# Charizard - BDSP Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Charizard in BDSP. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSP (`bdsp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Charizard)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp/Charizard
- **Format Overview**: [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdsp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp)

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## Common Moves
- **Flamethrower**: 85.736%
- **Overheat**: 61.313%
- **Earthquake**: 45.075%
- **Focus Blast**: 43.695%
- **Focus Punch**: 38.122%
- **Solar Beam**: 37.209%
- **Roost**: 30.112%
- **Air Slash**: 19.797%
- **Fire Blast**: 17.192%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 10.316%

## Common Abilities
- **Solar Power**: 93.447%
- **Blaze**: 6.553%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 62.881%
- **Charcoal**: 20.755%
- **Choice Scarf**: 6.755%
- **Life Orb**: 3.566%
- **Wide Lens**: 1.839%
- **Other**: 4.204%

## Common Teammates
- **Torkoal**: 89.438%
- **Victreebel**: 53.788%
- **Gliscor**: 49.902%
- **Weavile**: 41.431%
- **Bronzong**: 35.767%
- **Heatran**: 27.420%

## FAQ for Charizard in bdsp-1760

### What are the top moves for Charizard?
The most common moves for Charizard are Flamethrower, Overheat, Earthquake, Focus Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Charizard?
Charizard is frequently paired with Torkoal, Victreebel, Gliscor, Weavile. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Charizard?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Charizard?
The top build for Charizard features a **Rash** nature with an EV spread of `0/4/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 37.989% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Charizard?
Charizard is most effectively run with the ability **Solar Power** (93.447%) and the item **Choice Specs** (62.881%).

### What is the most common role for Charizard?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Charizard often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the bdsp-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Charizard?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 78 |
| Attack | 84 |
| Defense | 78 |
| Sp. Atk | 109 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **534** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Charizard on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Charizard) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdsp) - Build teams with Charizard
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*