Tyrunt Best Moveset
Rock/Dragon TermStab at 89 Attack on 48 Speed cooldowns. Decent per-hit damage held back by slow recharges. 58/77/45 bulk leans physical. The moveset shows physical promise. Tyrantrum's 121 Attack and 119 Defense take the same identity to a competitive level.
Tyrunt saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Tyrunt's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Strongjaw with Choice Band, favoring a Naughty nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Tyrunt best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Outrage
- Ancient Power
- Stone Edge
- Draco Meteor
Recommended Teammates
Tyrunt saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Tyrunt maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Stickybarb, favoring a Hardy nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Dig
- Dragon Claw
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Tyrunt saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Tyrunt maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Horn Drill
Recommended Teammates
Tyrunt Weakness
Tyrunt is weak to Ice, Fighting, Ground, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Tyrunt's physical bulk (base 77 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Electric, Poison, Flying |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire |
What is Tyrunt Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Tyrunt
Dragonite's Earthquake hits Tyrunt for 64-75%. Scizor threatens a KO with Close Combat (112-132%). Machamp's Close Combat also KOs at 112-132%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed13-15% Earthquake 2x64-75% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x57-67% Knock Off30-36% U Turn49-58% Close Combat 2x112-132%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch 2x25-30% Close Combat 2x112-132%KO Stone Edge31-37% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x77-91% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Lapras builds →Surf48-56% Thunderbolt16-19% | ||
Evolution
Tyrunt evolves into Tyrantrum. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are slow to hatch. Evolving adds up to 159 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Tyrunt with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Shiny Tyrunt
Lighter blue tones replace the earthy brown, making Tyrunt look more like an ice-age fossil than a rocky one. It's a nice preview of what Tyrantrum's shiny does even better.
Shiny Tyrunt Odds & Hunting Methods
6 of 6 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Tyrunt
Meeting the small tyrant Tyrunt means catching it on foot in Lumiose's Wild Zones, low near level 24 or grown out toward level 54.
Where To Catch Tyrunt in LZA
Tyrunt is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 24-54. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Tyrantrumor evolve from Tyrunt (Step 1)
A handful of locations for Tyrunt with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Tyrunt in SwSh
Tyrunt is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 60-65. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Tyrunt ✓Ballimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Thunderstorm- Step 2Evolve into TyrantrumBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Tyrunt egg.
To plan your throws, open the Sword & Shield catch rate calculator with Tyrunt preloaded.
Bring the Jaw Fossil to the restoration lab on Route 8 and Tyrunt is revived at level 15, the little tyrant reborn the same in either version.
How to Obtain Tyrunt in USUM
Step 2Evolve into Tyrantrum
No wild encounters for Tyrunt in Sun & Moon. It can be transferred in from X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
How to Obtain Tyrunt in SM
Step 1Tyrunt ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 8 · Revive Jaw Fossil, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Ambrette Town · Revive Jaw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Rustboro City · Revive Jaw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Ballimere Lake · Overcast. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Walking · Hyperspace Lumiose. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Tyrantrum
Base Stats
Tyrunt's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This is an ancient Pokémon, revived in modern times. It has a violent disposition, and it’ll tear apart anything it gets between its hefty jaws.
Tyrunt Event Distributions
Tyrunt reaches players through one Mystery Gift distribution rather than a recurring giveaway.
Hidden Ability Tyrunt!Omega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Tyrunt Guide
Tyrunt does the job early-game if you need a Rock/Dragon type on your team. Evolve it into Tyrantrum before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Tyrunt plays as a balanced. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully.
Adamant is the go-to nature for Tyrunt. That's +Attack / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 HP / 252 Atk EVs. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Tyrunt has appeared in 6 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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