As a Rock/Dark type, Mega Tyranitar has 7 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 1 other Pokémon share the Rock/Dark typing.

Base stats

HP: 100
Attack: 164
Defense: 150
Sp. Atk: 95
Sp. Def: 120
Speed: 71
Total: 700

Mega Tyranitar has a base stat total of 700, higher than 98% of Pokémon. With Attack (164) well above Sp. Atk (95), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 71 is middling (faster than 55% of Pokémon). With 100 HP, 150 Defense and 120 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Mega Tyranitar's only ability is Sand Stream.

How to beat Mega Tyranitar

The best way to beat Mega Tyranitar is with Fighting moves, which deal 4× damage. Ground, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Dark moves. Koraidon hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Dark moves. Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Dark moves.