Mega Charizard X
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Mega Charizard X is a Fire and Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,850 CP and is weak to Dragon, Ground, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fire Spin / Blast Burn. It is boosted by Sunny and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
Mega Charizard X Stats and Max CP
Mega Charizard X's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
Mega Charizard X Type Chart
Mega Charizard X takes increased damage from:
Mega Charizard X takes reduced damage from:
Mega Charizard X best moveset
Dragon Breath + Dragon Claw
| 1. | 16.81 | 18.44 | 453.6 | ||
| 2. | 16.31 | 17.90 | 440.3 | ||
| 3. | 15.93 | 17.49 | 430.2 | ||
| 4. | 15.65 | 17.18 | 422.6 | ||
| 5. | 15.19 | 16.67 | 410.1 | ||
| 6. | 15.09 | 16.57 | 407.6 | ||
| 7. | 14.68 | 16.12 | 396.5 | ||
| 8. | 14.33 | 15.73 | 387.0 |
Fast Attacks
Dragon Breath *6
4
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
- 39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 4 Weather boost
Windy
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 3 Energy 4 Effects Dragon Breath has no special effects.See Dragon Breath details page ↗
Ember *10
10
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
- 62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 10 Energy 10 Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s Trainer Battles Damage 4 Energy 9 Effects Ember has no special effects.See Ember details page ↗
Fire Spin13
9
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
- 62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 13 Energy 9 Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 11 Energy 10 Effects Fire Spin has no special effects.See Fire Spin details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Dragon Claw45
33
1.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
- 39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 45 Energy 33 Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.5s Damage window 0.9s - 1.1s Trainer Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Effects Dragon Claw has no special effects.See Dragon Claw details page ↗
Fire Blast140
100
4.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
- 62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 140 Energy 100 Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s Damage window 2.9s - 3.7s Trainer Battles Damage 140 Energy 80 Effects Fire Blast has no special effects.See Fire Blast details page ↗
Flamethrower *65
50
2.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
- 62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 50 Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.3s - 1.5s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 55 Effects Flamethrower has no special effects.See Flamethrower details page ↗
Overheat160
100
4.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
- 62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 160 Energy 100 Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s Damage window 2.6s - 3.8s Trainer Battles Damage 130 Energy 55 Effects Special
Overheat has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease User's Attack by 33.3%
See Overheat details page ↗
Blast Burn *120
50
3.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
- 62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 120 Energy 50 Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s Damage window 3.0s - 3.4s Trainer Battles Damage 110 Energy 50 Effects Blast Burn has no special effects.See Blast Burn details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Mega Charizard X's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mega Charizard X's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Mega Charizard X has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Mega Charizard X CP Chart
Mega Charizard X reaches a maximum of 3,850 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,111–2,200 CP, rising to 2,639–2,750 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,583–1,650 CP.
| 3850 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 1583 CP - 1650 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2111 CP - 2200 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2111 CP - 2200 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2639 CP - 2750 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Mega Charizard X Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 CP | 2 | 170 CP | 3 | 286 CP |
| 4 | 403 CP | 5 | 519 CP | 6 | 635 CP |
| 7 | 751 CP | 8 | 868 CP | 9 | 984 CP |
| 10 | 1100 CP | 11 | 1210 CP | 12 | 1320 CP |
| 13 | 1430 CP | 14 | 1540 CP | 15 | 1650 CP |
| 16 | 1760 CP | 17 | 1870 CP | 18 | 1980 CP |
| 19 | 2090 CP | 20 | 2200 CP | 21 | 2310 CP |
| 22 | 2420 CP | 23 | 2530 CP | 24 | 2640 CP |
| 25 | 2750 CP | 26 | 2860 CP | 27 | 2970 CP |
| 28 | 3080 CP | 29 | 3190 CP | 30 | 3300 CP |
| 31 | 3355 CP | 32 | 3410 CP | 33 | 3465 CP |
| 34 | 3520 CP | 35 | 3575 CP | 36 | 3630 CP |
| 37 | 3685 CP | 38 | 3740 CP | 39 | 3795 CP |
| 40 | 3850 CP | 41 | 3899 CP | 42 | 3948 CP |
| 43 | 3998 CP | 44 | 4048 CP | 45 | 4098 CP |
| 46 | 4148 CP | 47 | 4199 CP | 48 | 4250 CP |
| 49 | 4301 CP | 50 | 4353 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #6 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 110.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 5% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Charmander |
| Charmeleon |
Charmeleon |
| Charizard |
Charizard |
| Mega Charizard X |
Charizard |
| Mega Charizard Y |
- Charmander evolves into Charmeleon which costs 25 Candy.
