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Conquering Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon GO: A Comprehensive Guide
Mega Tyranitar, a formidable 5-Star Mega Raid boss in Pokémon GO, demands strategic counter selection. While possessing high Attack, CP, and Defense, its considerable HP is its vulnerability. This guide details optimal counters, leveraging its weaknesses for maximum effectiveness.
Mega Tyranitar's Strengths and Weaknesses
Mega Tyranitar is a dual Rock/Dark type, susceptible to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type attacks. Fighting-type moves deliver the most significant damage (256% effectiveness), while other weaknesses inflict 160% damage. Conversely, it resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type moves.
| Pokémon | Type | Weaknesses | Strong Against | Resistances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mega Tyranitar | Rock/Dark | Fighting Bug Fairy Water Grass Ground Steel | Fire Ice Flying Bug Psychic Ghost Rock Steel Fairy Grass | Normal Fire Poison Flying Ghost Dark |
Despite its vulnerabilities, Mega Tyranitar's diverse moveset (including Iron Tail and Fire Blast) counters many Pokémon exploiting those weaknesses.
Top Mega Tyranitar Counters
Optimal counters are high-Attack Fighting-types like Keldeo, Conkeldurr, and Machamp. The table below lists additional effective Pokémon and their recommended movesets:
| Pokémon | Fast Move | Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
 Keldeo (Resolute or base form) | Low Kick | Sacred Sword |
 Machamp | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
 Hariyama | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
 Mega Blaziken | Counter | Focus Blast |
 Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
 Toxicroak | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
 Mega Gallade (or base form) | Low Kick | Close Combat |
 Mega Lopunny | Double Kick | Focus Blast |
 Galarian Zapdos | Counter | Close Combat |
 Meloetta (Pirouette form) | Low Kick | Close Combat |
Water and Ground-types offer viable alternatives, though with slightly reduced damage output. Prioritize same-type attack bonus (STAB) for optimal results.
Shiny Mega Tyranitar
Shiny Mega Tyranitar is obtainable from 5-Star Mega Raids, but the odds are 1 in 128. Larvitar Community Days offer a higher chance of obtaining a Shiny Larvitar, which can then be evolved.
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