his brother Hop. The Supporter card bears Leon's signature. The collection also includes a collector's guide, a booster pack, a booster pack, an booster pack, a booster pack, and a booster pack.
 
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====Vivid Voltage Theme Decks====
Two s were released alongside the expansion on November 13, 2020. The expansion focuses somewhat on Trainers from Pokémon Sword and Shield as they feature on a number of s and are depicted in the art of their signature Pokémon. Two of these Pokémon formed the basis of the 60-card Theme Decks available: the and the , which also respectively feature Leon and Gym Leader Nessa. Each deck came with a deck box, damage counters and status markers, a , a playmat, a rules booklet, an information sheet, reference cards, and a code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.
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====December 2021 accessories====
More TCG accessories were made available later in December 2021 from Pokémon Centers and the Pokémon Center Online.
Pokémon Trainers Off Shot! merchandise: The items released as part of this line utilize a detailed illustration by kirisAki that features an ensemble of key characters enjoying a Wyndon street fair "off camera". The TCG accessories were accompanied by other merchandise, such as badges, stickers, stationery, charms, and clothing. They were available first from the Pokémon Center Online on December 9 and were followed by a release in physical Pokémon Centers on December 11.
*Pokémon Trainers Off Shot! Rubber Playmat (Japanese: ラバープレイマット POKÉMON TRAINERS Off Shot!)
*Pokémon Trainers Off Shot! Collection File (Japanese: コレクションファイル POKÉMON TRAINERS Off Shot!) plus packs of ten Pokémon Trainers Off Shot! Collection Refill (Japanese: コレクションリフィル POKÉMON TRAINERS Off Shot!) sheets with similarly designed dividers
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==General merchandising==
Charizard has appeared in several piece of merchandise along with his , ranging from toys, appearal, wallart and stickers. Charizard and Leon have been featured prominently in the Pokémon Trainers merchandise line along with several other characters from among the series.
Charizard appeared alongside Leon in the form of a Kotobukiya figure sold at the .https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/703-06777/kotobukiya-leon-and-charizard-figures
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
====Standard====
 	
Key artwork of Charizard and Leonin Sword and Shield 	Artwork for the Champion Time eventby VOFAN
 	
Artwork of Leon, Bettie, Red, and their Charizard inPokémon Masters EX by Taz Saints	Artwork of Charizard after Gigantamaxingby katano shibire
====Merchandise====
Companion artwork for the Kotobukiya figure by
====Raw TCG art====
Raw artwork of the full art printfrom , illustrated by
===Game assets===
Official artwork of Charizard and Leonin Pokémon UNITE
===Animated series artwork===
 	 	
Official artwork fromPokémon Journeys: The Series 	Official artwork fromPokémon Journeys: The Series 	Official artwork fromPokémon Journeys: The Series
 	 	
Official artwork fromPokémon Journeys: The Serieshttps://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1522523066256936961	Official artwork fromPokémon Journeys: The Series 	Official poster fromPokémon Journeys: The Series
 	 	
Charizard and Leon fromPokémon Journeys: The Series audio drama 	Official artwork fromPokémon Journeys: The Series by Spoon2d magazine	
==Trivia==
* Charizard was the first Pokémon to perform a G-Max Move in .
* In Paring Pokémon While Parrying!, it was revealed that Charizard was 's first Pokémon to evolve.
* As of Partners in Time!, Charizard has used more moves in Pokémon the Series than any other individual Pokémon, at 20.
** It has also used the most different types of moves, with eight.
==Notes==
==References==
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