Hello students! My name is Professor Geekbeak, and today, I wish to draw attention to Mega Charizard Y. Following the standard rule of videogames, despite Mega Charizard X looking cooler, Mega Charizard Y is the better Fire type Mega by a sizable margin. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

Course Schedule

This raid will take place from October 21st to October 28th. It will be preceded by Mega Dragonite and Dialga, coincide with Mega Charizard X and Palkia, and be followed by Giratina Origin and Mega Sableye.

Due to being a Fire Flying type, Mega Charizard Y has some very simple counters, and a secret dragon type move in its pocket.

Effectiveness	Types
Double Resist (0.4x)	Bug Grass
Resist (0.6x)	Fighting Ground Steel Fire Fairy
Neutral	Normal Flying Poison Ghost Psychic Ice Dragon Dark
Super Effective (1.6x)	Water Electric
Double Super Effective (2.6x)	Rock

Mega Charizard Y’s moveset includes the following charge moves:

• Dragon Claw
• Fire Blast
• Air Cutter
• Overheat
• Return

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Mega Charizard Y. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

Mega Diancie A

Best Moveset: Rock Throw / Rock Slide

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

1

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Rock Throw	Rock Slide	100%
Rock Throw	Power Gem	96%
Tackle	Rock Slide	69%
Tackle	Power Gem	67%
Rock Throw	Moonblast	65%
Tackle	Moonblast	23%

Shadow Rhyperior A

Best Moveset: Smack Down / Rock Wrecker

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★☆☆☆

1

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Smack Down	Rock Wrecker	100%
Smack Down	Stone Edge	88%
Mud-Slap	Rock Wrecker	76%
Smack Down	Surf	74%
Smack Down	Breaking Swipe	67%
Smack Down	Skull Bash	66%

Shadow Tyrantrum A

Best Moveset: Rock Throw / Meteor Beam

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

1

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Rock Throw	Meteor Beam	100%
Rock Throw	Stone Edge	85%
Rock Throw	Rock Tomb	76%
Dragon Tail	Meteor Beam	68%
Rock Throw	Earthquake	56%
Rock Throw	Outrage	55%

Defensive Grades for Top 3

Boss Move
Overheat	🛡	🛡	🛡🛡
Fire Blast	🛡	🛡	🛡🛡
Dragon Claw	🛡🛡	—	⚔
Air Cutter	🛡	🛡	🛡

Mega Tyranitar A

Best Moveset: Smack Down / Stone Edge

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★★★

1

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Aerodactyl A

Best Moveset: Rock Throw / Rock Slide

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

1

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Also Noteworthy: A: Shadow Gigalith

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Shadow Tyranitar A

Best Moveset: Smack Down / Stone Edge

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

1

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Shadow Rampardos A

Best Moveset: Smack Down / Rock Slide

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★☆☆

1

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Glimmora A

Best Moveset: Rock Throw / Meteor Beam

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

1

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Rhyperior A

Best Moveset: Smack Down / Rock Wrecker

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

1

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Tyrantrum A

Best Moveset: Rock Throw / Meteor Beam

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

1

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pokémon that also work against Mega Charizard Y. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.

A	RampardosTerrakionMega GreninjaGigalithShadow OmastarMega StarmieTyranitarPrimal KyogreShadow AerodactylShadow Alola GolemShadow GolemShadow AggronShadow AurorusMega RayquazaStonjournerMega Mewtwo YShadow RegigigasShadow ZekromShadow Regirock

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Partly Cloudy

Shadow Gigalith (0.7)Shadow Rampardos (0.7)Shadow Tyranitar (0.7)

Overall, Mega Charizard Y is a very easy raid. Due to having so many clear weaknesses, including a glaring double weakness to Rock, makes dealing with this overgrown lizard quite the easy task. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Speaking of, we have rolled out a new system that will give a discount to our subscriptions, and I have been graciously granted a code! So, for those lucky readers who make it all the way down here, the code is GEEKBEAK20. This code not only supports the owner of Pokebattler, but also me! And, to be honest, in real life, the presidigious Professor Geekbeak is a broke college student, so I would really appreciate the support. Thank you! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!