Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Tyranitar
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Mega Tyranitar is Tyranitar’s Mega form. It stays Rock and Dark, needs Candy plus Mega Tyranitar Energy, and is a top Rock mega for raid lobbies. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
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Mega Tyranitar is Tyranitar’s Rock / Dark Mega form in Pokémon GO. It uses Candy plus Mega Tyranitar Energy and is a premier Rock mega for raid lobbies (same-type Rock boost). Weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Water, Steel, and Ground. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Tyranitar is a Mega Rock / Dark form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Energy from Mega Tyranitar raids and events. Prefer Mega when the lobby needs Rock boost and you have Smack Down / Bite + Stone Edge. Keep a non-Shadow for Mega — Shadows cannot Mega Evolve.
Type matchups
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Mega Tyranitar is your opponent, Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Steel, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Tyranitar— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 251
- Defense
- 207
- Stamina
- 225
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- bite
- iron tail
- dragon breath
Charged
- fire blast
- crunch
- stone edge
- brutal swing
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #738 of 954 · CP 1479
Iron Tail + Stone Edge
- Ultra League · rank #517 of 747 · CP 2465
Iron Tail + Stone Edge
- Master League · rank #102 of 1023 · CP 4335
Iron Tail + Stone Edge
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Rock-type shortlist
- Tyranitar — Smack Down + Stone Edge
- Shadow Tyranitar — Smack Down + Stone Edge
- Tyranitar — Smack Down + Stone Edge
Dark-type shortlist
- Mega Tyranitar — Bite + Brutal Swing
- Shadow Tyranitar — Bite + Crunch
- Tyranitar — Bite + Crunch
Recommended vs these bosses
- Mewtwo · Psychic
- Giratina (Altered) · Ghost / Dragon
- Giratina (Origin) · Ghost / Dragon
- Ho-Oh · Fire / Flying
- Mega Mewtwo Y · Psychic
- Cresselia · Psychic
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
… Mewtwo Y Psycho Cut + Psystrike Shadow Mewtwo Espeon / Alakazam Confusion + Psychic Dark Mega Tyranitar Bite + Crunch Shadow Weavile Weavile / Hydreigon Snarl + Foul Play Steel Mega Metagross B…
- Ch. 5: Shadow Pokémon — Complete Guide
# Shadow Pokémon — Complete Guide > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Secti…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…Moongeist Beam Psychic/ Ghost Best overall score (DPS + TDO); if available, use as lead 3 Mega Tyranitar Bite Brutal Swing Rock/Dark Best DPS+bulk combo; swap if boss has Focus Blast 4 Shadow Da…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…ttacker 3 Shadow Darkrai Snarl Shadow Ball Dark Fast energy + high DPS; resists Psychic 4 Mega Tyranitar Bite Brutal Swing Rock/Dark Dark + Rock; excellent bulk for a long fight 5 Shadow Chandel…
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
# Rocket Leaders & Giovanni > Live lineup UI: **[/card-nexus/go/rocket](/card-nexus/go/rocket)** (source of truth). Shadow bonuses: +20% ATK, −20% DEF. Lineups verified **2026-08-0…
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).