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charizard-mega-x
Generation I · #10034 — Flame Pokémon
Mega Charizard X is the Fire/Dragon-type Mega Evolution of Charizard, unlocked using the Mega Stone Charizardite X. This transformation debuted in Generation VI and represents one of the most iconic Mega Evolutions in the Pokémon franchise. Unlike its counterpart Mega Charizard Y, which retains the Flying type and emphasizes special attack, Mega Charizard X undergoes a dramatic shift in its typing and physical prowess. With a base stat total of 634, it gains 100 points compared to Charizard's 534, with particularly dramatic increases in Attack (from 84 to 130) and Special Attack (from 109 to 130), making it equally formidable in both physical and special movesets. The form stands at 1.7 meters tall and weighs a considerable 110.5 kilograms, reflecting its more muscular and draconic appearance. Its signature ability, Tough Claws, amplifies all contact moves by 33%, synergizing perfectly with its enhanced offensive stats and extensive physical move pool.
Base Stats
Height
1.7m
Weight
110.5kg
Category
Flame Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
red
Shape
upright
Habitat
mountain
Abilities
Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.
Charizard-mega-x Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mega Charizard X undergoes a profound biological transformation that fundamentally alters its nature. The most striking change is the replacement of its Flying type with the Dragon type, reflecting a shift from an aerial creature to a true dragon. Its body becomes noticeably more robust and draconic, with the transformation emphasizing its inherent reptilian ancestry that the original Charizard design always suggested. The Tough Claws ability reflects hardened, reinforced talons and physical features optimized for direct combat. Its flame becomes more intense and concentrated, channeling the legendary heat described in the Pokédex entries—fire hot enough to melt boulders—into a more devastating dragon's inferno. The transformation is powered by the Charizardite X Mega Stone, which acts as a catalyst for this dramatic physical and elemental metamorphosis. The increased weight of 110.5 kilograms compared to Charizard's 90.5 kilograms suggests significant muscle mass development and denser, more durable physiology suited to close-quarters combat.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Charizard-mega-x Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Charizard maintains a heavily male-skewed gender ratio of approximately 87.5% male to 12.5% female, which is consistent across all its forms including Mega Charizard X. This ratio reflects Charizard's classification within the Monster and Dragon egg groups, standard groupings for dragon-like and powerful creatures in the Pokémon world. The gender distribution suggests that male Charizard are significantly more common in nature, though female specimens are certainly possible and equally viable for breeding and battle purposes. When breeding, Charizard can produce Charmander offspring regardless of the parent's gender, though if a female Charizard is used, it will always pass on the Charmander line. The heavily male ratio adds to Charizard's legendary status in popular culture, as many iconic trainer Charizards are portrayed as male, reinforcing its association with strength and dominance. In competitive breeding programs, the rarity of female Charizard can make them more valuable to serious trainers seeking perfect IV specimens, though the availability of Ditto makes gender considerations less critical in modern Pokémon training practices.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
sun moon
tm01
x y
tm02
emerald
tm02
crystal
tm02
firered leafgreen
tm02
ruby sapphire
tm02
gold silver
+822 more TMs/HMs
charizard-mega-x's Evolution Chain
Charizard-mega-x Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mega Charizard X represents the apex of Charizard's evolutionary line, which begins with the tiny Fire-type starter Charmander and progresses through the bipedal Charmeleon before reaching Charizard at level 36. While standard Charizard caps its development there, trainers who possess both a Charizard and a Charizardite X Mega Stone can trigger Mega Evolution during battle. This transformation requires either a Mega Ring in the core series games or the appropriate conditions in games like Pokémon Sword and Shield. The evolution is not permanent like traditional evolutions—Mega Charizard X reverts to its standard Charizard form when battle concludes, making each Mega Evolution a strategic choice within a single encounter. The existence of two distinct Mega Evolution paths—Charizardite X leading to the Fire/Dragon Mega Charizard X and Charizardite Y leading to the Fire/Flying Mega Charizard Y—allows trainers to choose between raw physical power and special attack coverage. This choice fundamentally shapes the Charizard's role in competitive play and represents a branching path in its power progression that acknowledges the multiple facets of its design.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Charizard-mega-x Behaviour and Natural Habitat
As a Mega Evolution, Mega Charizard X exhibits intensified versions of Charizard's natural behaviors. The base Charizard Pokédex entries describe it as flying around the sky in search of powerful opponents and refusing to turn its fiery breath on weaker foes—a code of honor among dragons. Mega Charizard X maintains this competitive nature but amplifies it, becoming an even more aggressive hunter of worthy battles. Its newfound Dragon typing and enhanced attack stats suggest it has become more willing to engage in direct physical confrontations, supplementing its fire-based special attacks with dragon-type techniques. The transformation appears to awaken something more primal within Charizard's biology, connecting it more closely to the dragon lineage that Pokédex entries have always implied but could never fully manifest in its Flying/Fire typing. While Charizard can be found in various habitats throughout different regions, Mega Charizard X exists as a temporary battle form, representing the pinnacle of a trainer's bond and battle strategy rather than a permanent wild creature.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
Spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally.
When expelling a blast of super hot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.
Generation II
If CHARIZARD be comes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a whitish- blue color.
Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost any thing. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies.
It uses its wings to fly high. The temperature of its fire increases as it gains exper ience in battle.
Generation III
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.
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.
Its wings can carry this POKéMON close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.
It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.
Generation IV
It is said that CHARIZARD’s fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
If CHARIZARD becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a light blue shade.
Breathing intense, hot flames, it can melt almost anything. Its breath inflicts terrible pain on enemies.
