Professor Geekbeak’s Raid Research: Mega Tyranitar

Hello students! My name is Professor Geekbeak, and today, I wish to draw attention to Mega Tyranitar. Mega Tyranitar is a powerhouse, both in the rock and dark types it covers, and is the best mega in the category for both. If a raid needs either of those types, Mega Tyranitar is always going to be a good pick. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

Mega Tyranitar boasts a double weakness to Fighting types, as both Rock and Dark are weak to Fighting. Though, do be wary of Fire Blast in Mega Tyranitar’s moveset. Some of the strongest fighting types hold a weakness to fire, so be careful.

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Mega Tyranitar. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pokémon that also work against Mega Tyranitar. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Overall, Mega Tyranitar is an easy raid. Most top tier fighting types can solo the raid if done well, and if not, only 2 or 3 people are needed to beat it out. But, that doesn’t mean the reward of a Mega Tyranitar isn’t assuredly worth the minimal effort. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!