The best counters against Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat the boss in Mega Raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Mega Tyranitar? Tyranitar originates from the second generation of games and is the final evolution of Larvitar. In its Mega form, Tyranitar is of the Rock and Dark types.
When does Mega Tyranitar arrive? You can find and challenge Mega Tyranitar in Mega Raids from February 6 to February 17, 2025.
Here we show you the best counters against Mega Tyranitar and against which types it has a weakness (type effectiveness).
Defeating Mega Tyranitar in Raids – With these counters
- Mega Lucario with Aura Sphere and Power-Up Punch
- Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
- Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
- Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
- Shadow Sceptile with Counter and Low Sweep
- Mega Scizor with Counter and Close Combat
- Lucario with Aura Sphere and Power-Up Punch
- Shadow Machamp with Counter and Low Sweep
- Shadow Hariyama with Aura Sphere and Low Sweep
- Mega Gallade with Low Kick and Close Combat
- Shadow Machamp with Counter and Low Sweep
- Mega Lopunny with Double Kick and Focus Blast
- Machamp with Counter and Low Sweep
- Marshadow with Counter and Close Combat
- Shadow Sableye with Counter and Close Combat
- Shadow Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
- Hariyama with Aura Sphere and Low Sweep
- Galarian Zapdos with Counter and Close Combat
- Shadow Quagsire with Counter and Low Sweep
Weaknesses of Mega Tyranitar: The Pokémon is of the Rock and Dark types, making it vulnerable to Fighting, Ground, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass, and Fairy. However, Fighting attacks are particularly effective as Mega Tyranitar has a double weakness against these attacks.
Thus, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Mega Tyranitar.
Is there a Shiny Mega Tyranitar? Yes, you can catch Shiny Tyranitar in Pokémon GO. When you perform a Mega Evolution, you will see the Mega Shiny. In the following graphic, we show you the Shiny comparison of Mega Tyranitar.
How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at a high level, you can defeat the boss with two people. With lower levels but strong counters, you should aim for more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are advisable. Prepare well for the battle. It can help to organize the raid teams well.
