Tyranitar

Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Tyranitar is a large, bipedal, dinosaur-like Pokémon. It is mostly green, with a grey diamond-shaped patch on its front. It is covered in armor and has a spiky ridge around its back and tail.

It is loosely based on a combination of various armored dinosaurs and the Tyrannosaurus Rex, however its main inspiration appears to be Kaiju creatures from ancient Japanese legends and pop culture, such as Godzilla.

Although Tyranitar is Rock/Dark type, it evolves from Pupitar which is Rock/Ground type, thus loses its Ground type upon evolution - a rare occurrence for Pokémon. Tyranitar is a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, and has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go. In Generation 9, a Paradox Pokémon Iron Thorns was discovered, which bears a striking resemblance to Tyranitar.

Pokédex data

National № 0248
Type Rock Dark
Species Armor Pokémon
Height 2.0 m (6′07″)
Weight 202.0 kg (445.3 lbs)
Abilities 1. Sand Stream
Unnerve (hidden ability)
Local № 0246 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0251 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0294 (Black 2/White 2)
0104 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0249 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0385 (Sword/Shield)
0318 (Scarlet/Violet)
0141 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 3 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 300
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Monster
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Base stats

HP 100
310 404
Attack 134
245 403
Defense 110
202 350
Sp. Atk 95
175 317
Sp. Def 100
184 328
Speed 61
114 243
Total 600 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Tyranitar.

Pokédex data

National № 0248
Type Rock Dark
Species Armor Pokémon
Height 2.5 m (8′02″)
Weight 255.0 kg (562.2 lbs)
Abilities 1. Sand Stream
Local № 0246 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0251 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0294 (Black 2/White 2)
0104 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0249 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0385 (Sword/Shield)
0318 (Scarlet/Violet)
0141 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 3 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 315
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Monster
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Base stats

HP 100
310 404
Attack 164
299 469
Defense 150
274 438
Sp. Atk 95
175 317
Sp. Def 120
220 372
Speed 71
132 265
Total 700 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Tyranitar.

Evolution chart

(Level 30) (Level 55)

Tyranitar changes

Pokédex entries

Tyranitar

Gold Its body can’t be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
Silver Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It has an insolent nature that makes it not care about others.
Crystal In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.
Ruby
Sapphire
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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
Its body can’t be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
Emerald 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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
HeartGold Its body can’t be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
SoulSilver Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It has an insolent nature that makes it not care about others.
Black
White
If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
Black 2
White 2
The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain.
X In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.
Y If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ultra Sun 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 Moon This Pokémon is a mobile disaster, leaving mountains crumbled and houses destroyed in its wake.
Sword Its body can’t be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
Shield The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
Scarlet Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It is so insolent that it doesn’t care about others.
Violet In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.

Mega Tyranitar

Ultra Sun Due to the colossal power poured into it, this Pokémon’s back split right open. Its destructive instincts are the only thing keeping it moving.
Ultra Moon The effects of Mega Evolution make it more ferocious than ever. It’s unclear whether it can even hear its Trainer’s orders.

Moves learned by Tyranitar

Moves learnt by level up

Tyranitar learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
1Iron DefenseSteelStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
9BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
12Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
15Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
18Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
21ScreechNormalStatus 85
24Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
27CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
33EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
37Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
42ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
47SandstormRockStatus
52Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
59Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90

Egg moves

Tyranitar learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tyranitar gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
CurseGhostStatus
Dragon DanceDragonStatus
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
StompNormalPhysical 65 100

Moves learnt by TM

Tyranitar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
08Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
09Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
10Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
12Low KickFightingPhysical 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
30SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
44Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
46AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
51SandstormRockStatus
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
62Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
67Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
76Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
78Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
84Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
85RestPsychicStatus
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
87TauntDarkStatus 100
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
100Dragon DanceDragonStatus
101Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
115Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
116Stealth RockRockStatus
121Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
123SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus
133Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
141Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
150Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
156OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
158Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Tyranitar learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
1Iron DefenseSteelStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
9BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
12Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
15Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
18Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
21ScreechNormalStatus 85
24Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
27CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
33EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
37Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
42ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
47SandstormRockStatus
52Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
59Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90

Egg moves

Tyranitar learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tyranitar gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
CurseGhostStatus
Dragon DanceDragonStatus
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
StompNormalPhysical 65 100

Moves learnt by TM

Tyranitar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Tyranitar sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Tyranitar sprite from Silver Tyranitar sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Tyranitar sprite from Diamond & Pearl Tyranitar sprite from Black & White Tyranitar sprite from X & Y Tyranitar sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Tyranitar sprite from Sword & Shield Tyranitar sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Tyranitar Shiny sprite from Silver Tyranitar Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Tyranitar Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Tyranitar Shiny sprite from Black & White Tyranitar Shiny sprite from X & Y Tyranitar Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Tyranitar

Gold
Silver
Crystal
Evolve Larvitar/Pupitar
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Evolve Larvitar/Pupitar
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Evolve Larvitar/Pupitar
Pearl Trade/migrate from another game
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Larvitar/Pupitar
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Route 15
X Trade/migrate from another game
Y Evolve Larvitar/Pupitar
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Larvitar/Pupitar
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword Trade/migrate from another game
Shield
Brilliant Diamond
Evolve Larvitar/Pupitar
Shining Pearl Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

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

 

English Armor Pokémon
Japanese よろいポケモン
German Panzer-Pokémon
French Pokémon Armure
Italian Pokémon Armatura
Spanish Pokémon Coraza
Korean 갑옷포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 铠甲宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 鎧甲寶可夢

Name origin

tyrannosaur
a large bipedal dinosaur
tar
from Latin ‘tardus’ meaning slow