Mega Charizard X Raid | How to defeat and catch the blue beast in Pokemon GO?

Mega Charizard X is back again in Pokemon GO gym raids. This evolved version of the popular dragon beast is as difficult to beat as ferocious it looks.

However, with the right teamwork, strategy, and items, it becomes really easy to defeat and acquire the Mega Charizard X in the game.

1. How to beat Mega Charizard X Raid in Pokemon Go?

To beat Mega Charizard X in Pokemon GO, you require:

  1. 4 trainers of at least 27-30 player level.
  2. Strong Pokemons of around 2600+ CP.
  3. Rock, Ground, and Dragon-type moves because Mega Charizard X is weak against these types of attacks.
  4. Plenty of Healing Potions and Revives as emergency backup.
How to beat Mega Charizard X Raid in Pokemon Go?
Use Rock, Ground, and Dragon-type moves

During the gym raid, make sure to dodge the enemies quickly and their charged attack by swiping left or right on the screen. Try to spam quick attacks on the gym boss by tapping your phone screen, so you can unleash your charged attack as fast as possible.

The charged attack will do a super effective damage massively draining the boss’ health if the attack is one of the rock, ground, and dragon-type moves.

Note: Mega Charizard X is resistant to Grass, Bug, Steel, Fire, and Electric-type moves, so make sure not to use any related Pokemons or you will be wiped out instantly in the raid.

2. Best Pokemon to Beat Mega Charizard X in Pokemon GO?

Mega Rayquaza, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, and Mega Diancie are the best Pokemons to beat Mega Charizard X in Pokemon GO because they majorly use a perfect combo of rock, ground, and dragon-type attack moves to severely damage Mega Charizard X.

How to beat Mega Charizard X Raid in Pokemon Go?
Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon GO | Source: Pokemon Go

If you do not have any of these pokemons, you can still use any pokemon of your choice in the Gym raid as long as their move sets counter that of the raid boss.

3. How to get Mega Charizard X in Pokemon GO?

To get Mega Charizard X in Pokemon GO, players must collect 200 Charizard Mega Energy. The Charizard mega energy can be acquired by completing specific missions, spinning owned Gym discs, and defeating a Mega Charizard X boss in Gym raids.  

Once you collect all the required Mega Charizard Energy for the evolution, just select the Charizard you want to evolve and tap the Mega Evolve button.

Remember the Mega Evolutions are not permanent and lasts only for specific periods of time.

4. Can there be a shiny Mega Charizard X in Pokemon GO?

Shiny variant of Mega Charizard X is available in Pokemon GO. They can be caught during a gym raid. Shiny Pokemons have a 100% catch rate in Gym raids. A shiny regular Charizard can also be mega evolved into a shiny Mega Charizard X. 

How to beat Mega Charizard X Raid in Pokemon Go?
Shiny Mega Charizard X in Pokemon GO

However, it is extremely rare to come across a shiny Mega Charizard X during a gym raid. So, next time you see one consider it your lucky day.

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5. About Pokemon Go

Developed by Niantic and published by Nintendo, Pokémon Go is a free-to-play augmented reality (AR) game. The game was released in July 2016 for iOS and Android mobile devices.

Directed by Tatsuo Nomura, the game utilizes the GPS on mobile devices to locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon. The game supports in-app purchases to buy in-game currency used to procure various items. The game launched with around 150 Pokémon species, which had increased to around 600 by 2020.

Praised by both critics and fans for its concept and user-friendly interface, it was one of the most profitable games of 2016. Netting a whopping 1.92 billion dollars in revenue last year itself. With over 500 million downloads, it is a pioneer of location-based and AR games.

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