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Author : Leo Update : Feb 24,2025

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 vulnerabilities. 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, making it weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type attacks. Fighting-type moves are particularly effective, dealing 256% super-effective damage. Conversely, it resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type moves.

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Pokémon Type Weaknesses Strong Against Resistances
Mega Tyranitar Rock/Dark Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Water, Grass, Ground, Steel Fire, Ice, Flying, Bug, Psychic, Ghost, Rock, Steel, Fairy, Grass Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark

Optimal Mega Tyranitar Counters

High-Attack Fighting-type Pokémon are your best bet. Top contenders include Keldeo, Conkeldurr, Machamp, and several others detailed below:

Keldeo Resolute form, one of the best Pokemon GO counters against Mega Tyranitar to target its weaknesses

Pokémon Fast Move Charged Move
Keldeo (Resolute or base form) Low Kick Sacred Sword
Machamp Counter Dynamic Punch
Hariyama Counter Dynamic Punch
Mega Blaziken Counter Focus Blast
Conkeldurr Counter Dynamic Punch
Toxicroak Counter Dynamic Punch
Mega Gallade (or base form) Low Kick Close Combat
Mega Lopunny Double Kick Focus Blast
Galarian Zapdos Counter Close Combat
Meloetta (Pirouette form) Low Kick Close Combat

Water and Ground types offer viable alternatives, though their damage output is lower. Remember the 20% Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB) for optimal effectiveness.

Shiny Mega Tyranitar

Shiny Mega Tyranitar on the Pokemon GO map

Yes, a Shiny Mega Tyranitar can be encountered after defeating it in a Mega Raid. However, the odds are 1 in 128. A Larvitar Community Day increases your chances of obtaining a Shiny Larvitar, which you can then evolve.

Conclusion

Prioritize Fighting-type Pokémon with STAB for maximum damage against Mega Tyranitar. Remember to utilize your team effectively and good luck obtaining that Shiny!