Conquering Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon GO Mega Raids: A Comprehensive Guide
Mega Tyranitar, a formidable 5-Star Mega Raid boss in Pokémon GO, demands strategic counter selection to exploit its weaknesses. While boasting high Attack, CP, and Defense, its HP remains comparatively vulnerable. This guide details the optimal Pokémon counters and strategies.
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 are particularly effective, dealing 256% damage. Other weaknesses inflict 160% damage. However, it resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks (63% reduction), and Psychic-type moves (39% reduction).
| 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 |
Despite these vulnerabilities, Mega Tyranitar’s diverse moveset (including Iron Tail and Fire Blast) counters many Pokémon exploiting its weaknesses.
Top Mega Tyranitar Counters
High-Attack Fighting-type Pokémon are the most effective counters. The following table lists top choices 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 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. Larvitar Community Days offer a higher chance of obtaining a Shiny Larvitar, which can be evolved.
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