Rock/Dark gives Tyranitar strong STAB coverage, and its stat spread wastes nothing on the offensive side. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. A competitive force since Gen 2. Psychic moves can't touch it, which offsets the 6 weaknesses somewhat.
Nothing fancy in Tyranitar's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.
Tyranitar Weakness
FragileTyranitar is weak to Fighting, Water, Grass, Ground, Bug, and Steel-type moves. Watch out for Fighting attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic-type moves entirely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Tyranitar's overall bulk (100/110/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
The three-stage chain from Larvitar through Pupitar ends here at Tyranitar. Want more? Breed for Larvitar eggs. A decent partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Larvitar pushed Tyranitar to 600 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +70.
How to Evolve
Breed with Tyranitar to get Larvitar eggs using 36 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Focus Energy, Outrage and 2 more.
Tyranitar runs a standard attacker set. A nature nature with flexible EVs EVs shapes the build, while Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn. An ability supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Tyranitar Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Roar
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Tyranitar cleanly, with Crunch and Rock Slide anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You're catching Larvitar first, not Tyranitar. Larvitar appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Tyranitar in Crystal
To get Tyranitar, start by catching Larvitar through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 15-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch LarvitarEASYMt. Silver - SummitGrassLv.15-20UncommonEarlyCaveMorning/dayCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - 1FGrassLv.15-20RareEarlyCaveMorning/dayCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - 2FGrassLv.15-20RareEarlyCaveMorning/dayMODERATECeladon City - Game CornerGift from NPCLv.40LimitedLateCityPurchase: 8,888 coins
Step 2Catch or Evolve PupitarCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - SummitGrassLv.20RareMidCaveMorning/dayor evolve from Larvitar (Step 1)
Step 3Tyranitar ✓
Tyranitar already has 600 BST going for it, and Sand Stream pushes the competitive value even higher. S-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Tyranitar's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), Gyarados (Water), and Exeggutor (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Machamp is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. Ground, Bug, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Tyranitar has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Tyranitar is a physical attacker with base 134 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 61 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Tyranitar appears in 18 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Available since Gold & Silver, Tyranitar appears in 18 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A