Raid Guides
Table of Contents


- Original
- Shiny
Pokemon Stats
Unlock | Energy Cost |
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200 ![]() |
40 ![]() |
Pokemon Family
PVE Movesets Grades
Quick | Charge | ATK | DEF |
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B- |
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B- |
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A |
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B |
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A- |
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B |
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B- |
PVE Offensive Moves Explanation
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Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw make Mega Charizard X a viable Dragon Type Mega Evolution.
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Fire Spin and Blast Burn makes Charizard one of the strongest Fire-type attackers.
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Wing Attack is preferable to Air Slash and equal to Fire Spin if both have the same effectiveness.
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Overheat is Charizard's best non-exclusive charged move and beats Fire Blast soundly.
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Flamethrower has less cycle DPS than Overheat and is just a worse Blast Burn, but has advantages due to multiple charge bars.
- Ember is inferior.
- Return has no purposes on offensive Charizard.
PVE Overview
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 due to the way stats translate into Pokemon Go, Mega Charizard X takes the back seat behind Mega Charizard Y as the better Fire-type attacker, which is unfortunate. However, with Dragon Breath it can claim the throne of the Dragon Type Mega King... for the moment.
As a Mega, Mega Charizard X has the advantage of boosting both Fire and Dragon attacks for its team mates, with the later in particular being extremely valuable in a lot of high-profile raids. In this regard it can be very useful if used for the boosts that it grants to its team mates, which can be especially valuable in large groups. However, it's already outclassed in fire DPS by Mega Charizard Y, as previously stated, and even more powerful fire type Megas like Mega Blaziken are still to come. On the other side of the spectrum, it is expected to have competition from power-house dragons like Mega Salamence and Mega Rayquaza, making Mega Charizard X's absolute prospects a little bit bleak.
PVP Movesets Grades
Quick | Charge | ATK |
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A |
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A |
PvP Moveset Explanation
Fast Moves
Fire

1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | EPU | DPS | DPS w/STAB | True DPS |
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1.10
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0.20
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9.09
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12.73
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15.91
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Flying

1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | EPU | DPS | DPS w/STAB | True DPS |
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1.20
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0.20
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8.33
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11.67
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14.58
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Elite Fast Moves
Fire

1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | EPU | DPS | DPS w/STAB | True DPS |
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1.00
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0.20
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10.00
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10.00
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12.50
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Flying

1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | EPU | DPS | DPS w/STAB | True DPS |
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0.80
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0.20
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11.25
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10.00
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12.50
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Dragon

1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.51x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | EPU | DPS | DPS w/STAB | True DPS |
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0.50
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0.20
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8.00
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12.00
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15.00
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Charge Moves
Dragon

1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.51x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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1.70
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0.20
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0.00
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1.52 |
29.41
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36.76
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44.56 |
Fire

1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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4.20
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0.80
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0.00
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1.40 |
33.33
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41.67
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46.67 |
Fire

1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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4.00
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1.20
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0.00
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1.60 |
40.00
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50.00
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64.00 |
Elite Charge Moves
Fire

1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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3.30
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0.45
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0.00
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2.20 |
33.33
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41.67
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73.33 |
Fire

1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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2.20
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0.20
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0.00
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1.40 |
31.82
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39.77
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44.55 |
Purified Charge Moves
Normal

