Charizard is a Fire/Flying type Pokémon, and that combination shapes everything about how it battles. Understanding what Charizard is weak to — and what it can shrug off — is the difference between winning and losing the matchup. Here's the full breakdown.
Charizard Weaknesses
These attacking types deal increased damage to Charizard:
- Rock — 4× damage
- Water and Electric — 2× damage
Because Charizard is part Fire and part Flying, some of these matchups stack. A Rock move hits Charizard for 4× damage — 2× from its Fire typing and another 2× from its Flying typing. If you're up against a Charizard, lead with Rock and you'll force a switch or score a quick knockout.
Charizard Resistances
Charizard takes reduced damage from these types:
- Grass and Bug — ¼× damage
- Fire, Fighting, Steel and Fairy — ½× damage
These resistances are why Charizard can stay in against matchups that look bad on paper. A Grass move deals only a quarter of its damage, giving Charizard room to set up or attack back.
Charizard Immunities
Charizard takes no damage at all from these types:
- Ground — 0× damage (immune)
How Charizard's Typing Works
Charizard's two types don't just add up — they multiply. Its Fire/Flying combination covers several weaknesses that either type would have alone: Ice (1× instead of 2×) and Ground (0× instead of 2×). The downside is Rock, which both types are weak to, so it stacks into a 4× weakness.
Best Attacking Types Against Charizard
If you need to beat a Charizard, bring these:
- Rock — 4× damage, the single best answer
- Water — 2× damage, a solid secondary option
- Electric — 2× damage
Avoid Ground, Grass, Bug, Fire, Fighting, Steel and Fairy — those deal reduced or no damage and will cost you turns.