Mega-Charizard Y Raid Guide
Mega-Charizard Y– Flame PokΓ©mon
Mega-Charizard Y is weak to the following types: Rock, Water, Electric Damage. Generally speaking, the best counters for it are: Rhyperior, Terrakion, and Rampardos. Mega-Charizard Y can be beaten by 2 players in optimal weather, with max friendship and perfect level 40 counters or by 3 unfriended players using level 20 counters from this guide. When caught, Mega-Charizard Y will be between 2449 and 2546 cp without a weather boost. In Clear weather, Mega-Charizard Y will be between 3061 and 3182 when caught.
Release History:
- Aug 27 2020 – TBA
Movesets
Sorted Easiest to Hardest.
Dragon Claw:
Fire Blast:
- Water-Types are hit for π‘οΈ Resistance
- Rock-Types are hit for π‘οΈ Resistance
Overheat:
- Water-Types are hit for π‘οΈ Resistance
- Rock-Types are hit for π‘οΈ Resistance
Top Raid Counters
Rhyperior (Elite TM Moveset)
Best Moveset:Smack Down / Rock Wrecker(legacy)- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
- π Accessibility: βββββ
Rhyhorn currently can be found in nests.
With Level 35 Rhyperior you need 2 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Rampardos
Best Moveset:Smack Down / Rock Slide- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
- π Accessibility: βββββ
Rampardos is very difficult to acquire being fairly new and only having been featured briefly in one quest as Cranidos. its the highest DPS Rock Type.
With Level 35 Rampardos you need 2 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Fire Blast
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Terrakion
Best Moveset:Smack Down / Rock Slide- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
- π Accessibility: βββββ
Best Rock Type in terms of survivability and TDO. DPS is usually edged out by the glass cannon Rampardos
With Level 35 Terrakion you need 2 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Tyranitar (Elite TM Moveset)
Best Moveset:Smack Down(legacy) / Stone Edge- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
- π Accessibility: βββββ
Accessibility will be a bit tough if you are only starting now as Larvitars do not nest and are rare. They are also in 10k eggs. Tier 4 Tyranitar Raids were a staple for quite a while, however. Larvitar can be found in ‘Make 3 Excellent Throws in a Row’ Quests. The family was last in raid bosses during Water Festival in Sept 2019. Larvitar community day (the only time you could get Smack Down) was June 2018. It isn’t the highest raw DPS Dark-Type anymore, but it has a ton of bulk on top of near optimal DPS. Weavile and Honchkrow trade with it depending on the matchup.
With Level 35 Tyranitar you need 2 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Gigalith
Best Moveset:Smack Down / Rock Slide- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
With Level 35 Gigalith you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Aerodactyl
Best Moveset:Rock Throw / Rock Slide- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
- π Accessibility: βββββ
Aerodactyl is an occasional 3 star raid boss, and possible reward in the “Evolve a Pokemon Using an Item” and “complete five Raids” Quests. 10k Egg Hatch.
With Level 35 Aerodactyl you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Weather
Here is a list of Pokemon that can perform similar or better than the typical #1 option (in this case, Rhyperior) with weather bonuses:Pokemon | Weather | Fast Move | Charge Move | Estimator |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rhyperior | β οΈPartly Cloudy | Smack Down | Rock Wrecker | 1.4 |
Terrakion | β οΈPartly Cloudy | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 1.5 |
Rampardos | β οΈPartly Cloudy | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 1.5 |
Tyranitar | β οΈPartly Cloudy | Smack Down | Stone Edge | 1.6 |
Gigalith | β οΈPartly Cloudy | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 1.7 |
Alternate Pokemon
Omastar (Elite TM Moveset)
Best Moveset:Rock Throw(legacy) / Rock Slide(legacy)Alternative Charge Moves: ROCK_BLAST
- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
One of the absolute oldest legacy moves and extremely unlikely to ever return. Omastar has never been able to learn this moveset in the main games. Omanyte currently can be found in nests.
