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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 0248 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Tyranitar changes
- In Generations 2-4, Tyranitar has a base experience yield of 218.
- In Generations 5-7, Tyranitar has a base experience yield of 270.
- In Generation 2, Tyranitar has a base Friendship value of 70.
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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1 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Ice Fang | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Rock Throw | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
9 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
12 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
15 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
18 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
21 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
24 | Smack Down | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
27 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
33 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
37 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
42 | Thrash | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
47 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
52 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
59 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 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. |
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Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Assurance | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Stomp | Normal | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Tyranitar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
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. |
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1 | Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Ice Fang | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Rock Throw | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
9 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
12 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
15 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
18 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
21 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
24 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
27 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
33 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
37 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
42 | Thrash | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
47 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
52 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
59 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 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. |
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Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Assurance | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Stomp | Normal | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Tyranitar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
Tyranitar sprites
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Shiny |
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Where to find Tyranitar
Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Larvitar/Pupitar |
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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 |
Answers to Tyranitar questions
- What is a good moveset for Tyranitar?
- Where is Tyranitar in pokemon platinum?
- Which is stronger from these pokemon:?
- What makes Tyranitar so good?
- If you're in a double battle, and there's an Abomasnow, Ninetales,Politoad, and Tyranitar , which would go first?
- Help with Tyranitar EV spread?
- Mega Tyranitar vs Mega Garchomp?
- Is Tyranitar with unnerve worth having in a competitive team?
- Why is Slaking not a Psuedo legendary?
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Other languages
English | Tyranitar |
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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 |
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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