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Best Pokemon GO Mega Tyranitar Counters: Weaknesses & Type Effectiveness

By MadisonFeb 25,2025

Conquering Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon GO: A Comprehensive Guide

Mega Tyranitar, a formidable 5-Star Mega Raid boss in Pokémon GO, demands strategic counter selection. While boasting impressive Attack, Defense, and HP, its weaknesses are exploitable with the right team.

Mega Tyranitar's Strengths and Weaknesses

Mega Tyranitar is a dual Rock/Dark type, vulnerable to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type attacks. Fighting-type moves deliver the most effective damage (256% super-effective). Other weaknesses inflict 160% damage. Conversely, it resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type moves.

mega-tyranitar

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-types are your best bet. Top contenders include Keldeo, Conkeldurr, Machamp, and 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 less potent. Prioritize same-type attack bonus (STAB) for maximum damage.

Shiny Mega Tyranitar

Shiny Mega Tyranitar on the Pokemon GO map

Image via Niantic

Yes, Shiny Mega Tyranitar exists. The odds are 1 in 128. A Larvitar Community Day significantly increases your chances of obtaining a Shiny Tyranitar to Mega Evolve.

Remember to leverage Fighting-type Pokémon and STAB for optimal results against this powerful raid boss. Good luck!

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