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.
Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It is so insolent that it doesn’t care about others.
In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.
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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 4x157-185%KO Earthquake 2x45-53% Sky Uppercut 4x113-134%KO Flash Cannon 2x35-42% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Emboar builds →Focus Blast 4x157-185%KO Solar Beam 2x52-62% Hammer Arm 4x146-171%KO Earthquake 2x49-57% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 4x119-141%KO Dynamic Punch 4x117-137%KO Earthquake 2x39-46% Surf 2x45-53% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Conkeldurr builds →Focus Punch 4x242-285%KO Superpower 4x192-226%KO Focus Blast 4x102-120%KO Dynamic Punch 4x163-192%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Bewear builds →Superpower 4x175-206%KO Focus Blast 4x102-120%KO Hammer Arm 4x149-175%KO Earthquake 2x49-58% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Tyranitar for 38-45%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave13-16% Thunderbolt38-45% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Cresselia builds →Ice Beam15-18% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Mew builds →Ice Beam19-23% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Ribombee builds →Moonblast 2x74-87% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 79 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Assurance, Curse and 9 more.
Sun & Moon Tyranitar Best Moveset
Focus Sash guarantees Tyranitar survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Crunch before going down. Sand Stream and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Tyranitar best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Pursuit
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
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 Sun & Moon
Tyranitar can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Larvitar from Gold, Crystal, or Scarlet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Tyranitar in Sun & Moon
Step 3Tyranitar ✓
Tyranitar Guide
In the Sun & Moon meta, Tyranitar already has 600 BST going for it, and Sand Stream pushes the competitive value even higher. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Crunch with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Mega Tyranitar is the evolved form, sitting at 700 BST. Big power spike over base Tyranitar (600). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
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- 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