How to beat Pokemon Go Mega Charizard X Raid: Best counters

Lucas Simons
Mega Charizard X Pokemon Go

Mega Charizard X is returning to Pokemon Go Raids, and here’s all you need to know to take down this beast, including its weaknesses and best counters.

Pokemon Go players will get another chance to face Mega Charizard X soon, and this powerful Fire and Dragon dual-type Mega Evolution will be a tough Raid to tackle.

Here’s all you need to know about the Mega Charizard X Raid in Pokemon Go, including its weaknesses, best counters, and full moveset.

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How to get Mega Charizard X in Pokemon Go

To get Mega Charizard X in Pokemon Go players need to get a regular Charizard and evolve it into Mega Charizard X using 300 Mega Charizard Energy.

Players can catch Charizard after defeating Mega Charizard X in Mega Raids from April 4 to April 13, 2024.

Pokemon Go Mega Charizard X weaknesses

In Pokemon Go Mega Charizard X is weak to Rock, Ground, and Dragon-type moves, so consider these types when you build your team to tackle the Mega Raid.

On the other hand, Mega Charizard X resists Grass, Bug, Steel, Fire, and Electric-type moves, so leave these out of your lineup if you want to cause maximum damage.

Best counters for Pokemon Go Mega Charizard X Raids

The best counter for Pokemon Go Mega Charizard X Raids is Mega Rayquaza, with Dragon Tail as a Fast Move, and Outrage as a Charged Move.

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Mega Rayquaza has the highest DPS (Damage Per Second) in Pokemon Go.

Mega Rayquaza is currently the Pokemon that can cause the most damage to Mega Charizard X, and this combo will ensure the maximum damage output before it faints.

Other alternatives to build your team for the Raid are:

  • Primal Groudon, with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
  • Mega Garchomp, with Dragon Tail and Outrage.
  • Shadow Salamence, with Dragon Tail and Outrage.
  • Origin Forme Palkia, with Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend.

If you don’t have any of the above Pokemon, these picks should also do the trick: Garchomp, Salamence, Haxorus, Rampardos, and Dragonite.

All Mega Charizard X Pokemon Go moves

This is a list of all Mega Charizard X moves in Pokemon Go, including Fast and Charged moves:

Fast Moves

  • Ember*
  • Wing Attack*
  • Air Slash
  • Fire Spin
  • Dragon Breath*

Charged Moves

  • Flamethrower*
  • Blast Burn*
  • Overheat
  • Fire Blast
  • Dragon Claw

Legacy moves (*) can only be obtained from Raids, special events like Community Days, or by using an Elite Charge TM or Elite Fast TM.

Is shiny Mega Charizard X available in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Mega Charizard X is available in Pokemon Go. You can also Mega evolve a shiny Charizard into a shiny Mega Charizard X.

Keep in mind that your best shot to obtain a shiny Charizard is by facing Mega Charizard X in Raids, as shiny Raid Pokemon have a 100% catch rate.

That’s all you need to know about Mega Charizard X in Pokemon Go. For more information about the game, you can also check out the following articles:

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About The Author

Lucas is a Games Writer for CharlieIntel, specializing in covering Pokemon, including Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Pokemon Go, and Pokemon TCG. A former Game Reviewer and PR Liaison for HD Tecnologia (ARG), Lucas is also an Audiovisual Media Producer, Game Designer, Narrative Designer, and author, having published several books including Press Start, a guide to video game writing and world building. You can contact him at [email protected].