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Charizard best
moveset (GO)

Complete raid + PvP moveset guide for Charizard in Pokémon GO. DPS rankings, IV priorities, and Shadow form analysis.

Charizard

Best raid moveset

Fast: Fire Spin + Charged: Blast Burn

23.8 DPS (best Fire raid set)

Fast: Wing Attack + Charged: Hurricane

21.0 DPS (best Flying raid set)

Best PvP moveset

Fast: Fire Spin Blast Burn Dragon Claw

Great League / Ultra Premier

Fast: Fire Spin Blast Burn Overheat

Master League

Raid analysis

Charizard with Blast Burn (Community Day exclusive) is the best non-Mega, non-Shadow Fire-type raid attacker in the game. DPS sits at 23.8 with Sunny Day boost, beating Reshiram and Moltres in throughput. Mega Charizard Y is the top Fire-type Mega for raid bonuses. For Flying-type raids (vs Fighting/Grass/Bug bosses), Wing Attack + Hurricane is solid but Mega Pidgeot does it better.

PvP analysis

Charizard sees minimal Great League play (1500 CP cap forces low level → mediocre stats) but is top-tier in Ultra Premier where Mega/Legendary restrictions help it shine. Blast Burn is a 110 energy nuke; Dragon Claw is the cheap shield-bait. In Master League, Mega Charizard X (when Mega is active) hits harder than nearly anything in its Speed tier.

Shadow Charizard

Shadow Charizard is rarely worth the Stardust — Charizard's tankiness already suffers in Great/Ultra League, and Shadow's -20% Def makes it die instantly to most attackers. Stick with regular form unless you're running a glass-cannon raid team.

Best IVs to look for

Master League: 15/15/15 for max CP. Ultra Premier: target stats ranking 95%+ on PvPoke. Great League: rarely viable, but if you must, low Atk IV (0-4) with 15 Def / 15 HP gives best bulk. Use a Shadow Charizard from Team Rocket for raid attacker if you can stomach the Defense drop.

Fast move data

Fire Spin — 12.6 DPS damage per second, 3.7 EPT energy per turn.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best moveset for Charizard in Pokémon GO?
For raids: Fire Spin + Blast Burn. For PvP: Fire Spin + Blast Burn + Dragon Claw.

Is Charizard good for raids?
Charizard with Blast Burn (Community Day exclusive) is the best non-Mega, non-Shadow Fire-type raid attacker in the game. DPS sits at 23.8 with Sunny Day boost, beating Reshiram and Moltres in throughput. Mega Charizard Y is the top Fire-type Mega for raid bonuses. For Flying-type raids (vs Fighting/Grass/Bug bosses), Wing Attack + Hurricane is solid but Mega Pidgeot does it better.

Is Charizard good for PvP?
Charizard sees minimal Great League play (1500 CP cap forces low level → mediocre stats) but is top-tier in Ultra Premier where Mega/Legendary restrictions help it shine. Blast Burn is a 110 energy nuke; Dragon Claw is the cheap shield-bait. In Master League, Mega Charizard X (when Mega is active) hits harder than nearly anything in its Speed tier.

What IVs should I look for on Charizard?
Master League: 15/15/15 for max CP. Ultra Premier: target stats ranking 95%+ on PvPoke. Great League: rarely viable, but if you must, low Atk IV (0-4) with 15 Def / 15 HP gives best bulk. Use a Shadow Charizard from Team Rocket for raid attacker if you can stomach the Defense drop.

Is Shadow Charizard worth using?
Shadow Charizard is rarely worth the Stardust — Charizard's tankiness already suffers in Great/Ultra League, and Shadow's -20% Def makes it die instantly to most attackers. Stick with regular form unless you're running a glass-cannon raid team.