Charizard (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)


 * This article is about Charizard's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. For other uses, see Charizard.  In addition, for information about Charizard in regards to Pokémon Trainer, see Pokémon Trainer, Squirtle, and Ivysaur.

Charizard is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl in a sense; it is one of three Pokémon that are played through Pokémon Trainer, the other two being Squirtle and Ivysaur. Charizard originated from the original Pokémon as the second evolved form of Charmander, one of the three initial monsters the player chooses from at the beginning of the game.

Attributes
Charizard has a surprisingly fast running speed (tied with Pikachu) for a character it's weight. However, it has the slowest walking speed in the game, more common for a very heavy character. Charizard is also one of only three playable characters to posses wings, and as such is gifted with an extra mid-air jump and the ability to glide. Charizard possesses smash moves quite similar to Bowser in their high strength and lack of speed. Unlike Bowser, however, Charizard is capable of many moves beyond Flamethrower to rack up damage. The forward aerial and down throw both use fire to add extra damage before the knockback is applied. The side special, Rock Smash, provides Charizard with an additional power move, along with a disjointed hitbox to block projectiles or be put to many other uses. Charizard's main weaknesses come from a significant ammount of ending lag after its power moves; if they miss, it is left wide open for a counter-attack. Additionally, like all three of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, Charizard is susceptible to stamina, and must be switched away from after about two minutes of play.

Normal

 * Neutral Attack - Right hand slash, left hand slash, then a smack with the right wing.
 * Dashing Attack - Slides forwards and raises one leg for a sliding kick.
 * Up Tilt - Thrusts wings above head and gives a little hop.
 * Forward Tilt - Sweeps flaming tail forward.
 * Down Tilt - Bites forward at the ground in front of it.

Smash

 * Forward Smash - Slams its head forward, fairly slowly.
 * Up Smash - Bats upwards with both of its wings, hitting twice.
 * Down Smash - Hops a little off of the ground and stomps, wings hitting the ground on either side of it.

Other

 * Ledge Attack -Quick claw swipe as it pulls itself to the stage.
 * 100% Ledge Attack -Slow headbutt, medium knockback.
 * Floor Attack -Quick tail sweep,hits on both sides very fast.

Aerial Attacks

 * Neutral Aerial - Spins in a circle, hitting with its flaming tail.
 * Forward Aerial - Breathes a cone of flame forward and a little down. Good knockback, fairly quick, and works as a fairly effective Wall of Pain. However, the attack may have no knockback if only the fire hits.
 * Back Aerial - Hits behind it with its fiery tail.
 * Up Aerial - Bites upwards. Fairly weak knockback.
 * Down Aerial - Stomps downward. This move can spike.
 * Glide Attack -Spins out of glide and hits with wings, good interruption move.

Grabs and Throws

 * Pummel - Bites them.
 * Forward Throw - Grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them in front of itself.
 * Back Throw - Grabs opponent in jaws, spins them, then releases them behind itself.
 * Up Throw - Throws opponent upwards and rams them with its head.
 * Down Throw - Slams its opponent on the floor, and then breathes fire on them.

Taunts

 * Up - Stomps and roars to the sky, while flapping its wings.
 * Side - Stomps and makes a bizarre purring sound, and also flaps its wings once.
 * Down - Stomps violently.

Role in The Subspace Emissary
Charizard is first seen flying into a cave by Lucas and the Pokémon Trainer. The Pokémon Trainer recognizes that Charizard is one of the Pokémon he had been trying to catch. Lucas and the Pokémon Trainer head into the cave to attempt to capture Charizard. In the process, they encounter Ivysaur and capture it as well. Eventually, Lucas and the Pokémon Trainer defeat Charizard in battle and capture it. Unlike many of the characters in The Subspace Emissary, Charizard does not serve any story roles after its capture. The Pokémon Trainer retains this role and the player is free to choose whichever of the Pokémon s/he wants during play.