Is Charizard-Mega-X viable in Gen 9 National Dex?

Charizard-Mega-X is ranked #30 in Gen 9 National Dex with 7.13% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Charizard-Mega-X in Gen 9 National Dex?

Diancie-Mega has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 80.1% of 45.5947562820366 relevant encounters. Standard error is 8.2 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Charizard-Mega-X matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 National Dex?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Charizard-Mega-X was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Charizard-Mega-X counters

Gen 9 National Dex · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0006 Charizard-Mega-X

FireDragon

USAGE 7.1% #30

BASE STATS

HP 78

ATK 130

DEF 111

SPA 130

SPD 85

SPE 100

BST634

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

GroundRockDragon

½×

ElectricBugSteel

¼×

FireGrass

Moves

Dragon Dance 89.7% Dragon Claw 81.6% Roost 67.8% Fire Punch 49.4% Flare Blitz 46.2% Earthquake 23.6% Outrage 13.1% Swords Dance 6.8%

Items

Charizardite X 100.0%

Common Teammates

Leading observed checks

Open a matchup for a separate set-based damage estimate, or browse uploaded teams with both Pokémon.

Team core to explore

Charizard-Mega-X + Gliscor 57.5% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Diancie-Mega

RockFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

45.595

47.2

80.1% Standard error 8.24 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Diancie-Mega Diamond Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 270-318 (75 - 88.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Diancie-Mega counters → Teams with Diancie-Mega →

Ursaluna

GroundNormal OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

30.53

42.7

74.4% Standard error 7.90 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ursaluna Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 416-492 (115.5 - 136.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Zamazenta

Fighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

207.061

39.7

62.9% Standard error 5.79 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 208-246 (57.7 - 68.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ting-Lu

DarkGround DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

67.987

27.3

60.6% Standard error 8.34 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Ting-Lu: 172-204 (33.4 - 39.6%) -- 20% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Great Tusk

GroundFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

174.054

26.1

51.9% Standard error 6.45 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 398-470 (110.5 - 130.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Terapagos

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

112.355

20.4

52.0% Standard error 7.92 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Terapagos Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 68-80 (18.8 - 22.2%) -- possible 5HKO

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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

100.079

18.1

52.3% Standard error 8.56 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Valiant Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 196-232 (54.4 - 64.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Dragonite

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

100.654

17.7

51.7% Standard error 8.51 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 404-476 (112.2 - 132.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK View matchup

27.359

16.5

54.6% Standard error 9.52 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 141-166 (39.1 - 46.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Keldeo

WaterFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.435

14.9

57.6% Standard error 10.67 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 157-186 (43.6 - 51.6%) -- 9.4% chance to 2HKO

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Garchomp

DragonGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

102.442

14.3

48.3% Standard error 8.50 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Garchomp Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 392-464 (108.8 - 128.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Lopunny-Mega

NormalFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.426

13.0

53.3% Standard error 10.09 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Lopunny-Mega Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 204-241 (56.6 - 66.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

289.385

12.0

30.6% Standard error 4.66 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 356-422 (98.8 - 117.2%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

157.87

10.3

36.7% Standard error 6.58 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Toxapex Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 75-88 (20.8 - 24.4%) -- guaranteed 5HKO

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Tyranitar-Mega

RockDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

50.011

9.3

49.1% Standard error 9.96 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar-Mega Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 390-462 (108.3 - 128.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

157.145

6.2

31.9% Standard error 6.42 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 266-314 (73.8 - 87.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

26.909

4.8

43.0% Standard error 9.54 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyranitar Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 504-594 (140 - 165%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Urshifu-Rapid-Strike

FightingWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

84.849

4.6

41.5% Standard error 9.23 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 196-232 (54.4 - 64.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Heatran

FireSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

50.136

3.6

43.1% Standard error 9.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Heatran Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 172-204 (47.7 - 56.6%) -- 85.9% chance to 2HKO

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Alomomola

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

371.409

3.2

16.5% Standard error 3.33 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Alomomola Flip Turn vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 69-82 (19.1 - 22.7%) -- possible 5HKO

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Kingambit

DarkSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

174.285

2.6

25.3% Standard error 5.66 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Black Glasses Kingambit Kowtow Cleave vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 172-204 (47.7 - 56.6%) -- 86.7% chance to 2HKO

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Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

59.886

0.8

35.8% Standard error 8.74 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 109-130 (30.2 - 36.1%) -- 48.9% chance to 3HKO

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Venusaur-Mega

GrassPoison SOFT CHECK View matchup

47.506

0.4

40.3% Standard error 9.98 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Venusaur-Mega Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 166-196 (46.1 - 54.4%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

67.003

-1.0

30.8% Standard error 7.96 points

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Tapu Lele Future Sight vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X in Psychic Terrain: 225-265 (62.5 - 73.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ogerpon-Wellspring

GrassWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

89.168

-2.9

29.4% Standard error 8.08 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Wellspring Mask Ogerpon-Wellspring Ivy Cudgel vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 186-220 (51.6 - 61.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

126.574

-4.5

19.6% Standard error 6.03 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Raging Bolt Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 582-686 (161.6 - 190.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Pecharunt

PoisonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

25.114

-4.8

32.6% Standard error 9.35 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Pecharunt Malignant Chain vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 109-130 (30.2 - 36.1%) -- 48.9% chance to 3HKO

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

151.192

-5.2

14.8% Standard error 4.99 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 118-139 (32.7 - 38.6%) -- 98.5% chance to 3HKO

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Volcarona

BugFire SOFT CHECK View matchup

25.753

-5.4

31.1% Standard error 9.12 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 89-105 (24.7 - 29.1%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

118.537

-5.6

17.4% Standard error 5.75 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 151-178 (41.9 - 49.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Ranked #30 with 7.13% usage. Sorted by conservative score.