Who should we tackle next?! Don't worry, I'm already working on Greninja ;) The more the Patreon grows, the sooner it will release: patreon.com/ProfessorAlexSilver
@supermariologanfan65462 жыл бұрын
Ash’s Melmetal and Ash’s Lucario or Sir Aaron’s Lucario
@kindracorbridge61182 жыл бұрын
How about Ash’s Talonflame and Staraptor.
@getalifebozo1192 жыл бұрын
lycanroc soon plss
@darkred1212 жыл бұрын
Ashs sceptile!
@brettnelson70482 жыл бұрын
Ash's Goodra
@joseangel24752 жыл бұрын
The story of Charizard is so well written honestly. A story two friends who eventually drift apart but once they reconnect they become an unstoppable duo
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I love the subtle connections to Damian throughout his history most of all
@ChristopherSasaki2 жыл бұрын
You're right
@shmollyshmoo91332 жыл бұрын
Charmanders my favorite! When Ash says goodbye it breaks my heart every time 💔
@marcuslyons45582 жыл бұрын
Just remember it was charzard that ash chose to fight a legendary Pokémon not pikachu. It was charzard. That speaks high volume.
@talismonwinxclubtime3.0792 жыл бұрын
That reminds me @@ProfessorAlexSilver do you know Damian reminds me of cross from pokemon the movie I choose You he abandoned his Charmander the same way how Damian abandoned Charmander and for cross He's after the rainbow wing and ash lost to in their first battle against Cross's powerful incineroar and after that Ash wins their rematch cross steals the rainbow wing from ash marshadow who Saw the battle Between Ash and cross it became corrupted by the evil inside of it
@blakecurtis232 жыл бұрын
Ash’s Charizard is truly iconic. I think everyone remembers those episodes as some of their favourites.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
100% they're so emotional & satisfying
@matthewkuscienko46162 жыл бұрын
I personally believe that Charizard is Ash's most iconic Pokemon, next to none other than Pikachu, of course. I would even say that Charizard being so prominent in the early days of the anime is a big part of the reason why Charizard ultimately became one of the most popular Pokemon in the entire franchise; a fact that anyone who collects the trading cards is no doubt all but too well aware of!
@ram769212 жыл бұрын
the fight with Magmar is what is burned into my brain as a kid. the battle on the volcano was crazy memorable
@HarlequinNova2 жыл бұрын
Everytime Charizard returns is iconic and filled with nostalgia. He's also stronger each time he returns and when he's called on it's obvious an epic battle will happen.
@Alexgodofwar56622 жыл бұрын
@@ram76921 another memorable moment is when charizard make ash lose the indigo league
@radioactivebeverage2 жыл бұрын
will never forget the hype i felt during Magmar vs Charizard. I still get goosebumps
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
It was EPIC
@anothergamer1122 жыл бұрын
Charizard laid the groundwork for how a pokemon could be developed as it's own character with an arc as opposed to one note being played repeatedly like most of Ashs other Kanto mons. I'd argue Ash's Charizard is the biggest reason why the pokemon is so popular IRL.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the main reasons
@ispartacus13372 жыл бұрын
Dude without a doubt. Even non pokemon people know about a charizard card lol and it's all because of the show that Charizard was given the most powerful move of the whole card game at the time.
@krishnagalax2 жыл бұрын
That card worth is millions.sure we know
@BaawBee Жыл бұрын
@@ispartacus1337 what was that move??
@jeffreykoch122 Жыл бұрын
@@BaawBee really late response but its fire spin.
@DarthSnake0582 жыл бұрын
I loved that Ash never gave up on Charizard even during his disobedience phase. I always admired how Ash always tried to convince Charizard to be loyal. And in the end if Ash was in the battle of his life, he’s gotta use Charizard in his battle #teamcharizard
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
#TeamCharizard!
@jakealter55042 жыл бұрын
It definitely paid off since charizard was one of ash’s toughest Pokémon
@pokemonitishere2022 жыл бұрын
@@jakealter5504 Toughest or stubborn?
@jakealter55042 жыл бұрын
@@pokemonitishere202 from what I’ve seen, both
@Hrothotus69692 жыл бұрын
Jeez now it's his strongest pokemon ever HECK YEAH #TEAMCHARIZARD
@whitekj03 Жыл бұрын
As a 90s kid that only followed the anime through the beginning of Johto, I almost shed a tear when Ash left Charizard behind to train. A truly great story arc and excellent Narration from Alex Silver.
@xjnavx Жыл бұрын
I quit watching Pokemon when Charizard left I was so angry! I love Charizard when he was a little Charmander
@resh71642 жыл бұрын
When Charizard saved Ash, that was the most epic moment of my childhood and instilled loyalty into me
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I loved that scene :)
@bretlanier2304 Жыл бұрын
It still always amazes me that Ash’s team bonded with Ekans and Koffing on the island then just continued to battle each other after like it never happened.
