Top Counters for Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon GO

Conquering Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon GO's 5-Star Mega Raids: A Comprehensive Guide

Mega Tyranitar, a formidable Rock/Dark-type raid boss, demands strategic counter selection. Its high Attack, CP, and Defense stats necessitate a team capable of efficiently depleting its substantial HP. This guide details the optimal Pokémon and strategies for success.

Mega Tyranitar's Strengths and Weaknesses

Mega Tyranitar's dual typing grants it vulnerabilities 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 against Psychic (39% damage reduction), Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Normal, and Poison-type attacks (63% damage reduction).

Despite its weaknesses, Mega Tyranitar's diverse moveset (including Steel-type Iron Tail and Fire Blast) provides coverage against many potential counters.

Top Mega Tyranitar Counters

High-Attack Fighting-type Pokémon are the most effective counters. Excellent choices include Keldeo, Conkeldurr, and Machamp. The following table lists optimal Pokémon and their recommended movesets:

Water and Ground-type Pokémon offer viable alternatives, though their damage output is lower. Prioritize same-type attack bonus (STAB) for maximum effectiveness.

Shiny Mega Tyranitar

Shiny Mega Tyranitar is obtainable from 5-Star Mega Raids, but the odds are 1 in 128. A Larvitar Community Day significantly increases the chances of obtaining a Shiny Tyranitar that can be Mega-Evolved.