Mega Evolution (Charizard)
| Mega Evolution (Charizard) | |
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| User | Charizard |
| Universe | Pokémon |
| Article on Bulbapedia | Mega Evolution |
Mega Evolution (メガシンカ,Mega Evolution), also more commonly known asMega Charizard X (メガリザードンX,Mega Lizardon X), isCharizard'sFinal Smash inSuper Smash Bros. 4.
Overview[edit]
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Mega Charizard X has two attacks: the standard attack button executes Dragon Rush, corkscrewing in the direction the Circle Pad or Control Stick is tilted, and the special attack launches Fire Blast at opponents, trapping them in a multi-hitting flame. Dragon Rush deals 24% while Fire Blast deals 16% damage, and both can KO at around 110%.
UnlikeSuper Dragon, Charizard is notinvincible, and taking damage will cause it to transform back to normal sooner. However, it takes only half of the normal damage and hassuper armor, making it impossible to flinch.
If it hasn't taken any damage, Mega Charizard X's transformation will last up to 12 seconds.
Instructional quote[edit]
 case foldout |  | Evolve into Mega Charizard X. Breathe fire with . |
 fighter tips |  | Mega Charizard X takes less damage than usual and won't flinch from attacks. However, taking damage reduces the time it can stay transformed. |
Trophy[edit]
- Mega Evolution (Charizard)
In this powerful Final Smash, Charizard Mega Evolves into Mega Charizard X and takes to the air. In this form, it can charge violently in any direction or shoot horizontal blasts of fire that launch foes. Mega Charizard X isn't invulnerable, though—in fact, taking damage will actually reduce the time you can stay transformed.
For this powerful Final Smash, Charizard Mega Evolves into Mega Charizard X and takes to the air. In this form, it can charge violently in any direction and shoot horizontal blasts of fire that launch foes. Mega Charizard X isn't invulnerable, though – taking attacks will reduce the length of time it stays transformed.
Spirit[edit]
While Mega Charizard X does not make a playable return inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, asCharizard now instead participates in thePokémon Trainer'sTriple Finish again, it does reappear as aspirit.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Slots | Base | Max | Base | Max | Base | Max | Ability | Series |
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| 422 |  | Mega Charizard X |  | ★★★ | 1 | 3265 | 9846 | 1633 | 4923 | 1336 | 4028 | Fire Attack ↑ | Pokémon Series |
Origin[edit]
Mega Evolution is a mechanic introduced inPokémon X and Y. Only a relatively small amount of fully evolved Pokémon can Mega Evolve, and to do so they must hold a specialMega Stone unique to their species. A single Pokémon on a trainer's team can Mega Evolve once during each battle (or in Contest Spectaculars as ofPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire). Mega Evolution dramatically boosts the Pokémon's stats (and sometimes decreases stats in favor of others) and changes the Pokémon's appearance, cry, and sometimes its ability or even its typing. Charizard can Mega Evolve by holding onto a Charizardite X or a Charizardite Y as its item. Charizard is one of two Pokémon (the other beingMewtwo) that have two Mega Evolution forms, the two forms being an "X" form and a "Y" form, with the particular Mega Stone only appearing inPokémon X andPokémon Y respectively. Both Mega Stones can be obtained in all games released fromPokémon X and Y toPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. The mechanic had been absent sincePokémon Sword and Shield except in a handful of spin-off games and other media such as in the anime before returning inPokémon Legends: Z-A.
Mega Charizard X specifically induces the most drastic color change of all Mega Evolutions, turning Charizard from orange to black with blue flames. It also changes type from Fire/Flying to Fire/Dragon, and its Attack, Defense and Special Attack stats are increased. Additionally, its Ability changes from Blaze or Solar Power to Tough Claws, which increases the power of all direct-contact attacks.
Fire Blast (だいもんじ,Daimonji) is a Fire-type special attack with a base power of 110 (120 in Generations prior to VI) and a base accuracy of 85% that's parallel to a few other moves. It has a 10% chance to burn a target (30.1% in Generation I only). Charizard's evolution line is one of the select Fire-types that can only learn this through TM38 in all generations, while others may learn it naturally through leveling up. Its Japanese name is a term for an "uppercase/big letter", hence the kanji for 大 (dai/ō; lit. "big" or "great") is what the attack takes the shape of.
Meanwhile, Dragon Rush is a Dragon-type physical attack that debuted in Generation IV, and is also used as one of the custom move variations forFlare Blitz inSmash. This makes Charizard one of the fewSmash characters that includes a custom move variation in its base moveset and from a Final Smash.
Gallery[edit]
Official artwork of Mega Charizard X forPokémon X and Y
Mega Charizard X flying inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U
Close up of Mega Charizard X inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese | メガシンカ |
 English | Mega Evolution |
 French | Méga-Évolution |
 German | Mega-Entwicklung |
 Spanish | Megaevolución |
 Italian | Megaevoluzione |
 Korean | 메가진화 |
 Russian | Мега-Эволюции |
 Portuguese | Megaevolução |
Trivia[edit]
- The shape of the Fire Blast is in the shape of the Han character 大, which means "big" and nods to Fire Blast's Japanese/Chinese name.
- Dragon Rush is also a custom variant ofFlare Blitz. This distinguishes Charizard as having a variation of a special move that is also available in a Final Smash (although only by name).
- Mega Charizard X is one of the few Final Smashes to be a Spirit.
