There was a sense that Talonflame's impact was overshadowed by Ash's other Fire/Flying-type Charizard and Swellow, who came in so clutch for Ash in Hoenn. This is perhaps the worst example of Ash ...

Since Ash comes from Kanto, he begins to remember home. Ash tells everyone the story of how he first met Charmander.

Due to immense favoritism, Charizard, especially the one caught by Ash, typically has some of the greatest battles in the franchise. Overall, Charizard embodies the pinnacle of the Pokémon franchise.