Down throw fills the combo starter role like back throw, though it is much less effective. It positions the opponent off-stage at higher percents as well. Having minimal ending lag, back throw is a versatile combo tool that leads to the likes of forward air, back air, and reverse neutral air. Down air's sweet spot hitbox is large and powerful, allowing it to easily meteor smash opponents on the ledge and KO at low percents.Ĭharizard's grab game is highly flexible, being capable of setting up combos and positioning the opponent, as well as outright KOing them. Back air's power cannot be understated it features extensive disjoint and a wide diagonal arc that overpowers opponents above and behind Charizard. It is also a makeshift combo starter at low to middle percent ranges. Up air renders Charizard's head intangible and is one of the strongest in the game, making it a reliable juggling tool and finisher. Its forward air is fast (frame 8) and has considerable power as a combo finisher and KO tool. It is capable of stringing into itself, forward air, and back air, especially out of a fast fall. Up smash hits on frame 6, KOs at reliable percents, and functions as an effective juggling and anti-air tool alongside up tilt.Ĭharizard's neutral air is a multi-purpose tool that is useful at starting and extending combos, juggling, edge guarding opponents, and helping Charizard land. Its high traction and quick out-of-shield options like neutral attack and up smash suit its close-quarters combat well. Also, its normals such as forward tilt and neutral attack are supplemented by skid canceling. Its ground game provides extensive utility courtesy of its high initial dash and run speed. If Ivysaur is KOd, Charizard will always appear on the next revival platform.Ĭharizard deviates from the other super heavyweight characters in mobility. In relation to Pokémon change, the order is always Charizard-Squirtle- Ivysaur. While Squirtle will automatically be the first Pokémon on-screen if Pokémon Trainer is selected, pressing the Y button twice on the character select screen will toggle Charizard as first. Charizard is a super heavyweight fighter and one of the characters made playable from Pokémon Trainer, alongside the likes of Squirtle and Ivysaur.