How to beat Mega Charizard Y ex
Mega Charizard Y ex has 1 version in the 2026–27 Standard format, with up to 360 HP as a Fire Pokémon. Here's the maths for Knocking it Out — worked out from every Standard-legal card.
- HP
- 360
- Weakness
- Water
- Resistance
- None
- Prizes
- 3
- One-hit KOs
- 12
- Fastest KO
- 1 Energy
Game plan
- Hit its Weakness. Mega Charizard Y ex is weak to Water, so those attacks do double damage. 12 Standard cards can Knock it Out in one hit that way — the fastest needs just 1 Energy.
- Win the Prize trade. It gives up 3 Prize cards when Knocked Out. 5 single-Prize Pokémon can take it out in one attack, so you trade 1 Prize for 3.
- Watch the Retreat Cost. It costs 1 Energy to retreat. If it gets stuck in the Active Spot, that's your chance.
One-hit Knock Outs using Weakness
These Water attacks do at least 360 after Weakness. Fastest (fewest Energy) first.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Mega Charizard Y ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palafin ex Prismatic Evolutions | Water | Giga Impact W | 250 | 500 | 340 | 2 |
| Vaporeon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Water | Aquamarine RWL | 280 | 560 | 280 | 2 |
| Clawitzer Mega Evolution | Water | Aqua Launcher WWW | 210 | 420 | 130 | 1 |
| Mega Starmie ex Perfect Order | Water | Nebula Beam CCC | 210 | 420 | 330 | 3 |
| Iron Bundle Surging Sparks | Water | Gusting Collision WWC | 200- | 400 | 100 | 1 |
| Mega Abomasnow ex Mega Evolution | Water | Frost Barrier WWW | 200 | 400 | 350 | 3 |
| Mega Feraligatr ex Ascended Heroes | Water | Mortal Crunch WWC | 200+ | 400 | 370 | 3 |
| Crawdaunt Twilight Masquerade | Water | Rampaging Hammer WWC | 180 | 360 | 130 | 1 |
| Black Kyurem ex Surging Sparks | Water | Black Frost WWCC | 250 | 500 | 230 | 2 |
| Mamoswine Phantasmal Flames | Water | Blizzard Edge WCCC | 200 | 400 | 180 | 1 |
| Wailord ex Pitch Black | Water | Falling Down WWWWW | 270 | 540 | 380 | 2 |
| Crabominable Stellar Crown | Water | Haymaker WCCCC | 250 | 500 | 160 | 1 |
One-hit Knock Outs without Weakness
Attacks with a printed 360+ damage.
None in Standard right now.
Best Prize trades
Single-Prize Pokémon that Knock Out Mega Charizard Y ex in one attack — you give up 1 Prize, they give up 3.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Mega Charizard Y ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clawitzer Mega Evolution | Water | Aqua Launcher WWW | 210 | 420 | 130 | 1 |
| Iron Bundle Surging Sparks | Water | Gusting Collision WWC | 200- | 400 | 100 | 1 |
| Crawdaunt Twilight Masquerade | Water | Rampaging Hammer WWC | 180 | 360 | 130 | 1 |
| Mamoswine Phantasmal Flames | Water | Blizzard Edge WCCC | 200 | 400 | 180 | 1 |
| Crabominable Stellar Crown | Water | Haymaker WCCCC | 250 | 500 | 160 | 1 |
Every Standard Mega Charizard Y ex card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Charizard Y ex 22/217 | Ascended Heroes J | 360 | Stage 2 | Explosion Y RRC — | 1 | Water ×2 |
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
Related: all Charizard cards in Standard · how to knock out a 360 HP Pokémon · Water vs Fire · beating big Pokémon ex · more counter guides
Questions people ask
What is Mega Charizard Y ex weak to?
Mega Charizard Y ex is weak to Water, so those attacks do double damage (×2).
How much HP does Mega Charizard Y ex have?
Up to 360 HP in Standard.
How many Prize cards does Mega Charizard Y ex give up?
3 — it's a Mega Evolution Pokémon ex.
What can one-hit KO Mega Charizard Y ex?
12 Standard cards can, going by printed damage. The fastest: Palafin ex's Giga Impact (1 Energy, 500 damage); Vaporeon ex's Aquamarine (3 Energy, 560 damage); Clawitzer's Aqua Launcher (3 Energy, 420 damage).
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