Mega Charizard X

Unquestionably one of the coolest looking Mega Pokemon, Mega Charizard X is a major fan favorite across every Pokemon game that it exists in. Unfortunately, the CP formula has not been particularly kind to Mega Charizard X when compared to its Y variant, leaving it the inferior Fire Type of the two. However, Mega Charizard X also has a Dragon Typing to fall back on, a role in which is is actually pretty solid.

As a Mega, Mega Charizard X has the advantage of boosting both Fire and Dragon attacks for its team mates, with each being potentially very valuable in a number of raids. While we'd normally talk about unlocking a second Charged Move to switch between the two different Mega Evolutions here, the need to have the Elite Fast Move Dragon Breath in order to make Mega Charizard X a viable Dragon Type attacker makes this non-viable. So, sadly, a Mega Charizard X almost needs to be a dedicated Dragon Type attacker in order to fill the niche not dominated by the Y variant. And even then, it has to compete with absolute monsters like Mega Rayquaza and Mega Salamence, meaning Mega Charizard X has basically no niche to call its own.

Best PvE Offensive Moveset

• Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw make Mega Charizard X a viable Dragon Type Mega Evolution.

• Fire Spin and Blast Burn makes Mega Charizard X a solid Fire Type Mega Evolution, though it might be wiser to save this setup for Mega Charizard Y. Ember is inferior.

• Wing Attack is preferable to Air Slash and equal to Fire Spin if both have the same effectiveness.

• Overheat is the best non-Elite Fire Type move available, while Flamethrower is the lest of the Fire Type moves on display.

• Skip Air Cutter, as Flying damage isn't a job that Mega Charizard X wants to do.