How to solo defeat Charizard in Pokemon GO 3-star raids

You might want to solo defeat Charizard in Pokemon GO’s three-star raids as it is one of the most iconic Pocket Monsters in the franchise. Charizard is a Fire- and Flying-type monster with a max Combat Power stat of 19,579 as a three-star raid boss.

This article will run you through everything you need to know to be effective against this Fire-type monster, thus allowing you to solo defeat Charizard in Pokemon GO.

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Pokemon GO Charizard solo raid guide

Charizard in the anime (Image via TPC)

As mentioned, Charizard in Pokemon GO is a dual Fire- and Flying-type creature.

Raid boss stats:

• Combat Power: 19,579
• Attack: 223
• Defense: 173
• Stamina: 3,600

Weaknesses:

• Rock (256%)
• Electric (160%)
• Water (160%)

Resistant to:

• Grass (39.1%)
• Bug (39.1%)
• Steel (62.5%)
• Fighting (62.5%)
• Fairy (62.5%)
• Fire (62.5%)
• Ground (62.5%)

Moveset:

• Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath, Ember, Wing Attack, Air Slash and Fire Spin
• Charged Attacks: Flamethrower, Dragon Claw, Fire Blast, Overheat and Blast Burn

As a 3-star Fire-type raid boss, Charizard in Pokemon GO will have an attack stat of 223 and a defense stat of 173. As stated above, it has access to moves like Air Slash, Fire Spin, Fire Blast, Overheat, and Dragon Claw. These are potent moves, and when paired with a 223 base attack stat, Charizard can hit fairly hard.

You can take advantage of Charizard’s subpar 173 defense, you can cruise through this raid boss with powerful counters belonging to the elemental typings stated above.

Thus, even though Charizard has good moves and the attack to do justice to the moveset, it does not come with the bulk needed to pose a major threat in the raids. As a result, you will be able to solo defeat Charizard in Pokemon GO.

Note: The recommended solo-capable counter Pokemon are based on simulated game data, and the results may vary. For the best results, the recommended Pokemon should have the highest possible IV stats and be powered up to the highest possible CP.

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Best counters for Charizard in Pokemon GO without any weather boosts in play

Charizard in the main series game (Image via TPC)

For this Fire- and Flying-type raid boss, you must have a raid party with maxed-out Rock-, Electric-, and Water-type Pocket Monsters. Here are some recommended counters that you can use against this Charizard in Pokemon GO:

• Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
• Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
• Mega or Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
• Shadow Gigalith with Smack Down and Meteor Beam

Since it is a three-star raid boss, Charizard does not come with a massive Combat Power stat, sitting at a mere 19,579. So, if you have high-level counters with strong movesets, you can easily solo defeat Charizard in Pokemon GO.

Even though Charizard won’t be very hard to solo, you must be careful while fighting against it. Make sure you dodge its Charged moves.

You will struggle if you fail to dodge Charizard's attacks. It can hit like a truck, and to be most efficient in raids, remain aware of this boss' Charged move.

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Additional solo counters for Charizard in Pokemon GO raids, based on weather boosts

• Mega or Shadow Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
• Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide
• Mega or Shadow Aggron with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
• Shadow Omastar with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Primal or Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
• Shadow Alola Golem with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
• Shadow Golem with Rock Throw and Rock Blast
• Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Ancient Power
• Shadow Archeops with Wing Attack and Ancient Power
• Stonjourner with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Mega Blastoise with Rollout and Hydro Cannon
• Shadow Sudowoodo with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
• Shadow Regirock with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
• Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon

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