@dezzyballard7582 Жыл бұрын
they should've done translations in every episode for the pokemon
@axell15thewispmaster79 Жыл бұрын
@@dezzyballard7582while it would have been nice, it would also be Extreme over-work from the animation team. Too much in fact as they would have to translate every time a pokemon spoke
@BruhMoment-mn9kn Жыл бұрын
@@dezzyballard7582dude, subtitles would work too
@saparapatepete Жыл бұрын
Ekans pointed it out perfectly in that episode, they are loyal to Jesse and James and they will do as they say despite their newfound bound with ash's pokemons.
@castform72 жыл бұрын
What I love about Charizard Chills is that it finally gives Charizard the time to truly listen to Ash. I love how Ash aknowledges that no he isn't the best trainer. He's impulsive, arrogant, and sometimes denser than a black hole. The point is that he tries hard to become better everyday for the sake of him and especially his Pokemon. I think Charizard knew this deep down but was too caught up in his past to really understand it till he was shown Ash caring for him throughout the night despite everything he's put Ash through. Ash is an idiot, but he's an idiot that cares and after what that dingbat Damien did to him, that's all Charizard could ask for.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I get chills when watching that episode. It's so heartwarming and satisfying to see them finally become a team again
@serge2632 жыл бұрын
Correction, Ash is denser than a Neutron Star.
@naverich460311 ай бұрын
This was the first pokemon episode I have ever seen. You can imagine how much it meant to me when I finally watched the whole series and learned about Charmander's past. Such a strong storytelling in an anime made for kids, hats off to anyone who came up with that. Certainly one of my formative experiences as a wannabe storyteller.
@dillanengelbrecht91455 ай бұрын
Also, Charizard had some growing up to do of his own
@jamesharden51802 жыл бұрын
In terms of feats and victories, Charizard is the closest to Pikachu. I think Sceptile is 3rd behind Charizard. Greninja and Infernape (even Inceneroar) definitely have the potential to beat legendaries and mythicals but at the end of the day only Pikachu, Charizard, and Sceptile have proved it on-screen.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I could totally see Greninja obliterating a legend
@692mexico2 жыл бұрын
CHarizard and Sceptile are two of my favs, as well as the two of the strongest Pokémon’s Ash has. I will never forget Sceptile’s battle against Darkrai
@Afrochilla2 жыл бұрын
Yeah but in the darkrai battle ashs sceptile was his 3rd battle against darkrai, and ashs heracross had an absolutely brutal battle with darkrai, if anything i’d argue heracross is stronger for that amazing carry. Heracross also had those 2 incredibly clutch battles with Blade in “Wired For Battle” and Gary’s Magmar.
@fahimahmed69392 жыл бұрын
Greninja has beaten Megas (base stat 630ish= which have a higher base stat than Articuno, Darkrai and Regice
@Fakaa452 жыл бұрын
@@Afrochilla Darkrai uses dream eater which regains his hp
@philipportelli77002 жыл бұрын
I always liked those scenes when Charizard reunites with Bulbasaur and Squirtle. I always felt that the three of them shared a special bond. Plus once we realized that we would get a Kanto starter in POKEMON X/Y, no one picked Fennekin anymore because most of use wanted Chamander, thus Mega Charizard!
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Mega Charizard all the way :)
@jacobrivera17212 жыл бұрын
Exactly I wanted mega charizard c
@pyroflare77742 жыл бұрын
PFFT, speak for yourself I went with Fenniken AND squirtle
@ducksauce91872 жыл бұрын
Mega isnt cannon its dumb
@pyroflare77742 жыл бұрын
@@ducksauce9187 megas are way better than the trash that are Gigantimax and Dynamax, they are just upscale and the sound is all messed up
@mycupoftea_12 жыл бұрын
It's been a long time since I watch Pokemon, so this was a trip down memory lane for me. I forgot how sad Charizard's past was when it was charmander. Charizard's character development was great, and I hope we get to see it in Pokemon Journeys with Ash.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that!
@drummergurl992 жыл бұрын
Honestly I don’t think charizard would remain my favorite if it wasn’t for its storyline in the show. 20 something years later and I still tear up.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
The first episode with charmander and the training episode at the valley always get me
@kindracorbridge61182 жыл бұрын
*Charizard 10/10* Lumiose Trainer Zac: “Iconic as heck! Always great to see it return.”- From the ‘Every Ash Ketchum Pokémon Reviewed in 10 Words or Less’ video.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Good review!!
@nobuntuwebster54352 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorAlexSilver It really is
@matthewkuscienko46162 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Lumiose Trainer Zach got it right: apart from Pikachu, Charizard is undoubtedly Ash's most iconic Pokemon he's ever owned. I would even argue that Charizard is more iconic than Greninja, given how much more screen time it got and the extent of the character development it received throughout the series, and seeing it finally begin to obey Ash again in the Oran Islands was really satisfying as well, especially given how powerful Charizard would go on to become
@Ichiyama222 жыл бұрын
It's kinda sad that for a while, Charmeleon/izard became just like Damian, a self-centered jerk who would only give the time of day to those he seemed strong enough to be worth the time. He was doing to Ash what Damian did to him, but Ash wasn't gonna let history repeat itself. Ash was strong enough to help Charizard get over himself, remember what a true friendship is, and finally put Damian's influence behind him once and for all. I don't know if it was the intention, but Charizard's arc really does a good job of depicting a breaking a cycle of abuse and growing past one's abuser.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
good points!
