Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Tyranitar

Tyranitar

ROCK

DARK

Armor Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Tyranitar is a Rock and Dark Type Armor Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Tyranitar can be found with Sand Stream as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 3 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 600 combined Base Stats.

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Tyranitar Stats and Abilities

Based on Tyranitar Base IVs we consider this pokemon S-Tier choice. Tyranitar Highest IV Stat is Attack 134 and the Lowest being Speed 61.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	100	310	404
S	Attack	134	245	403
D	Defense	110	202	350
C	Special Attack	95	175	317
D	Special Defense	100	184	328
E	Speed	61	114	243
S	Total	600

Best Held Items	Black Glasses Dread Plate Hard Stone Rock Incense Stone Plate
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	3 Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Monster
Egg Cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Sand Stream Ability 1	Sand Stream creates a sandstorm when the ability-bearer enters battle. The effect lasts 5 turns, unless it is cleared via Air Lock or Cloud Nine or replaced by another weather condition.
Unnerve Hidden Ability	Makes the foe nervous and unable to eat Berries.

How To Evolve Tyranitar in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Larvitar requires (Level 30) to evolve into Pupitar and then (Level 55) to evolve into Tyranitar.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Larvitar	Level 30 →	Pupitar	Level 55 →	Tyranitar

Where To Find Tyranitar in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Tyranitar has 3 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Pupitar, within the Big Bluff Cavern location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 207
Route 207	20 - 5%	Larvitar Lv. 7
Rocky Cave
	National	Larvitar Lv. 16-63
	National	Pupitar Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern
	National	Larvitar Lv. 16-63
	National	Pupitar Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Tyranitar Weakness

Tyranitar is a Rock and Dark Type pokemon. This will cause Tyranitar to take More Damage from Ground, Steel, Water, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ghost, Dark, Psychic Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Fighting
2.0x More Damage	Ground Steel Water Grass Bug Fairy
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Flying Poison Fire Ghost Dark
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Psychic

What pokemon is Tyranitar Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS

What pokemon is Tyranitar Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus NORMAL
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING

Best Tyranitar Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Tyranitar Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
59	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
52	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
42	Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
33	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

Best Moveset for Tyranitar TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Tyranitar Lv Up Moves

Tyranitar TM Moves

Tyranitar Level Up Moves

List of Moves Tyranitar can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Iron Defense STEEL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Sharply raises user's Defense.
1	Thunder Fang ELECTRIC	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
1	Ice Fang ICE	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
1	Fire Fang FIRE	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Leer NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Rock Throw ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical
1	Payback DARK	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
9	Bite DARK	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
12	Scary Face NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
15	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
18	Stomping Tantrum GROUND	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
21	Screech NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
24	Dark Pulse DARK	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
27	Crunch DARK	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
33	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
37	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
42	Thrash NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
47	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
52	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
59	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.

Tyranitar TM Moves

List of Moves Tyranitar can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM02	Dragon Claw DRAGON	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM03	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM13	Ice Beam ICE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard ICE	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt ELECTRIC	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder ELECTRIC	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave ELECTRIC	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower FIRE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38	Fire Blast FIRE	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM41	Torment DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM52	Focus Blast FIGHTING	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse DRAGON	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special
TM65	Shadow Claw GHOST	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM66	Payback DARK	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM69	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM71	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM72	Avalanche ICE	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if user took damage first.
TM73	Thunder Wave ELECTRIC	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM78	Snarl DARK	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM79	Dark Pulse DARK	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM95	Surf WATER	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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