MissingNo Reviews: Mega Charizard forms

Due to Charizard's outrageous popularity that has existed since Gen I, Game Freak thought it was only necessary to give it TWO Mega Evos, instead of the standard one that everyone else gets (save Mewtwo). Although in my opinion Venusaur should have gotten the special treatment, I'll admit that Charizard really needed it. But does it pass, you ask? Well, let's delve into it.

IT'S GREAT! It is a much-needed improvement over Charizard in many ways. But speaking in terms of Mega Evos, does it stand up to the others? Lets see. First off is Mega Charizard X. One thing you might notice at first glance is that it trades its Flying type for the universally-feared Dragon type. Second, its new ability, Tough Claws, boosts the power of contact moves by 33%. Holy mackerel! An ability that boosts attacks without having to go into Blaze range? Amazing! The typing even scales down his LOL-worthy 4x Stealth Rock weakness so that he can manage to survive.

Mega Charizard Y, on the other hand... not so fortunate. Granted, it's still an improvement over Charizard, it is essentially a buffed-up version of him. Charizard still retains his 4x Stealth Rock weakness, so minus points there. His ability, Drought, is also unimpressive due to Gen VI's weather nerf. However, not all hope is lost. For one, Charizard is still able to make the best out of his five turns of sun. Also, you can never go wrong with that Sp. Atk buff. I also prefer this design over X, so bonus.

Overall, I'd say Charizard's prayers to Arceus wishing for him to be viable are now answered. I say OK, but I'm still standing on my belief that Venusaur has the best Mega Evo of all the Kanto starters.

Rating: 9/10



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