.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.51x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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0.70
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0.25
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0.00
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1.06 |
50.00
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62.50
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53.03 |
Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost
Candy | 25 |
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Stardust | 10,000 |
Purification Cost
Candy | 3 |
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Stardust | 3000 |
Other
Female Ratio | 12.5 % |
Male Ratio | 87.5 % |
Flee Rate | 5.0 % |
Buddy Distance | 3 km |
Capture Rate | 5.0 % |
Pokemon Type Chart
Vulnerable
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160% damage |
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160% damage |
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160% damage |
Resistant
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62.5% damage |
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62.5% damage |
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39.1% damage |
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39.1% damage |
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62.5% damage |
Raid Boss Catch Rate
Dragon Medal
Fire Medal
Normal | Nice! | Great! | Excellent! | ||
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No Berry | - | ||||
Curve | |||||
Razz Berry | - | ||||
Curve | |||||
Golden Razz Berry | - | ||||
Curve |
Pokemon Min/Max CP Values
How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.
A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.
Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.
Stardust | Level | Min CP | Max CP |
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200 | 1 | 48 | 54 |
200 | 1.5 | 99 | 112 |
200 | 2 | 150 | 170 |
200 | 2.5 | 201 | 228 |
400 | 3 | 252 | 286 |
400 | 3.5 | 304 | 345 |
400 | 4 | 355 | 403 |
400 | 4.5 | 406 | 461 |
600 | 5 | 457 | 519 |
600 | 5.5 | 508 | 577 |
600 | 6 | 560 | 635 |
600 | 6.5 | 611 | 693 |
800 | 7 | 662 | 751 |
800 | 7.5 | 713 | 809 |
800 | 8 | 765 | 868 |
800 | 8.5 | 816 | 926 |
1000 | 9 | 867 | 984 |
1000 | 9.5 | 918 | 1042 |
1000 | 10 | 969 | 1100 |
1000 | 10.5 | 1018 | 1155 |
1300 | 11 | 1066 | 1210 |
1300 | 11.5 | 1115 | 1265 |
1300 | 12 | 1163 | 1320 |
1300 | 12.5 | 1212 | 1375 |
1600 | 13 | 1260 | 1430 |
1600 | 13.5 | 1309 | 1485 |
1600 | 14 | 1357 | 1540 |
1600 | 14.5 | 1406 | 1595 |
1900 | 15 | 1454 | 1650 |
1900 | 15.5 | 1503 | 1705 |
1900 | 16 | 1551 | 1760 |
1900 | 16.5 | 1600 | 1815 |
2200 | 17 | 1648 | 1870 |
2200 | 17.5 | 1696 | 1925 |
2200 | 18 | 1745 | 1980 |
2200 | 18.5 | 1793 | 2035 |
2500 | 19 | 1842 | 2090 |
2500 | 19.5 | 1890 | 2145 |
2500 | 20 | 1939 | 2200 |
2500 | 20.5 | 1987 | 2255 |
3000 | 21 | 2036 | 2310 |
3000 | 21.5 | 2084 | 2365 |
3000 | 22 | 2133 | 2420 |
3000 | 22.5 | 2181 | 2475 |
3500 | 23 | 2230 | 2530 |
3500 | 23.5 | 2278 | 2585 |
3500 | 24 | 2327 | 2640 |
3500 | 24.5 | 2375 | 2695 |
4000 | 25 | 2424 | 2750 |
4000 | 25.5 | 2472 | 2805 |
4000 | 26 | 2521 | 2860 |
4000 | 26.5 | 2569 | 2915 |
4500 | 27 | 2618 | 2970 |
4500 | 27.5 | 2666 | 3025 |
4500 | 28 | 2715 | 3080 |
4500 | 28.5 | 2763 | 3135 |
5000 | 29 | 2812 | 3190 |
5000 | 29.5 | 2860 | 3245 |
5000 | 30 | 2909 | 3300 |
5000 | 30.5 | 2933 | 3328 |
6000 | 31 | 2957 | 3355 |
6000 | 31.5 | 2981 | 3383 |
6000 | 32 | 3006 | 3410 |
6000 | 32.5 | 3030 | 3438 |
7000 | 33 | 3054 | 3465 |
7000 | 33.5 | 3078 | 3493 |
7000 | 34 | 3103 | 3520 |
7000 | 34.5 | 3127 | 3548 |
8000 | 35 | 3151 | 3575 |
8000 | 35.5 | 3175 | 3603 |
8000 | 36 | 3200 | 3630 |
8000 | 36.5 | 3224 | 3658 |
9000 | 37 | 3248 | 3685 |
9000 | 37.5 | 3272 | 3713 |
9000 | 38 | 3296 | 3740 |
9000 | 38.5 | 3321 | 3768 |
10000 | 39 | 3345 | 3795 |
10000 | 39.5 | 3369 | 3823 |
10000 | 40 | 3393 | 3850 |