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Tyrantrum

Despot Pokémon

Tyrantrum official artwork
Official art

Tyrantrum is a Rock/Dragon-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Ice, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 521. In Pokémon Champions it’s #210 on the Doubles ladder and #217 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
2.5 m 8′02″
Weight
270 kg 595.2 lbs
Base stat total
521 Higher than 79% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI X & Y
Abilities
Champions#210 Doubles ▲1 · #217 Singles ▲3Usual set Choice Scarf · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
A single bite of Tyrantrum’s massive jaws will demolish a car. This Pokémon was the king of the ancient world.
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Base stats

HP82157–189274–368
Atk121126–190222–375
Def119125–188218–370
SpA6980–133128–260
SpD5971–122110–238
Spe7181–135132–265
Total521Higher than 79% of Pokémon
HP82Atk121Def119Spe71SpD59SpA69

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: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

RockDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dragon (because of Dragon)Fairy (because of Dragon)Fighting (because of Rock)Ground (because of Rock)Ice (because of Dragon)Steel (because of Rock)

Resists

½×
Electric (because of Dragon)Flying (because of Rock)Normal (because of Rock)Poison (because of Rock)
¼×
Fire (because of Rock and Dragon)
Takes normal damage from 7 types
RockBugGhostWaterGrassPsychicDark

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 71); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+135Max123No SP91Min81Scarf202Tailwind270

At max Speed, Tyrantrum outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Tyrantrum against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
135Tyrantrum · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123Tyrantrum · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
91Tyrantrum · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
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

#210 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (32.2%) · (53.1%) · Adamant (38.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (25.5%)

MovesHead SmashRock SlideProtectPsychic Fangs

Singles

#217 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (34.0%) · (68.3%) · Adamant (47.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (42.3%)

MovesHead SmashEarthquakeOutrageIce Fang

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

Usage over time

Values
Tyrantrum, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619<0.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315<0.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,943<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Not in this format’s stats at this level.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.1%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

1Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
1RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
12CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
16Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
20Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
24Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
28Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
32Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
36Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
42ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10
48EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
54Horn DrillOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.NormalPhys—30%5
60Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
66Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil.RockPhys15080%5

TM / HM / TR 49

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM26Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM29CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM32SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM43Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM54Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM58AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
TM66Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM67Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM68Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM97Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhys60100%20
TM98Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM99Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TR01Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TR10EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR24OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR31Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15
TR32Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TR39SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TR42Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TR47Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TR51Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TR53Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TR58Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TR62Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TR67Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TR69Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TR74Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TR75Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TR76Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TR90Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TR94High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TR97Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10

Tutor 4

TutorDraco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TutorLash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TutorMeteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.RockSpec12090%10
TutorScale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20

Biology

Tyrantrum was the king of the ancient world. Its massive jaws can shred cars to pieces.

Design & origin

Designed by Hitoshi Ariga, Tyrantrum is based on the Tyrannosaurus rex.

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

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Despot Pokémon
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Red
—
Coastal Kalos#065Updated Alola#244Updated Akala#145Crown Tundra#084Lumiose#194
  1. A single bite of Tyrantrum’s massive jaws will demolish a car. This Pokémon was the king of the ancient world.

    Shield
  2. This Pokémon is from about 100,000,000 years ago. It has the presence of a king, vicious but magnificent.

    Sword
  3. The king of the ancient world, it can easily crunch a car with the devastating strength of its enormous jaws.

    Ultra Moon
  4. Complete restoration is impossible, allowing room for theories that its entire body was once covered in a feather-like coat.

    Ultra Sun
  5. Nothing could stop this Pokémon 100 million years ago, so it behaved like a king.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire
  6. Thanks to its gargantuan jaws, which could shred thick metal plates as if they were paper, it was invincible in the ancient world it once inhabited.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Tyrantrum
Japanese
ガチゴラス
Japanese (romaji)
Gachigoras
Korean
견고라스
Chinese (Traditional)
怪顎龍
Chinese (Simplified)
怪颚龙
French
Rexillius
German
Monargoras
Spanish
Tyrantrum
Italian
Tyrantrum

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

2 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
182
Medium

Breeding

MonsterDragon
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Tyrunt: Level 39 (day).

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 69
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 69
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

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.