Mega Tyranitar Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Tyranitar in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Tyranitar
Mega Tyranitar is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 41.000 DPS.
Mega Tyranitar can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mega Tyranitar is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Fire-type moves as Mega Tyranitar resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mega Tyranitar is Mega Blaziken (41.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (40.833 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (35.875 DPS).
Catching Mega Tyranitar: After defeating Mega Tyranitar, the catch encounter will have a CP between 3025 and 3132 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3763-3896 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Tyranitar from raids will have exactly 3132 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mega Tyranitar?
The best counter for Mega Tyranitar is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 41.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (40.833 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (35.875 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Tyranitar?
Mega Tyranitar can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mega Tyranitar weak to?
Mega Tyranitar is weak to Fighting (double weak), Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Tyranitar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Tyranitar's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Tyranitar from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Tyranitar from raids will have 3132 CP at level 20, or 3896 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 3025. If you see 3132 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Tyranitar worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Tyranitar is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mega Tyranitar?
For the best moveset for Mega Tyranitar itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Tyranitar stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mega Tyranitar without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Tyranitar can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (31.630 DPS) and Lucario (31.333 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mega Tyranitar in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Tyranitar is not currently available. Rock-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.