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No. 0248

Tyranitar

Armor Pokémon

BaseMega
Tyranitar
Official art
RockDark
Height
2 m 6′07″
Weight
202 kg 445.3 lbs
Base stat total
600 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen II Gold & Silver
Abilities
Champions#17 Doubles = · #43 Singles =Usual set Tyranitarite · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryWhite 2 / Shield
The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain.
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Base stats

HP100175–207310–404
Atk134138–204245–403
Def110117–178202–350
SpA95103–161175–317
SpD100108–167184–328
Spe6172–124114–243
Total600Higher than 94% of Pokémon
HP100Atk134Def110Spe61SpD100SpA95

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

RockDarkshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Fighting (because of Rock and Dark)
2×
Bug (because of Dark)Fairy (because of Dark)Grass (because of Rock)Ground (because of Rock)Steel (because of Rock)Water (because of Rock)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Dark)Fire (because of Rock)Flying (because of Rock)Ghost (because of Dark)Normal (because of Rock)Poison (because of Rock)

Immune to

0×
Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 4 types
RockElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 61); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+124Max113No SP81Min72Scarf186Tailwind248

At max Speed, Tyranitar outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 124Tyranitar · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  21. 113Tyranitar · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 81Tyranitar · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#17 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Tyranitarite (76.7%) · (99.4%) · Adamant (48.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (22.3%)

Moves Rock Slide, Knock Off, Protect, Low Kick

Singles

#43 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Tyranitarite (45.7%) · (99.3%) · Adamant (47%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (12.3%)

Moves Knock Off, Stone Edge, Ice Punch, Earthquake

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Mega Tyranitar: 5.72% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

2.31% of teams · rank #50 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Rock Slide
  2. Knock Off
  3. Protect
  4. Low Kick

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players2.29%
  • Rated 1500+2.24%
  • Rated 1630+2.43%
  • Rated 1760+2.31%

Usage by month

Apr 20262.31%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 99.8%
  • 0.2%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe22.3%
  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe7.9%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD6.2%
  • Adamant 13 HP / 26 Atk / 4 Def / 23 Spe3.9%
  • Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def2.9%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUUSV DoublesDOUNational DexUU

Evolution

  1. #0246LarvitarRockGround
    1. Level 30
      #0247PupitarRockGround
      1. Level 55
        #0248TyranitarRockDark
        1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Tyranitarite
          #0248Mega TyranitarRockDark

Moves

Level up 22

1Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
1Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
1Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
1Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
1Rock ThrowNo additional effect.RockPhys5090%15
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
9Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
12Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
15Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
18Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
21ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
24Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
27Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
33EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
37Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
42ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10
47SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
52Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
59Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 79

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM101Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM225Hard PressMore power the more HP the target has left.SteelPhys—100%10

Biology

Tyranitar resembles a tyrannosaurus, iguanodon, stegosaurus, and Godzilla. A Paradox Pokémon named Iron Thorns resembles Tyranitar.

Design & origin

Tyranitar's name comes from "tyrannosaurus" and "tardus", meaning slow.

Forms

Mega Tyranitar

When Tyranitar Mega Evolves, its back splits open, and with its vicious attitude fueling it, it might not be able to hear and execute its trainer's commands.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Armor Pokémon
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Green
Mountain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Johto#246Updated Johto#251Updated Unova#294Mountain Kalos#104Updated Alola#249Updated Akala#150Galar#385Crown Tundra#141Paldea#318Lumiose#208

  1. This Pokémon is a mobile disaster, leaving mountains crumbled and houses destroyed in its wake.

    Ultra Moon

  2. It wanders through the mountains seeking opponents to fight. If it finds an opponent that’s not worthy, Tyranitar ignores it and wanders on.

    Ultra Sun

  3. The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Shield

  4. If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y

  5. A TYRANITAR is so overwhelmingly powerful, it can bring down a whole mountain to make its nest. It roams in mountains seeking new opponents to fight.

    Emerald

  6. TYRANITAR is so overwhelmingly powerful, it can bring down a whole mountain to make its nest. This Pokémon wanders about in mountains seeking new opponents to fight.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  7. In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.

    Crystal · X

  8. Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It has an insolent nature that makes it not care about others.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  9. Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.

    Gold · FireRed · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Sword

Names around the world

English
Tyranitar
Japanese
バンギラス
Japanese (romaji)
Bangiras
Korean
마기라스
Chinese (Traditional)
班基拉斯
Chinese (Simplified)
班基拉斯
French
Tyranocif
German
Despotar
Spanish
Tyranitar
Italian
Tyranitar

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

3 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
35
270
Slow

Breeding

Monster
♂ 50%♀ 50%
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Pupitar: Level 55.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Roaring-Sea CavesSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68
Shield 9 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
White 2 1 area
  • Road 15Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Black 2 1 area
  • Road 15Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Colosseum 1 area
  • Realgam Tower ColosseumSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 55
White 1 area
  • Road 15Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50
Black 1 area
  • Road 15Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.