Pokemon GO Mega Tyranitar weaknesses, counters & Shiny details

Mega Tyranitar is one of the best Mega Evolutions in all of Pokemon GO, but every Raid Boss has weaknesses and counters, and this Rock/Dark-type Pokemon is no different.

Thanks to Weather Week, Mega Tyranitar is available for a limited time, but if you're not prepared, you'll never capture it. This primer details all of Mega Tyranitar's weaknesses and the game's best counters for the Armour Pokemon.

Mega Tyranitar weaknesses

Mega Tyranitar is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type attacks. Fighting-type attacks, especially, are Mega Tyranitar's soft spot, so use those where possible.

On the other hand, Mega Tyranitar takes reduced damage from Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Normal, Poison, and Psychic-type attacks, so avoid using those.

Best counters for Mega Tyranitar

Here's a list of Pokemon that can go toe-to-toe with the powerful Mega Tyranitar:

Pokemon	Best Moveset	Sprite
Mega Blaziken	Counter & Focus Blast	Click to enlarge
Mega Lopunny	Double Kick & Focus Blast	Click to enlarge
Terrakion	Double Kick & Sacred Sword	Click to enlarge
Virizion	Double Kick & Sacred Sword	Click to enlarge
Hisuian Decidueye	Magical Leaf & Aura Sphere	Click to enlarge
Buzzwole	Counter & Superpower	Click to enlarge
Groudon	Mud Shot & Precipice Blades	Click to enlarge
Kyogre	Waterfall & Origin Pulse	Click to enlarge
Mega Garchomp	Mud Shot & Earth Power	Click to enlarge
Mega Swampert	Water Gun & Hydro Cannon	Click to enlarge
Zygarde (Complete Forme)	Dragon Tail & Earthquake	Click to enlarge
Origin Forme Dialga	Metal Claw & Roar of Time	Click to enlarge

Make no mistake, Mega Tyranitar is a beast of a Pokemon and a formidable opponent for any Trainer. However, a Party of dedicated counters will allow you to defeat it!

Can Mega Tyranitar be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, Mega Tyranitar can be Shiny! Defeat the Armour Pokemon in Mega Raids for a chance to catch a non-Mega Tyranitar, which could be a Shiny variant if you're lucky.

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