- Charmeleon evolves into Charizard which costs 100 Candy.
- Charizard can transform into Mega Charizard X through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.
- Charizard can transform into Mega Charizard Y through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.
Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Charizard X
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Charizard X's Fire and Dragon-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega Charizard X.
Fire
Dragon
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Mega Charizard X Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mega Charizard X from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Mega Charizard X in Pokémon GO.
Mega Charizard X family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mega Charizard X in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Charmander
Charmeleon
Charizard
Dynamax Charmander
Dynamax Charmeleon
Dynamax Charizard
Gigantamax Charizard
Mega Charizard X
Mega Charizard Y
Shadow Charmander
Shadow Charmeleon
Shadow CharizardSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 0.83 m | 0.85 m | 1.7 m | 2.55 m | 2.64 m |
Mega Charizard X's height ranges from 0.83 m to 2.64 m, with the average being 1.7 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Mega Charizard X in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.833 m | 0.85 m |
| 2′09″ | 2′09″ | |
| XS | 0.85 m | 1.7 m |
| 2′09″ | 5′07″ | |
| M | 1.275 m | 2.125 m |
| 4′02″ | 6′12″ | |
| XL | 2.125 m | 2.55 m |
| 6′12″ | 8′04″ | |
| XXL | 2.55 m | 2.635 m |
| 8′04″ | 8′08″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_FLYING |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 20.0% |
| Attack Timer | 4s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Mega Charizard X
Regular Mega Charizard X MEGA_X
Regular Mega Charizard X MEGA_X
Shiny Mega Charizard X MEGA_X
Shiny Mega Charizard X MEGA_X
Mega Charizard X high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega Charizard X. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork

Wallpaper
Mega Charizard X Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders.Known to cause forest fires unintentionally. |
| Yellow | When expelling a blast of super hot fire, the redflame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely. |
| Gold | If CHARIZARD be comes furious, the flame at the tipof its tail flares up in a whitish- blue color. |
| Silver | Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies. |
| Crystal | It uses its wings to fly high. The temperature of itsfire increases as it gains exper ience in battle. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | CHARIZARD flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heatthat it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself. |
| Emerald | A CHARIZARD flies about in search of strong opponents. It breathes intense flames that can melt any material. However, it will never torch a weaker foe. |
| FireRed | Its wings can carry this POKéMON close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures. |
| LeafGreen | It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum | It is said that CHARIZARD’s fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles. |
| HeartGold | If CHARIZARD becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a light blue shade. |
| SoulSilver | Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies. |
| Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It is said that Charizard’s fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles. |
| X | When expelling a blast of superhot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely. |
| Y, Shield | Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | Charizard flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | When this Pokémon expels a blast of superhot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely. |
| Sword | It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Mega Charizard X’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Fire and Dragon-type Pokémon, Mega Charizard X is weak to Dragon, Ground, and Rock-type moves.
What are the best moves for Mega Charizard X in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Mega Charizard X in Pokémon GO are Fire Spin and Blast Burn. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 18.444 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 453.638.
How does Mega Charizard X perform in Raids?
Mega Charizard X struggles to perform in Raids.
How does Mega Charizard X rank as a Fire-type attacker?
Mega Charizard X is a solid A-Tier Fire-type attacker, ranking at number #7. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.
How does Mega Charizard X rank as a Dragon-type attacker?
Mega Charizard X is a B-Tier Dragon-type attacker, ranking at number #41 with limited utility in specific matchups.
What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Charizard X?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Charizard X: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Delphox, Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Garchomp.
What is Mega Charizard X’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Mega Charizard X’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3850 CP and 4353 CP at Level 50.
Can Mega Charizard X be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Mega Charizard X can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Mega Charizard X Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Mega Charizard X cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.





















