Solar power charizard smogon

Does Charizard use Sun?

With a Fire Tera Type, Charizard can take full advantage of sun. Sun increases the power of Fire Type moves by 50%, which are already increased 50% by Charizards regular Fire STAB. This is then increased a further 50% thanks to Charizard's Special Attack boost from its Solar Power Ability. The Life Orb held item increases this an additional 30%.

Is Charizard a special attacker?

Charizard is a menace of a Special Attacker. Solar Power provides a Special Attack boost in harsh sunlight, which Max Flare provides, allowing Charizard to dish out massive damage without needing a turn to set up a boosting move. And with Max Airstream on deck too, Charizard can boost its Speed to ensure it attacks first.

Does Charizard use solar beam?

Charizard gains access to an excellent coverage move with Solar Beam. Using this move it can cover its Water and Rock Type weaknesses effectively and hit them for a powerful 120 Base Power, without the draw back of needing a turn to recharge thanks to the sun.

How does Charizard utilize Dynamaxing?

Thanks to Dynamaxing, Charizard is able to take hits even from attacks it is weak to. By using Max Flare, it's able to put its Hidden Ability, Solar Power, to good use.

What is the difference between solar beam & hidden power Charizard?

Solar Beam covers Rock and Water types, as well as hitting Ground types hard. Hidden Power [Rock] covers other Charizards and other Fire types that resist STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus).

How does Charizard work in sword & shield?

In Pokémon Sword & Shield, Charizard's Hidden Ability Solar Power allows it to deal damage it normally would not be able to given its Base Stats. Max Flare allows it to set up harsh sunlight automatically, and Max Airstream allows it to boost its speed, making Charizard able to set itself up to sweep without needing the support of its team.