Mega Tyranitar Pokemon GO — Mega Raids Raid, Catch CP 3,025-3,132

Q: Is Mega Tyranitar good in Pokemon GO?

Mega Tyranitar is a Tier A Dark-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #5 at 17.5 DPS — worth the Stardust for raids. Power it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you have a full team of six.

Q: What is the best moveset for Mega Tyranitar in Pokemon GO?

Mega Tyranitar's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Bite and Brutal Swing. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Mega Tyranitar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark-type Pokemon weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. It is double weak to Fighting-type attacks, taking over 200% damage from these types. When battling against Mega Tyranitar, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Mega Tyranitar resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Normal, Poison-type moves.

Q: What is Mega Tyranitar's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Tyranitar's maximum CP is 6,045 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 5,347 at level 40. Its base stats are 309 Attack, 276 Defense, and 225 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 810. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Mega Tyranitar?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Tyranitar has 3055 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 3820 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 6,045 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Mega Tyranitar showing 3055 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Mega Tyranitar in Pokemon GO?

Mega Tyranitar can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, defeating it as a Mega Raids raid boss, and trading with other trainers. Walking Mega Tyranitar as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Mega Tyranitar be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Tyranitar availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Bite Brutal Swing 17.5 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brutal Swing costs 33 energy for 65 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Mega Tyranitar takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fighting2.56× Bug1.6× Fairy1.6× Grass1.6× Ground1.6× Steel1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Psychic0.39× Dark0.625× Fire0.625× Flying0.625× Ghost0.625× Normal0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 309

Defense 276

Stamina 225

Stat total: 810
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
Mega Energy (buddy): 25 per km
100% IV at Lv 20: 3,055 CP

Mega Tyranitar moves

4 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bite Best STAB	Dark	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Dragon Breath	Dragon	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Iron Tail	Steel	14	6	1.0s	14	6
Smack Down STAB Elite	Rock	13	7	1.0s	13	7

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Brutal Swing Best STAB	Dark	65	33	2.0s	32.5	1.97
Crunch STAB	Dark	65	33	3.0s	21.7	1.97
Fire Blast	Fire	140	100	4.0s	35	1.40
Stone Edge STAB	Rock	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bite	Dark	4	2	—	—	—
Dragon Breath	Dragon	3	4	—	—	—
Iron Tail	Steel	10	7	2	5.00	3.50
Smack Down	Rock	11	8	2	5.50	4.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Brutal Swing	Dark	55	35	1.57	—
Crunch	Dark	70	45	1.56	Buff / debuff
Fire Blast	Fire	140	80	1.75	—
Stone Edge	Rock	100	55	1.82	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Mega Tyranitar runs Bite with Brutal Swing — 17.5 DPS and 414 TDO as a Dark-type attacker. It also covers the Rock slot with Smack Down and Stone Edge.

The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS).

Rankings

Where Mega Tyranitar places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Dark	#5	A	17.5	414	Bite Brutal Swing
Rock	#13	B	15.8	374	Smack Down Stone Edge
Steel	#23	B	14.6	344	Iron Tail Stone Edge

Evolution

Larvitar 25 Candy

Pupitar 100 Candy

Tyranitar

Mega Evolution

Tyranitar

300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Tyranitar

Family

Larvitar

Pupitar

Tyranitar

Mega Tyranitar This page Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Larvitar Shadow Pupitar Shadow Tyranitar

Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: Mega
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Mega Tyranitar raid guide

Best counters against Mega Tyranitar

1

Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 41.0DPS 446TDO 2

Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 40.8DPS 416TDO 3

Shadow BlazikenShadow CounterAura Sphere 35.9DPS 273TDO 4

Mega HeracrossMega CounterClose Combat 34.2DPS 494TDO 5

Mega AlakazamMega CounterFocus Blast 33.2DPS 341TDO 6

Shadow ConkeldurrShadow CounterDynamic Punch 31.8DPS 332TDO

Counters carrying Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

Use Mega Tyranitar against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Oranguru Tier 5 #4rank

Wyrdeer Tier 5 #4rank

Girafarig Tier 5 #4rank

Indeedee (Female) Tier 5 #4rank

Zorua (Hisuian) Tier 5 #4rank

Indeedee (Male) Tier 5 #4rank

Zoroark (Hisuian) Tier 5 #4rank

Articuno Tier 5 #5rank

Meloetta (Aria) Tier 5 #5rank

Mega Charizard Y Tier 5 #5rank

How to get Mega Tyranitar

Evolve from: Tyranitar · Candy
Raids: Mega raid boss
Mega Evolution: 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	140	4,622
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	140	5,004
Raid Catch	Lv 20	3,025	3,132
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	3,763	3,896
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	3,025	3,132
Research Encounter	Lv 15	2,287	2,368
GO Battle League	Lv 20	3,025	3,132

Is Mega Tyranitar good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Mega Tyranitar is a Tier A Dark-type attacker at rank #5, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.

Attack is its highest stat (309), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	75
Lv 2	237
Lv 3	398
Lv 4	559
Lv 5	721
Lv 6	882
Lv 7	1,044
Lv 8	1,205
Lv 9	1,367
Lv 10	1,528
Lv 11	1,681
Lv 12	1,833
Lv 13	1,986

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	2,139
Lv 15	2,292
Lv 16	2,444
Lv 17	2,597
Lv 18	2,750
Lv 19	2,903
Lv 20	3,055
Lv 21	3,208
Lv 22	3,361
Lv 23	3,514
Lv 24	3,667
Lv 25	3,820
Lv 26	3,972

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	4,125
Lv 28	4,278
Lv 29	4,431
Lv 30	4,584
Lv 31	4,660
Lv 32	4,736
Lv 33	4,813
Lv 34	4,889
Lv 35	4,966
Lv 36	5,042
Lv 37	5,118
Lv 38	5,195
Lv 39	5,271

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	5,347
Lv 41	5,415
Lv 42	5,484
Lv 43	5,552
Lv 44	5,621
Lv 45	5,691
Lv 46	5,761
Lv 47	5,832
Lv 48	5,902
Lv 49	5,974
Lv 50	6,045

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0248
Form: Mega
Height: 2.01 m
Weight: 202.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0248_POKEMON_TYRANITAR_MEGA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Mega Tyranitar in Pokemon GO?

Mega Tyranitar's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Brutal Swing (charged), worth 17.5 DPS as a Dark-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Mega Tyranitar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Tyranitar takes super effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Fighting (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.

What is Mega Tyranitar's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Tyranitar reaches 6,045 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 5,347 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Mega Tyranitar?

A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Tyranitar shows 3,055 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 3,820 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Mega Tyranitar in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Tyranitar ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.

Can Mega Tyranitar be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Tyranitar depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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