Quick facts
Species: Tyranitar (Mega)
Types: Rock / Dark
Primary weaknesses: Fighting, Ground, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
🦖⛰️ Mega Tyranitar Raid Guide in Pokémon GO
Mega Tyranitar is a Rock and Dark-type Mega Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It is one of the strongest and most useful Mega Pokémon in the entire game, both as a raid attacker and as a team damage booster.
In this complete guide, you will learn everything you need to know about Mega Tyranitar raids including its weaknesses, best counters, moveset, weather boosts, how many trainers are needed, catch CP values, and whether it is worth raiding.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQs🧬 About Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon GO
Mega Tyranitar is a Rock / Dark-type Pokémon. When Mega Evolved, it provides damage bonuses to Rock-type and Dark-type Pokémon in raids.
Mega Tyranitar is extremely valuable because:
- It is one of the strongest Rock-type and Dark-type attackers in the game
- It boosts Rock and Dark-type Pokémon for the entire raid team
- It is amazing against Flying, Fire, Ice, Ghost, and Psychic-type raid bosses
Weaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ❌ Double Weak To: |
 Fighting
|
| ❌ Weak To: |
 Ground •
 Steel •
 Bug •
 Grass •
 Water •
 Fairy
|
| ✅ Resistant To: |
 Ghost •
 Poison •
 Fire •
 Flying •
 Psychic •
 Normal •
 Dark
|
🗡️ Best Counters for Mega Tyranitar
The best way to defeat Mega Tyranitar is to use strong Fighting-type Pokémon because of its double weakness.
🥊 Fighting-type Counters
- Latias : (Aura Sphere)
- Toxicroak : (Counter / Dynamic Punch)
- Poliwrath: (Counter / Dynamic Punch)
Steel-type Counters
- Zacian: (Metal Claw / Behemoth Blade)
- Zamazenta: (Metal Claw / Behemoth Bash)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Tyranitar:
- Lucario, Blaziken, Heracross, Gallade, Lopunny, Latios, Latias – Fighting boost
- Latios – Dragon boost
- Latias – Fairy boost
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keldeo(Resolute) | Low Kick / Poison Jab | Close Combat / Sacred Sword / X-Scissor / Aqua Jet / Hydro Pump | - | Poison Jab (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Terrakion | Double Kick / Smack Down / Zen Headbutt | Close Combat / Earthquake / Rock Slide | Sacred Sword | Smack Down (13) and Earthquake (140) |
| Keldeo(Original) | Fire Fang / Dragon Breath | Stone Edge / Overheat / Draco Meteor / Crunch | Fusion Flare | Fire Fang (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Urshifu Single Strike | Sucker Punch / Rock Smash / Counter | Close Combat / Brick Break / Dynamic Punch / Payback | - | Rock Smash (17) and Close Combat (105) |
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | - | Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200) |
| Machamp | Counter / Bullet Punch | Dynamic Punch / Close Combat / Cross Chop / Rock Slide / Heavy Slam | Karate Chop / Submission / Stone Edge / Payback | Counter (13) and Close Combat / Stone Edge (105) |
| Hariyama | Counter / Force Palm / Bullet Punch | Close Combat / Dynamic Punch / Superpower / Upper Hand / Heavy Slam | - | Counter (13) and Close Combat (105) |
| Marshadow | Counter / Poison Jab / Sucker Punch | Thunder Punch / Close Combat / Fire Punch / Rock Slide / Ice Punch | - | Counter / Poison Jab (13) and Close Combat (105) |
| Zamazenta | Metal Claw / Ice Fang | Moon Blast / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Bash | - | Ice Fang (12) and Giga Impact (200) |
| Conkeldurr | Counter / Poison Jab | Dynamic Punch / Focus Blast / Stone Edge | Brutal Swing | Counter / Poison Jab (13) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Lucario | Counter / Bullet Punch | Close Combat / Power-Up Punch / Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball / Flash Cannon / Meteor Mash / Blaze Kick / Thunder Punch | Force Palm | Counter (13) and Close Combat (105) |
| Urshifu Rapid Style | Rock Smash / Counter / Waterfall | Aqua Jet / Brick Break / Close Combat / Dynamic Punch | - | Rock Smash (17) and Close Combat (105) |
| Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin / Ember | Focus Blast / Aura Sphere / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin / Ember | Focus Blast / Aura Sphere / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Conkeldurr | Counter / Poison Jab | Dynamic Punch / Focus Blast / Stone Edge | Brutal Swing | Counter / Poison Jab (13) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Hariyama | Counter / Force Palm / Bullet Punch | Close Combat / Dynamic Punch / Superpower / Upper Hand / Heavy Slam | - | Counter (13) and Close Combat (105) |
| Shadow Annihilape | Low Kick / Counter | Close Combat / Low Sweep / Shadow Ball / Ice Punch / Night Slash | Rage Fist | Counter (13) and Close Combat (105) |
