Mega Tyranitar has returned to Pokemon Go, bringing both a tricky battle and a highly sought-after catch to the popular game. Here are all the best counters, its weaknesses, and how you can beat Mega Tyranitar.
It’s no secret that Mega Raid Battles are a challenge. Even the best players with the most powerful roster can struggle when they don’t prepare enough or adjust their party depending on the enemy’s weaknesses. After all, types are one of the most important parts of any Pokemon game.
This includes its weaknesses, the best counters, how to catch it, and whether you’re lucky enough to get a Shiny.
Contents:
- Mega Tyranitar weaknesses
- Mega Tyranitar counters
- Mega Tyranitar moveset in Pokemon Go
- How to get Mega Tyranitar in Pokemon Go
- Can Mega Tyranitar be Shiny?
Mega Tyranitar weaknesses
Since Mega Tyranitar is a Rock/Fighting-type Pokemon, it’s weak to quite a few types, including Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water. Although, Mega Tyranitar does have a double weakness to Fighting types so it’s worth using a Pokemon that specializes in these attacks when taking on this Raid.
As for strengths, Mega Tyranitar will have no problem taking down Psychic Pokemon, so it’s worth avoiding using these Pokemon if you can.
Mega Tyranitar counters
Thankfully, there are quite a few great counters for Mega Tyranitar. We recommend using Lucario, but all the best counters are listed below:
| Pokemon | Fast Move | Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere |
| Mega Blaziken | Counter | Focus Blast |
| Mega Gallade | Low Kick | Close Combat |
| Keldeo | Low Kick | Sacred Sword |
| Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
| Machamp | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
Mega Tyranitar moveset in Pokemon Go
Mega Tyranitar has some pretty strong movesets in Pokemon Go:
Fast Moves
- Bite (Dark)
- Smack Down (Rock)
- Iron Tail (Steel)
Charged Moves
- Brutal Swing (Dark)
- Crunch (Dark)
- Stone Edge (Rock)
- Fire Blast (Dark)
How to get Mega Tyranitar in Pokemon Go
You’ll be able to get hold of Mega Tyranitar by defeating it in the Raid Battle and catching the Tyranitar soon after.
Once you’ve caught the regular Tyranitar, you can Mega-evolve it using 200 Mega Energy. Such Mega Energy can be acquired by defeating a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in a Mega Raid Battle or by completing specific research tasks.
Mega Tyranitar will be available in Raids from Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10AM until Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 8PM local time, when it will be replaced by another currently unknown Raid Boss.
Can Mega Tyranitar be Shiny?
Players will be thrilled to discover that yes, Mega Tyranitar can be shiny.
You’ll have to get lucky to catch the Tyranitar after the Raid Battle encounter, but if you do, it’ll keep its shiny nature once you Mega-evolve it.
So there you have it. While searching for the next Raid, take a look at some of our other handy Pokemon Go guides and content: