Mega Charizard X is returning to Pokemon Go Raids for a limited time. Here are its weaknesses & best counters.
Niantic has announced a stocked lineup for Raids throughout April 2024. The most notable additions include the debut of Mega Heracross and the Shiny versions of Kartana and Celesteela.
The full roster of Pokemon starts with Mega Charizard X appearing in Mega Raids from April 4, 2024, to April 13, 2024.
Contents
- Mega Charizard X weaknesses in Pokemon Go
- Mega Charizard X counters in Pokemon Go
- How to get Mega Charizard X in Pokemon Go
- Can Mega Charizard X be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Mega Charizard X weaknesses in Pokemon Go
As Fire/Dragon dual-type, Mega Charizard X takes increased damage from Ground, Rock, and Dragon-type moves.
On the other hand, Mega Charizard X resists Electric, Bug, Steel, Fire, and Grass-type attacks. It has a double resistance to Fire and Grass-type moves so be sure to avoid using those.
Mega Charizard X counters in Pokemon Go
Here are the best counters to choose for your battle against Mega Charizard X:
| Pokemon | Sprite | Best Moveset |
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail & Outrage | |
| Primal Groudon | Dragon Tail & Precipice Blades | |
| Mega Garchomp | Dragon Tail & Outrage | |
| Mega Diancie | Rock Throw & Rock Slide | |
| Origin Forme Palkia | Dragon Tail & Spacial Rend | |
| Mega Salamence | Dragon Tail & Outrage | |
| Rhyperior | Mud-Slap & Rock Wrecker | |
| Rampardos | Smack Down & Rock Slide | |
| Dragonite | Dragon Tail & Outrage |
How to get Mega Charizard X in Pokemon Go
Mega Charizard X will appear in Mega Raids from April 4, 2024, to April 13, 2024. If you miss out on catching it in Raids, you can always gather 200 Charizard Mega Energy. Then, give a normal Charizard the Mega Energy and choose whether you want to evolve it into Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y.
To gather Charizard Mega Energy, you’ll have to participate in Raids, complete specific Research tasks, and do daily activities with a buddy from the Charmander evolutionary line.
Can Mega Charizard X be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
The good news is that the Shiny version of Mega Charizard is currently available in Pokemon Go. You can either catch a Shiny form in Raids, or Mega Evolve a Shiny Charizard into Shiny Mega Charizard X.