With Level 35 Omastar you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Air Slash/Dragon Claw
- Best Ranking VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 2Γ Resists: Fire
Golem-Alola
Best Moveset:Rock Throw / Stone EdgeAlternative Charge Moves: ROCK_BLAST
- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
Alolan Geodude can be found in the wild and in 7k eggs. To get a 7k egg. 7k Eggs are added at random from opening gifts when you have an open Egg Inventory Slot, and when hatched will be marked as the location where the Gift originated from. Alolan Geodude were incredibly common during the 3rd Anniversary Pokemon Go Event. Alolan Geodude spawn from Magnetic Lure Modules as well.
With Level 35 Golem-Alola you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Golem
Best Moveset:Rock Throw / Stone EdgeAlternative Charge Moves: ANCIENT_POWER ROCK_BLAST
- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
Geodude are not too much of a pain to acquire for most people and exist in research rewards as well. Hunt down a nest or play in partly cloudy will be enough for many to get Golem. Geodude can be in “Make 5 Nice Throws” quests.
With Level 35 Golem you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Landorus
Best Moveset:Rock Throw / Rock Slide- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
With Level 35 Landorus you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Dragon Claw
- Type Interactions:
- No Type Interactions
Mega-Blastoise
Best Moveset:Water Gun / Hydro Cannon- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
Squirtle currently can be found in nests.
With Level 35 Mega-Blastoise you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Regirock
Best Moveset:Rock Throw / Stone Edge- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
With Level 35 Regirock you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Air Slash/Fire Blast
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Aggron
Best Moveset:Smack Down / Stone Edge- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
With Level 35 Aggron you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Fire Spin/Dragon Claw
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Dragon
- Canceled Out: Fire
Solrock
Best Moveset:Rock Throw / Rock Slide- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
With Level 35 Solrock you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Dragon Claw
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Lunatone
Best Moveset:Rock Throw / Rock Slide- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
With Level 35 Lunatone you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Dragon Claw
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Archeops
Best Moveset:Wing Attack / Ancient Power- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
With Level 35 Archeops you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Dragon Claw
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Carracosta
Best Moveset:Rock Throw / Ancient PowerAlternative Charge Moves: SURF
- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
With Level 35 Carracosta you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Air Slash/Dragon Claw
- Best Ranking VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 2Γ Resists: Fire
Zekrom
Best Moveset:Charge Beam / Wild Charge- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
With Level 35 Zekrom you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Dragon Claw
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
- 1Γ Weak: Dragon
Kyogre
Best Moveset:Waterfall / SurfAlternative Charge Moves: HYDRO_PUMP
- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
- π Accessibility: βββββ
Kyogre was first available January 2018. It is the premier Water-Type attacker and an incredibly powerful attacker. Someday it will likely be outclassed by itself if Niantic gives it the move Origin Pulse.
With Level 35 Kyogre you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Sudowoodo
Best Moveset:Rock Throw / Rock SlideAlternative Charge Moves: STONE_EDGE
- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
Sudowoodo currently can be found in nests.
With Level 35 Sudowoodo you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
Crustle
Best Moveset:Smack Down / Rock SlideAlternative Charge Moves: ROCK_BLAST
- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
With Level 35 Crustle you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Air Slash/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Air Slash/Dragon Claw
- Type Interactions:
- Canceled Out: Fire
Rayquaza
Best Moveset:Dragon Tail / Ancient PowerAlternative Fast Moves: AIR_SLASH_FAST
- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
With Level 35 Rayquaza you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Air Slash/Dragon Claw
- Best Ranking VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 1Γ Resists: Fire
- 1Γ Weak: Dragon
Kabutops
Best Moveset:Waterfall / Ancient PowerAlternative Fast Moves: FURY_CUTTER_FAST
Alternative Charge Moves: STONE_EDGE
- βοΈ Raw Damage: βββββ
- π‘οΈ Survival/Bulk: βββββ
- π Consistency: βββββ
Kabuto currently can be found in nests.
With Level 35 Kabutops you need 3 players.
- Best Estimator VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Best Ranking VS: Fire Spin/Overheat
- Type Interactions:
- 2Γ Resists: Fire
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