Is Tyranitar Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Imported Tyranitar at 600 BST brings Rock/Dark with AbilitySand Stream setting sandstorm on entry. Mega Tyranitar is available in Omega Ruby. Handles Phoebe, Glacia, and most of Steven's roster. One of the best imports if you commit to the level 55 evolution grind.
Larvitar has the type edge here and should clean up Roxanne's team.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Larvitar has the type edge here and should clean up Flannery's team.
Norman's typing presses Larvitar's defenses.
Winona's team hits Larvitar's weaknesses hard.
Tate & Liza's team hits Larvitar's weaknesses hard.
Wallace's team hits Larvitar's weaknesses hard.
Sidney's team hits Pupitar's weaknesses hard.
Pupitar trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Pupitar trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Pupitar trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Tyranitar trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Tyranitar cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 55.
How to Get Tyranitar in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Tyranitar can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer Larvitar from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Tyranitar in ORAS
Step 1Obtain LarvitarCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Terminus Cave · Horde battle, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Mt. Silver. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Mt. Silver. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Sevault Canyon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 207. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Mt. Silver. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Diglett's Tunnel. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Pupitar
Step 3Tyranitar ✓
Tyranitar Weakness
Tyranitar is weak to Fighting, Water, Grass, Ground, Bug, Steel, and Fairy. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ground, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Tyranitar Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Tyranitar
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Ludicolo builds →Surf 2x57-67% Mega Drain 2x28-34% | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 4x63-74% Surf 2x17-20% | ||
 Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x51-61% Metal Claw 2x17-20% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 4x184-217%KO Bulldoze 2x29-34% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 4x102-120%KO Dig 2x38-46% Surf 2x22-27% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Throh builds →Vital Throw 4x87-103%KO Dig 2x33-40% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Sawk builds →Brick Break 4x111-131%KO Dig 2x40-48% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Breloom builds →Low Sweep 4x102-120%KO Mega Drain 2x21-26% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 4x187-220%KO Bulldoze 2x30-36% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 4x104-123%KO Dig 2x39-46% Surf 2x21-25% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Throh builds →Vital Throw 4x91-107%KO Dig 2x33-39% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Sawk builds →Brick Break 4x113-134%KO Dig 2x40-48% | ||
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Breloom builds →Low Sweep 4x104-123%KO Mega Drain 2x20-24% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 4x188-222%KO Bulldoze 2x29-35% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 4x103-121%KO Dig 2x38-45% Surf 2x21-25% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Throh builds →Vital Throw 4x90-106%KO Dig 2x34-40% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Sawk builds →Brick Break 4x115-136%KO Dig 2x39-47% | ||
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Breloom builds →Low Sweep 4x103-121%KO Mega Drain 2x21-25% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x177-209%KO Megahorn 2x89-104%KO Dig 2x39-47% Bullet Seed 2x14-16% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 4x187-220%KO Bulldoze 2x28-34% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 4x187-220%KO Solar Beam 2x58-68% Dig 2x39-46% | ||
 Scrafty DarkFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Scrafty builds →High Jump Kick 4x148-175%KO Dig 2x31-37% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Infernape builds →Close Combat 4x151-178%KO Solar Beam 2x54-65% Dig 2x34-41% U-turn 2x30-35% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 4x167-196%KO Earthquake 2x47-56% Surf 2x21-25% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x173-204%KO Megahorn 2x86-102%KO Earthquake 2x48-57% Bullet Seed 2x14-16% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 4x179-211%KO Earthquake 2x47-56% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 4x179-211%KO Solar Beam 2x56-65% Earthquake 2x47-56% | ||
Scrafty DarkFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Scrafty builds →High Jump Kick 4x144-170%KO Dig 2x30-36% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 4x177-208%KO Earthquake 2x50-58% X-Scissor 2x39-47% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 4x186-219%KO Dig 2x33-39% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 4x165-195%KO Earthquake 2x46-55% Surf 2x20-23% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 4x130-153%KO Iron Head 2x43-51% X-Scissor 2x29-34% | ||
 Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 4x186-219%KO Earthquake 2x41-49% Bullet Punch 2x17-20% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave9-10% Volt Switch13-15% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Azelf builds →Explosion19-22% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemColbur Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Latias builds →Draco Meteor21-25% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Cresselia builds →Ice Beam11-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz9-11% | ||
Tyranitar Evolutions
The three-stage chain from Larvitar through Pupitar ends here at Tyranitar. Want more? Breed for Larvitar eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Larvitar pushed Tyranitar to 600 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +70. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Tyranitar to get Larvitar eggs using 75 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Assurance, Curse and 9 more.
ORAS Tyranitar Best Moveset
AbilitySand Stream sets sandstorm on entry, boosting all Rock-type Sp. Def by 50%%. Mega Tyranitar reaches 164 Attack with massive 100/110/100 bulk. Rock/Dark TermStab from 134 base. The moveset earns S-tier through sandstorm support, offensive power, and Mega access that fills multiple team roles.
Best Build
Tyranitar best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
- Crunch
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Tyranitar cleanly, with Stone Edge and Foul Play anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
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.
Tyranitar Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire meta, Tyranitar already has 600 BST going for it, and Sand Stream pushes the competitive value even higher. A-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Stone Edge with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, yes. Mega Tyranitar is the evolved form, sitting at 700 BST. Big power spike over base Tyranitar (600). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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, Steel, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 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 gets Sand Stream and Unnerve. But Sand Stream is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Sand Stream pairs with Tyranitar's base 110 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Tyranitar is a physical attacker with base 134 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 61 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Available since Gold & Silver, Tyranitar appears in 18 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves