Both Charizard and Arcanine are high CP Fire type Pokémon. Combined with its high base attack, it is not easy to defeat Charizard without some type advantage.
Here are the strategies and best move set that is super effective on Charizard.
Charizard
| Type(s) | Max CP | Base Attack | Base Defense | Base Stamina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Flying | 2602 | 212 | 182 | 156 |
Which Pokémon is best to take out Charizard?
Charizard is a dual Fire and Flying type Pokémon and to defeat Charizard, we will need type advantage since it has high CP.
Type super effective against Charizard
Expected Charizard’s move set
- The combination of Wing Attack and Fire Blast is considered to be the best move set for a Charizard that is used for attacking.
| Fast Attack | Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Wing Attack | Fire Blast |
- The combination of Ember and Fire Blast is considered the best move set for a Charizard to defend gyms.
| Fast Attack | Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Ember | Fire Blast |
Best Pokémon to defeat Charizard
1. Vaporeon
When Charizard’s attacks are Ember and Fire Blast, both Fire type attacks, Vaporeon is ideal to take down Charizard. Fire attacks are not effective on Vaporeon, but Vaporeon’s moves are super effective on Charizard.
Best move set for Vaporeon to defeat Charizard
| Fast Attack | Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Water Gun | Hydro Pump |
2. Golem
If Charizard’s fast attack is Wing Attack, a Normal type attack, then Golem would be a better choice since both Normal and Fire type attacks are not effective on Golem. Golem which uses Rock type attacks are super effective on Charizard.
Best move set for Golem to defeat Charizard
| Fast Attack | Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Rock Throw | Stone Edge |
3. Omastar
Omastar which is a dual Rock and Water type Pokémon can reduce damage from Charizard’s attacks. Additionally, Omastar’s attacks are super effective on Charizard.
Best move set for Omastar to defeat Charizard
| Fast Attack | Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Water Gun | Hydro Pump |