One Pokemon that is a special case is Charizard, as it has two different possible Mega Evolutions that appear in Pokemon GO. These Mega Evolutions are Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y.
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Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y aren’t different aesthetically. These Pokemon actually have different typing, causing players to consider different counters when dealing with each of them.
Like a normal Charizard, Mega Charizard Y is a dual fire and flying-type Pokemon. This means that it is weak to rock, water, and electric-type moves while also resisting ground, fighting, bug, steel, fire, grass, and fairy-type moves.
While all three of its weaknesses can be taken advantage of, rock is the best one to use, thanks to it being a 4x weakness rather than a 2x weakness. With this in mind, the best rock-type Pokemon using rock-type moves are:
Rhyperior - Smack Down and Rock Wrecker Rampardos - Smack Down and Rock Slide Tyrantar - Smack Down and Stone Edge Terrakion - Smack Down and Rock Slide Gigalith - Smack Down and Rock Slide Omastar - Rock Throw and Rock Slide
One non-rock-type Pokemon that is also recommended to bring against Mega Charizard Y is Zekrom. This Legendary Pokemon is a dual electric and dragon-type Pokemon, meaning that it will resist all STAB moves dealt out by Mega Charizard Y during the battle. Its recommended moves to damage Mega Charizard Y are Charge Beam and Wild Charge.
If players don’t have many rock-type Pokemon at their disposal, these water Pokemon are also recommended for the fight:
Palkia - Dragon Tail and Hydro Pump Kyogre - Waterfall and Surf Swampert - Water Gun and Hydro Cannon Feraligatr - Water Gun and Hydro Cannon Gyarados - Waterfall and Hydro Pump Kingler - Bubble and Crabhammer
If these still aren’t easily available options for players, these electric-type Pokemon, excluding the already mentioned Zekrom, are also recommended:
Electivire - Thunder Shock Raikou - Volt Switch and Wild Charge Zapdos - Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt Thundurus (Therian Form) - Thunder Shock and Thunder Alolan Golem - Volt Switch and Wild Charge Luxray - Spark and Wild Charge
As Mega Charizard Y is a difficult raid, it is recommended for players to not challenge it alone. This is a perfect opportunity to invite friends or use remote raid passes.
Pokemon GO is available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.
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Source: Dot Esports and Pokemon GO Hub