@angustinubu8297 Жыл бұрын
Sadly, this is often the case when someone leaves an abusive relationship. You still see some influence, in spite of them moving on.
@smith549371 Жыл бұрын
Its because Ash over levelled him and didn't have enough gym badges so pokemon over a certain level may disregard your instructions. Charmander pretty much is considered a traded pokemon as he already had an owner, this meant it levelled quickly and because he was ashes strongest/highest level he kept relying on him for tough battles which levelled it further. Simple nod to the game mechanics
@SpiritualBattle4206 ай бұрын
Yeah but he became like Ash after that , hard working, kind and helpful
@rickyronny40195 ай бұрын
Agreed
@chrystalriver5702 жыл бұрын
Love how you put a human as a win, if anyone deserves to have that title it’s definitely charizard
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I thought it fitting :) I especially liked including Psyduck's loss to Misty in its video haha
@ATRichard4 ай бұрын
That’s what I was gonna say. Beating Damian is crazy haha. Great video!
@SaraphDarklaw2 жыл бұрын
I remember getting excited when ash got charmander when that episode aired. Congratulations on the sponsorship. You deserve it. I love your wholesome content.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sara! I'm a big fan of SKillshare so I thought it was a fitting one to start with :)
@arktidasagency79682 жыл бұрын
I really sad when it was left behind in the rain that day but glad it turns out well for it.
@narxmagee7272 жыл бұрын
If there's one Pokemon Ash can always rely on in a big match other than Pikachu, it's gotta be Charizard. When the fire lizard comes over, you already know it's gonna be a darn good battle. No doubt. Also props to him for being the first of Ash's Pokemon to beat a Legendary. I wouldn't have it any other way.
@Gottacacheemalll2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree but it sucks that we haven’t seen him in years
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Charizard, Infernape & Greninja are the big 3 imo (not counting Pikachu)
@bikrambhowal14082 жыл бұрын
Snorlax too
@vjwebb61822 жыл бұрын
I agree whenever Ash use Charizard you already know the battle is going to be good and epic once Charizard use it's finishing move Secimic toss it's a victory for Ash and Charizard.
@jordywoody142 жыл бұрын
Charizard had the best character development in the show. I love this Pokémon.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic story indeed :)
@ThePokeRaf2 жыл бұрын
Incoming biased but wow, what a story this Pokémon had. I absolutely loved its development and how loyal it became to Ash as time passed ❤️🔥
@vivaanrohatgi41852 жыл бұрын
Hi pokeraf , im a big fan
@MisterMuffinut2 жыл бұрын
Satoshi-Gekkouga?
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thought you'd enjoy it bro!
@razkable2 жыл бұрын
i love how ash was the one who left it...he saw how much it meant for his buddy to prove itself and made the choice for him so char did not have to choose because he knew his friend would choose to stay with ash instead of look out for himself...ash is not about that..he is a master and has all the traits of one and thats where it was tested and he passed with flying colors as hard as it was for the kid
@krorook92212 жыл бұрын
So finally. The pokemon that startet the trend of ash firestarters having a sad backstory.
@guardian67882 жыл бұрын
Except for his Quilava. It had some trouble with his flames as a Cyndaquil, but not a tragic backstory like Infernape or Incineroar
@matthewkuscienko46162 жыл бұрын
@@guardian6788 Don't forget about Pignite. It was also abandoned by it's trainer in a similar fashion to Charizard, and after Ash got to meet the douchebag for the first time, Tepig evolved into Pignite and was invited to rejoin his old trainer purely because he was impressed by how powerful it had become
@guardian67882 жыл бұрын
@@matthewkuscienko4616 I know Pignite has a tragic backstory. I said Quilava was the only one of Ash's fire starters that doesn't have a tragic backstory
@uc67582 жыл бұрын
@@guardian6788 quilava is the underated one :( its cuteee as a cindaquil, we wanna see it evolves to thyplosion
@nateclone38282 жыл бұрын
I think a pretty good way to bring Ash's Charizard back into the spotlight would be if Ash battled with Lance, in the Masters 8, and he used a mixture of his Kanto and Johto teams to battle him, ultimately ending with Charizard beating Lance's Dragonite, subtly redeeming his loss against Drake's Dragonite in the Orange Leauge.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
THat'd be dope!!
@uc67582 жыл бұрын
Writer : nope, ash have dragonite now. We'll make it dragonite vs dragonite....
@bige818922 жыл бұрын
I feel it already redeemed it’s orange league loss when it rendered iris’s Dragonite the clear underdog of their battle.
@thatoneguy53432 жыл бұрын
@@bige81892 If N hadn’t stopped the battle, Charizard would’ve curb-stopped Dragonite.
@bige818922 жыл бұрын
@@thatoneguy5343 you don’t have to convince me that.
