Competitive Information for Charizard (Mega X) [X/Y]
Fire / Dragon
Abilities:
This Pokemon's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Charizard-mega-x? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Charizard-Mega-X, a rad Pokémon ready to dominate with its Fire and Dragon typing! It's a sight to see Charizard-Mega-X out in the 6th generation battlefield. It is weak to Dragon, Ground, and Rock-typed attacks. Want to master Charizard-Mega-X's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Charizardite X
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Fire Punch
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
In single battles, Charizard is known as a terrific Physical Sweeper. This setup is intended to overwhelm foes with devastating physical power. With Tough Claws, Charizard's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. Earthquake was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Charizardite X equipped to it, if held by a charizard, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Charizard afterwards).
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Charizardite X
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Dragon Pulse / Twister
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Hyper Beam / Round
In single battles, Charizard's Special Sweeper role is an extraordinary. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with intense special attacks. With Tough Claws, Charizard's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. With a Charizardite X equipped to it, if held by a charizard, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Twister is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Dragon-type move (20% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Air Cutter is a special 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Charizard cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Charizard-mega-x? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Charizardite X
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Fire Punch
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake
In double battles, Charizard is known as a top-notch Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical power. With Tough Claws, Charizard's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. With a Charizardite X equipped to it, if held by a charizard, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Charizard afterwards).
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Charizardite X
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Dragon Pulse / Twister
- Hyper Beam / Round
Charizard shows a first-rate Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with forceful special attacks. With Tough Claws, Charizard's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. With a Charizardite X equipped to it, if held by a charizard, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Incinerate is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Air Cutter is a special 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Twister is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Dragon-type move (20% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Charizard cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Charizard-mega-x can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Charizard-mega-x.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Charizard-mega-x can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Charizard-mega-x
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Inferno
- Contact moves boosted by Tough Claws: Aerial Ace, Metal Claw, Acrobatics, Bite, Body Slam, Brick Break, Counter, Crunch, Dig, Double-Edge, Dragon Claw, Facade, False Swipe, Fire Punch, Flame Charge, Flare Blitz, Focus Punch, Frustration, Headbutt, Outrage, Power-Up Punch, Quick Attack, Rage, Return, Rock Smash, Scratch, Seismic Toss, Shadow Claw, Sky Drop, Slash, Strength, Thunder Punch, Wing Attack, Dynamic Punch, Dragon Rush, Iron Tail, Mega Kick, Mega Punch, Dragon Tail, Giga Impact, Steel Wing, Cut, Fire Fang, Fly, Fury Cutter
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog, Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Charizard-mega-x's stats
- Ancient Power
- Belly Drum
- Defense Curl
- Dragon Dance
- Flame Charge
- Hone Claws
- Howl
- Metal Claw
- Ominous Wind
- Power-Up Punch
- Rage
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Charizard-mega-x
- Blast Burn
- Earthquake
- Howl
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Charizard-mega-x in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Charizard-mega-x's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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