VultureQueen

It works both ways in that regard. We more or less tried to come over as only half-serious. We don't want imply that you have said anything you need to defend yourself for.

On a sidenote, 'we' are actually only two people so you don't have to take our opinion as anything representative for this forum although we still think that it is the healthiest attitude for a competitive player.

But defensive Charizard X is starting to become more commonly used because of its ability to lure in and cripple its would-be counters like Azumarill and Therian Landorus with Will-o-Wisp.

Charizard X isn't that predictable. Dragon Dance isn't the only set it can run viably. It comes in 2 flavors: offensive Dragon Dance, when it sets up a Dragon Dance (or two) before sweeping, or bulky Dragon Dance, which takes advantage of its natural physical bulk to set up more Dragon Dances before attacking. Charizard X can also run a defensive set that takes full advantage of its good bulk and defensive capabilities to spread burns around and wear down the opposing team.

Charizard itself is rather unpredictable because you never know what Mega form you're up against until it actually Mega Evolves. If you use a Blissey thinking it can sponge a Fire Blast or Focus Blast, you could be up against Charizard X instead, which can smash it with Flare Blitz, Dragon Claw or Outrage. If you try to use Therian Landorus to try to tank Charizard X's physical moves with Intimidate, it could be KOed by Charizard Y's sun-fueled Fire Blast