@rebelution67762 жыл бұрын
It brings me to tears when I see Ash's Charizard and what they went through. They need to not only bring him back but make it a permanent Pokemon that Ash travels with. CHARIZARD IS THE BEST POKEMON! ❤️
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I can't help the tear up when watching charmander's origin 😅
@PawgPudding2 жыл бұрын
26 minute video about Charizard?! Oh yes please. Going to enjoy this 🥳
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed!
@PawgPudding2 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorAlexSilver loved it. So much research and passion put into these. Hopefully we see more of Charizard in the world coronation.
@tomymommy27872 жыл бұрын
Oh god, imagine the full Pikachu video. *That would be a movie length lol*
@CZsWorld2 жыл бұрын
This video is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (Pun DEFINITELY intended)
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks CZ!!! Been working forever on this one :)
@parkerturner97662 жыл бұрын
PISSING 101
@batman369able2 жыл бұрын
I still remember the day that I first saw the episode where Ash and Charizard part and actually crying. Such a great episode. Charizard set the damn standard man. Looking forward to his next great return in the anime.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
It shall be epic!
@neogotham2k3952 жыл бұрын
It's a good thing that Tad and his Poliwrath to teach Charizard a lesson. Keep up the great work!
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to see more of Tad, seemed like a great rival. Thanks!
@Dmen952 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this one, I'd love to see Ash's Sceptile and/or Greninja get an episode in the future
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Hoping to make Greninja my next "big" video :)
@valordin43952 жыл бұрын
Never been the biggest Chairzard fan but anime Charizard is amazing. The confidence Ash has against Iris was so satisfying because he knows all they’ve been through. Also wish his Charizard got to battle Alan’s. Didn’t even need to mega, a battle of skill vs power. Ash’s Charizard having battles who knows how many other Charizards letting it easily predict Alan’s Charizard’s moves and using its new dragon weakness to try and overcome the power difference of mega evolution. Great video and anime Charizard is best Charizard
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
The anime definitely turned me into a Charizard super fan :)
@justsomerandomanimefan1135 Жыл бұрын
The fact that ash didn’t use him to battle Leon’s Charizard is such a wasted opportunity
@jakariashafin86854 ай бұрын
He could have fought alain in the masters 8 and have charizard beat mega charizard x being badass enough to beat a mega version of his own species.
@dannigro87942 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this video, where to start. Charizard is one of ashes most complex Pokémon that he’s ever owned. I had many theories on why he changed so much when he evolved and I don’t think it has anything to do with Ash’s badge amount, simply he was owned by another trainer he got very strong Ash obtained him after he was getting abused by Damian and while he was very loyal to Ash he subconsciously held everything in (like the anger for his former trainer) and when he evolved into Charmeleon it was all released and then when he further evolved into Charizard he couldn’t control his power. It was something that most people couldn’t understand when they were younger watching this. I was probably 10 years old when I saw the episode where he involved and he would’ve been beneficial and so many matches though he was good on Cinnabar island. He screwed up the indigo league for Ash but eventually he found loyalty for Ash and while Ash had to release him to that Valley he eventually returned and became a very good performer for Ash. The video was very enjoyable and took a nice trip down memory lane.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Mission accomplished on my end then :) I never thought the badge count held much merit, they're just tokens imo
@dannigro87942 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorAlexSilver I mean a lot of people can say that because Charmander fought all those exeggutor he gained a bunch of levels they could say ash didn’t get his badges legitimately. But I think they’re trying to relate the anime to the games too much. And there are differences. I ultimately think in this case because he was owned by another trainer and because he got so much stronger so quickly that had a lot to do with it. None of his other Pokémon evolved that quickly except for Caterpie but that’s a whole different type of Pokémon altogether. But yeah very enjoyable video.
@DK24S2 жыл бұрын
Charizard just didn't see Ash as a competent trainer and he really wasn't until half way through Johto. He was good to his pokemon, but as a trainer we all know he wasn't good.
@dancorneanu91442 жыл бұрын
@@DK24S But in the end it wasn't Ash's battle prowess or badges that got Charizard to listen. It was Ash doing what he 'd be doing the entire time, loving his Pokemon. He rubbed his hands raw to unfreeze him. Even Pikachu and Misty helped. Charizard could care less about some pieces of plastic/metal and Ash was decent. What Charizard had were a lot of mental problems from Damian.
@DarthSnake0582 жыл бұрын
What I don’t understand is why the writers didn’t mention Damian at all when it came to Charmeleon/Charizards disobedience
@user-ob4sq6fi3s2 жыл бұрын
What an awesome Pokémon. Ash's Charizard was by far my favourite character in this universe. His strength, his determination, his honour, his character development. It's just a so well written story arc.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! One of the best :)
@jwanie3662 жыл бұрын
Charizard became my favorite Pokémon simply because of the character development that Ash’s went through. I’m sure a lot of us were waiting for this one!
