Quick facts
Species: Charizard X (Mega)
Types: Fire / Dragon
Primary weaknesses: Dragon, Ground, Rock
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Mega Charizard X brings dragon fury and blazing heat to the battlefield. Unlike other Mega Evolutions, it’s fast, aggressive, and punishing — every strike demands attention. This isn’t just a Fire raid; it’s a test of timing and counter choice, where even seasoned trainers can get scorched if careless.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Dragon •
 Ground •
 Rock
|
| Resists to |
 Electric •
 Bug •
 Grass •
 Steel •
 Fire
|
Best Mega Charizard X Counters
Mega-type Counters
- Swampert: Water Gun / Earthquake
- Charizard X: Rollout / Hydro Pump
- Gyarados: Dragon Tail / Hydro Pump
Shadow-type Counters
- Feraligator: Waterfall / Hydro Pump
- Samurott: Waterfall / Hydro Pump
- Kingler: Bubble / Crabhammer
Water-type Counters
- Greninja: Feint Attack / Hydro Pump
- Golisopod: Waterfall / Liquidation
- Primarina: Charm / Hydro Pump
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Charizard X:
- Swampert, Charizard X, Gyarados, Slowbro – Water boost
- Garchomp – Ground boost
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eternatus | Poison Jab / Dragon Tail | Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail (14) and Dynamax Cannon (215) |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Origin Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Hydro Pump / Fire Blast / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Outrage / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160) |
| Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Regidrago | Bite | Hyper Beam / Vise Grip / Outrage / Dragon Pulse / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Breath / Dragon Energy | Bite (6) and Dragon Energy (155) |
| Haxorus | Counter / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Surf / Dragon Claw / Night Slash | Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake (140) |
| Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Origin Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | Roar of Time | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Roar of Time (160) |
| Dragapult | Dragon Tail / Astonish | Shadow Ball / Dragon Pulse / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Outrage (110) |
| Reshiram | Dragon Breath / Fire Fang | Stone Edge / Overheat / Draco Meteor / Crunch | Fusion Flare | Fire Fang (13) and Overheat (160) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Latios | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath | Aura Sphere / Solar Beam / Psychic / Dragon Claw | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt (11) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Shadow Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Shadow Dialga | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | - | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Rampardos | Smack Down / Zen Headbutt | Rock Slide / Flamethrower / Outrage | - | Smack Down (13) and Outrage (110) |
| Shadow Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Shadow Rhyperior | Mud Slap / Smack Down | Skull Bash / Superpower / Earthquake / Stone Edge / Surf / Breaking Swipe | Rock Wrecker | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Dragonite | Steel Wing / Dragon Tail / Dragon Breath | Hyper Beam / Superpower / Hurricane / Thunder Punch / Outrage / Dragon Claw | Dracp Meteor / Dragon Pulse | Steel Wing / Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor / Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Tyrantrum | Rock Throw / Dragon Tail / Charm | Earthquake / Stone Edge / Meteor Beam / Rock Tomb / Crunch / Outrage | - | Charm (20) and Earthquake / Meteor Beam (140) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Mega Latias | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath / Charm | Aura Sphere / Thunder / Psychic / Outrage | Mist Ball | Charm (20) and Outrage (110) |
| Mega Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Mega Latios | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath | Aura Sphere / Solar Beam / Psychic / Dragon Claw | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt (11) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Mega Diancie | Tackle / Rock Throw | Rock Slide / Power Gem / Moonblast | - | Rock Throw (13) and Moonblast (130) |
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
Moves & Threats
Charizard X common fast moves are Air Slash or Fire Spin. Charged moves include Fire Blast or Overheat (Brutal charged Fire move) or Dragon Claw (Fast Dragon STAB, can hurt neutral targets). Elite moves include Wing Attack or Ember or Dragon Breath or Blast Burn (The Mega-exclusive nuke that can wipe careless counters) or Flamethrower.
Pro tip: Its Fire moves are deadly, even to Dragon-types with neutral resistance.
Weather Effects
Partly Cloudy weather: boosts Rock type attackers.
Windy weather: boosts Dragon type attackers.
Clear weather: boosts Ground type attackers.
Battle Tips
- Bring Dragon, Rock, and Ground-type attackers. Ideal: Garchomp, Rhyperior, Dialga, Tyranitar.
- Water-types can survive, but only if they dodge Overheat.
- Focus on sustained DPS, not brute force, as Mega Charizard X’s charged attacks can wipe out squishy counters quickly.
- Use shields sparingly, saving them for Overheat or Blast Burn.
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Charizard X
- Chance to catch Charizard X (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Mega Charizard X?
PvE advantage in Fire and Steel raids. Adds power and prestige to your Mega roster.
FAQ
Can Mega Charizard X be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Charizard X has been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Charizard X?
Best movset of Charizard X are Fire Spin which does damage of 13 under Fast Attack and Overheat of 160 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Charizard X?
Partly Cloudy weather to boosts Rock type counters, Windy weather to boosts Dragon type counters, Clear weather to boosts Ground type counters.
Does Mega Charizard X keep its Mega form after the battle?
Mega Evolution lasts only during battles where Mega is enabled; it does not persist outside combat.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Hatterene Raid Guide, Gigantamax Alcremie Raid Guide, Gigantamax Machamp Raid Guide
Summary
- Focus on type advantage first – Dragon & Rock-type moves.
- Dodge charged moves aggressively – one misstep can KO your attacker.
- Mega Charizard X thrives in small groups with high-level counters.
- Avoid Fire-types unless weather-boosted and very strong.