Mega Charizard X
Card Image Placeholder - Black and blue legendary dragon form
Mega Charizard X
Mega Charizard X represents Charizard's transformative evolution through the power of Mega Evolution. Unlike its standard form, Mega Charizard X undergoes a striking physical change with black scales, blue flames, and an added Dragon typing. This unique typing combination of Fire and Dragon makes it one of the most versatile and powerful Mega Evolutions in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Card Number
XY12
Set
XY Base Set
Released
November 4, 2014
Rarity
Rare Holo EX
Card Abilities
Burning Field
Prevent all effects of your opponent's Poké Abilities done to your Pokémon that have any Fire Energy attached to them.
Devastating Drake (200 damage)
Discard 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Card Details
- HP220
- WeaknessGround ×2
- ResistanceGrass -20
- Retreat Cost3
- Artist5ban Graphics
- Illustrator5ban Graphics
Collector's Notes
Mega Charizard X is one of the most popular and sought-after Mega Evolution cards. Its unique black and blue color scheme and Dragon typing make it stand out from other Charizard cards. As part of the XY Base Set, it was one of the first Mega Evolution cards released, making it a valuable addition to any collection.
Card History
First introduced in the XY Base Set released on November 4, 2014, Mega Charizard X was part of the initial wave of Mega Evolution cards that revolutionized the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The card was designed by the renowned artist 5ban Graphics, known for their detailed and dynamic Pokémon illustrations.
In the Pokémon X video game, this form is exclusive to Pokémon X, while Mega Charizard Y is exclusive to Pokémon Y, creating a parallel between the card game and video games.
Competitive Analysis
In competitive play, Mega Charizard X's "Burning Field" Ability provides significant protection against opponents' Abilities, making it a strategic choice against Ability-reliant decks. Its "Devastating Drake" attack deals massive damage at 200, though the Energy discard cost requires careful resource management.
The card's high HP of 220 allows it to withstand multiple attacks, while its Dragon typing provides resistance against Electric and Grass-type moves, though it remains vulnerable to Ground-type attacks.
Trivia
- Mega Charizard X is one of only two Mega Evolutions that changes type (the other being Mega Gyarados)
- The blue flame design represents increased temperature and power compared to regular flames
- It was featured prominently in promotional materials for the XY series
- The card's typing makes it the only Fire/Dragon type in the entire card game
- Its artwork showcases the Pokémon in a dynamic battle pose, emphasizing its strength and speed