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
It was hopefully worth the wait :)
@martinsoto61462 жыл бұрын
And this is why Charizard will always be my favorite Pokémon I know some people may hate or even despise Charizard for it being “overrated” but I personally don’t give a damn about what they say Charizard is my favorite Pokémon and always will be and he will always have spot on my team and nothing is gonna change that
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
It's overrated for a reason I suppose haha
@jacobrivera17212 жыл бұрын
Same he my favorite Pokémon
@vjwebb61822 жыл бұрын
Charizard is my favorite pokemon as well.
@rickyronny40195 ай бұрын
Same
@ayanmisra80792 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite scenes in the anime was in Charizard Chills when Ash woke up and saw Charizard who responded by showing his tail burning alight confirming his honesty with a smile.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I loved that scene as well. Seeing him beat Poliwrath was legendary
@larnizzo912 жыл бұрын
This is hands down my favorite breakdown of yours to date. Not only is charizards development one of the most compelling, but you gave me a completely new perspective that through the eyes of a child I never noticed before in terms of past trauma from Damien. Great content professor! Lol
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! It was definitely the hardest to make so that's nice to hear XD
@Intellyellthismyoldchannel2 жыл бұрын
A true bond phenomenon! Always going to be his first ace and a deserving one. Even when he was with Damien he still was super loyal. Great video as usual!
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@LMJProds8 ай бұрын
Who else misses Charmander?
@sarahgilliss3503 Жыл бұрын
Ash's bond with Charmander is what prompted me to train one when I got Pokémon Yellow. Since his first airing on TV, Charmander has been one of my favorite Pokémon. Now, many years later, I can't play Pokémon without having a Charizard on my team, and it ALWAYS knows Thunder Punch, Flamethrower, Wing Attack, and Solar Beam!
@madnessarcade74472 жыл бұрын
Pignite and Charizard saw each other as kindred spirits both abandoned by selfish trainers in similar ways so it makes sense
@OshawottLuke2 жыл бұрын
I hope they make Ash obtain a new fire type that was also abandoned by its trainer but this time he brings Pignite, Infernape and Charizard to talk/encourage the new fire type, or like to just have interactions and all of that. To do something with the fact that he has other Pokémon that were abandoned.
@guardian67882 жыл бұрын
Weren't all of Ash's Kanto starters abandoned by previous trainers? Plus I'm fairly certain Torterra and Snivy were as well
@madnessarcade74472 жыл бұрын
@@guardian6788 the fire types are the most in your face about it tho
@madnessarcade74472 жыл бұрын
@@OshawottLuke maybe they can do that for gengar lol
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I'd love that sort of thing
@americanpaisareturns90512 жыл бұрын
That’s one stubborn ass Charizard. That’s what makes him a badass though. So it’s all good.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
One of the baddest :)
@JohnDoe-bo5yk Жыл бұрын
This is my og. Charizard is a legend. When I watched him as a Charmeleon get evolve into Charizard as ash and excited thinking it was to protect him but it was cause he was annoyed he couldn't fight Aerodactyl in the air made me laugh but then to see him stand with ash against mewtwo in the movie. Man, amazing. As a kid I loved this so much 😂
@vivaanrohatgi41852 жыл бұрын
The story is so well written . Hats off to you man
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It took a long, long time to write
@vivaanrohatgi41852 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorAlexSilver i thought so cuz charizard is just such a long topic cuz its story and development and achievements
@cockerspanielfan562 жыл бұрын
I liked his story too and even when he mentioned about Claire returning to the series in best wishes. She hadn’t made an appearance since that Dragonite incident where it went berserk.
@CoolNala2 жыл бұрын
Ah, Charizard... The Classic Powerhouse. Besides Sceptile, the powerhouse I grew up and absolutely adored growing up and watching every weekend. Speaking of Sceptile, one nitpick with Charizard is when Charizard returned towards the end of Battle Frontier... He should have met Sceptile then, as in a meeting of the Old Powerhouse meets the New Kid on the Block. That would have been interesting, instead of no real interaction upon Charizard's stay at Oak's after Unova... Not to mention meeting a third Dragonite. That episode, while still good... Could have been saved back for Battle Frontier... Since his Hoenn Guys didn't meet him at the time. Still, Charizard's story and character, despite a few flaws, is one of the best of all-time, and a reason he is one of my all-time favorites. Bring this guy back in a full episode, writers! We all want it!
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Great breakdown!
@CoolNala2 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorAlexSilver Thanks, Professor. If only we had gotten a true interaction between Sceptile and Charizard before Charizard ended up at Oak's after Unova, during the Battle Frontier. Kinda of the old powerhouse meets the new kid on the block, per say. I would love to have seen how their personalities would have clashed.
@YlO4142 жыл бұрын
@@CoolNala yeah in Journeys we see Charizard Infernape as good sparring partners as battling with each other but we don't see Sceptile in ashs recent return to Oak's lab in Pokemon Journeys which is pretty sad because it defeated a Darkrai but it gets sideline and we only saw corphish when ash returns in Journeys to Oaks lab
@jibbersdelight1616 Жыл бұрын
the moment Charizard truly sees Ash as his trainer, he became one of Ash's strongest Pokèmon.
