Pokémon Name: Charizard
Type: Fire / Flying
Classification: Flame Pokemon
Pokédex Number: 006
Ability: Blaze
Location Found: Kanto starter - transfer from FireRed or LeafGreen
Useful Attacks: Heat Wave

Argue all you want, but Charizard is hands-down one of the coolest Pokemon out there. How can you go wrong with this character design? He's a dragon, through and through, with a gigantic wingspan and fiery breath to boot. His Fire/Flying mix might not be the most useful when compared to other starters, but it's sure cooler than the overgrown rodent that is Typhlosion. Charizard's Diamond and Pearl sprite could stand to lose a few pounds, though.

Evolution: From Charmeleon at 36

Level              Attack                        Type
36                    Wing Attack               Flying
42                    Flamethrower              Fire
49                    Fire Spin                     Fire
59                    Heat Wave                 Fire
66                    Flare Blitz                   Fire