Mega Charizard Y sprite

Mega Charizard Y Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fire / Flying · BST: 634 · Role: Special Sweeper

Mega Charizard Y is a Fire / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Electric, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Mega Charizard Y, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Rampardos, Bastiodon, Hisuian Arcanine plus 5 more ranked below.

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Mega Charizard Y is the Mega Evolution of Charizard. It gains a stat boost and sometimes changes type or ability when it Mega Evolves mid-battle in Pokémon Champions.

With a 634 base stat total, Mega Charizard Y plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Special Attack (159), and at base 100 Speed it sits faster than 70% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.

What counters Mega Charizard Y in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Mega Charizard Y

  1. Rampardos (Rock)
  2. Bastiodon (Rock / Steel)
  3. Hisuian Arcanine (Fire / Rock)
  4. Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying)
  5. Mega Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying)
  6. Tyranitar (Rock / Dark)
  7. Mega Tyranitar (Rock / Dark)
  8. Aggron (Steel / Rock)

How each counter beats Mega Charizard Y

  • Rampardos (Rock) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Charizard Y and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
  • Bastiodon (Rock / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Charizard Y and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
  • Hisuian Arcanine (Fire / Rock) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Charizard Y and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
  • Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying) outspeeds Mega Charizard Y and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
  • Mega Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying) outspeeds Mega Charizard Y and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.

Mega Charizard Y weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Water (×2)
  • Electric (×2)
  • Rock (×4)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.25)
  • Fighting (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.25)
  • Steel (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Ground

Base stats

HP
78
Attack
104
Defense
78
Sp. Attack
159
Sp. Defense
115
Speed
100
Total
634

Best Tera Types for Mega Charizard Y

The best Tera Types for Mega Charizard Y cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Fire (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Flying (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Water (defensive shift)
  • Electric (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Drought — [object Object]

Other Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Fire-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Charizard Y:

Frequently asked questions about Mega Charizard Y

What counters Mega Charizard Y in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Mega Charizard Y are Rampardos, Bastiodon, Hisuian Arcanine, Aerodactyl, Mega Aerodactyl. These Pokémon hit Mega Charizard Y super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Mega Charizard Y weak to?

Mega Charizard Y is a Fire / Flying-type Pokémon weak to Water, Electric, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Mega Charizard Y?

The single best pick against Mega Charizard Y in the Pokémon Champions roster is Rampardos, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Mega Charizard Y in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Mega Charizard Y, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Fire / Flying) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Electric, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Mega Charizard Y's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Mega Charizard Y good in Pokémon Champions?

Mega Charizard Y's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (634 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.