@eddiedelgado602 жыл бұрын
That episode of the original season made me incredibly sad. So many great themes in this story arch; it really makes you think about being a better pet owner. I loved how Brock was super upset. He really was there for them and made sure everyone was fed. Charizard is one of the best of Ash's and he has proven it over and over. He honestly should have beaten the blazaken in johto. I also loved how they included the idea that traded pokemon would gain additional experience and would therefore level up quickly to a level that would begin to disobey the trainer.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Brought tears to my eyes as well XD
@evelyngonzalez47602 жыл бұрын
I always cry on that episode charmander didnt deserve that 😭
@dwijeshnashikkar26532 жыл бұрын
Oh boy! Professor this video gave me chills and a nostalgic trip to my kid days. The relationship ASH has with each of his pokemon is just so beautifully written. This fictional world teaches us alot!
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Much to learn from Pokemon :)
@Steelaron2 жыл бұрын
Ash's Charizard would have pulverized Iris Dragonite for sure. It is on a way higher level and has battled the strongest Charizard in the world. Its battle experience is of the charts!!! I just hope we can see a Charizard battle between Ash's and Leon's. Since Alain's Charizard should have a rematch with Greninja. Tobias( Legendary Cheater) and Alain should be in the Top 8 aswell.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I think Alain's is strongest tbh but Ash's could beat it someday if it gets a mega and a new moveset
@kingofheaven12802 жыл бұрын
Without mega or Gmax ash charizard is the strongest
@saifhashmi44572 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorAlexSilver But if we keep Mega and Dynamax/Gigantamax aside , Ash's charizard has upper hand . He been training with one of the most powerful charizard's in pokemon series . If Mega and Dynamax/Gigantamax are involved Ash charizard has the lowest probability to win
@aussiegamerplays7284 Жыл бұрын
Charizard and Ash both knew charizard was an ace up his sleeve and he wasn't going to just let himself be used for sheer power. He cared for ash but he needed proof he wouldn't be abused ever again. This is why he wouldn't obey, until he saw proof of his meaning.
@Pharoh_952 жыл бұрын
the GOAT of ash's team for sure, thanks for gracing us with this video professor
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Of course! Thanks for watching :)
@kevin97942 жыл бұрын
I remember that Charizard vs Blaziken battle as the most epic Pokemon battle of my childhood. It was the longest and most even I'd seen, plus because Blaziken was an unknown Pokemon back then, it had this aspect of mystery and made me want to see Ash win it all the more, in a sort of "home team vs away team" kind of way. I really thought the plot armor would prevail, and was surprised when at the last moment Ash's Charizard couldn't stand anymore. Blaziken seemed like such a cool Pokemon and powerful Pokemon, especially after beating Ash's Charizard, that it stayed in mind and I even used it as inspiration for en email address years later. This video was certainly a trip down memory lane for me, thanks a lot Professor Silver 😄
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! I had that episode on one of those game boy advance cartridges that included TV episodes so I used to watch it all the time on my game boy
@blackavar57232 жыл бұрын
Your channel got me back into the Pokemon anime after a 20+ year absence. Thank you! I would have never realized how much characters had grown if not for your videos! :)
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! It helped me get back into Pokemon as well, I really enjoy the research elements. I always enjoyed it but wasn't as hardcore until I started doing massive deep dives haah
@GamingFanactic9112 жыл бұрын
Charizard's story is so damn good. I love him so much. Great character deveopment, awesome personality, wholesome friend, and just a great Pokemon. If he was real, he would be my best friend. :D
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Just make sure to warm up when he gets cold before you befriend him 😆
@GamingFanactic9112 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorAlexSilver Oh most definitely. Warm hugs will get him to be friends with me. :D
@cav3sp1d3rgam1ng Жыл бұрын
Team Rocket tries to get Ash’s Pikachu for their boss Giovanni, but at the end of the day they’re not truly evil even tho they try to intimidate Ash and call him a twerp, they truly care deep down but don’t want Ash to know so Giovanni isn’t mad
@abrahamj26912 жыл бұрын
Your linear narration is amazing. That's hours of content condensed to a 25 min segment. And finally you got yourself a sponsor. Keep going Prof.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! It took a long, long time to write haah
@nintendolife252 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy that SkillShare really helped you with making this video Professor because it’s easily your best one yet! I love seeing how Charizard and Ash change over the course of the series. Damian sure missed out for abandoning it because it’s a real powerhouse. Again, awesome video!
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was a labor of love. Skillshare is great also, definitely suggest checking em out
@nintendolife252 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorAlexSilver Will do! Thanks!
@theartistformallyknownasle44902 жыл бұрын
I honestly thought that the Pokémon that Ash would use Mega Evolution with would be Charizard
@guardian67882 жыл бұрын
It's not like we'll never get to see it happen. Ash has access to Mega Evolution now, and if the writers allow it, Ash might go back to his old Pokemon and test their skills with Mega Evolution. Not only Charizard, but Sceptile, Heracross, and Glalie can get some well deserved time in the spotlight too! And that's not even mentioning if Gible fully evolves! I really hope that direction is taken, because I know that a lot of people would love it!!!
