Conquering Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon GO Mega Raids
Mega Tyranitar, a formidable 5-Star Mega Raid boss in Pokémon GO, demands strategic counter selection. While boasting high 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. Conversely, it resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks.
| 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 its vulnerabilities, Mega Tyranitar's diverse moveset (including Steel-type Iron Tail and Fire Blast) allows it to counter many Pokémon targeting its weaknesses.
Top Mega Tyranitar Counters
Prioritize high-Attack Fighting-type Pokémon. Excellent choices include:
| 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 less damage output. Remember the 20% Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB) advantage by using same-type moves.
Shiny Mega Tyranitar
Yes, Shiny Mega Tyranitar exists! The odds are 1 in 128. Alternatively, a Larvitar Community Day increases your chances of obtaining a Shiny Larvitar, which can be evolved.
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