Which is better Tyranitar or shadow tyranitar?

Shadow Tyranitar is preferred over its regular variant due to the consistency of its Fast Attack pressure. Smack Down is generally preferred due to the ubiquity of Zacian and Flying-type Pokemon, but Bite offers greater pressure against Groudon and Dialga.
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What is the best Tyranitar?

The best moves for Tyranitar are Smack Down and Stone Edge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
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Who can beat Shadow Tyranitar?

The best Pokemon Go Shadow Tyranitar counters are Terrakion, Mega Blaziken, Shadow Machamp, Keldeo, Shadow Hariyama & Conkeldurr.
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Should I purify Shadow Tyranitar for Mega?

If you need to choose between limited Shadow Larvitars with good IVs, prioritize Dark. DO NOT PURIFY! Use another non-shadow for the mega. I recommend having at least 1 Shadow Rock for Rocket battles.
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Should I purify shiny shadow Larvitar?

But, since higher attack power is generally a more desired trait, you shouldn't purify your shiny Shadow Pokémon. You probably shouldn't purify your other Shadow Pokémon, either, but again, that's up to you.
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Is Shadow tyranitar worth it?

Shadow Tyranitar is preferred over its regular variant due to the consistency of its Fast Attack pressure. Smack Down is generally preferred due to the ubiquity of Zacian and Flying-type Pokemon, but Bite offers greater pressure against Groudon and Dialga.
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Is it better to keep a Shadow Pokemon or purify it?

Purifying a Shadow Pokémon will improve their appraisal and reduce the amount of Stardust and Candy required for them to Power Up, Evolve, or learn a new attack. When Purified, a Shadow Pokémon will forget Frustration and learn Return, a Charged Attack that's exclusive to Purified Pokémon.
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Is Tyranitar a better dark or rock type?

Otherwise, he doesn't get a Rock type fast move. That makes him a bit slower than others and means that he is better used for dark attacks. Tyranitar with Dark moves is the best Dark-based attacker by a wide margin.
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Who is stronger than Tyranitar?

The best Pokemon Go Tyranitar counters are Terrakion, Mega Blaziken, Shadow Machamp, Keldeo, Shadow Hariyama & Conkeldurr. Login to see your custom results!
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How do I beat Shadow tyranitar?

Resisting the quick attack and using Pokemon that can force the shadow Pokemon to use their shields is the best way to beat these tough foes! Pokebattler Raid counters can be customized to show you the exact Pokemon you actually own using your own personal Pokebox.
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What weakens Tyranitar?

Tyranitar has the most weaknesses out of any pokemon. Being weak to water, grass, bug, fairy, fighting(4x), ground and steel.
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Which is better scizor or Tyranitar?

Scizor probably fits in better; Tyranitar's sandstorms really mess with your other Pokemon. I'd say Scizor, which should be a more stable choice, and you already have plenty of attack variety in your team. Tyranitar since you need something that can take a special attack without instantly dieing.
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Is Tyranitar better than steelix?

Tyranitar has a high attack, but its defense is bad and it's double weak against Fighting. Steelix has very high defense, and doesn't have any double weaknesses.
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What punch is best for Tyranitar?

Ice Punch takes out Ground-types like Gliscor that can wall you and both hit Fighting-types decently, who can take both of your STABs. Earthquake is also an option if you want to be able to take out another Tyranitar, Infernape, Heatran and certain steel types.
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Is Shadow or Mega Tyranitar better?

Fortunately, Tyranitar is a respectable Rock- or Dark-type attacker in raids—and Mega Tyranitar even more so. Shadow Tyranitar is already one of the most powerful Dark-type attackers in Pokémon GO and Mega Tyranitar is currently the most powerful Dark-type attacker available.
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Who is better Mega Tyranitar or mega metagross?

Both Of these are extremely strong. Mega Metagross has hammer arm which is 4× effective and meteor mash which is 2× effective against Mega Tyranitar. On the other hand Tyranitar has fire fang and crunch, both are 2× effective against Metagross. But when attacks comes in a draw then speed takes the lead.
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Is salamence better than Tyranitar?

Salamence is weak to Tyranitar, in aspects of moves and defence.
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Is Lycanroc better than Tyranitar?

Well Tyranitar is by far the superior pokemon. That said, it evolves late, and is fairly useless in its unevolved state. In terms of playing through the game, Lycanroc will probably prove to be more useful. End game, Tyranitar no question.
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Is a 0 star Shadow Pokemon good?

Shadow Pokemon that are Purified will sometimes have their Appraisal increased. It will also lose the Shadow Bonus effect. So, if a Shadow Pokemon is 0-stars but has decent Attacks and CP, it's better to leave it unpurified for future battles.
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Are Shadow Pokemon better than 100 IV?

Remember a 0 IV shadow Pokemon has more damage per second than a 100% IV regular Pokemon! Here are some of the times when to purify a shadow Pokemon! Sometimes for pvp, if you need the move return, if you have a high IV shadow and want a strong mega, or if you like to collect hundos!
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What happens if you purify a 4 * Shadow Pokemon?

It goes from a shadow pokemon to a purified pokemon, it becomes 20% weaker in terms of damage, 20% stronger in terms of defense (shadow bonus) and remains a hundo.
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Should I keep all my Shadow Pokemon?

There are both good and bad reasons why players should hang on to a Shadow Pokemon. For one, their Moves will inflict more damage at the cost of having lower defense. Shadow Pokemon can be left at Gyms and assigned as a Buddy just like regular/Purified Pokemon. However, they can't be traded to other players.
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What is the best Shadow Pokemon to remove Frustration?

Which Shadow Pokémon should forget Frustration? In general, Legendaries should be highest on the priority list. Shadow Mewtwo, Shadow Ho-Oh, and Shadow Lugia are all excellent options to have up your sleeve.
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