Pokémon GO: Mega Charizard Y Counters – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

The best counters against Mega Charizard Y in the guide for Pokémon GO. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat and catch the boss in Mega Raids.

What is Mega Charizard Y as a Pokémon? Mega Charizard Y is a stronger Mega form of the well-known Pokémon from the first generation. The Mega evolution belongs to the types Fire and Flying.

When does Mega Charizard Y appear? You will find the boss at the GO Tour 2026 on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the raids. Here we show you the best counters against Mega Charizard Y and against which types it is weak (type effectiveness).

Defeating Mega Charizard Y in a raid – With these counters

1. Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
2. Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
3. Shadow Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
4. Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
5. Shadow Gigalith with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
6. Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
7. Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
8. Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
9. Glimmora with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
10. Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
11. Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
12. Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
13. Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide
14. Gigalith with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
15. Shadow Omastar with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
16. Shadow Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
17. Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
18. Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
19. Shadow Alola Golem with Rock Throw and Rock Blast
20. Shadow Golem with Rock Throw and Rock Blast

Weaknesses of Mega Charizard Y: The Pokémon belongs to the types Fire and Flying and has weaknesses against Water, Rock, and Electric. Especially against Rock. So focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Mega Charizard Y.

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Is there Shiny Mega Charizard Y? Yes, you can catch Shiny Mega Charizard Y in Pokémon GO.

How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and they are at a relatively high level, you can defeat Mega Charizard Y on your own. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.

You can already assemble your team before starting the raids. This way, you have the assurance that you always start the battle with your best team and can also save some time in each individual raid lobby. To do so, we got some Tips for organizing raid teams in Pokémon GO for you.