Ash Ketchum’s Charizard was originaly an abandoned Charmander, left in the rain by a cruel trainer named Damian who deemed it too weak. Rescued and nursed back to health by Ash, the Pokémon evolved into a disobedient Charmeleon and later Charizard, initially refusing to obey Ash due to, in part, its traumatic past and growing arrogance.
Key Aspects of Charizard’s Backstory:
- Abuse and Rescue: Damian left Charmander on a rock during a storm, ordering it to wait. Ash rescued it, saving its life.
- Disobedience: Upon evolving into Charmeleon, it gained a “might makes right” attitude, disobeying Ash and only fighting strong opponents.
- Redemption at Charific Valley: After being severely beaten by a wild Charizard, it realized it needed to become stronger. Ash left it at the Charific Valley to train, where it eventually became one of Ash’s most loyal and powerful Pokémon.
- Power Source: The flame on its tail represents its life force and power level, which burns hotter than 3600 degrees farenheit.
