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Another new Mega Evolution has just been added toPokemon 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.
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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 thisat least three to five peoplein 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 ensure that you’re entering this Mega Raid with sufficient firepower.
On top of bringing powerful Pokemon to this Mega Raid, make sure you’reMega EvolvingorPrimal Revertingone 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 toNormal, Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire, Dark,andPsychic-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 adouble-weakness to Fighting-type attacks,andsingle-weaknesses to Ground, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass,andFairy-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 withSame Type Attack Bonusin mind, increasing the damage that your Pokemon deal.
To verify that your Pokemon benefit from this mechanic, use those that haveattacks that match their types.
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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.
