Type matchups
Damage Mega Charizard X takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire/Dragon type, Mega Charizard X has 3 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Fire/Dragon typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 78
- Attack
- 130
- Defense
- 111
- Sp. Atk
- 130
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 634
Mega Charizard X has a base stat total of 634, higher than 95% of Pokémon. Its Attack (130) and Sp. Atk (130) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 78 HP, 111 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Mega Charizard X's only ability is Tough Claws.
How to beat Mega Charizard X
Mega Charizard X takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Dragon moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Diancie hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and is immune to Mega Charizard X's Dragon moves and resists its Fire moves. Carbink hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and is immune to Mega Charizard X's Dragon moves and resists its Fire moves. Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Mega Charizard X is a Mega Evolution of Charizard, so it shares Charizard's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Charizard X
Other Fire/Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Charizard X weak to?
As a Fire/Dragon type, Mega Charizard X takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Dragon moves.
What is Mega Charizard X resistant to?
Mega Charizard X resists Bug, Steel, Electric, Fire (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Mega Charizard X?
Strong type-based picks include Diancie, Carbink and Primal Groudon, which hit Mega Charizard X with super-effective attacks.