# Charizard - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Charizard in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Overheat**: 71.010%
- **Solar Beam**: 54.834%
- **Weather Ball**: 52.972%
- **Scorching Sands**: 51.844%
- **Focus Blast**: 40.143%
- **Flamethrower**: 32.939%
- **Air Slash**: 16.992%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 12.665%
- **Belly Drum**: 9.568%
- **Substitute**: 9.248%

## Common Abilities
- **Solar Power**: 82.841%
- **Blaze**: 17.159%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 67.831%
- **Life Orb**: 7.467%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.453%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 7.275%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 4.991%
- **Other**: 4.983%

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 72.051%
- **Torkoal**: 69.727%
- **Walking Wake**: 54.216%
- **Hatterene**: 42.548%
- **Slither Wing**: 32.813%
- **Venusaur**: 20.176%

## FAQ for Charizard in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Charizard?
Charizard is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Torkoal, Walking Wake, Hatterene. 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 72.103% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Charizard?
Charizard is most effectively run with the ability **Solar Power** (82.841%) and the item **Choice Specs** (67.831%).

### 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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