Tyrunt Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tyrunt in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tyrunt
Tyrunt is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 60.000 DPS.
Tyrunt 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: Tyrunt is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Electric, Flying-type moves as Tyrunt 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 Tyrunt is Eternatus (60.000 DPS), Mega Blaziken (57.625 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (57.167 DPS).
Catching Tyrunt: After defeating Tyrunt, the catch encounter will have a CP between 899 and 957 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1118-1191 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tyrunt from raids will have exactly 957 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 Tyrunt?
The best counter for Tyrunt is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 60.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (57.625 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (57.167 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tyrunt?
Tyrunt 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 Tyrunt weak to?
Tyrunt is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type attacks. It resists Fire, Electric, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tyrunt be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tyrunt's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tyrunt from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tyrunt from raids will have 957 CP at level 20, or 1191 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 899. If you see 957 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tyrunt worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tyrunt 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 Tyrunt?
For the best moveset for Tyrunt itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tyrunt 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 Tyrunt without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tyrunt can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (60.000 DPS) and Zacian (Crowned sword) (49.250 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 Tyrunt in raids?
Weather boost information for Tyrunt 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.