Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Tyranitar's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
Tyranitar Weakness
Tyranitar is weak to Fighting, Water, Grass, Ground, Bug, and Steel. Watch out for Fighting attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic-type moves entirely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Tyranitar's overall bulk (100/110/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ground, Bug, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Tirtouga builds →Water Gun 2x22-28% Aqua Jet 2x26-32% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 4x87-103%KO Brick Break 4x87-103%KO Low Sweep 4x74-87% | ||
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x50-59% Metal Claw 2x22-26% Mud-Slap 2x9-12% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x29-36% Vine Whip 2x20-24% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 4x153-181%KO Solar Beam 2x77-91% Magical Leaf 2x41-49% Rock Smash 4x52-63% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Throh builds →Focus Blast 4x77-91% Vital Throw 4x94-112%KO Low Sweep 4x88-105%KO Revenge 4x83-98% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 4x77-91% Low Sweep 4x100-119%KO Rock Smash 4x65-77% Double Kick 4x52-63% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 4x83-98% Brick Break 4x83-98% Low Sweep 4x71-84% Rock Smash 4x47-56% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 4x71-84% Wake-Up Slap 4x77-91% Low Sweep 4x77-91% Rock Smash 4x47-56% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 4x143-170%KO Solar Beam 2x72-85% Magical Leaf 2x38-45% Rock Smash 4x52-61% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Throh builds →Focus Blast 4x72-85% Earthquake 2x40-48% Dig 2x32-38% Vital Throw 4x87-103%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 4x72-85% Earthquake 2x47-57% Dig 2x39-46% Low Sweep 4x97-115%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 4x77-91% Dig 2x27-32% Brick Break 4x77-91% Low Sweep 4x67-79% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 4x67-79% Dig 2x27-32% Wake-Up Slap 4x77-91% Low Sweep 4x72-85% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 4x146-171%KO Solar Beam 2x72-86% Magical Leaf 2x38-46% Rock Smash 4x50-59% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Throh builds →Focus Blast 4x72-86% Earthquake 2x40-48% Dig 2x33-39% Vital Throw 4x91-107%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 4x72-86% Earthquake 2x50-59% Dig 2x40-48% Brick Break 4x113-134%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x131-155%KO Focus Blast 4x77-91% Dig 2x27-32% Brick Break 4x77-91% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 4x68-80% Dig 2x29-34% Wake-Up Slap 4x77-91% Low Sweep 4x72-86% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 4x150-178%KO Solar Beam 2x75-89% X-Scissor 2x31-37% Magical Leaf 2x38-46% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Throh builds →Focus Blast 4x73-86% Earthquake 2x42-50% Dig 2x34-40% Vital Throw 4x90-106%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 4x73-86% Earthquake 2x50-59% Dig 2x41-48% Brick Break 4x114-134%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x130-154%KO Focus Blast 4x82-96% Dig 2x27-32% Brick Break 4x77-91% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 4x65-77% Dynamic Punch 4x106-125%KO Dig 2x28-34% Wake-Up Slap 4x77-91% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 4x142-168%KO Iron Head 2x45-54% Flash Cannon 2x47-56% X-Scissor 2x30-36% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 4x142-168%KO Solar Beam 2x71-84% X-Scissor 2x30-36% Giga Drain 2x45-54% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Throh builds →Focus Blast 4x69-82% Earthquake 2x40-47% Dig 2x32-39% Brick Break 4x91-108%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 4x69-82% Earthquake 2x49-58% Dig 2x39-46% Brick Break 4x110-129%KO | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 4x81-95% Dynamic Punch 4x124-147%KO Dig 2x34-40% Brick Break 4x95-112%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 4x144-170%KO Sacred Sword 4x104-122%KO Iron Head 2x45-53% Flash Cannon 2x48-57% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 4x144-170%KO Solar Beam 2x72-85% Sacred Sword 4x104-122%KO X-Scissor 2x30-36% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Throh builds →Focus Blast 4x70-83% Earthquake 2x41-49% Dig 2x34-39% Brick Break 4x93-111%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 4x70-83% Earthquake 2x49-58% Dig 2x39-46% Brick Break 4x111-130%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 4x80-95% Dynamic Punch 4x127-150%KO Dig 2x34-41% Brick Break 4x97-114%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Azelf builds →Explosion29-34% Flamethrower9-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave10-12% Volt Switch24-28% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Espeon builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Froslass builds →Ice Beam23-27% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemBlackglasses NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Houndoom builds →Dark Pulse12-14% Sucker Punch8-9% Overheat20-23% | ||
Black & White Evolution
The three-stage chain from Larvitar through Pupitar ends here at Tyranitar. Want more? Breed for Larvitar eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Larvitar pushed Tyranitar to 600 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +70. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Tyranitar to get Larvitar eggs using 67 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Assurance, Curse and 9 more.
Black & White Tyranitar Best Moveset
Tyranitar runs a standard physical attacker set. Adamant nature with spread EVs shapes the build, while Chopleberry brings extra utility. Sand Stream supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Tyranitar best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Pursuit
- Crunch
- Superpower
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Tyranitar cleanly, with Stone Edge and Dark Pulse anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Tyranitar in Black & White
Tyranitar tops out at moderate rates across 2 locations in endgame routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Tyranitar in Black & White
To get Tyranitar, start by catching Larvitar through walking encounters at Lv. 50-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Larvitar
Step 2Catch or Evolve PupitarRoute 15BlackGrass Lv.50 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 15WhiteGrass Lv.50 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 15BlackGrass Lv.60 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 15WhiteGrass Lv.60 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Larvitar (Step 1)
Step 3Tyranitar ✓Route 15WhiteGrass Lv.50 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 15BlackGrass Lv.50 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Pupitar (Step 2)
Tyranitar Guide
In the Black & White meta, Tyranitar already has 600 BST going for it, and Sand Stream pushes the competitive value even higher. S-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Pursuit with Chopleberry is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black & White, but Tyranitar does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Tyranitar hits 700 BST.
In Black & White, Tyranitar's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), Gyarados (Water), and Exeggutor (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Machamp is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. Ground, Bug, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Tyranitar has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Tyranitar gets Sand Stream and Unnerve. But Sand Stream is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Sand Stream pairs with Tyranitar's base 110 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Tyranitar is a physical attacker with base 134 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 61 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Available since Gold & Silver, Tyranitar appears in 18 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves