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Mega Charizard X Raid Guide

Weak to Dragon, Ground, Rock — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Mega Charizard X.

Boosted in Sunny, Windy 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
2,255
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
2,805
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
3+
Min 2 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
34.8
Eternatus
Mega Charizard X

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
Mega
Weather boost
Sunny, Windy
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
273
Base Defense
213
Base Stamina
186

Weak to — use these types

Dragon1.6× Ground1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Fire0.390625× Grass0.390625× Bug0.625× Electric0.625× Steel0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 2,164 2,692
15 / 15 / 15 100% 2,255 2,805
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,255 CP it is a perfect Mega Charizard X — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 2 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 3+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

As a raid boss, Mega Charizard is Fire/Flying (Y) or Fire/Dragon (X), weak to Rock above all (4x on the Y forme). Rock attackers like Rampardos, Tyranitar, and Rhyperior make it a quick fight, often duo-able. The reason to raid it is the Mega Energy: Mega Charizard Y buffs the whole lobby's Fire attackers and tops the Fire DPS charts, while X is a premier Dragon. Farming Charizard energy is one of the best uses of your Mega Raid passes. Blast Burn (Community Day) makes even the base Charizard a viable budget Fire attacker.

Mega Charizard X resists Fire, Grass, Bug, Electric, Steel — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Mega Charizard X?

The top counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482 at 34.8 DPS against Mega Charizard X. Mega Rayquaza (32.8) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (31.5) follow.

What is Mega Charizard X weak to?

Mega Charizard X takes super effective damage from Dragon, Ground, Rock-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Charizard X?

2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 31.9 DPS against Mega Charizard X). With mixed teams plan for 3 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Mega Charizard X without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Eternatus at 34.8 DPS. Landorus (Therian) and Palkia (Origin) are the next ones down.

Can Mega Charizard X be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Mega Charizard X?

Sunny, Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,692–2,805 CP instead of 2,164–2,255. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Mega Charizard X worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Mega Charizard X ranks #13 among Fire-type raid attackers (Tier B) and sits at #18 in Great League. That is strong enough to justify raiding for a good one.

What is the best moveset for Mega Charizard X?

The counter list on this page is for beating Mega Charizard X. For the moves Mega Charizard X should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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