Mega Charizard Y
Fire/Flying-type, Generation 1. Ranked #4 among Fire-type raid attackers (Tier A). #2 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fire Spin Blast Burn 31.8 DPS
- Ultra League
- Wing Attack Overheat 75.00% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Blast Burn is an Elite TM move. Blast Burn costs 50 energy for 120 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Charizard Y takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 717
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,546 CP
Mega Charizard Y moves
5 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Fire Spin Best STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Dragon Breath Elite | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Ember STAB Elite | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Wing Attack STAB Elite | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter STAB | Flying | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Fire Blast STAB | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Overheat STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Blast Burn Best STAB Elite | Fire | 120 | 50 | 3.5s | 34.3 | 2.40 |
| Flamethrower STAB Elite | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Fire Spin | Fire | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | Flying | 45 | 35 | 1.29 | Buff / debuff |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Blast Burn | Fire | 110 | 50 | 2.20 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Mega Charizard Y runs Fire Spin with Blast Burn — 31.8 DPS and 619 TDO as a Fire-type attacker. It also covers the Flying slot with Air Slash and Air Cutter.
In Great League it runs Ember and Overheat. In Ultra League it runs Wing Attack and Overheat. In Master League it runs Wing Attack and Overheat.
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Spin (13 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS). Blast Burn, Flamethrower are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Mega Charizard Y places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | #4 | A | 31.8 | 619 | Fire Spin Blast Burn |
| Flying | #26 | C | 22.8 | 445 | Air Slash Air Cutter |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #31 | A | 66.52% | Ember Overheat | 0/11/14 |
| Ultra League | #2 | S | 75.00% | Wing Attack Overheat | 1/15/15 |
| Master League | #4 | S | 75.00% | Wing Attack Overheat | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Charizard Y raid guide
Best counters against Mega Charizard Y
Use Mega Charizard Y against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
Mega Charizard Y in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y in Mega Raids | 21 Oct 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
Is Mega Charizard Y good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Charizard Y is a Tier A Fire-type raid attacker, ranked #4 at 31.8 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler. It also holds #2 in Ultra League. As a Mega it also boosts the damage of every other attacker in the raid while it is on the field.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 63 |
| Lv 2 | 197 |
| Lv 3 | 332 |
| Lv 4 | 466 |
| Lv 5 | 601 |
| Lv 6 | 735 |
| Lv 7 | 870 |
| Lv 8 | 1,004 |
| Lv 9 | 1,139 |
| Lv 10 | 1,273 |
| Lv 11 | 1,400 |
| Lv 12 | 1,528 |
| Lv 13 | 1,655 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,782 |
| Lv 15 | 1,909 |
| Lv 16 | 2,037 |
| Lv 17 | 2,164 |
| Lv 18 | 2,291 |
| Lv 19 | 2,418 |
| Lv 20 | 2,546 |
| Lv 21 | 2,673 |
| Lv 22 | 2,800 |
| Lv 23 | 2,928 |
| Lv 24 | 3,055 |
| Lv 25 | 3,182 |
| Lv 26 | 3,310 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,437 |
| Lv 28 | 3,564 |
| Lv 29 | 3,692 |
| Lv 30 | 3,819 |
| Lv 31 | 3,883 |
| Lv 32 | 3,946 |
| Lv 33 | 4,010 |
| Lv 34 | 4,074 |
| Lv 35 | 4,137 |
| Lv 36 | 4,201 |
| Lv 37 | 4,265 |
| Lv 38 | 4,328 |
| Lv 39 | 4,392 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,455 |
| Lv 41 | 4,512 |
| Lv 42 | 4,569 |
| Lv 43 | 4,626 |
| Lv 44 | 4,684 |
| Lv 45 | 4,742 |
| Lv 46 | 4,800 |
| Lv 47 | 4,859 |
| Lv 48 | 4,918 |
| Lv 49 | 4,977 |
| Lv 50 | 5,037 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0006
- Form
- Mega Y
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 90.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0006_POKEMON_CHARIZARD_MEGA_Y
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Charizard Y in Pokemon GO?
Mega Charizard Y's best moveset is Fire Spin with Blast Burn, worth 31.8 DPS as a Fire-type raid attacker. Blast Burn is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
In Ultra League the set changes to Wing Attack with Overheat.
What are Mega Charizard Y's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Charizard Y takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Water. Rock is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel. Bug, Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Mega Charizard Y's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Charizard Y reaches 5,037 CP at level 50 and 4,455 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is only while the Mega Evolution lasts; afterwards it drops back to Charizard's 3,266 CP.
Is Mega Charizard Y good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Charizard Y ranks #31 in Great League (Tier A, 66.52% simulated win rate), #2 in Ultra League (Tier S, 75.00% simulated win rate) and #4 in Master League (Tier S, 75.00% simulated win rate).
The best IVs for Ultra League are 1/15/15: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.
How do you get Mega Charizard Y in Pokemon GO?
Mega Charizard Y is not caught: you Mega Evolve a regular Charizard for 200 Mega Energy the first time, and it reverts after 8 hours. Mega Energy comes from Mega Charizard Y raids.