# Charizard - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Charizard in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Charizard)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Charizard
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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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
- **Protect**: 98.570%
- **Blast Burn**: 95.389%
- **Hurricane**: 94.474%
- **Ancient Power**: 69.740%
- **Heat Wave**: 15.992%
- **Solar Beam**: 9.933%
- **Other**: 15.903%

## Common Abilities
- **Solar Power**: 99.804%
- **Blaze**: 0.196%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 45.037%
- **Life Orb**: 27.658%
- **Charti Berry**: 14.441%
- **Lum Berry**: 8.841%
- **Other**: 4.023%

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon**: 79.264%
- **Incineroar**: 69.169%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 66.109%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 60.139%
- **Gastrodon**: 51.306%
- **Whimsicott**: 21.963%

## FAQ for Charizard in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Charizard?
The most common moves for Charizard are Protect, Blast Burn, Hurricane, Ancient Power. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Charizard?
Charizard is frequently paired with Groudon, Incineroar, Grimmsnarl, Zacian-Crowned. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 28.191% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Charizard?
Charizard is most effectively run with the ability **Solar Power** (99.804%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (45.037%).

### What is the most common role for Charizard?
Based on common item usage (Weakness Policy), Charizard often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-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/ss/Charizard) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - 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).*