Type matchups
Damage Mega Charizard Y takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Fire/Flying type, Mega Charizard Y has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Fire/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 78
- Attack
- 104
- Defense
- 78
- Sp. Atk
- 159
- Sp. Def
- 115
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 634
Mega Charizard Y has a base stat total of 634, higher than 95% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (159) well above Attack (104), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 78 HP, 78 Defense and 115 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Mega Charizard Y's only ability is Drought.
How to beat Mega Charizard Y
The best way to beat Mega Charizard Y is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Water and Electric moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Tyranitar hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Flying moves. Diancie hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Flying moves. Iron Boulder hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Flying moves.
Evolution
Mega Charizard Y is a Mega Evolution of Charizard, so it shares Charizard's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Charizard Y
Other Fire/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Charizard Y weak to?
As a Fire/Flying type, Mega Charizard Y takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Water and Electric moves.
What is Mega Charizard Y resistant to?
Mega Charizard Y resists Fighting, Steel, Fire, Fairy, Bug (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Mega Charizard Y?
Strong type-based picks include Tyranitar, Diancie and Iron Boulder, which hit Mega Charizard Y with super-effective attacks.