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Cards/Charizard
Charizard card from the Crimson Blaze set
Illustration by DOM. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon

Charizard

A powerful but risky fire starter for older children.

Fire150 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

Charizard is a Stage 2 Pokemon with 150 hit points.

It has one attack called Inferno Onrush that costs three Fire Energy and one Colorless Energy.

This attack deals 150 damage to the opponent but also damages Charizard by 30.

Signature attack

Inferno Onrush

This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself. (150 damage)

The key feature of this card is its high damage output paired with a self-inflicted cost. It matters because it can end games quickly but requires careful management to keep Charizard alive.

Attacks

FFFC
Inferno Onrush150

This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive decks that aim for fast victories. It works best when you have enough Fire Energy to power the attack every turn.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Fast gameplay
  • Iconic character
Watch out for
  • Self-damage risk
  • Water weakness
  • High energy cost
Pro tip

Use this attack only when you can finish the opponent off or when Charizard has a way to heal itself.

From the Pokédex

Charizard is famous for breathing fire hot enough to melt boulders.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that using this attack is a trade-off between winning fast and keeping their Pokemon healthy.

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