What are the Pros and Cons of each Mega Evolution of Charizard for SM OU?

Question

I was thinking about this, and it seems like Y is better, as it is incredibly strong in the special area, and it sets up its Sun. However X has DD, and Tough Claws alongside a base 130 in both attack stat, although a physical set is an obvious choice. So what are their pros and cons? (For SM OU.)

Comments

What game are you asking about? What do you want to do with a Charizard? Do you want to battle other people, in-game trainers, or something else?

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sumwun, I do not think that matters. After all, he is only asking for pros and cons. Not like this is something restricted to only a certain set of games. That is, unless you know something I don't?

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It matters very much because the answer to this question depends on the context Charizard is being used. This is especially true for competitive Pokemon, where niche/role of each Pokemon is very granular. The question does not specify whether it is about competitive, let alone mention a game or format.
If you're happy with an answer like "Y is has good SpA and X has good Atk", then sure, none of the above matters. But I expect OP wants something more interesting than what you can read off base stats.

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Please specify a format. Is this for Smogon OU like the rest of your questions? If yes, which generation?

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Battle other people. The Generation is 7 OU.

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In that case, you'll probably get a better answer if you ask here: https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/sm-simple-question-simple-answer-thread.3685982/

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Alright,  I play SM often, so I can answer this.

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Thanks

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I forgot to mention,  Zard X has more defense and Y has more sp.def.

Answer 1

Mega Charizard X
Pros
1.Mega Charizard X is only regular weak(2x) to Stealth Rock instead of 4x weak.
2. Mega Charizard X has near unresisted STAB and coverage options.
3. Zard X has more physical defense.
Cons
1. As X's attacks are mostly contact based, it is prone to chip damage from Rocky Helmet, Iron Barbs and Rough Skin. This alongside Flare Blitz recoil often knocks it into range of priority or faster attackers.
2. It is a physical attacker and gets annoyed by Landorus-Therian's Intimidate greatly.
3. Mega Charizard X is very prone to spikes and toxic spikes after Mega evolving.
Mega Charizard Y
Pros
1. Mega Charizard Y is immune to Spikes and Toxic spikes.
2. It has an excellent matchup and against common VoltTurn offense teams with Landorus-Therian, Magearna and Wash Rotom. These teams struggle greatly to switch into it.
3. Y has more sp.def.
Cons
1. Mega Charizard Y is 4x weak to stealth rock compared to X who is only regular weak.
2. Mega Charizard Y cannot break through Toxapex, which is very common on Balance teams.
3. Mega Charizard Y cannot break through Chansey.

Source: https://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/charizard/ + experience

Comments

Before you mega evolve into Mega Charizard X, you'll always switch into battle as regular Charizard, so you'll still take 50% Stealth Rock damage the first time you switch into Charizard X.

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I know. Zard X us still hyper weak to hazards and requires extensive hazard removal.