Kiawe's Charizard
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Kiawe's Charizard (Japanese:カキのリザードンKaki's Lizardon) was one of the two originalPokémon acquired byKiawe in theAlolaregion prior to the start ofPokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, having received it from hisgrandfather. Kiawe often uses it as aRide Pokémon.
In animation
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
With Kiawe's grandfather
Prior to the start ofPokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, Charizard used to be owned byKiawe's grandfather. Sometimes, he would take his grandson along for the ride to teach him how to fly Charizard.
With Kiawe
Ever since Kiawe's grandfather gave Charizard to him, Kiawe has used it as transport, usually from his home onAkala Island toMelemele Island, to attend thePokémon School. He also uses it to deliver his family's dairy products to places on Akala and other islands inAlola. It first appeared inAlola to New Adventure!, whereTeam Skull membersTupp,Rapp, andZipp tried beating Kiawe in a battle so they could steal Charizard. While Kiawe beat them withTurtonator, Charizard laid down and relaxed, unworried about the battle.
Starting inA Mission of Ultra Urgency!, Charizard has been used by Kiawe as his Ride Pokémon during theUltra Guardians missions. InTwirling with a Bang!, it helped to create the Super Special Pokémon Fireworks move, distracting the wildXurkitree andBlacephalon long enough for them to be captured.
InI Choose Paradise!, Charizard joined the rest of the Ride Pokémon on a trip to thePokémon Paradise Resort for a day of relaxation. During the day, Charizard enjoyed a hot spring and massage alongside his Trainer. Later in the dayTeam Rocket stole some of the group's Pokémon but failed to restrain the Ride Pokémon. Together, they managed to rescue them and used a combined attack to blast Team Rocket off.
InFull Moon and Many Arms!, Charizard joined the Ride Pokémon on a pursuit to stopNecrozma from attacking and absorbingLunala. Charizard managed to hit it with Flamethrower, allowingDragonair,Metang, andFlygon to attack it as well, though it shrugged the attacks off and retaliated.
InSecuring the Future!, Charizard joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to itsnormal form.
InRun, Heroes, Run!, Charizard was used to fly Kiawe fromPoni Island to theRuins of Life after Ash, his Pokémon, and the rest of Kiawe's Pokémon had been imprisoned byTapu Fini. At the ruins, Kiawe encounteredTapu Lele, and begged it to give him some of its scales to save his friends, but it refused to do so without a battle. Without hesitation Charizard volunteered, but was no match against the Land Spirit Pokémon'sPsychic-type attacks. After saving Kiawe from some collapsing ruins, the two fled into the air, only to be hit by Tapu Lele'sPsybeam. Kiawe struggled to think of what to do, but remembered a lesson his grandfather had taught him, helping him to land a direct hit with Aerial Ace. Impressed with the two, Tapu Lele gave Kiawe some of its scales and left. Charizard then flew Kiawe back to Poni Island but was unable to return to theRuins of Hope. Kiawe recalled Charizard and ran the rest of the way. At the ruins, Tapu Fini used the scales Kiawe had brought to heal Charizard and handed Kiawe aFlyinium Z. Kiawe and Charizard then performedSupersonic Skystrike together.
InBattling on the Wing!, Kiawe used Charizard in hisManalo Conference battle againstSophocles, where it went up againstVikavolt. Charizard was able to dodge some of Vikavolt's attacks before being hit by a supereffectiveZap Cannon, which left itparalyzed. Sophocles and Vikavolt then started to performSavage Spin-Out on Charizard. The battle continued in thenext episode, where Charizard was able to break free from Savage Spin-Out with its fire. Although Vikavolt tried slowing Charizard down with itsString Shots, it was able to stop Vikavolt's following attack withFire Punch. Eventually, Charizard managed to overpower Vikavolt'sWild Charge with Supersonic Skystrike, defeating it and allowing Kiawe to advance to the semifinals.
InDreams of the Sun and Moon!, Kiawe used Charizard to battle Ash and hisLycanroc. Following a clash ofInferno Overdrive andSplintered Stormshards, Lycanroc emerged victorious.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Charizard appeared in a flashback inHelping the Hometown Hero!. Upon learning that Ash was returning to Alola, Kiawe had Charizard fly him toWela Volcano for emergency training.
Personality and characteristics
Charizard is a very relaxed Pokémon. InAlola to New Adventure!, it chose to sleep where it was while Kiawe and hisTurtonator were battlingTupp,Rapp, andZipp over its ownership. Although it is usually a calm Pokémon, it can become angry, as seen before Kiawe battled theTeam Skull Grunts when they said they wanted to take Charizard for themselves. In the same episode, despite wanting to sleep, it perked up afterAsh brought up the fact that he just spottedTapu Koko. Much like the rest of Kiawe's Pokémon, it enjoysPoni Island radishes, as shown inEvolving Research!.
Unlike most Charizard, it is unafraid of water, as shown inI Choose Paradise! when it willingly entered a hot spring. Its Trainer even revealed that it likes to take long baths.
Charizard's immense stamina is evident in its multiple long-distance flights and its willingness to battle Tapu Lele without hesitation inRun, Heroes, Run!. However, even its impressive endurance had limits, as it was too exhausted to return to the Ruins of Hope after its arduous journey back to Poni Island.
Moves used
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Moves improvised
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 | Twirling with a Bang! | Electroweb,Zing Zap,Discharge,Bubble Beam,Magical Leaf,Flamethrower,Fire Blast, andPowder Snow | TheUltra Guardians's Pokémon |
| Description: Super Pokémon Fireworks (Japanese:超特大ポケモン花火Super Special Pokémon Fireworks) A combination move used by the Ultra Guardian's partner Pokémon and theirRide Pokémon.Pikachu launchesElectroweb into the air, followed byTogedemaru andCharjabug adding to it by creating a makeshift Electroweb withZing Zap andDischarge, respectively.Popplio,Steenee,Turtonator, and Charizard add to the combination withBubble Beam,Magical Leaf, and a doubleFlamethrower, respectively.Flygon,Garchomp, andAltaria then use a tripleFire Blast, followed bySnowy'sPowder Snow andPoipole's poison. Together, the moves make a giant spinning ferris wheel-shaped construction. | |||
Artwork
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| Official artwork from Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon | Official artwork from Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon |
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Charizard appeared inFinale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!, where it carriedKiawe as he waved goodbye toSun after a day of delivering packages.
In the games
In thespin-off games
Pokémon Masters EX
Kiawe mentions that hisgrandfather owned a Charizard inPokémon Masters EX.
Trivia
- Charizard is the only:
- First partner Pokémon owned by amain character to be fully evolved by the time it debuted.
- Ride Pokémon used by theUltra Guardians to belong to the Trainer riding them.
- Ride Pokémon to be used in aPokémon League Conference, notably theManalo Conference.
Related articles
For more information on this Pokémon's species, seeCharizard.
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