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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, CP, and Defense stats, its vulnerabilities can be exploited with the right team. This guide details Mega Tyranitar's weaknesses, resistances, and the best Pokémon counters.
Mega Tyranitar's Type Effectiveness and Weaknesses
As a dual Rock/Dark-type Pokémon, Mega Tyranitar is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type attacks. Fighting-type attacks are particularly effective, dealing 256% super-effective damage. Other weaknesses inflict 160% damage. However, it resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks.
| 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 numerous weaknesses, Mega Tyranitar's diverse moveset (including Iron Tail and Fire Blast) provides coverage against many potential counters.
Top Mega Tyranitar Counters in Pokémon GO
The most effective counters are high-Attack Fighting-types like Keldeo, Conkeldurr, and Machamp. Strong alternatives are listed below with their 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, with a 1/128 chance of appearing after a successful raid. A Larvitar Community Day significantly increases the odds of obtaining a Shiny Tyranitar to Mega Evolve.
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