Stats & Training
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.
If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
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 |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave9-10% Thunderbolt25-29% | ||
 | 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 Meteor32-37% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Cresselia builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemLife Orb NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz18-21% | ||
X & Y Evolution
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.
X & Y Tyranitar Best Moveset
Pursuit is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Tyranitar into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Relaxed nature and spread EVs maximize that first hit. Sand Stream helps on the margins.
Best Build
Tyranitar best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
- Crunch
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Tyranitar cleanly, with Stone Edge and Dark Pulse anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Tyranitar in X & Y
Tyranitar doesn't appear wild. Catch Larvitar instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 55 to get Tyranitar. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Tyranitar in X & Y
To get Tyranitar, start by catching Larvitar through walking encounters at Lv. 23-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch LarvitarTerminus Cave - 1FGrass Lv.23 CaveRareMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - 2F LeftGrass Lv.23 CaveRareMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - 2F RightGrass Lv.23 CaveRareMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - B1FGrass Lv.23 CaveRareMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - B2FGrass Lv.23 CaveRareMidHorde battle
Step 2Catch or Evolve PupitarRoute 18Grass Lv.44-46 RouteCommonLateRed FlowerTerminus Cave - 1FGrass Lv.45-46 CaveCommonLateTerminus Cave - 2F LeftGrass Lv.45-46 CaveCommonLateTerminus Cave - 2F RightGrass Lv.45-46 CaveCommonLateTerminus Cave - B1FGrass Lv.45-46 CaveCommonLateTerminus Cave - B2FGrass Lv.45-46 CaveCommonLateRoute 18Grass Lv.46 RouteRarePostor evolve from Larvitar (Step 1)
Step 3Tyranitar ✓
Tyranitar Guide
In the X & Y 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 X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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 7.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves