Stats & Training
Attack and Defense carry most of Tyrantrum's stat budget. Sp. Def's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon is from about 100,000,000 years ago. It has the presence of a king, vicious but magnificent.
A single bite of Tyrantrum’s massive jaws will demolish a car. This Pokémon was the king of the ancient world.
Tyrantrum Weakness
Ice, Fighting, Ground, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy moves hit Tyrantrum for super-effective damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Tyrantrum's physical bulk (base 119 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Electric, Poison, Flying |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire |
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (96-113%). Garchomp's Earthquake also KOs at 93-110%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tyrantrum View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x96-113%KO Rapid Spin8-10% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tyrantrum View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tyrantrum View Weavile builds →Knock Off29-34% Ice Shard 2x36-42% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tyrantrum View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x98-116%KO Knock Off9-11% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Evolved from Tyrunt. Tyrantrum is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are slow to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+42 over Tyrunt), and Tyrantrum peaks at 521 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Tyrantrum to get Tyrunt eggs using 63 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Sword & Shield Tyrantrum Best Moveset
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Tyrantrum can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Rockhead back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Tyrantrum best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Outrage
- Head Smash
- Close Combat
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Head Smash
- Rock Polish
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Head Smash
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Close Combat
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Tyrantrum can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Head Smash and Outrage while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Tyrantrum in Sword & Shield
Tyrantrum doesn't appear wild. Catch Tyrunt instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 39 to get Tyrantrum. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Tyrantrum in Sword & Shield
Tyrunt is your first catch on the way to Tyrantrum. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 60-65 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TyruntBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowingBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowingBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostRainingBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostRainingBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostOvercastBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostOvercastBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Tyrantrum ✓
Tyrantrum Guide
In Sword & Shield, Strong Jaw changes the entire equation for Tyrantrum. The 521 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Outrage with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Strong Jaw is what you want on Tyrantrum. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Rock Head) work on paper but Strong Jaw is what makes Tyrantrum worth using. On wall sets, Strong Jaw pairs with Tyrantrum's base 119 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Base 71 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Tyrantrum is a physical attacker with base 121 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Sword & Shield, Tyrantrum has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Tyrantrum joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
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