Is Tyranitar Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
600 BST Rock/Dark with AbilitySand Stream summoning permanent sandstorm. Available after grinding Larvitar from the Sevii Islands. Tyranitar dominates FRLG's postgame content. Nothing on the Sevii Islands or in trainer rematches threatens it seriously. The strongest non-legendary you can raise after the credits.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.
Misty's team hits Larvitar's weaknesses hard.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Erika's team hits Larvitar's weaknesses hard.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Larvitar has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.
Pupitar trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.
Bruno's team hits Pupitar's weaknesses hard.
Tyranitar resists most of Agatha's coverage and hits back hard.
Tyranitar has the type edge here and should clean up Lance's team.
Tyranitar has the type edge here and should clean up Terry's team.
Catch Larvitar on Sevault Canyon (walking, Lv 15-20, rare).
- LV 22RockRock Slide11390%10
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- LV 29NormalThrash120100%10
- LV 43DarkCrunch80100%15
- LV 50GroundEarthquake150100%10
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 57NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Your Larvitar should hit Level 30 before you reach Lorelei, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 30)
- LV 30RockRock Slide11390%10
- LV 30NormalThrash120100%10
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- LV 47DarkCrunch80100%15
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 56GroundEarthquake150100%10
- LV 65NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Your Pupitar should hit Level 55 before you reach Agatha, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 55)
- LV 55DarkCrunch120100%15
- LV 55RockRock Slide11390%10
- LV 55NormalThrash120100%10
- After Koga
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Blaine
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 61GroundEarthquake100100%10
- LV 75NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Tyranitar in FireRed & LeafGreen
The payoff for hunting Larvitar is Tyranitar. Level the rare Sevii Island catch to 30 for Pupitar, then 55 for the pseudo-legendary final form. A long grind with no shortcuts.
Catch Larvitar at any of these 1 spot to eventually evolve into Tyranitar.
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Badge 8How to Obtain Tyranitar in FRLG
Step 1Catch Larvitar
Step 2Evolve into PupitarBREEDINGAvailableLeave Tyranitar with a compatible partner at the Four Island Pokemon Day Care to receive a Pupitar egg. Requires the Rainbow Pass to access Four Island.HOME TRANSFERNot TradeablePokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Pupitar can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
Step 3Tyranitar ✓
Tyranitar Weakness
Tyranitar is weak to Fighting, Water, Grass, Ground, Bug, and Steel. 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 |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Tyranitar Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Tyranitar
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x65-77% Double Kick 4x32-39% Water Pulse 2x27-32% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x61-73% Double Kick 4x32-39% Water Pulse 2x24-29% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Mankey builds →Karate Chop 4x65-77% Earthquake 2x37-45% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x45-53% Dig 2x21-26% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Nidoqueen builds →Brick Break 4x65-77% Earthquake 2x61-73% Water Pulse 2x24-29% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Nidoking builds →Brick Break 4x71-84% Earthquake 2x65-77% Water Pulse 2x27-32% | ||
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Mankey builds →Brick Break 4x90-106%KO Earthquake 2x37-45% | ||
 Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Wartortle builds →Brick Break 4x55-65% Waterfall 2x45-53% Dig 2x21-26% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Machoke builds →Brick Break 4x91-109%KO Earthquake 2x40-48% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Primeape builds →Brick Break 4x97-114%KO Earthquake 2x42-50% Iron Tail 2x42-50% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x53-63% Brick Break 4x54-65% Iron Tail 2x35-42% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Nidoqueen builds →Brick Break 4x58-69% Earthquake 2x58-69% Iron Tail 2x38-46% Water Pulse 2x22-27% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Nidoking builds →Brick Break 4x65-76% Earthquake 2x63-74% Iron Tail 2x42-50% Water Pulse 2x24-29% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Machoke builds →Brick Break 4x94-111%KO Earthquake 2x41-49% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Primeape builds →Brick Break 4x98-116%KO Earthquake 2x43-50% Iron Tail 2x43-50% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x53-63% Brick Break 4x54-64% Iron Tail 2x35-42% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Nidoqueen builds →Brick Break 4x60-71% Earthquake 2x57-68% Surf 2x34-40% Iron Tail 2x38-45% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x68-81% Iron Tail 2x31-37% Dig 2x19-24% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x184-217%KO Earthquake 2x41-49% | ||
 Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 4x192-227%KO Earthquake 2x43-50% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 4x192-227%KO Earthquake 2x43-50% Iron Tail 2x43-50% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Marowak builds →Focus Punch 4x105-124%KO Earthquake 2x53-63% Iron Tail 2x35-42% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Nidoqueen builds →Focus Punch 4x114-134%KO Earthquake 2x57-68% Surf 2x34-40% Iron Tail 2x38-45% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x176-207%KO Earthquake 2x40-47% | ||
Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 4x185-218%KO Earthquake 2x41-48% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 4x185-218%KO Earthquake 2x41-48% Iron Tail 2x41-48% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Marowak builds →Focus Punch 4x99-116%KO Earthquake 2x49-58% Iron Tail 2x33-39% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Nidoqueen builds →Focus Punch 4x111-131%KO Earthquake 2x55-65% Surf 2x33-39% Iron Tail 2x37-44% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x181-213%KO Earthquake 2x41-48% | ||
Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 4x189-223%KO Earthquake 2x42-50% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 4x189-223%KO Earthquake 2x42-50% Iron Tail 2x42-50% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Marowak builds →Focus Punch 4x101-119%KO Earthquake 2x51-60% Iron Tail 2x34-40% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Nidoqueen builds →Focus Punch 4x113-133%KO Earthquake 2x57-67% Surf 2x34-40% Iron Tail 2x38-45% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 4x216-254%KO Megahorn 2x87-102%KO Earthquake 2x49-57% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x180-212%KO Earthquake 2x40-47% | ||
Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 4x186-219%KO Earthquake 2x41-49% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 4x186-219%KO Earthquake 2x41-49% Iron Tail 2x41-49% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Marowak builds →Focus Punch 4x100-118%KO Earthquake 2x51-60% Iron Tail 2x34-40% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Espeon builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Magcargo builds →Flamethrower9-10% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemSalacberry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Glalie builds →Explosion18-21% Ice Beam16-19% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInsomnia ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Hypno builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWonderguard ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tyranitar View Shedinja builds →Shadow Ball10-12% | ||
Tyranitar Evolutions
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Tyranitar to get Larvitar eggs using 49 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Curse, Dragon Dance and 4 more.
FRLG Tyranitar Best Moveset
AbilitySand Stream summons permanent sandstorm on switch-in, boosting all Rock-type Sp. Def by 50%% and chipping non-Rock/Steel/Ground opponents every turn. 134 Attack fires physical Rock and Dark TermStab at devastating power. The moveset sets weather passively while hitting as one of the hardest physical attackers in the format. Format-defining.
Best Build
Tyranitar best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Hidden Power Bug
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
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
Base Stats
Its body can’t be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
Tyranitar FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Tyranitar is obtained in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen by evolving Pupitar by leveling up.
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