Charizard vs Squirtle: 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
Squirtle
#007
Squirtle
Water
Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

78 HP 44
84 Attack 48
78 Defense 65
109 Sp. Atk 50
85 Sp. Def 64
100 Speed 43
534 Total (BST) 314

Charizard wins 6 stats, Squirtle wins 0 stats.

Charizard attacking Squirtle

1x

Normal effectiveness

Squirtle attacking Charizard

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 CharizardSquirtle
Height1.7m0.5m
Weight90.5kg9.0kg

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 314).
  • Charizard wins 6 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).
  • Charizard is faster (100 vs 43 Speed), so it usually moves first.

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

Is Charizard better than Squirtle?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Charizard is the better overall pick. Charizard has a higher base stat total (534 vs 314); Charizard wins 6 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).

Who would win a battle, Charizard or Squirtle?

Squirtle has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Charizard is faster (100 vs 43 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Charizard or Squirtle have better stats?

Charizard has the higher base stat total (534 vs 314). Charizard is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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