Best Pokemon GO Mega Tyranitar Counters: Weaknesses & Type Effectiveness

Mega Tyranitar: A Comprehensive Guide to Countering This Powerful Pokémon GO Raid Boss

Mega Tyranitar is a formidable 5-Star Mega Raid boss in Pokémon GO, demanding careful counter selection to exploit its weaknesses. While boasting high Attack, CP, and Defense stats, its HP, though substantial, is still vulnerable to the right team.

Mega Tyranitar's Weaknesses and Resistances

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 (63% reduction), and Psychic-type moves (39% reduction).

Despite its vulnerabilities, Mega Tyranitar's diverse moveset (including Steel-type Iron Tail and Fire Blast) provides coverage against many potential counters.

Top Mega Tyranitar Counters in Pokémon GO

High-Attack Fighting-type Pokémon are the most effective counters. Top choices include Keldeo, Conkeldurr, and Machamp. The table below lists excellent alternatives and their optimal movesets:

Water and Ground-type Pokémon offer viable alternatives, though their damage output is lower. Prioritize same-type attack bonus (STAB) for optimal effectiveness.

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