Pokemon GO Mega Tyranitar Raid Guide: Weaknesses, Best Counters and How to Catch

Mega Tyranitar is making its powerful return to Pokemon GO’s Mega Raids from February 6 to February 17. As one of the most formidable Mega Evolutions in the game, this Rock/Dark-type beast poses a significant challenge but offers great rewards for trainers who can defeat it. With its massive CP in raids and the ability to reach 6,045 CP when maxed out at level 50, Mega Tyranitar is definitely worth adding to your collection. Want to get it? Keep reading to know how with our Pokemon GO Mega Tyranitar raid guide here.

Mega Tyranitar Base Stats and CP

Mega Tyranitar boasts impressive stats that make it a powerhouse in both PvE and PvP battles. Here’s what you need to know:

Pokemon GO Mega Tyranitar Weaknesses and Resistances

If you’ve fought a Mega Tyranitar in a Pokemon video game, you’ll also find similar strengths and weaknesses in Pokemon GO. Since Mega Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark type, its best strengths and weaknesses are:

Mega Tyranitar Weaknesses:

• Fighting (2.56x – 2X weakness)
• Ground (1.6x)
• Bug (1.6x)
• Steel (1.6x)
• Water (1.6x)
• Grass (1.6x)
• Fairy (1.6x)

Mega Tyranitar Resistances:

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

Best Mega Tyranitar Counters

Knowing its weaknesses, here are some Pokemon you can bring to this fight. The best Tyranitar counters are:

Pokemon	Image	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Lucario		Force Palm	Aura Sphere
Terrakion		Double Kick	Sacred Sword
Mega Blaziken		Counter	Focus Blast
Shadow Machamp		Counter	Dynamic Punch
Lucario		Counter	Aura Sphere
Conkeldurr		Counter	Dynamic Punch

How to Catch Mega Tyranitar in Pokemon GO

When you defeat Mega Tyranitar in a raid, you’ll have the opportunity to catch it in its base form with CP ranging from 2,951 to 3,055. If you’re lucky enough to encounter it during Partly Cloudy or Foggy weather, the CP range increases to 3,689-3,820.

To Mega Evolve your Tyranitar, you’ll need 300 Mega Energy for the initial evolution. Subsequent evolutions will cost less: 60, then 30, and finally 15 Mega Energy. You can earn Mega Energy by completing Mega Tyranitar raids or by walking with Tyranitar as your buddy after you’ve Mega Evolved it at least once.

Can Mega Tyranitar be Shiny?

Yes, you can encounter a Shiny Tyranitar from Mega Raids! The shiny version features a brownish skin color with purple details on its belly and chest. While the shiny rate isn’t guaranteed, participating in multiple raids during the event period will increase your chances of encountering one. Remember, you’ll need to Mega Evolve a Shiny Tyranitar to get a Shiny Mega Tyranitar.

Mega Tyranitar is an excellent addition to any trainer’s team, especially with its powerful performance as both a rock and dark-type attacker. Whether you’re hunting for a perfect IV specimen or its shiny version, take advantage of its raid availability this February.

And that’s it for our Pokemon GO Mega Tyranitar Mega Raid Guide. Are you still having trouble catching this beast? Lay down your questions in the comments below, and we will help you out!