| Shadow Poliwrath | Rock Smash / Mud Shot / Bubble | Dynamic Punch / Power Up Punch / Hydro Pump / Scald / Ice Punch / Icy Wind | Counter / Submission | Rock Smash (17) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Toxicroak | Counter / Poison Jab / Poison Sting / Mud Shot | Dynamic Punch / Drain Punch / Sludge Bomb / Mud Bomb / Shadow Ball | - | Counter / Poison Jab (13) and Shadow Ball (100) |
| Shadow Sirfetch'd | Counter / Fury Cutter | Close Combat / Brave Bird / Leaf Blade / Night Slash | - | Counter (13) and Brave Bird (130) |
| Shadow Emboar | Low Kick / Ember | Focus Blast / Rock Slide / Heat Wave / Flame Charge | Blast Burn | Ember (10) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Raikou | Thunder Shock / Volt Switch | Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball / Thunder / Thunderbolt / Wild Charge | - | Volt Switch (13) and Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball / Thunder (100) |
| Shadow Machamp | Counter / Bullet Punch | Dynamic Punch / Close Combat / Cross Chop / Rock Slide / Heavy Slam | Karate Chop / Submission / Stone Edge / Payback | Counter (13) and Close Combat / Stone Edge (105) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Latios | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath | Aura Sphere / Solar Beam / Psychic / Dragon Claw | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt (11) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Mega Latias | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath / Charm | Aura Sphere / Thunder / Psychic / Outrage | Mist Ball | Charm (20) and Outrage (110) |
| Mega Lopunny | Pound / Low Kick / Double Kick | Hyper Beam / Focus Blast / Fire Punch / Triple Axel | - | Double Kick (10) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Mega Gallade | Low Kick / Confusion / Psycho Cut / Charm | Close Combat / Leaf Blade / Psychic | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Close Combat (105) |
| Mega Heracross | Counter / Struggle Bug | Close Combat / Upper Hand / Earthquake / Rock Blast / Megahorn | - | Struggle Bug (15) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin | Focus Blast / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Mega Lucario | Counter / Bullet Punch | Close Combat / Power-Up Punch / Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball / Flash Cannon / Meteor Mash / Blaze Kick / Thunder Punch | Force Palm | Counter (13) and Close Combat (105) |
🌀 Mega Tyranitar Moveset
Tyranitar common fast moves are Iron Tail or Dragon Breath or Bite. Charged moves include Stone Edge or Fire Blast or Crunch or Brutal Swing. Elite moves include Smack Down.
Threat: Stone Edge and Crunch deal enormous damage.
Dangerous Moves: Stone Edge and Fire Blast hit extremely hard and can wipe teams quickly.
Tip: Fighting-types like Machamp or Conkeldurr can take it down quickly with resisted moves.
🌦️ Weather Boost
Mega Tyranitar gets a weather boost in:
- Partly Cloudy → boosts Rock
- Fog → boosts Dark
Your counters get boosted in:
- Cloudy → boosts Fighting
- Rain → boosts Water
- Sunny / Clear → boosts Ground
Recommended Teams
Optimized Team
- Mega Lucario
- Lucario
- Terrakion
- Conkeldurr
- Shadow Machamp
- Machamp
Budget Team
- Machamp
- Hariyama
- Blaziken
- Breloom
- Emboar
- Conkeldurr
💡 Best Strategy to Defeat Mega Tyranitar
- Always use Fighting-type attackers to exploit the double weakness.
- Mega Evolve Lucario if possible to boost Fighting-type damage for the whole lobby.
- Dodge Stone Edge and Fire Blast when possible.
- 3–4 strong trainers can defeat Mega Tyranitar comfortably.
👥 How Many Trainers Are Needed?
- 2–3 very strong trainers with Fighting teams → Possible
- 4–5 trainers → Easy and safe clear
- Lower-level groups → 6+ recommended
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Tyranitar
- Chance to catch Tyranitar (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
📌 Is Mega Tyranitar Worth Raiding?
Mega Tyranitar is absolutely worth raiding. It is one of the best Mega Pokémon in Pokémon GO and is useful in a huge number of raids thanks to its Rock and Dark-type power.
FAQ
Can Mega Tyranitar be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Tyranitar has been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Tyranitar?
Best moveset of Tyranitar are Iron Tail which does damage of 14 under Fast Attack and Fire Blast of 140 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Tyranitar?
Rainy weather to boosts Water type counters, Cloudy weather to boosts Fighting and Fairy type counters.
🏁 Conclusion
Mega Tyranitar is a powerful but dangerous Mega Raid boss. If you come prepared with strong Fighting-type counters, you can defeat it quickly and farm Mega Energy for one of the most useful Mega Pokémon in the game.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Blaziken Raid Guide, Mega Lucario Raid Guide, Mega Heracross Raid Guide
Summary
- Fighting-types are your main DPS
- Dodge Stone Edge and Crunch
- Avoid Dark and Rock-types as counters
- Consider weather boosts for extra damage