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.
The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain.
Tyranitar Weakness
Tyranitar is weak to Fighting, Water, Grass, Ground, Bug, Steel, and Fairy. 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, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
In Sword & Shield, Blacephalon's Overheat hits Tyranitar for 35-41%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Blacephalon builds →Shadow Ball21-25% Flamethrower24-28% Overheat35-41% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Zapdos builds →Hurricane21-25% Volt Switch27-32% Heat Wave12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn 2x20-23% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemFocus Sash NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Xatu builds →Heat Wave13-16% Fly10-12% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 64 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Curse, Stomp.
Sword & Shield Tyranitar Best Moveset
Crunch is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Tyranitar into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Adamant nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Sand Stream helps on the margins.
Best Build
Tyranitar best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Crunch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Tyranitar cleanly, with Stone Edge and Foul Play anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Tyranitar in Sword & Shield
Can't catch Tyranitar directly. Start with Larvitar at moderate 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 Sword & Shield
The path to Tyranitar starts with Larvitar at Lv. 50-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch LarvitarRoaring-Sea CavesOverworld Lv.60-65 Cave10%PostAll WeatherLake of OutrageGrass Lv.50-52 Water5%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageGrass Lv.50-52 Water5%PostOvercast
Step 2Catch or Evolve PupitarLake of OutrageGrass Lv.50-52 Water2%PostSandstormLake of OutrageOverworld Lv.55-58 Water2%PostSandstormor evolve from Larvitar (Step 1)
Step 3Tyranitar ✓
Tyranitar Guide
In the Sword & Shield meta, Tyranitar already has 600 BST going for it, and Sand Stream pushes the competitive value even higher. A-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Crunch with Choice Band is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Tyranitar does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Tyranitar hits 700 BST.
In Sword & Shield, 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, Steel, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 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