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Best Pokemon GO Mega Tyranitar Counters: Weaknesses & Type Effectiveness

by Grace Feb 23,2025

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 weaknesses effectively.

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 deal the most significant damage (256% super-effective), while other weaknesses inflict 160% damage. However, it boasts resistances to 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

The most effective counters are high-Attack Fighting-type Pokémon. Below are top choices with recommended movesets:

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-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 on the Pokemon GO map

Image via Niantic

Yes, a Shiny Mega Tyranitar can be encountered after defeating it in a Mega Raid. The Shiny rate is approximately 1 in 128. Alternatively, a Larvitar Community Day increases the chances of obtaining a Shiny Larvitar, which can be evolved into a Shiny Mega Tyranitar.

Remember to utilize Pokémon of the same type as your chosen moves to maximize the STAB bonus. Good luck!

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