Charizard vs Blastoise: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Charizard is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Charizard
#006
Charizard
Fire Flying
Flame Pokémon
Blastoise
#009
Blastoise
Water
Shellfish Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

78 HP 79
84 Attack 83
78 Defense 100
109 Sp. Atk 85
85 Sp. Def 105
100 Speed 78
534 Total (BST) 530

Charizard wins 3 stats, Blastoise wins 3 stats.

Charizard attacking Blastoise

1x

Normal effectiveness

Blastoise attacking Charizard

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 CharizardBlastoise
Height1.7m1.6m
Weight90.5kg85.5kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Charizard

Charizard is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Charizard has a higher base stat total (534 vs 530).
  • Charizard is faster (100 vs 78 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Charizard is ranked #87 (on 0.2% of teams), Blastoise is outside the usage rankings.

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Charizard vs Blastoise — FAQ

Is Charizard better than Blastoise?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Charizard is the better overall pick. Charizard has a higher base stat total (534 vs 530); Charizard is faster (100 vs 78 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Who would win a battle, Charizard or Blastoise?

Blastoise has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Charizard is faster (100 vs 78 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Charizard or Blastoise have better stats?

Charizard has the higher base stat total (534 vs 530). Blastoise is bulkier, while Charizard hits harder.

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