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.
Its body can’t be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It has an insolent nature that makes it not care about others.
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)
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Cresselia builds →Ice Beam15-18% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Mesprit builds →U Turn 2x29-34% Thunderbolt20-23% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLife Orb NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Houndoom builds →Dark Pulse22-26% Sucker Punch12-14% Fire Blast30-36% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityInsomnia ItemFocus Sash NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Banette builds →Shadow Sneak9-11% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Electrode builds →Explosion14-16% Thunderbolt21-26% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 63 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Assurance, Curse and 7 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Tyranitar Best Moveset
Tyranitar runs a standard physical attacker set. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Lum Berry brings one-time status cleanse. Sand Stream supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Tyranitar best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Pursuit
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Tyranitar in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Can't catch Tyranitar directly. Start with Larvitar at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 55. The 3-stage chain from Larvitar to Tyranitar is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Tyranitar in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Larvitar is your first catch on the way to Tyranitar. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 15-45 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LarvitarMt. Silver - Upper mountainsideHeartGoldGrass Lv.15-30 CaveUncommonEarlyMt. Silver - Upper mountainsideSoulSilverGrass Lv.15-30 CaveUncommonEarlyMt. Silver - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.15-20 CaveRareEarlyMt. Silver - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.15-20 CaveRareEarlyMt. Silver - 1F Central ChamberHeartGoldGrass Lv.15-20 CaveRareEarlyMt. Silver - 1F Central ChamberSoulSilverGrass Lv.15-20 CaveRareEarlyMt. Silver - 1F Upper ChamberSoulSilverGrass Lv.15-20 CaveRareEarlyMt. Silver - 1F Upper ChamberHeartGoldGrass Lv.15-20 CaveRareEarlyMt. Silver - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.15-20 CaveRareEarlyMt. Silver - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.15-20 CaveRareEarlyMt. Silver - 3FSoulSilverGrass Lv.15-20 CaveRareEarlyMt. Silver - 3FHeartGoldGrass Lv.15-20 CaveRareEarlyMt. Silver - Lower mountainsideHeartGoldGrass Lv.15-20 CaveRareEarlyMt. Silver - Lower mountainsideSoulSilverGrass Lv.15-20 CaveRareEarly
Step 2Catch or Evolve PupitarMt. Silver - 1F Central ChamberSoulSilverGrass Lv.45 CaveRareLateMt. Silver - 1F Central ChamberHeartGoldGrass Lv.45 CaveRareLateor evolve from Larvitar (Step 1)
Step 3Tyranitar ✓
Tyranitar Guide
In the HeartGold & SoulSilver 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. Crunch with Lum Berry is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in HeartGold & SoulSilver, but Tyranitar does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Tyranitar hits 700 BST.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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