When Mega Tyranitar emerges as a 5-Star Mega Raid boss in Pokemon GO, trainers face a formidable tanky opponent that demands careful counter selection.
This Dark/Rock hybrid monster boasts elite-tier Attack power backed by impressive defensive stats, making it essential to assemble a team that can exploit its vulnerabilities while enduring its punishing moveset.
Understanding Mega Tyranitar's Strengths and Weaknesses
Maintaining its base form's typing, Mega Tyranitar shares the same seven weaknesses to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water attacks. Fighting-types deliver the most punishing 256% effectiveness, while other vulnerable types deal 160% damage.
| 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 |
While Mega Tyranitar's numerous weaknesses provide attack opportunities, its diverse moveset with Iron Tail (Steel), Fire Blast, and its Dark/Rock moves gives it dangerous coverage against would-be counters.
Top Counter Picks Against Mega Tyranitar
Fighting-types reign supreme, with Keldeo, Conkeldurr, and Machamp leading the charge. For trainers lacking these powerhouses, Water and Ground types serve as viable alternatives despite dealing only 160% super-effective damage.
| Pokemon | Fast Move | Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
 Keldeo (Resolute Form) | Low Kick | Sacred Sword |
 Machamp | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
 Hariyama | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
 Mega Blaziken | Counter | Focus Blast |
 Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
Remember to always pair attacking types with matching Pokemon species to gain the crucial 20% STAB damage boost - particularly vital against tough Mega Raid bosses.
Hunting Shiny Mega Tyranitar
Shiny Mega Tyranitar does exist in Pokemon GO, but with tough 1 in 128 odds from raids. Community Days featuring Larvitar offer better shiny hunting opportunities to eventually mega-evolve into this coveted variant.
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