Mega Charizard Y is a Fire/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#6, Generation 1). With a max CP of 5,037 and base stats of 319/212/186 (Atk/Def/Sta), Mega Charizard Y has a total stat product of 717. Mega Charizard Y's best moveset is Fire Spin and Blast Burn, making it a competitive Fire-type attacker for raids.
Mega Charizard Y is weak to Rock, Electric, Water-type moves (double weak to Rock). It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel-type attacks. Mega Charizard Y is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Fire Spin
Blast Burn
Ember
Overheat
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Mega Charizard Y's best offensive moveset is Fire Spin combined with Blast Burn, achieving 20.2 DPS and 393 TDO as a Fire-type attacker (ranked #3, Tier S).
In Master League PvP, Mega Charizard Y runs Ember and Overheat, ranked #16 (Tier B) with a 68.20% win rate. Mega Charizard Y has access to 5 fast moves and 6 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Fire Spin (13 DPS), while Wing Attack generates energy the fastest (11 EPS). Note that Blast Burn, Flamethrower are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Evolution
Raid Guide
Mega Charizard Y as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsMega Charizard Y is not currently available as a raid boss. When Mega Charizard Y returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Mega Charizard Y from raids would have 2546 CP at level 20, or 3182 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Mega Charizard Y
Mega Charizard Y is weak to Rock, Electric, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Mega Charizard Y as Raid Counter
Mega Charizard Y is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Mega Charizard Y
Mega Charizard Y evolves from Charizard using Candy.
Walking Mega Charizard Y as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km. It also earns 15 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
Mega Charizard Y Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Mega Charizard Y in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Mega Charizard Y from raids or eggs will show 2,546 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Mega Charizard Y is a Fire/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 717. With its high Attack stat (319), Mega Charizard Y is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Mega Charizard Y's double weakness to Rock-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Mega Charizard Y very quickly.
Mega Charizard Y's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy. With 6 charged moves available, a second move gives Mega Charizard Y much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Mega Charizard Y?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Mega Charizard Y is a top-tier Fire-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #3 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 5,037 at level 50 and base stats of 319/212/186 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Fire Spin and Blast Burn for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Fire-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.
In PvP (Master League), Mega Charizard Y is ranked #16 (Tier B) with a 68.20% win rate.