Mega Charizard X is roaring back into Pokémon GO raids, and Trainers will want to prepare their strongest teams for this formidable opponent. Because of its unique Fire and Dragon typing, taking it down requires specific counters that exploit its core vulnerabilities.
Mega Charizard X will return to Mega Raid from Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 27, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
For a broader look at what else is happening this month, be sure to check out The Complete List of October 2026 Pokémon GO Events.
In this guide, I break down the best recommended counters, movesets, budget options, and raid tips you need to secure a smooth victory.
Mega Charizard X Recommended Counters
The following top-tier options deal massive super-effective damage to Mega Charizard X:
| POKÉMON | RECOMMENDED MOVESET |
| Eternatus | Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Dynamax Cannon as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Breaking Swipe as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Dragonite | Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Outrage as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Garchomp | Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Outrage or Earth Power as a Charged Attack |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot as a Fast Attack and Precipice Blades as a Charged Attack |
| Shadow Garchomp | Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Earth Power as a Charged Attack |
| Shadow Tyranitar | Smack Down as a Fast Attack and Stone Edge as a Charged Attack |
| Shadow Mamoswine | Mud-Slap as a Fast Attack and High Horsepower as a Charged Attack |
| Rampardos | Smack Down as a Fast Attack and Rock Slide as a Charged Attack |
| Rhyperior | Smack Down as a Fast Attack and Rock Wrecker as a Charged Attack |
Legendary, Shadow, and Mega options output incredible damage, but standard Ground-, Rock-, or Dragon-type alternatives will easily pull their weight due to its core weaknesses. Remember that you can only use one Mega/Primal Pokémon per raid lobby.
Mega Charizard X Raid Boss Moveset
When battling Mega Charizard X, it may utilize any of these moves:
- Fast Attacks: Fire Spin (Fire), Ember (Fire), Dragon Breath (Dragon), Wing Attack (Flying), or Air Slash (Flying)
- Charged Attacks: Flamethrower (Fire), Blast Burn (Fire), Fire Blast (Fire), Overheat (Fire), Dragon Claw (Dragon), or Air Cutter (Flying)
Resistances: Avoid bringing Bug-, Electric-, Fire-, Grass-, Steel-, or Fairy-type attackers, as Mega Charizard X heavily resists these types.
Best Mega Charizard X Budget Counters
If you lack high-tier Shadow or Mega Pokémon, these accessible alternatives deliver strong, reliable damage:
- Rhyperior with Smack Down (Fast) and Rock Wrecker (Charged).
- Excadrill with Mud-Slap (Fast) and Scorching Sands (Charged).
- Garchomp with Dragon Tail (Fast) and Earthquake (Charged).
- Terrakion with Smack Down (Fast) and Rock Slide (Charged).
- Rampardos with Smack Down (Fast) and Rock Slide (Charged).
- Tyranitar with Smack Down (Fast) and Stone Edge (Charged).
Mega Charizard X Raid Tips
- Lead with a matching Dragon-, Ground-, or Rock-type Mega Evolution (such as Mega Rayquaza or Primal Groudon) to maximize damage output for your team.
- Match Fast and Charged move types on your attackers to leverage STAB (Same-Type Attack Bonus) and super-effective multipliers.
- Exploit weather boosts for optimal counters: Windy (Dragon), Sunny/Clear (Ground), or Partly Cloudy (Rock).
How Many Trainers are Needed?
For an efficient battle, elite high-level trainers with top-tier optimized counters can pull off a duo under optimal conditions. For most trainers using standard or budget counters, a group of 3 to 5 players ensures a smooth and secure victory.
Hundo CP for Charizard from Raids
After defeating Mega Charizard X, you will receive Mega Energy, rewards, and an encounter with regular Charizard.
- Standard Catch CP (Level 20): 1574 – 1651 CP
- Weather Boosted Catch CP (Level 25 – Sunny or Windy): 1968 – 2064 CP
The hundo Charizard will have either a 1651 CP (normal) or 2064 CP (weather-boosted).
Best Moveset for Charizard After Catching
Once you successfully catch your Charizard, you will want to equip it with the best possible moveset for battles:
Best Fire-type Moveset: Fire Spin (Fast) and Blast Burn (Charged — requires an Elite TM).
Best Dragon-type Moveset: Dragon Breath (Fast) and Dragon Claw (Charged).
FUN FACT: Mega Charizard X made its debut in Pokémon GO on Thursday, August 27, 2020. This was during the Debut of Mega Evolutions in Pokémon GO.
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