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

Charizard-Mega-X is ranked #32 in Gen 9 National Dex with 6.71% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

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

Ting-Lu has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 66.8% of 70.52304596951177 relevant encounters. Standard error is 5.6 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 · Smogon source period Jul 2026 - Sep 2026

#0006 Charizard-Mega-X

FireDragon

USAGE 6.7% #32

ABILITYTough Claws

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 85.8% Dragon Claw 71.8% Roost 65.5% Flare Blitz 50.8% Fire Punch 42.1% Earthquake 27.0% Outrage 19.7% Substitute 15.1%

Items

Charizardite X 100.0%

Abilities

Tough Claws100.0%

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 50.1% 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

Ting-Lu

DarkGround DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

70.523

44.3

66.8% Standard error 5.61 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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Zamazenta

Fighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

101.1

44.1

63.3% Standard error 4.79 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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Diancie-Mega

RockFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

22.632

38.3

74.8% Standard error 9.13 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Great Tusk

GroundFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

102.679

28.7

48.5% Standard error 4.93 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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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

46.395

24.6

53.9% Standard error 7.32 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Iron Valiant Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 133-157 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

220.366

23.1

36.0% Standard error 3.23 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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Dragonite

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

49.525

17.8

46.2% Standard error 7.08 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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Garchomp

DragonGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

48.648

17.5

46.1% Standard error 7.15 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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Terapagos

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

59.899

16.5

42.0% Standard error 6.38 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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Keldeo

WaterFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.435

14.9

57.6% Standard error 10.67 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Keldeo Secret Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 139-165 (38.6 - 45.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

123.69

13.6

30.0% Standard error 4.12 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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Urshifu-Rapid-Strike

FightingWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

53.437

13.1

39.8% Standard error 6.70 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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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

92.633

10.2

29.1% Standard error 4.72 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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Alomomola

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

252.739

5.8

14.7% Standard error 2.23 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Alomomola Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 97-115 (26.9 - 31.9%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Kingambit

DarkSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

95.583

5.1

22.1% Standard error 4.24 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

27.85

4.7

42.2% Standard error 9.36 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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Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

106.995

2.9

17.6% Standard error 3.68 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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Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

66.161

2.1

22.8% Standard error 5.15 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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Hatterene

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

53.127

1.9

25.9% Standard error 6.01 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Hatterene Psychic Noise vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 112-133 (31.1 - 36.9%) -- 76% chance to 3HKO

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Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

57.444

0.2

22.0% Standard error 5.47 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 153-181 (42.5 - 50.2%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

72.879

-0.4

17.3% Standard error 4.43 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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Charizard-Mega-Y

FireFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

42.683

-0.8

26.0% Standard error 6.72 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Scorching Sands vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 158-186 (43.8 - 51.6%) -- 10.9% chance to 2HKO

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Iron Treads

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

55.852

-1.5

19.9% Standard error 5.34 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Treads Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 296-350 (82.2 - 97.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Scizor-Mega

BugSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

61.495

-3.2

15.1% Standard error 4.57 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Technician Scizor-Mega Dual Wingbeat (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 146-174 (40.5 - 48.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

62.925

-5.9

3.9% Standard error 2.44 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ferrothorn Knock Off vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 57-68 (15.8 - 18.8%) -- possible 6HKO

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.351

-6.0

36.8% Standard error 10.69 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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Melmetal

Steel SOFT CHECK View matchup

54.688

-6.3

9.6% Standard error 3.99 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Melmetal Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 236-278 (65.5 - 77.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

26.404

-9.4

23.7% Standard error 8.28 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

24.219

-11.5

22.4% Standard error 8.47 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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Slowbro

WaterPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

23.508

-13.8

17.8% Standard error 7.89 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowbro Future Sight vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 144-171 (40 - 47.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Ranked #32 with 6.71% usage. Sorted by conservative score.