Between Strong Jaw and Rock/Dragon typing, Tyrantrum carves out a strong competitive niche. It powers up biting moves by 50%, which gives it an edge most Pokemon in its stat range don't have. Needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
Attack and Defense carry most of Tyrantrum's stat budget. Sp. Def's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon is from about 100,000,000 years ago. It has the presence of a king, vicious but magnificent.
A single bite of Tyrantrum’s massive jaws will demolish a car. This Pokémon was the king of the ancient world.
Tyrantrum Weakness
FragileIce, Fighting, Ground, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy-type moves hit Tyrantrum for super-effective damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Tyrantrum's physical bulk (base 119 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Evolved from Tyrunt. Tyrantrum is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are slow to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+42 over Tyrunt), and Tyrantrum peaks at 521 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Tyrantrum to get Tyrunt eggs using 72 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Find one free turn for Dragon Dance and Tyrantrum can run through teams. Jolly nature leans fast physical, Rockhead supports the sweep, and Ground coverage stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Best Tyrantrum Moveset
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Coverage runs deep. Tyrantrum can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Head Smash and Draco Meteor while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Coverage runs deep. Tyrantrum can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Head Smash and Outrage while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Tyrantrum can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Head Smash and Draco Meteor while TMs handle everything else.
Don't skip the egg moves. Tyrantrum picks up Curse and Dragon Dance only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Head Smash and Draco Meteor while coverage across 9 types adds range.
No wild encounters for Tyrantrum in Legends: Z-A. Bring Tyrunt over from X, Omega Ruby, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Tyrantrum in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain TyruntAlso found in:
Step 2Tyrantrum ✓
Tyrantrum doesn't appear wild. Catch Tyrunt instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 39 to get Tyrantrum. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Tyrantrum in Sword & Shield
Tyrunt is your first catch on the way to Tyrantrum. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 60-65 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TyruntMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterIntense SunMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterIntense SunMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterSnowingMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterSnowingMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterRainingMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterRainingMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterHeavy FogMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterHeavy FogMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterOvercastMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterThunderstormMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterOvercastMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterThunderstorm
Step 2Tyrantrum ✓
Can't catch Tyrantrum directly. Start with Tyrunt at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 39. The 2-stage line from Tyrunt to Tyrantrum is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Tyrantrum in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch TyruntRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterUltra SunGift from NPCLv.15EarlyRouteRevive Jaw FossilRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.15EarlyRouteRevive Jaw Fossil
Step 2Tyrantrum ✓
Tyrantrum can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Tyrunt from X, Omega Ruby, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Tyrantrum in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Obtain Tyrunt
Receive as a gift in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
- Step 2Tyrantrum ✓
Strong Jaw changes the entire equation for Tyrantrum. The 521 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Tyrunt evolves into Tyrantrum at level 39. Tyrantrum is the fully evolved form. At 521 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Strong Jaw is what you want on Tyrantrum. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Rock Head) work on paper but Strong Jaw is what makes Tyrantrum worth using. On wall sets, Strong Jaw pairs with Tyrantrum's base 119 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Base 71 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Tyrantrum is a physical attacker with base 121 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Tyrantrum appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Tyrantrum joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
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 VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
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