Flamethrower
| Flamethrower | |
|---|---|
 Charizard using Flamethrower inUltimate. | |
| User | Charizard |
| Universe | Pokémon |
| Article on Bulbapedia | Flamethrower (move) |
Flamethrower (かえんほうしゃ,Fire Flame Emission) isCharizard'sneutral special move.
Overview[edit]
Charizard steps back and shoots a stream of flames from its mouth, which can be directed up or down by tilting thecontrol stick in a particular direction. The flames die down the longer the button is held, but they will never stop; however, they will become extremely small. This attack is very similar toBowser'sFire Breath, though the flames are smaller and have longer range, while having slightly faster startup. It is Charizard's only special inSuper Smash Bros. 4 that lacksarmor.
Similar to Bowser's Fire Breath, Flamethrower is generally used to reset aneutral game, though the longer range also makes it superior as anedgeguarding tool for targeting poor recoveries such asGanondorf'sDark Dive. While poor inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl due to the powerfulSDI mechanics,Smash 4 andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate have decreased its SDI multiplier and weakened the mechanic, making it far more acceptable. Additionally, Charizard no longer steps back in these games, making it easier to land the clean hit through increased range to rack up more damage.
As Charizard'sdown throw[edit]
Charizard also uses Flamethrower in itsdown throw: Charizard throws its opponent to the ground, and then burns them with Flamethrower. It has mainly horizontal knockback, and it cannot be reflected, even by aFranklin Badge.
InSSB4, prior to patch 1.0.8, down throw couldKO at higher levels of damage, but could beDI'd out of. Following the patch, however, it is now a combo throw, following up into a forward aerial until around 60%, and Charizard's up throw is now its KO throw. This inflicts a total of 6% damage. This change persists inUltimate, now comboing into Charizard's notoriously powerfulback aerial.
Instruction quotes[edit]
 instruction booklet |  | Press and hold the B Button to breathe fire. Flames weaken over time. |
 case foldout |  | Breathe fire. Change the angle with . |
 Move List |  | Attacks opponents by shooting fire. The direction of the fire can be changed with the control stick. |
Customization[edit]
Special Move customization was added inSuper Smash Bros. 4. These are the variations:
| 1. Flamethrower | 2. Fire Fang | 3. Fireball Cannon |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
 "Breathe fire on your opponents. Can be aimed slightly. The longer you use it, the weaker it gets."
| "A short-range fire-breathing attack. Hits quickly and continuously to rack up damage."
| "Fires distinct balls of fire that travel far but do less damage than Flamethrower."
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- Flamethrower: Default.
- Fire Fang: Has significantly lower range, barely going past Charizard's mouth. Instead, the move is retooled into a stronger melee-range multi-hitting move, with a small explosion at the end or if the button is released. The flames can neither bereflected norabsorbed, and they also havetranscendent priority.
- Fireball Cannon: Shoot fireballs that travel further than normal. Although the description suggests that this attack deals less damage than Flamethrower, each flame deals 3% damage at close range, and 2% damage at a distance. It doesn't hit opponents as frequently as Flamethrower, however. Charizard has to fire at least three fireballs before it can end this attack. Additionally, the fireballs have normal priority, so stronger hitboxes can neutralize them.
As Charizard's attack as a Poké Ball[edit]
Originally, Charizard used Flamethrower when appearing from aPoké Ball inSuper Smash Bros. andSuper Smash Bros. Melee. Charizard alternates between breathing fire to the left, then right. It deals extremely highknockback and has a hitbox on its body as well as the fire,KOing characters at very lowpercentages.
Use by other Pokémon[edit]
There are also Pokémon other than Charizard that have used Flamethrower within theSmash series:
- Charmander: When Charmander appears inSaffron City, it uses Flamethrower in one direction by breathing fire from its mouth.
- Charizard (Poké Ball):See above.
- Cyndaquil: Cyndaquil appears from aPoké Ball inMelee, where it uses Flamethrower in one direction, like Charmander. Cyndaquil generates the fire from the flame on its back.
Origin[edit]
Flamethrower is a special Fire-type attack introduced inGeneration I, with 90 base power (95 prior toGeneration VI), 100% accuracy, and a 10% chance toburn the opponent. It involves the user shooting a stream of fire, usually from its mouth, at the opponent. Charizard originally learned the move at level 46 inPokemon Red andGreen and has learned it naturally ever since. Along withThunderbolt andIce Beam, it is one of the original "strong and accurate" attacks in the series, dealing among the most damage on average for its type.
Fire Fang, one of this move's custom variations, is a physical Fire-type attack introduced inGeneration IV. It involves the user biting the opponent with fiery fangs and, while not very powerful, it has a small chance to burn the opponent and/or make itflinch. It is boosted by abilities likeStrong Jaw andTough Claws, the latter of whichMega Charizard X gains upon Mega Evolving. Charizard has been able to learn Fire Fang since the move's introduction via leveling up as aCharmeleon.
Fennekin using Flamethrower inPokémon X/Y.
Gallery[edit]
Charizard using Flamethrower inBrawl.
Flamethrower as shown by the Move List inUltimate.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese | かえんほうしゃ |
 English | Flamethrower |
 French | Lance-Flamme |
 German | Flammenwurf |
 Spanish | Lanzallamas |
 Italian | Lanciafiamme |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 喷射火焰 |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 噴射火焰 |
 Korean | 화염방사 |
 Dutch | Vlammenwerper |
 Russian | Огнемёт |
