MissingNo Reviews: Charmander line

Fire-type starters haven't always been the most popular, usually lacking in places other Pokemon could exceed and more. Charmander is no exception. (gets mauled by fanboys)

Okay, to make things clear, I don't HATE Charmander's line. I think the designs are neat (save for ugly awkward Charmeleon). However, that can never save it from one of the competitive scene's most feared tactic; Stealth Rock. In case you don't know, Stealth Rock is an entry hazard that damages a Pokemon upon switching in. The damage varies depending on the victim's type. Charizard has a x4 weakness to Rock, which means that HALF of his health is lost upon switching in to Stealth Rock. Wow. Because Stealth Rock is so common, this severely hinders Charizard's chance of sweeping or even attacking. It's a sad case, really. Charizard could have been amazing. His Mega Evos, on the other hand...

Rating: 7/10