Mega Evolution (Charizard)

Template:Infobox Final Smash SSB4 Mega Charizard X (メガリザードンX, Mega Lizardon X), known officially as Mega Evolution, is Charizard's Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. 4. This move is similar to Super Dragon, causing the newly transformed Charizard to constantly fly: Mega Charizard X will slowly move forward if no buttons are pressed. Mega Charizard X has two attacks: a physical one where it uses Dragon Rush to spin in the direction the Circle Pad is tilted (which is set to the standard attack button), and a projectile, allowing Charizard to shoot Fire Blasts at opponents which traps them in a multi-hitting flame in the shape of the kanji, 大 ("big" in japanese) (which is set to the special attack button). Dragon Rush deals 24% while Fire Blast deals 16% damage, and both can KO at around 110%.

Trophy Description

Mega Charizard's Trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

In this powerful Final Smash, Charizard Mega Evolves into Mega Charizard X and takes to the air. In this form, it charges violently in any direction or shoot horizontal blasts of fire that launch foes. Mega Charizard X isn't vulnerable, though-in fact, taking damage will actually reduce the time you can stay transformed.

Description from the 3DS version's foldout

"Evolve into Mega Charizard X. Breathe fire with ."

Origin

Mega Evolution is a mechanic introduced in Pokémon X and Y. Only a small amount of Pokémon—including Charizard—can Mega Evolve, and to do so it must hold a special Mega Stone unique to its species. A Pokémon can Mega Evolve in battle, but a trainer can only use one Mega Evolution per battle. The Mega Evolution can change some of the following to the Pokémon itself such as stronger stats (a few Mega Evolutions sometimes decrease stats in favor for others), a different typing, and a different ability. 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 being Mewtwo) that have two Mega Evolution forms, the two forms being an "X" form and a "Y" form, with the particular Mega Stone only appearing in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y respectively.

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. Finally, its Ability changes from Blaze (normal Ability) or Solar Power (Hidden Ability) to Tough Claws, further increasing the power of all direct-contact attacks.

Gallery

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  Official artwork of Mega Charizard X for Pokémon X and Y

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  Mega Charizard X flying in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

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  Close up of Mega Charizard X in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Trivia

• In Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo 3DS, most transformation Final Smashes have extended load times before the character transforms, such as Giga Mac or Mega Lucario, most likely due to the 3ds' lack of processing power. Mega Charizard X is an exception however, as he changes forms and back almost immediately; this might be due to his transformation only having two useable moves, unlike other transformations which give their fighter an entire boosted moveset.

Charizard's special moves

Neutral special	Flamethrower
Side special	Rock Smash	Flare Blitz
Up special	Fly
Down special	(Pokémon Change)	Rock Smash	(Pokémon Change)
Final Smash	Fire Blast (of Triple Finish)	Mega Evolution	Fire Blast (of Triple Finish)