The highly anticipated return of Mega Tyranitar to Pokemon Go promises a challenging encounter and an opportunity to catch one of the most coveted creatures in the game. Discover the best counters, its vulnerabilities, and strategies for defeating Mega Tyranitar.
It is a well-known fact that Mega Raid Battles can be difficult. Even top players with strong teams can face difficulties if they do not adequately prepare or adapt their party to the enemy’s vulnerabilities. After all, understanding types is crucial in any Pokemon game.
This covers its vulnerabilities, the most effective ways to defeat it, tips for catching it, and the likelihood of encountering a Shiny version.
Mega Tyranitar: Weaknesses
As a Rock/Fighting-type Pokemon, Mega Tyranitar is vulnerable to several types, such as Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water. However, its greatest weakness lies in Fighting-type attacks, making it important to have a specialized Pokemon in your team when facing this Raid.
In terms of advantages, Mega Tyranitar is highly effective against Psychic Pokemon, so it is advisable to avoid using them whenever possible.
Mega Tyranitar Counter Strategies
Fortunately, there are several effective options for countering Mega Tyranitar. Our top recommendation is Lucario, but we have provided a list of the best counters below:
| Pokemon | Sprite | Fast Move | Charged Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | |
| Mega Heracross | Counter | Close Combat | |
| Mega Blaziken | Counter | Focus Blast | |
| Mega Gallade | Low Kick | Close Combat | |
| Keldeo | Low Kick | Sacred Sword | |
| Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch | |
| Shadow Machamp | Counter | Dynamic Punch | |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
Mega Tyranitar moveset in Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go players can rely on Mega Tyranitar’s powerful movesets:
Fast Moves
- Bite (Dark)
- Smack Down (Rock)
- Iron Tail (Steel)
Charged Moves
- Brutal Swing (Dark)
- Crunch (Dark)
- Stone Edge (Rock)
- Fire Blast (Dark)
Getting Mega Tyranitar in Pokemon Go
By winning the Raid Battle and catching Tyranitar immediately afterwards, you will obtain Mega Tyranitar.
Once you have successfully captured the standard Tyranitar, you will have the ability to Mega-evolve it with 200 Mega Energy. This required Mega Energy can either be obtained by defeating a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in a Mega Raid Battle or by completing designated research tasks.
The availability of Mega Tyranitar in Raids will begin on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10AM and will continue until Monday, July 8, 2024 at 8PM local time. After this period, it will be replaced by a yet-to-be-announced headliner.
Can Mega Tyranitar be Shiny?
Excitingly, players can find out that Mega Tyranitar is indeed available in its Shiny form.
Getting lucky is key to catching the Tyranitar after the Raid Battle encounter, but if you succeed, its shiny nature will be preserved even after Mega-evolving it.
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