# Charizard - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

> Find the best Charizard builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Charizard Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Charizard)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Charizard
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Charizard.

## Common Moves
- **Weather Ball**: 84.551%
- **Solar Beam**: 82.249%
- **Scorching Sands**: 76.634%
- **Fire Blast**: 57.875%
- **Overheat**: 33.061%
- **Flamethrower**: 22.924%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 15.405%
- **Air Slash**: 8.937%
- **Other**: 18.365%

## Common Abilities
- **Solar Power**: 97.679%
- **Blaze**: 2.321%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 49.571%
- **Choice Scarf**: 41.939%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 5.277%
- **Other**: 3.213%

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 88.835%
- **Walking Wake**: 88.263%
- **Torkoal**: 62.350%
- **Raging Bolt**: 60.121%
- **Meowscarada**: 38.362%
- **Hatterene**: 31.595%

## FAQ for Charizard in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best team partners for Charizard?
Charizard is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Walking Wake, Torkoal, Raging Bolt. 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 39.127% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Charizard?
Charizard is most effectively run with the ability **Solar Power** (97.679%) and the item **Choice Specs** (49.571%).

### 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 gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Charizard) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Charizard
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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