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Should you go with Charizard X or Charizard Y in Pokémon Go?

Which should you pick?

It can be a tough decision when it comes down to picking between Charizard X or Charizard Y in Pokémon Go. These Pokémon are unique, and you want to make sure you use the correct decision to use your Mega Evolution of Charizard properly. There are a few factors you want to consider before making your decision. Should you go with Charizard X or Charizard Y in Pokémon Go?

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All Charizard X and Charizard Y differences

Charizard X is the Fire and Dragon-type version. It has a maximum CP of 4,353, an attack of 273, a defense of 213, and a stamina of 186. Charizard Y is the Fire and Flying-type version, the same as a standard Charizard. It has a maximum CP of 5,037, an attack of 319, a defense of 212, and a stamina of 186.

Both of these Pokémon have the same stamina, but Charizard has a single point of defense and far less attack power. Both Pokémon have the same moveset as those transition from the standard Charizard. Outside of the stats, Charizard X and Charizard Y are not so different. Because you cannot use them in PvP, you only need to consider using them in raid battles. If it’s better to use a Dragon-type Pokémon, having Charizard X would better boost other Dragon-type Pokémon your teammates would be using. In contrast, Charizard Y boosts Fire and Flying-type Pokémon.

Should you choose Charizard X or Charizard Y?

While Charizard X does have the Dragon-type associated with it, Charizard Y is much stronger. We highly recommend using this Pokémon over the other one and believe you’ll receive much more personal benefit from making this choice.


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Zack Palm
Zack Palm is the Senior Writer of Gamepur and has spent over five years covering video games, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Oregon State University. He spends his free time biking, running tabletop campaigns, and listening to heavy metal. His primary game beats are Pokémon Go, Destiny 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and any newly released title, and he finds it difficult to pull away from any Star Wars game.