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How to Get Charizard on Pokemon: Platinum

Players can obtain the Pokemon Charizard in "Pokemon Platinum," but they must be willing to start another Pokemon adventure first. Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard are not available in "Pokemon Platinum" without importing one of the Fire Lizards to the DS game. Charizard is an immense and strong beast that is able to melt nearly anything with its intense fire breath. Bringing over a Charizard from "Pokemon FireRed" or "Pokemon LeafGreen" is a snap and it will allow you to broil your foes that much quicker.

Things You'll Need

"Pokemon Platinum"
"Pokemon FireRed" or "Pokemon LeafGreen"
Nintendo DS

Instructions

- 1
  Start a new game on either "Pokemon FireRed" or "Pokemon LeafGreen." Choose Charmander when you are asked by Professor Oak which starting Pokemon you want.
- 2
  Capture at least one other common Pokemon, such as a Rattata or Weedle. The game will not allow you to import the only Pokemon you own to another game.
- 3
  Insert the Game Boy Advance game into the GBA slot of the Nintendo DS and choose "Migrate From" the main menu. Select Charmander to import into "Pokemon Platinum's" PAL Park.
- 4
  Surf south from Route 220, then east on Route 221. Continue until you hit land. Enter the building. Talk to the man at the counter to enter a Catching Contest. Walk around the grassy areas until Charmander appears. Throw a Park Ball at Charmander to capture it.
- 5
  Raise Charmander to Level 16 to evolve it into Charmeleon. Train Charmeleon to Level 36 and it will transform into Charizard.

Nintendo DS