Charizard Amiibo: What It Unlocks and How to Use It
By The Video Game Company | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Handleidingen
Learn what the Charizard Amiibo unlocks in supported games, how to set it up on Switch or Wii U, and the common pairing mistakes to avoid.
Quick answer
Use the Charizard Amiibo by scanning it on the NFC touchpoint of a Nintendo Switch or Wii U console while the game is waiting for an Amiibo. It works as a read/write figure in supported games, so you can train and save data to it rather than just unlocking a one-time bonus.
Why the game matters more than the figure
An Amiibo does not unlock a fixed list of content on its own. Each game decides whether it reads the figure, what it writes to it, and whether that data can be erased. The same Charizard figure can behave differently across titles, so check the in-game Amiibo menu before assuming a feature is missing.
The figure is tagged for Nintendo Switch and Wii U, which covers the two consoles most buyers will use. It is not tagged for other platforms, so do not expect it to work on a non-Nintendo device.
What to expect from a read/write figure
Some Amiibo only deliver a one-time unlock. A read/write figure like Charizard stores data on the figure itself, which means progress travels with the toy. That is convenient if you take it to a friend's console, but it also means you should decide early whether you want to keep that save or reset it for a fresh start.
How to set up and use your Charizard Amiibo
- Confirm the game supports Amiibo: Open the game's menu or pause screen and look for an Amiibo option. If the game has no Amiibo menu, the figure will not do anything in that title, no matter how you scan it. Check the game first; a missing Amiibo menu is the most common reason a scan seems to fail.
- Enable Amiibo in the game settings: Some games hide Amiibo behind a settings toggle. Turn it on before you scan, then return to the screen that is waiting for a figure. If the scan does nothing, revisit settings before assuming the figure is faulty.
- Place the figure on the NFC touchpoint: On Switch, the NFC reader is in the right Joy-Con or the Pro Controller. On Wii U, use the GamePad's NFC area. Rest the base of the figure flat on the touchpoint and hold it still until the game confirms the read. Keep the figure still; sliding it during the read is a common cause of errors.
- Choose the game's Amiibo function: When the game asks what to do with the figure, select the mode you want, such as training a character or saving data. Read the on-screen prompt before confirming, because some actions overwrite what is already stored. Confirm only after you understand whether the action writes to the figure.
- Remove the figure only after confirmation: Wait for the game to say the read or write is complete before lifting the figure away. Removing it early can interrupt the save. If a write is interrupted, rescan and let the game finish before doing anything else.
Product facts
- Charizard - Nintendo Amiibo: Charizard - Nintendo Amiibo is a Nintendo-branded figure tagged for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Wii U. You can plan your setup around those two consoles instead of wondering whether it will work on a different system.
Charizard - Nintendo Amiibo - Charizard - Nintendo Amiibo: The listing offers a Condition option so buyers can choose the version that suits them. If you care about the figure's physical state, pick the condition you want before checkout rather than after it arrives.
