# Charizard - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Charizard in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Charizard)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Charizard
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Heat Wave**: 52.179%
- **Protect**: 39.381%
- **Solar Beam**: 14.026%
- **Weather Ball**: 10.135%
- **Tailwind**: 8.094%
- **Overheat**: 5.863%
- **Air Slash**: 4.981%
- **Fire Pledge**: 3.926%
- **Flamethrower**: 2.127%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 1.608%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 65.514%
- **Solar Power**: 1.453%
- **Hospitality**: 0.761%
- **Trace**: 0.242%

## Common Items
- **Charizardite Y**: 71.463%
- **Charizardite X**: 2.802%
- **Life Orb**: 0.069%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.052%
- **Toxic Orb**: 0.017%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 58.146%
- **Venusaur**: 57.454%
- **Whimsicott**: 44.881%
- **Ursaluna**: 43.635%
- **Farigiraf**: 41.629%
- **Garchomp**: 32.826%

## FAQ for Charizard in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Charizard?
The most common moves for Charizard are Heat Wave, Protect, Solar Beam, Weather Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Charizard?
Charizard is frequently paired with Incineroar, Venusaur, Whimsicott, Ursaluna. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Charizard?
Charizard is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (65.514%) and the item **Charizardite Y** (71.463%).

### What is the most common role for Charizard?
Based on common item usage (Charizardite Y), Charizard often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-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/championspreview/Charizard) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - 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).*