Tyrantrum Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tyrantrum in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tyrantrum
Tyrantrum is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 38.690 DPS.
Tyrantrum 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: Tyrantrum is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Electric, Flying-type moves as Tyrantrum 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 Tyrantrum is Eternatus (38.690 DPS), Mega Blaziken (37.250 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (36.833 DPS).
Catching Tyrantrum: After defeating Tyrantrum, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1751 and 1832 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2178-2279 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tyrantrum from raids will have exactly 1832 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 Tyrantrum?
The best counter for Tyrantrum is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 38.690 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (37.250 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (36.833 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tyrantrum?
Tyrantrum 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 Tyrantrum weak to?
Tyrantrum is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type attacks. It resists Fire, Electric, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tyrantrum be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tyrantrum's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tyrantrum from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tyrantrum from raids will have 1832 CP at level 20, or 2279 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1751. If you see 1832 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tyrantrum worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tyrantrum 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 Tyrantrum?
For the best moveset for Tyrantrum itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tyrantrum 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 Tyrantrum without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tyrantrum can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (38.690 DPS) and Zacian (Crowned sword) (32.625 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 Tyrantrum in raids?
Weather boost information for Tyrantrum 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.