# Charizard - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Charizard in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Charizard)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Charizard
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 85.252%
- **Fire Blast**: 70.128%
- **Hurricane**: 68.062%
- **Scorching Sands**: 63.893%
- **Flamethrower**: 31.123%
- **Air Slash**: 26.823%
- **Ancient Power**: 21.217%
- **Defog**: 8.613%
- **Weather Ball**: 6.256%
- **Other**: 18.634%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 93.667%
- **Solar Power**: 6.333%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 91.186%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.910%
- **Life Orb**: 2.786%
- **Other**: 3.119%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 53.506%
- **Weezing**: 53.495%
- **Magneton**: 53.495%
- **Gigalith**: 53.495%
- **Seaking**: 53.495%
- **Swampert**: 19.029%

## FAQ for Charizard in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Charizard?
The most common moves for Charizard are Roost, Fire Blast, Hurricane, Scorching Sands. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Charizard?
Charizard is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Weezing, Magneton, Gigalith. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 80.689% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Charizard?
Charizard is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (93.667%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (91.186%).

### What is the most common role for Charizard?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Charizard often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Charizard) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - 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).*