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Let's hope in the future :)
@matthewkuscienko46162 жыл бұрын
@@guardian6788 I feel like if they did decide to give Ash any other Pokemon to be able to mega evolve, Charizard is probably the highest up on that list due to it's popularity and iconic status. The real question for me is which mega evolution will they choose: will they go with X for the cool design and dragon typing, or will they instead go with Y to give that form more screen time, seeing as X was already heavily featured in the anime under the ownership of Alain
@guardian67882 жыл бұрын
@@matthewkuscienko4616 If Charizard was to receive a Mega Evolution, I have no doubt it would be Y in order to have a rivalry with Alain's Charizard
@matthewkuscienko46162 жыл бұрын
@@guardian6788 That would be cool in my opinion. I actually am slightly biased towards X rather than Y, but I do think that it would be cool to have Y get more screen time for a change
@Elite02k2 жыл бұрын
Everybody is a gangster till a disobedient charizard shows up.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@timothylee2452 ай бұрын
Charizard Chills hits extra hard when you remember that Damian stated that he abandoned Charmander because he lost to a Poliwag. Charizard loosing to Tad's Poliwrath, the evolution of Poliwag, probably gave him a relapse and feared that Ash would abandon him too after loosing.😢
@hnsingh6888Ай бұрын
Nope bro
@bige818922 жыл бұрын
This is without a doubt my favorite episode on your channel so far and quite possibly will remain so no matter how many more awesome episodes follow after the class you took!
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hopefully Greninja changes that XD
@bige818922 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorAlexSilver well Charizard is my favorite species in general
@Popstalgia2 жыл бұрын
Loved Charizard’s character arc in Kanto & the Orange Islands, but I always thought he should’ve had an ongoing rivalry with Aerodactyl.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Would've loved an actual battle between the two
@esteban84712 жыл бұрын
A minor thing, but I love how it occasionally shows him talking with footage in the corner. It makes the whole thing feel like an official documentary, which gives the video a more professional feel that makes it so much more enjoyable to watch.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We try to balance it out
@teamgreats40842 жыл бұрын
I'm 34 years old, and I've watched this relationship grow, the best thing ever was when he finally started listening to Ash....it moved me so much....with that being said, I Wana say This is a Great Video, I honestly appreciate what you'd done....
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! The channel has been a great way to revisit my childhood
@Thjmurph2 жыл бұрын
Charizard catching Ash in the spell if the unown still gets me hyped
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Same :)
@snapclub87512 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see a battle between Ash’s Charizard & Leon’s Charizard.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
My money is on Ash
@ninagee45119 ай бұрын
I cant really recall if Charizard ever interacted with Chimchar since they both share the exact abandonment issues from their first trainers. The only difference was that Chimchar's personality didn't change after evolution.
@phoenixzd5409 Жыл бұрын
Imagine if Ash fought Alaina Mega Charizard X by making his Charizard a Mega Y. That would be sick.
@anthonytorres25572 жыл бұрын
i love the story of charizard that episode when ash rescues charmander always hits me hard.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Same, it's so touching :,)
@tangbein Жыл бұрын
I'm more impressed by Ash's ability to regenerate from each burn he gets from Charizard. Guy has a stronger healing factor than Wolverine.
@unknownartist6899 ай бұрын
And with all that, many stories, many changes, many development, Ash still same age.
@elijahmartin68062 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely amazing I remember the episode when ash got charmander and it will always hold a place in my heart
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Elijah! Labor of love
@CJ-jl6hf2 жыл бұрын
Some of my most favorite pokemon growing up as a kid was Team Rockets Koffin/Weezing!! Hope you do a history on em' so I can see em' again & relive those childish memories with more backstory :)
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I'll be doing Weezing next year :)
@anthonyvermeer8259 Жыл бұрын
Ash getting Charmander was one of the best things that ever happened in the Anime. Credits must be given to Brock that he was willing to give Charmander which he give so much care for to Ash. And its surely did Pay off for Ash. For All the Battles it won and all the Great moments and Memories. If it would have gone with Brock it would have still been under good care but it would surely change things. (Which in this scenario also could apply to the next episode if the writers would decide to give Misty Squirtle since Ash would have Bulbasaur and Brock Charmander)
@Goyanks28 Жыл бұрын
Charizard is my favorite Pokémon ever. I was so blessed to be born in the 1990s and witness the Kanto, Orange Islands, and Johto sagas. Excellent video!
@cantpickaname31292 жыл бұрын
Gotta give it to team rocket for being real G's helping Charizard
@LOLNestor2 жыл бұрын
Charizard is my all time favorite Pokémon, more specifically, Ash’s Charizard and his story and growth. An excellent video, thank you for this.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! More to come :)
@clarence01002 жыл бұрын
As a fan since pokemon came out as a show. Charizard got one of the best story lines. Im glad I got to see the whole journey after the first season coz other than the movie unknown… which gotta be my biggest surprise and coolest as a Charizard fan when he showed up… these summarization got me updated! Thanks! Who else is with me?
