Best Charizard Build in Pokémon Champions: Competitive Guide

Are you looking for the best way to play Charizard and Mega Charizard Y in Pokémon Champions? Here is our pick for the best build, including moves, stats, items, the most meta Pokémon synergies, and much more.

Best Charizard Stats, Moves, Natures, and Abilities in Pokémon Champions

Charizard thrives in the Sun as a high-pressure Special Attack sweeper with Mega Evolution, but can also throw off opponents as a flexible non-Mega, depending on your team in Pokémon Champions.

Here are two suggested builds, along with everything else you need to know about using Charizard in Pokémon Champions.

Build 1: Mega Charizard Y Sun Attacker

This build focuses on immediate pressure with sun-boosted damage. Mega Charizard Y is a lot of your main offense, so be aggressive.

• Move 1: Heat Wave
• Move 2: Solar Beam
• Move 3: Protect
• Move 4: Overheat

Nature: Timid (+Speed | -Atk)

Ability: Drought (Mega)

Best Stat Point Spread:

• HP – 14
• Sp. Atk – 32
• Speed – 20

Build 2: Bulky Non-Mega Special Attacker

This version offers more flexibility and does not rely on Mega Evolution or weather. Consider using this alongside another potential Mega Pokémon to throw your opponents off.

• Move 1: Flamethrower
• Move 2: Air Slash
• Move 3: Dragon Pulse
• Move 4: Protect

Nature: Modest (+Sp. Atk | -Atk)

Ability: Blaze

Best Stat Point Spread:

• HP – 24
• Sp. Atk – 32
• Speed – 10

Best Items for Charizard in Pokémon Champions

If you aren’t Mega Evolving Charizard, then you will likely be looking for items to increase Charizard’s damage output.

• Build 1 Best Item: Charizardite Y (enables Mega Charizard Y)
• Build 2 Best Items: Leftovers or Sitrus Berry

Read More: Best Dragonite Build in Pokemon Champions (Early Meta Guide)

Best Pokémon Synergies to Pair with Charizard in Pokémon Champions

You can pair a lot with Charizard in Pokémon Champions, but ideally, you can get extra value out of the Sun weather control and Charizard’s threatening offense.

Potential synergies include:

• Venusaur – Good partner in the Sun with boosted Speed and access to Sleep Powder
• Torkoal – Another good option for Sun teams
• Whimsicott – Sets up fast-paced offensive compositions

Read More: Best Incineroar Build in Pokémon Champions: Competitive Guide

Potential Counters for Charizard in Pokémon Champions

Charizard is heavily threatened by Rock, Electric, and Water damage. Teams with strong weather control or fast super-effective damage can be dangerous for Charizard.

Potential counters include:

• Tyranitar – Sand pressure and Rock-type attacks threaten both builds
• Iron Bundle – Fast Water-type attacker that outspeeds and pressures
• Gyarados – Strong type disadvantage and hard-hitting in Mega form

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