Pokémon GO: Mega Tyranitar Raid Guide – Best Counters, Weaknesses & Shiny Tyranitar

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Mega Tyranitar has returned to Pokémon GO as a Mega Raid boss as part of the Dual Destiny season, bringing one of the most powerful Rock/Dark-type Pokémon back into battle. With a massive Max CP of 6045, Mega Tyranitar is a tough opponent that requires proper counters, strategic type advantages, and strong team coordination to take down.

This guide covers Mega Tyranitar’s weaknesses, the best counters, and how to obtain Shiny Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon GO.

Mega Tyranitar Weaknesses & Resistances

Mega Tyranitar’s Rock/Dark typing gives it a unique set of weaknesses and resistances, making certain Pokémon much better suited to counter it.

🛡️ Resistances (Avoid using these types):

• Dark
• Fire
• Flying
• Ghost
• Normal
• Poison
• Psychic

⚔️ Weaknesses (Best types to use):

• Fighting (2× Weakness – Best choice!)
• Bug
• Fairy
• Grass
• Ground
• Steel
• Water

💡 Tip: Because Mega Tyranitar takes double damage from Fighting-type moves, the best strategy is to bring high-DPS Fighting Pokémon to exploit this 2× weakness.

Best Mega Tyranitar Raid Counters in Pokémon GO

To effectively defeat Mega Tyranitar, you’ll want to maximize damage output using Fighting-type Pokémon with powerful STAB (Same-Type Attack Bonus) moves. Below is a list of the best counters ranked by efficiency in battle.

Top Mega Tyranitar Raid Counters

Counter Strategy Breakdown

✅ Best Overall Counter – Mega Lucario

• Aura Sphere is the most powerful Fighting-type move available.
• Force Palm + Aura Sphere ensures maximum DPS against Mega Tyranitar.

✅ Best Budget Option – Shadow Machamp

• Easy to obtain and powerful in Fighting-type matchups.
• Counter + Dynamic Punch is one of the best Fighting-type move combinations.

✅ Best Mega Evolution Choice – Mega Blaziken or Mega Heracross

• Boosts all Fighting-type moves in your raid party.
• High-speed attacks and access to Focus Blast or Close Combat make them ideal.

💡 Tip: If using Mega Evolution, all Fighting-type moves from your party and teammates will deal more damage. This is especially useful when raiding in groups.

Can You Get Shiny Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon GO?

Yes! Shiny Mega Tyranitar is available in Pokémon GO, but first, you need to catch a Shiny Tyranitar.

How to Get Shiny Tyranitar

• After defeating Mega Tyranitar, a Tyranitar will spawn for capture.
• There’s a chance this Tyranitar will be shiny, but it is not guaranteed.
• The shiny odds in Mega Raids are approximately 1 in 64, which is higher than wild encounters (1 in 500).

How to Get Shiny Mega Tyranitar

• If you already have a Shiny Tyranitar, you can Mega Evolve it using Mega Energy.
• Mega Evolution Cost:
  • First time: 300 Mega Energy
  • Subsequent evolutions: 60 Mega Energy

💡 Tip: If you don’t get a Shiny Tyranitar on your first raid, keep grinding multiple Mega Tyranitar raids to increase your chances.

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Final Thoughts

Mega Tyranitar is a powerful Raid boss with great offensive and defensive stats, making it a challenge for solo players. However, with the right team of Fighting-type Pokémon, you can take advantage of its double weakness and secure an easy win.

Remember to target its weaknesses, use Mega Evolutions to boost damage, and participate in multiple raids to increase your chances of catching a Shiny Tyranitar.

Best of luck, Trainers! May your raids be successful and your Shiny luck be strong!