Charizardite Y

Charizardite Y is a Mega Stone in the Pokémon games.

Basic Information:

• Category: Mega Stone
• Cost: 0 Pokédollars
• Availability: Typically found in specific locations or given as a gift in certain games where Mega Evolution is available.

Effect:

• When held by Charizard, it allows the Pokémon to Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y during battle.
• Mega Evolution grants significant stat boosts and changes Charizard's ability to Drought, which sets up harsh sunlight for five turns.
• The transformation occurs once per battle and lasts until the battle concludes or Charizard faints.

In-Game Use:

• Used to Mega Evolve Charizard into Mega Charizard Y, enhancing its Special Attack and Speed.
• Mega Charizard Y gains a significant boost in Fire-type move power thanks to the Drought ability, which also weakens Water-type moves.
• Available in games that feature Mega Evolution, such as Pokémon X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sun and Moon, and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
• Typically obtained through specific in-game events or locations; in Pokémon X and Y, it's given by Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City if the player chose Charmander as a starter.

Strategic Applications:

• Mega Charizard Y is a powerhouse in battles with its high Special Attack and access to moves like Flamethrower, Solar Beam (which requires no charge turn in sunlight), and Air Slash.
• The Drought ability allows for strong synergy with other Fire-type Pokémon or those that benefit from sunny weather.
• Commonly used in strategies focusing on sun teams or teams that capitalize on Charizard's sweeping potential.
• It is less physically defensive than its counterpart, Mega Charizard X, making it more vulnerable to Rock-type moves.

Interesting Facts:

• Mega Charizard Y is one of two possible Mega Evolutions for Charizard, the other being Mega Charizard X.
• It emphasizes Charizard's classic Fire/Flying typing, unlike Mega Charizard X, which changes to Fire/Dragon.
• Mega Charizard Y's design features enhanced wing and head spikes, emphasizing its traditional draconic appearance.
• Despite being a powerful evolution, Mega Charizard Y faces competition from its X counterpart due to different battle strategies and typings.
• It was introduced in Generation VI, marking the debut of Mega Evolution in the Pokémon series.

Held: Allows Charizard to Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y.

Short Effect: Held: Allows Charizard to Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y.

Held: Allows Charizard to Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y.

Fling Information

Fling Power: 80

• Cost 0
• Category Mega Stones