Tyranitar Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tyranitar in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tyranitar
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 54.625 DPS.
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: Tyranitar is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Fire-type moves as 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 Tyranitar is Mega Blaziken (54.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (54.500 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (47.750 DPS).
Catching Tyranitar: After defeating Tyranitar, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2156 and 2246 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2682-2794 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tyranitar from raids will have exactly 2246 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 Tyranitar?
The best counter for Tyranitar is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 54.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (54.500 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (47.750 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tyranitar?
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 Tyranitar weak to?
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 Tyranitar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, 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 Tyranitar from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tyranitar from raids will have 2246 CP at level 20, or 2794 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2156. If you see 2246 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tyranitar worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
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 Tyranitar?
For the best moveset for Tyranitar itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full 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 Tyranitar without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tyranitar can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (42.148 DPS) and Lucario (41.333 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 Tyranitar in raids?
Weather boost information for 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.