MATCHUP · SIMULATOR RESULT

Charizard vs. Blastoise: Who wins?

Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Charizard wins 1 and Blastoise 99.

Assumptions: level 50, no items, neutral nature, last four level-up moves, Gen 9 mechanics, greedy AI on both sides.

Charizard — modern sprite

Charizard

FireFlying
VS
Blastoise — modern sprite

Blastoise

Water

WIN RATE

CharizardBlastoise

WHY IT PLAYS OUT THIS WAY

Charizard is faster than Blastoise (120 vs. 98 Speed) and moves first.

Best answer of Charizard: Flamethrower deals 16.9–20.1% of Blastoise's HP per hit.

Best answer of Blastoise: Hydro Pump hits Charizard super effectively (×2) for 82.4–98% HP per hit.

SPEED CHECK

Charizard
120
Blastoise
98

Charizard moves first.

BATTLE LENGTH

2turns (median)

Half of the 100 battles were over within 2 turns.

Charizard → Blastoise

  • Flamethrower26–31 HP16.9–20.1%×½
  • Slash23–28 HP14.9–18.2%×1
  • Fire Spin10–12 HP6.5–7.8%×½

Blastoise → Charizard

  • Hydro Pump126–150 HP82.4–98%×2
  • Aqua Tail108–128 HP70.6–83.7%×2

TRANSPARENCY

Simulated standard sets

Charizard

Slash · Flamethrower · Scary Face · Fire Spin

Blastoise

Aqua Tail · Shell Smash · Iron Defense · Hydro Pump

Both sides fought at level 50 with their last four level-up moves, no items and neutral natures. 100 seeded battles with greedy AI on both sides — fully reproducible.

Think it goes differently? Simulate it yourself

The same pairing is preloaded in the battle simulator — change moves, items, abilities and level, then fight it out turn by turn.

Open battle simulator
Q&A

Charizard. At level 50 Charizard reaches 120 Speed, Blastoise only 98 — so Charizard moved first in every simulated battle.

Rarely. Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Blastoise wins 99 and Charizard only 1. Custom moves or items can change the picture — try it in the simulator above.

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