Best Pokemon GO Mega Tyranitar Counters: Weaknesses & Type Effectiveness

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 Pokémon team.

Mega Tyranitar's Type Effectiveness

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% effectiveness), while other weaknesses inflict 160% damage. Conversely, it resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type moves.

Optimal Mega Tyranitar Counters

High-Attack Fighting-type Pokémon are your best bet. The following table details top counters 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-type Pokémon provide effective alternatives, though with slightly lower damage output. Prioritize Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB) for maximum effectiveness.

Shiny Mega Tyranitar

Yes, Shiny Mega Tyranitar is possible, with a 1/128 chance of appearing after a successful raid. Alternatively, a Larvitar Community Day increases the odds of obtaining a Shiny Larvitar, which can be evolved into a Shiny Mega Tyranitar.