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.
Pokémon | Type | Weaknesses | Strong Against | Resistances |
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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:
Pokémon | Fast Move | Charged Move |
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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
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!