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I'd love more movie guest Pokemon -- it's definitely something that made the third film more special
@Chesa_Kalden Жыл бұрын
21:43 Diamond and Pearl was the only season to not feature a Charizard in general, lol.
@bastidon542 жыл бұрын
This video was great professor, it's nice to see my favorite pokemon finally covered. Now you even have sponsors who you completely deserve. It's been great to watch your channel grow and you better believe I'm gonna watch every video you put out, they have only been increasing I'm quality. The only suggestion I have is maybe showing the different win rate percentages for each evolutionary stage and then a final percentage for all of them. It might give a better idea as to how they performed as they grew. Other than that I honestly cannot think of what else can be done to improve your videos, amazing job Professor.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it :) The win/loss records actually take a ton of time for editing & graphics so it'll likely need to stay the same for now as it's already pretty intensive but perhaps in the future :)
@bastidon542 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorAlexSilver Your work is already more than good enough Professor, dont worry about it if you cant do it right now.
@tyrannosaurusrex4600 Жыл бұрын
Ash winning pokemon world champin against charizard while having dragonite is disgrace to all pokemon fans!
@6thdayreptiles4144 ай бұрын
Charizard, Krookodile and Greninja should have stuck around longer after their respective seasons, they were Ashs GOATs and aces
@Nick_bpz Жыл бұрын
Charizard was like a teenager who got a new dad but then realized his old dad didn’t want him so he went to his new dad
@Gottacacheemalll2 жыл бұрын
He needs to make a comeback for journeys
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed!
@serge2632 жыл бұрын
Team Rocket though. They're always there to help when you really need their help. The Team Rocket Trio actually are the best characters in the Pokemon anime. Also, what would be awesome is if Ash secretly switches out one of his pokemon for Charizard before facing Leon in the last battle, so it can be Charizard vs Charizard.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
They're the real mvps :)
@shockdiesel34706 ай бұрын
Oh, boy, when Damien saw Charizard who is the exact same choirmander that he abandoned take out the Blastoise of heavy favorite to indigo league champion the tournament, Gary Oak, I bet he was kicking himself pretty hard. And for all of us animal lovers, even me who's afraid of lizards, I hope it hurt!
@jhtsurvival2 жыл бұрын
Ah, pokemon. I haven't watched since he was a little charmeleon I'm 31 and almost cried watching this! SUCH A TOUCHING STORY
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
You have much to catch up on my friend :-)
@tarun32672 жыл бұрын
Charizard is the Ace of the Aces.
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Even more so than Greninja ?? :)
@epicfan15982 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorAlexSilver I mean greninja is stronger but zard hasn't needed any powerboosts like megas or special abilities and its already one of his strongest pokemon
@arunks21872 жыл бұрын
Memories never die.. nostalgia hitting me hard
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I have history vids on history of bulbasaur, squirtle, pidgeot (and more) so get ready for more nostalgia :)
@DolphinFox02 ай бұрын
According to the plan, this very first parting of Charizard with Ash should be sad, but when at a conscious age you understand how absurdly this story with Team R is framed, the sadness instantly disappears
@mattemattics56673 ай бұрын
Every Charizard win: “and then he used Seismic Toss.”
@ProfessorAlexSilver3 ай бұрын
🤣
@darkred1212 жыл бұрын
That's something I was waiting from so many months Thanks for making this video And this video is AWESOME
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
@martinboyd8992 жыл бұрын
As a kid, I did miss Charmander after it evolved but I did love Charizard
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
I loved Charmander, it was adorable
@tateconnelley3 ай бұрын
Something interesting I’ve been thinking about a lot is the idea that Ash, Gary, Damian and Melanie were the four Pokemon Trainers from Pallet Town. It is stated many times in the Indigo League Series that Ash and Gary were two of four trainers from Pallet Town, but Ash and Gary were the most successful, placing in the Top 16 and 32 respectively. Melanie (Bulbasaur’s original owner) may have decided that the trainer’s life was not what she wanted and grown to be a nurturer, and Damian had his trainer’s license revoked due to Pokemon endangerment.
@williemcdowell792 жыл бұрын
I always liked team rocket but now I love them for what they did for charzard
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Same, one of their finest moments :)
@austinmccormick89522 жыл бұрын
I've heard a theory that Charmelion stopped listening to him because Ash wanted him to go easy on the Paras and it annoyed him because he was pumped to beat some more Pokémon in battles
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
Could be!
@Urmom-gw5gv Жыл бұрын
Literally has me wanting to go and rewatch the whole series. This video was awesome 🤌
@DaughterofkingJesus1993 Жыл бұрын
Watching now
@kitenine9426 Жыл бұрын
I cried as a kid when Charizard lost to Blaziken.
@kevinmark21462 жыл бұрын
It blows my mind to think about how much time it would take to make a video like this. Thank you for creating a fantastic way to tap into my nostalgia! 🙏
@ProfessorAlexSilver2 жыл бұрын
A lot of hard work haha. Thanks!!
@ayToNic2 жыл бұрын
I remember when Ash got his Charmander. By far my favorite pokemon and my favorite episode