As the first POTW i choose Charizard.
Overview
Charizard, known in Japan as Lizardon (リザードン Rizādon?), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, Charizard first appeared in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue and subsequent sequels. They have later appeared in various merchandise, spinoff titles and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise. Charizard is voiced by Shin-ichiro Miki in Japanese and English. Known as a Flame Pokémon, Charizard are violent yet honorable creatures that fly proudly around the sky and constantly seek powerful opponents to quarrel with. It is an incredibly strong Pokemon, capable of knowing many powerful attacks such as Fire Blast and Dragon Claw.
Charizard is featured in the Pokémon anime series with the most recurring being from the main character, Ash Ketchum. It is featured in printed adaptations such as Pokémon Adventures, in the possession of Blue, one of the main characters. Charizard has received positive reception from the media, with GamesRadar describing it as "hands-down one of the coolest Pokémon out there". Charizard is the version mascot of Pokémon Red and FireRed versions, and makes an appearance on the boxarts of Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Ranger, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky.
Movesets
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Type: Fire/Flying
Ability: Blaze
Base Stats: 78 HP / 84 Atk / 78 Def / 109 SAtk / 85 SDef / 100 Spd
Pros: High Sp. Attack and Speed
Cons: 4x Stealth Rock weakness, can't boost its Sp. Attack
Charizard @Leftovers/Expert Belt
EVs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant/Jolly Nature
-Flare Blitz
-Earthquake
-Dragon Claw
-Swords Dance/Dragon Dance
Boost your Attack up to sweep. Fire + Dragon hits every Pokemon for at least
neutral damage except for Heatran, who is taken care of by Earthquake.
Charizard @Salac Berry
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature
-Belly Drum
-Fire Punch
-Dragon Claw
-Earthquake
You can actually use Stealth Rock to your advantage. Make sure your HP is an
odd number and switch in against something that can't hurt you (i.e. Ground
attack). SR takes away 50%, Belly Drum takes away another half, and you'll
still have 1 HP left to activate Salac. Very risky, but payoff is great.
Charizard @Salac Berry
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature
-Belly Drum
-Fire Punch
-Dragon Claw/Earthqauke
-Substitute
This is a much safer alternative to the above set. Sub + Belly Drum bring your
health down to the level where Salac can activate (make sure your HP is
divisible by 4!). However, you lack the type coverage that the previous set
gives you.
Charizard @Choice Specs
EVs: 6 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Hasty/Mild Nature
-Flamethrower/Fire Blast/Overheat
-Dragon Pulse
-Focus Punch
-Air Slash/Hidden Power [Grass/Electric]
Utilizes the higher of Charizard's offensive stats. Focus Punch hits Blissey,
Air Slash can flinch, HP Grass takes care of Swampert, and HP Electric is
for Gyarados
