# Charizard - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Charizard in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Charizard)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Charizard
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Solar Beam**: 98.765%
- **Heat Wave**: 98.706%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 97.938%
- **Protect**: 92.636%
- **Other**: 11.955%

## Common Abilities
- **Solar Power**: 99.184%
- **Blaze**: 0.816%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 91.437%
- **Choice Specs**: 6.535%
- **Other**: 2.028%

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon-Primal**: 94.052%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 92.824%
- **Kabutops**: 92.485%
- **Whimsicott**: 92.485%
- **Raichu**: 88.305%
- **Azumarill**: 5.359%

## FAQ for Charizard in vgc2016-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Charizard?
Charizard is frequently paired with Groudon-Primal, Kyogre-Primal, Kabutops, Whimsicott. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 71.594% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Charizard?
Charizard is most effectively run with the ability **Solar Power** (99.184%) and the item **Life Orb** (91.437%).

### What is the most common role for Charizard?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Charizard often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Charizard) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Charizard
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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