Charizard is well known as one of the original Kanto starter Pokémon and the face of Pokémon Red and FireRed versions. It also features as one of Ash Ketchum’s most powerful companions in the Pokémon TV Series, and it is the face of one of the most valuable Pokémon Cards in history. Furthermore, Charizard is one of two Pokémon that has multiple Mega Evolutions and is one of a small handful of Pokémon (so far) to receive a Gigantamax Form in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
What is Gigantamax Charizard?
The Gigantamax Factor is an ability some Pokemon can have, which allows them to take on huge forms with different moves than regular Dynamax Pokemon. Gigantamax Pokemon also take on a special appearance that’s different from other Pokemon of that species.
Gigantamax Charizard takes on the appearance of a massive, fiery dragon, with flaming wings and special markings on its belly and limbs. Gigantamax Charizard can also use the unique move G-Max Wildfire.
How to Get Gigantamax Charizard?
The easiest way to get Gigantamax Charizard is by picking up a gift Charmander with the Gigantamax Factor from Hop’s House after you become Champion. Unfortunately, this means Charmander can’t be acquired via this method until late in the game.
To get Charmander, first, defeat Champion Leon. Then, after the credits, walk to Hop’s House house and pick up a PokéBall with Charmander in it. No battle required. This Charmander is guaranteed to have the Gigantamax Factor which will allow it to Gigantamax after evolving into Charizard
How to evolve Charmander into Charizard?
Charizard has two pre-evolutions:
- Charmander evolves into Charmeleon at level 16.
- Charmeleon evolves into Charizard at level 36.
How to Get Gigantamax Charizard through Max Raid Battles?
Gigantamax Charizard occasionally appears in Wild Area Max Raid Battles.
Wild Area Max Raid Battles
- Lake of Outrage
How to catch wild Gigantamax Charizard in Pokémon Sword and Shield?
To catch Gigantamax Charizard in Pokémon Sword and Shield, visit Hammerlocke Hills in the Wild Area and search for a purple beam of light. You can also throw a wishing star into an empty den for a chance to trigger Gigantamax Charizard. If you see the silhouette of Charizard with flaming wings, you’ve found it! The battle will be extremely tough, so it’s best to invite other players to the raid. Choose a strong Pokémon that can resist Fire and Flying type moves. Battle Charizard with the other raiders until you finally defeat it, then use a Dusk Ball for the highest chance to capture it!
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FAQs
Is Gigantamax Charizard good?
Gigantamax Charizard is very powerful, as it has access to G-Max Wildfire (via Flamethrower), Max Airstream (via Air Slash), and Max Wyrmwind (via Dragon Pulse) when it is Gigantamaxed. Also, Charizard can heal itself with the move Roost when it is not in its Gigantamax form.
What should I use against Gigantamax Charizard?
Rock type moves like Stone Edge and Rock Slide will do extreme damage to Charizard in both its regular and Gigantamax forms. Alternatively, Electric and Water type moves will be super effective. A durable Water or Rock type Pokémon with high Special Defense like Toxapex will fare well against Giantamax Charizard.
What type is Gigantamax Charizard?
Gigantamax Charizard is Fire and Flying type, which gives it good defense against Fire, Fighting, Steel, and Fairy type moves, and excellent defense against Grass and Bug type moves, along with immunity to Ground type moves. However, Gigantamax Charizard is weak against Water and Electric type moves, and very weak against Rock type moves.
Conclusion
Charizard is one of the only Pokémon in the entire series to have access to both Mega Evolution and the Gigantamax Factor, making it an extremely powerful and versatile Pokémon. It is conveniently available as a gift Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield, although it can also be caught in the wild with enough patience. Add Gigantamax Charizard to your team today!
Let’s Go, Charizard!
