The complete Pokemon RBY pokedex, part 1

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Pokémon Name: Charizard
Type: Fire / Flying
Classification: Flame Pokemon
Pokédex Number: 006
Ability: Blaze – Increases power of Fire-type moves by 1.5 if Pokemon has less than 1/3 HP remaining
Dream World ability: Solar Power – Boosts Special Attack by 1.5 during intense sunlight, but drains 1/8 HP each turn while in effect
Useful Attacks: Heat Wave
Location Found:
D/P/P: Kanto starter - transfer from FireRed or LeafGreen, evolve from Charmeleon
HG/SS: Evolve from Charmeleon
B/W: Poke Transfer, Evolve from Charmeleon

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

Brett Elston
Brett Elston

A fomer Executive Editor at GamesRadar, Brett also contributed content to many other Future gaming publications including Nintendo Power, PC Gamer and Official Xbox Magazine. Brett has worked at Capcom in several senior roles, is an experienced podcaster, and now works as a Senior Manager of Content Communications at PlayStation SIE.