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Mega Tyranitar: A Comprehensive Guide to Countering This Powerful Raid Boss in Pokémon GO
Mega Tyranitar, a formidable 5-Star Mega Raid boss in Pokémon GO, demands careful counter selection. While boasting incredibly high Attack, Defense, and HP, its weaknesses can be exploited for victory. This guide details its vulnerabilities and the best Pokémon to use.
Mega Tyranitar's Type Effectiveness and Weaknesses
Mega Tyranitar is a dual Rock/Dark type, making it weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type attacks. Fighting-type attacks are particularly effective, dealing 256% damage. Other weaknesses inflict 160% damage. However, it resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type moves.
| Pokemon | 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 its vulnerabilities, Mega Tyranitar's diverse moveset (including Iron Tail and Fire Blast) allows it to counter many Pokémon that exploit its weaknesses.
Top Mega Tyranitar Counters
The most effective counters are high-Attack Fighting-types like Keldeo, Conkeldurr, and Machamp. Alternatives are listed below with optimal movesets:
| Pokemon | 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 their damage output is lower. Remember the 20% STAB bonus for same-type attacks.
Shiny Mega Tyranitar
Yes, Shiny Mega Tyranitar exists! The odds are 1 in 128. A Larvitar Community Day significantly increases your chances of obtaining a Shiny Tyranitar to Mega Evolve.
