Mega Charizard Y Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Charizard Y in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Charizard Y
Mega Charizard Y is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 44.286 DPS.
Mega Charizard Y can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mega Charizard Y is weak to Rock (double weak!), Electric, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Grass, Fairy-type moves as Mega Charizard Y resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mega Charizard Y is Shadow Rampardos (44.286 DPS), Mega Diancie (43.895 DPS), and Shadow Tyrantrum (41.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Charizard Y: After defeating Mega Charizard Y, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2510 and 2609 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3122-3246 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Charizard Y from raids will have exactly 2609 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mega Charizard Y?
The best counter for Mega Charizard Y is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 44.286 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (43.895 DPS) and Shadow Tyrantrum (41.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Charizard Y?
Mega Charizard Y can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mega Charizard Y weak to?
Mega Charizard Y is weak to Rock (double weak), Electric, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Charizard Y be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Charizard Y's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Charizard Y from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Charizard Y from raids will have 2609 CP at level 20, or 3246 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2510. If you see 2609 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Charizard Y worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Charizard Y is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mega Charizard Y?
For the best moveset for Mega Charizard Y itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Charizard Y stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mega Charizard Y without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Charizard Y can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Glimmora (37.467 DPS) and Rampardos (36.667 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mega Charizard Y in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Charizard Y is not currently available. Fire-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.