#006 · Generation 1
Gigantamax Charizard
Forms & variants
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,889 / 3,266
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,651 / 2,064
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,238
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 10,000 dust · 25 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Keep
Gigantamax Charizard earns its spot: A-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax).
Battle roles
- AMax Battle attackergigantamax#2 Fire · 283 per Max Move
Gigantamax Charizard ranks #2 of 20 Fire-type Max attackers: 283 damage per G-Max Wildfire at level 40 (fast move Fire Spin). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
Collection value
- Can Mega Evolve: keep your highest-Attack copy for raid days.
- Has a Gigantamax form (G-Max Wildfire): Gigantamax copies only come from Max Battle Days and cannot be re-obtained otherwise.
- 2 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
- Cannot be traded, so transfer only real spares.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Charmander- →25 candy
Charmeleon - →100 candy
Charizard
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Charizard can Dynamax, and a Gigantamax version exists. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
- AttackerA GigantamaxC Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
No raid data (unreleased or no damaging moves).
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fire SpinSTAB | fire | 13 | +9 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 11 | +10 | 3 turns |
Air SlashSTAB | flying | 12 | +8 | 1.0s | 12.0 | 9 | +9 | 3 turns |
EmberElite TMSTAB | fire | 10 | +10 | 1.0s | 10.0 | 4 | +9 | 2 turns |
Wing AttackElite TMSTAB | flying | 10 | +11 | 1.0s | 10.0 | 5 | +8 | 2 turns |
Dragon BreathElite TM | dragon | 6 | +4 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 3 | +4 | 1 turn |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fire BlastSTAB | fire | 140 | -100 | 4.0s | 1.40 | 140 | -80 | |
Dragon Claw | dragon | 45 | -33 | 1.5s | 1.36 | 80 | -50 | |
OverheatSTAB | fire | 160 | -100 | 4.0s | 1.60 | 130 | -55 | 100% chance: -2 own Atk |
Air CutterSTAB | flying | 55 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.10 | 60 | -40 | 12% chance: +1 own Atk |
Blast BurnElite TMSTAB | fire | 120 | -50 | 3.5s | 2.40 | 110 | -50 | |
FlamethrowerElite TMSTAB | fire | 65 | -50 | 2.0s | 1.30 | 90 | -55 |
Questions people ask
- Is Gigantamax Charizard good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Gigantamax Charizard is A-tier for Max Battle attacker.
- Should I keep or transfer Gigantamax Charizard?
- Gigantamax Charizard earns its spot: A-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax).
- Can Gigantamax Charizard be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Gigantamax Charizard is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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Donate on Ko-fiCostumes & event variants (2)
Party HatEvent costume
CloneEvent costume