The Pokémon Company has added Mega Charizard X to the growing roster of Pokémon UNITE. To acquire Mega Charizard X in Pokémon UNITE, players must have a Mega Evolution Unite license, which allows Trainers to Mega Evolve their Pokémon after using its Unite Move in battle.
To celebrate the release of Mega Charizard X, a special event is being held in Pokémon UNITE from October 24 to November 14, 2025. During the event, players can complete missions to collect research data, which increases research progress up to a total of 100% and grants research coins. Research coins can be exchanged to earn the Unite Mega Evolution license for Mega Charizard X. Once the event ends, the Mega Evolution Unite license for Mega Charizard X will be available at the Unite Battle Committee shop in exchange for either Aeos coins or Aeos gems.
When Mega Evolved, Pokémon have drastically improved stats and moves for a short amount of time, meaning they can change the tide of battle. Unlike their standard Unite license counterparts, Mega Evolution Unite license Pokémon will be limited to a single fixed move set.
Here’s a breakdown of Mega Charizard X, via The Pokémon Company:
Mega Charizard Basics
Abilities
Solar Power (Charizard)
When Charizard uses a move, it deals increased damage but loses some HP. Solar Power’s effect does not trigger when Charizard is in tall grass. When Charizard deals damage with a basic attack to opposing Pokémon that have been burned by its moves, HP is restored.
Tough Claws (Mega Charizard X)
Mega Charizard X gains a boost counter each time a move hits opposing Pokémon (maximum 3 counters). When a boost counter is consumed, Mega Charizard X’s next basic attack becomes a boosted attack and is guaranteed to be a critical hit. When Mega Charizard X deals damage with a basic attack to opposing Pokémon that have been burned by its moves, HP is restored.
Basic Attack
Charizard’s basic attack becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage.
Lv. 1 & 3 Moves
Choose one at Lv. 1 and the other at Lv. 3.
Flame Burst
Charmander attacks with a bursting flame. When Flame Burst hits, it leaves opposing Pokémon burned and increases Charmander’s movement speed for a short time.
Fire Spin
Charmander encircles opposing Pokémon in the area of effect in a vortex of fire. After Fire Spin hits, it deals damage over time and decreases the movement speed of opposing Pokémon for a short time.
Lv. 5 Move – Fire Punch
Charmeleon punches with a fiery fist, dealing damage and shoving opposing Pokémon when it hits. It also leaves the opposing Pokémon it shoves burned. Fire Punch can be upgraded to reduce its cooldown every time a basic attack hits.
Lv. 7 Move – Flare Blitz
Charizard charges forward cloaked in fire, throwing opposing Pokémon and granting itself a shield. Flare Blitz can be upgraded to decrease the movement speed of opposing Pokémon for a short time when they are thrown by it.
Mega Charizard X’s Unite Move
Seismic Slam – Charizard grabs a Pokémon from the opposing team and slams it onto the ground from the air. After using this Unite Move, Charizard Mega Evolves.
Players can also experience Mega Evolved Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A will cost $59.99, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition costs $69.99, and the upgrade pack costs $9.99.
Lastly, Pokémon UNITE is available now on the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android.