Generation V
It is said that Charizard’s fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
It is said that Charizard’s fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.
Generation VI
When expelling a blast of superhot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.
Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.
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.
Generation VII
When this Pokémon expels a blast of superhot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.
Generation VIII
It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.
Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.
Charizard-mega-x Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Mega Charizard X's design philosophy embraces the dragon aesthetic that has always lurked beneath Charizard's surface. While the standard Charizard resembles a European dragon with flight capabilities, Mega Charizard X leans fully into draconic iconography, with a more angular, aggressive silhouette and enhanced physical features that emphasize its reptilian nature. The name 'Charizard' itself derives from 'char' (fire) and 'lizard,' but with the Mega Evolution, the lizard element becomes dominantly draconic. The Japanese name 'Lizardon' carries similar implications, and Mega Charizard X fulfills the latent dragon identity encoded in these names from the beginning. The design maintains Charizard's core orange coloration but intensifies it, while the blue underside of its wings becomes more prominent, possibly symbolizing the intensity of its internal heat. The sharp horns, muscular frame, and aggressive posture all contribute to a creature that feels genuinely dangerous in a way that standard Charizard, despite its fearsome Pokédex descriptions, never quite achieved visually. The design successfully bridges the gap between 'cool reptilian flyer' and 'actual dragon,' fulfilling a design promise that has existed since Generation I.
Learnable Moves
Charizard-mega-x can learn 83 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| blast burn | fire | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon rage | dragon | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| ember | fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| fire pledge | fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flame burst | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| inferno | fire | Special | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sky drop | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smokescreen | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| wing attack | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Charizard-mega-x Competitive Battle Guide
Mega Charizard X has carved out a significant niche in competitive Pokémon battling since its introduction in Generation VI. With balanced Attack and Special Attack stats of 130 each, it can function effectively as either a physical or special sweeper depending on moveset and EV distribution. The Tough Claws ability is the form's primary competitive asset, boosting all contact moves by 33%—a significant damage boost that applies to Dragon Dance, Earthquake, Close Combat, and most of Charizard X's natural move pool. Common competitive sets utilize Swords Dance to boost physical attack, then sweep with moves like Outrage, Earthquake, and Close Combat, all amplified by Tough Claws. Alternatively, special-based sets leverage moves like Dragon Pulse, Focus Blast, and Flamethrower with its 130 Special Attack. Its Dragon/Fire typing provides useful resistances to Grass, Bug, Steel, and Fire-type moves, though it gains weaknesses to Ground, Rock, and Dragon-type attacks. The addition of Dragon typing compared to standard Charizard significantly broadens its movepool and allows access to dragon-type coverage moves like Outrage and Dragon Dance. However, it remains vulnerable to fast Rock-type moves, particularly from threats like Landorus-Therian and Kartana, which can hit it for super-effective damage. In modern competitive formats, Mega Charizard X remains viable but faces stiff competition from other Mega Evolutions and must be carefully positioned within team structures.
Commonly Asked Questions About Charizard-mega-x
What type is Charizard-mega-x?
Charizard-mega-x is a fire and dragon type Pokemon.
What does Charizard-mega-x evolve into?
Charizard-mega-x does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Charizard-mega-x's weaknesses?
Charizard-mega-x is weak to ground, rock and dragon type moves.
Charizard-mega-x Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Charizard stands as one of the most recognizable and beloved Pokémon in the entire franchise, and Mega Charizard X has become an iconic symbol of Mega Evolution itself. The form prominently featured in promotional materials for Generation VI, including as the cover star of Pokémon X alongside Mega Venusaur and Mega Blastoise. In the Pokémon anime, Mega Charizard X became the signature form of Alain's Mega Evolution storyline, cementing its place in popular culture alongside the legendary Ash's Charizard. The transformation represents a pivotal moment in Mega Evolution's narrative within the franchise—the realization that Pokémon can transform into multiple different Mega forms, a concept that fascinated fans and drove engagement with Generation VI games. Mega Charizard X merchandise has been incredibly popular, with countless collectible figures, plushies, and trading cards featuring the form. The Dragon typing addition particularly resonated with fans who felt Charizard should have always been a Dragon-type, making Mega Charizard X feel like a 'true' form of what Charizard was always meant to be. In competitive circles, the form's viability and aesthetic appeal have made it a perennial favorite, with numerous high-level tournament victories keeping it in the public consciousness decades after its introduction.
Where to Find Charizard-mega-x in Every Pokémon Game
Mega Charizard X was first introduced in Pokémon X and Y, where it could be obtained through Mega Evolution during battle. Charizard can be caught as a final-stage Pokémon or evolved from lower forms throughout most main series games, though specific availability varies by generation and version. In Pokémon X and Y specifically, Charizard appears in the Central Kalos Pokédex at number 085, making it readily available early in the game. Subsequent generations including Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sun and Moon, Sword and Shield, and Legends: Z-A have all featured Charizard in various capacities. The Charizardite X Mega Stone required for this specific Mega Evolution form has been distributed through gameplay, special events, and distributions over the years. In Pokémon Go, Mega Charizard X can be Mega Evolved using Mega Energy, making the form accessible to mobile players. The recent Scarlet and Violet games feature Charizard as an available Pokémon, though they introduced Terastallization rather than Mega Evolution mechanics. Trainers seeking to use Mega Charizard X competitively should check the availability of both a standard Charizard and the specific Charizardite X Mega Stone in their game of choice, as availability has shifted between generations and the mechanic itself was replaced in newer titles. Despite not being a legendary Pokémon and maintaining a reasonable 45 catch rate, Charizard's popularity ensures it appears in most Pokémon games, making it one of the most accessible final-stage starters for new trainers.