Charizard vs Gardevoir: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: it's a close call — Charizard and Gardevoir are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.

Charizard
#006
Charizard
Fire Flying
Flame Pokémon
Gardevoir
#282
Gardevoir
Psychic Fairy
Embrace Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

78 HP 68
84 Attack 65
78 Defense 65
109 Sp. Atk 125
85 Sp. Def 115
100 Speed 80
534 Total (BST) 518

Charizard wins 4 stats, Gardevoir wins 2 stats.

Charizard attacking Gardevoir

1x

Normal effectiveness

Gardevoir attacking Charizard

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 CharizardGardevoir
Height1.7m1.6m
Weight90.5kg48.4kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

It's a close call. Charizard and Gardevoir are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. Pick Gardevoir if you want the stronger attacker, or Gardevoir for more bulk.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Charizard is ranked #87 (on 0.2% of teams), Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir — FAQ

Is Charizard better than Gardevoir?

This is a close matchup — Charizard and Gardevoir are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.

Who would win a battle, Charizard or Gardevoir?

Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Charizard is faster (100 vs 80 base Speed) and usually moves first. Gardevoir hits harder (125 vs 109 best attacking stat).

Does Charizard or Gardevoir have better stats?

Charizard has the higher base stat total (534 vs 518). Gardevoir is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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