How To Get Charizard in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Charizard is that one Pokémon we all want on the team. Big fire lizard, wings, iconic since the 90s. But in Scarlet and Violet, he plays hard to get. You won’t find him chilling in the wild like a Lechonk. Here’s how to track him down and make him yours organically and also a cheat to get him easily.

Step 1: Beat The Game

No shortcuts here. You need to roll credits before anything Charizard-related happens. That means finishing all three storylines:

• Victory Road, beat all gyms and become Champion

• Path of Legends, fight every Titan and upgrade your ride

• Starfall Street, take down all the Team Star bosses

Once those are done, you’ll unlock the final storyline called The Way Home. Wrap that up and you’re officially postgame material.

Step 2: Rematch The Gym Leaders

Yep, all eight of them. They got stronger, and you did too. Knock them out again, one by one. Then head back to the school.

Step 3: Win The Academy Ace Tournament

It’s four battles in a row, all high-level. No pressure, just bring your A-game. Once you win, you’ll get a phone call that unlocks the next step.

Step 4: Complete Ten Different 5-Star Tera Raids

You’ll need to find and beat ten separate 5-star raids. There’s no clear label until you walk up to one, so check as many as you can and jump into every flashy crystal you see. After ten wins, congrats, you’ve unlocked the real prize.

Step 5: Find The Black Raid Crystal

Charizard appears in a 7-star Tera Raid at a special black crystal on your map. He’s level 100, has the Dragon Tera type, comes with the Mightiest Mark, and will absolutely torch you if you’re not ready. He’s got moves like Hurricane, Fire Blast, Dragon Pulse, and more. Bring counters like Azumarill with Belly Drum or Iron Hands with Drain Punch. In addition to everything in your arsenal, bring friends who know what they’re doing.

Reminder: This Is All For One Shot

This is not a repeatable raid. If you catch him, that’s it. If you miss it, he’s gone unless the event comes back later. But don’t worry, there’s still a way to get your Charizard fix.

Want The Easy Way Instead

Let’s be honest, not everyone has the time to power through the postgame, beat ten 5-star raids, and cross their fingers that random teammates won’t show up with a level 12 Magikarp.

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