Best Pokemon GO Mega Tyranitar Counters: Weaknesses & Type Effectiveness

Conquering Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon GO: A Comprehensive Guide

Mega Tyranitar, a formidable 5-Star Mega Raid boss in Pokémon GO, demands a strategic approach. Its high Attack, CP, and Defense stats require careful counter selection to exploit its weaknesses effectively. This guide details the best Pokémon and strategies to defeat this powerful opponent.

Mega Tyranitar's Strengths and Weaknesses

Mega Tyranitar is a dual Rock/Dark-type Pokémon. This makes it vulnerable to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type attacks. Fighting-type moves are particularly effective, dealing 256% super-effective damage. Other weaknesses inflict 160% damage. However, it boasts resistances to Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type moves.

Optimal Mega Tyranitar Counters

High-Attack Fighting-type Pokémon are the most effective counters. Top choices include Keldeo, Conkeldurr, and Machamp. The table below lists additional strong counters and their recommended movesets:

Water and Ground-type Pokémon offer viable alternatives, although their damage output may be lower. Remember the 20% Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB) advantage by using Pokémon of the same type as your chosen moves.

Shiny Mega Tyranitar

Yes, Shiny Mega Tyranitar exists! The odds are 1 in 128. Alternatively, a Larvitar Community Day increases your chances of obtaining a Shiny Larvitar, which can be evolved into a Shiny Tyranitar and then Mega-Evolved.