Countering Mega-Charizard X?
I’ve been having problems with Charizard X more than Y; the only thing I can think of is offensive pivot Landorus-T. Are there any other options?
And no, Heatran is not an option because Charizard X carries Earthquake.
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Garchomp with or without Scarf outspeeds and OHKO Mega-Charizard X with Earthquake, Stone Edge and Outrage.
Multiscale Weakness Policy Dragonite resists Dragon Claw and gets a boost on the way. After a Dragon Dance, it outspeeds and OHKO Mega-Charizard X with either Earthquake or Dragon Claw.
Actually, there is a pun in this strategy. Dragonite fulfills the role of both if Forretress can setup Stealth Rock and hopefully at least one or two layer of Spikes, if Custap Lead with Sturdy. Dragonite has access to Haze to eliminate Mega-Charizard X’s boosts, or it boasts Roar for phazing and Stealth Rock and Spikes will damage Charizard when it comes back.
Hey, I point at you Mega-Gyarados and Azumarill. RestTalk Gyarados works as a solid check with Intimidate as it is able to phaze Charizard out with Dragon Tail. Azumarill, on a similar note, can come in on any Dragon-type attack, take a hit, and OHKO with a Play Rough after Stealth Rock.
Hippowdon can Slack Off any damage and phaz with Whirlwind.
Landorus can Intimidate Mega-Charizard X and KO it with Earthquake.
Mega-Charizard X is a force to be reckoned with, but if it cannot setup, then it will not OHKO Mega-Aerodactyl who can Taunt and OHKO with Stone Edge.
Heatran is a capable counter to Mega-Charizard X but only if Charizard is locked into one move by the use of Encore, or if Earthquake’s been PP Stalled or something. Otherwise, Sash Heatran can retaliate with Earth Power.
I can’t think of other counters.I hope this helps :)
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Aqua Jet- Play Rough- Superpower / Return- Waterfall / ReturnItem Attached: Choice BandAbility: Huge PowerEVs and Nature:EVs: 252 Atk / 252 HP / 4 SDefAdamant NatureAzumarill can easily counter mega charizard X. If you have a Pokemon with stealth rock, use that move first then switch with azumaril, then OHKO it with Play rough.This is Azumarill’s flagship set. The same thing it has been using ever since Diamond and Pearl gave it Aqua Jet. Choice Band Azumarill is a mighty sledgehammer that only a tiny handful of things can even hope to switch in on. Due to Azumarill’s Fairy / Water typing it has little to fear from Dragons or Fires as it easily brushes them away. Aqua Jet packs enough power to OHKO any offensive Pokemon weak to it while Play Rough takes a bite out of anything defensive enough to try and stand up to it. Superpower smashes a giant hole in Ferrothorn who otherwise can take any move on this set. Waterfall is a good power move to slam Hippowdon, Skarmory, Forretress, and Landorus for massive damage. A final option is Return (or Double Edge). This move is almost exclusively to hit Mega Venusaur and Tentacruel hard and like Superpower won’t see much use compared to your STAB moves.
You forget to mention that
Quagsire @LeftoversAbility: UnawareNature: Relaxed252 Def, 252 HP, 4 Sp.def
Curse/toxic/ProtectRecoverWaterfall/scaldEarthquake
It’s unaware ability renders Charizard X pretty much useless, as it nullifies Dragon Dance attack set. Charizard wont be able to throw much at it thanks to It’s bulky defence stat and curse.Curse also can set up a mean Waterfall/Earthquake, crippling it even worse. Toxic is a good staller as well against checks like Rotom Wash, even though a Rotom Wash can two hit KO it with Hydro Pump (even with Leftovers Recovery), it tends to miss sometimes, It’s only major concern are charizard Y and powerful special attacking grass type moves. Even 0 SpA Alakazam Energy Ball vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Quagsire: 476-560 (120.8 - 142.1%) can guarantee a OHKO. Even 0 Atk Abomasnow Wood Hammer vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Quagsire: 388-460 (98.4 - 116.7%) has 93.8% chance to OHKO. Also forgot to mention that basically ANY Sp. Attack move will deal alot of damage if there is no resistance or immuntity to it.
Mega Gyardos
It has a base stat of 155 atk and should be able to survive whatever charizard throws at it, while setting up dragon dance. It has a base stat of 109 def and 130 sp. def.
Mega GyaradosAdamant252 atk/252 speed/4hp
Dragon Dance-SetupWaterfall-STABIce Fang-Type CoverageEarthquake-Powerful Move
With a +1 Atk, it should kil charizard X
Hope I helped!
