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 significant damage (256% effectiveness), while other weaknesses inflict 160% damage. However, it resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type moves.
| Pokémon | Type | Weaknesses | Strengths | 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 |
Top Mega Tyranitar Counters
High-Attack Fighting-types are optimal counters. Consider these Pokémon and their optimal movesets:
| 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 with lower damage output. 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. Larvitar Community Days offer a higher chance of obtaining a Shiny Larvitar, which can then be evolved.
