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Another new Mega Evolution has just been added to Pokemon Go, Mega Tyranitar, available only following defeat in its brand-new Mega Raid. You'll want to make sure you're taking advantage of the time this new Mega Raid is available, as it is unknown when you'll get the chance to acquire Mega Tyranitar.
With Mega Tyranitar coming into the game as one of the strongest Mega Evolutions available in Pokemon Go, make sure that you get your hands on Tyranitar's Mega Energy. With the requirement of completing Mega Tyranitar's Raid, we have put together everything you need to know to do this and secure its Mega Energy.
Recommended Group Size
Attempting to defeat Mega Tyranitar will prove to be a tough battle, requiring the help and cooperation of other experienced Trainers. To be safe, you'll want to attempt this at least three to five people in your Raid group.
Even with a group of this size, ensure you're coming to this Raid with a group of powerful Pokemon to use. This will help your team and make sure that you're entering this Mega Raid with sufficient firepower.
On top of bringing powerful Pokemon to this Mega Raid, make sure you're Mega Evolving or Primal Reverting one of your Pokemon if possible.
This will increase the effectiveness of specific attack types while these Pokemon are on the battlefield.
Mega Tyranitar: Strengths And Weaknesses
Using Pokemon that take advantage of Mega Tyranitar's weaknesses is key to your overall success in this Raid.
With resistances to Normal, Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire, Dark, and Psychic-type attacks, they will deal significantly less damage than other types. It's in your and your group's best interest if you avoid these specific types of attacks.
Mega Tyranitar has a double-weakness to Fighting-type attacks, and single-weaknesses to Ground, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass, and Fairy-type attacks. With this in mind, the use of Fight-type attacks is optimal when it comes to taking on Mega Tyranitar.
Put your team of Pokemon together with Same Type Attack Bonus in mind, increasing the damage that your Pokemon deal.
To make sure that your Pokemon benefit from this mechanic, use those that have attacks that match their types.
Mega Tyranitar: Best Counter Picks
With the double-weakness Mega Tyranitar has against Fighting-type attacks, Pokemon of this type perform exceptionally well in this specific Mega Raid. For this reason, the majority of the best Mega Tyranitar counters fall into this category.
The top Mega Tyranitar counters can be found below with each of their best move combinations.
Top Mega Tyranitar Counters | |
|---|---|
Pokemon | Recommended Moves |
Terrakion | Fast Attack: Double Kick |
Charged Attack: Sacred Sword | |
Mega Blaziken | Fast Attack: Counter |
Charged Attack: Focus Blast | |
Keldeo | Fast Attack: Low Kick |
Charged Attack: Sacred Sword | |
Shadow Machamp | Fast Attack: Counter |
Charged Attack: Dynamic Punch | |
Shadow Hariyama | Fast Attack: Counter |
Charged Attack: Dynamic Punch | |
Conkeldurr | Fast Attack: Counter |
Charged Attack: Dynamic Punch | |
Lucario | Fast Attack: Counter |
Charged Attack: Aura Sphere | |
Mega Gallade | Fast Attack: Low Kick |
Charged Attack: Close Combat | |
Mega Lopunny | Fast Attack: Double Kick |
Charged Attack: Focus Blast | |
Mega Alakazam | Fast Attack: Counter |
Charged Attack: Focus Blast | |
Cobalion | Fast Attack: Double Kick |
Charged Attack: Sacred Sword | |
Virizion | Fast Attack: Double Kick |
Charged Attack: Sacred Sword | |
Breloom | Fast Attack: Counter |
Charged Attack: Dynamic Punch | |
Galarian Zapdos | Fast Attack: Counter |
Charged Attack: Close Combat | |
Primal Groudon | Fast Attack: Mud Shot |
Charged Attack: Precipice Blades | |
Primal Kyogre | Fast Attack: Waterfall |
Charged Attack: Origin Pulse | |
Passimian | Fast Attack: Counter |
Charged Attack: Superpower | |
Shadow Poliwrath | Fast Attack: Rock Smash |
Charged Attack: Dynamic Punch | |
Buzzwole | Fast Attack: Counter |
Charged Attack: Superpower | |
Sirfetch'd | Fast Attack: Counter |
Charged Attack: Close Combat | |
Toxicroak | Fast Attack: Counter |
Charged Attack: Dynamic Punch | |
Bewear | Fast Attack: Low Kick |
Charged Attack: Superpower | |
Shadow Hitmonlee | Fast Attack: Double Kick |
Charged Attack: Close Combat | |
Togekiss | Fast Attack: Hidden Power |
Charged Attack: Aura Sphere | |
Sneasler | Fast Attack: Rock Smash |
Charged Attack: Close Combat | |