Tyrantrum Best Moveset
A slow physical powerhouse at 121 Attack with 119 Defense. Rock and Dragon TermStab fires at 71 Speed cooldowns, punishing anything that doesn't dodge. 82/59 on the special side is the gap. The moveset trades pace for raw physical damage and durability. No Mega access.
Rock/Dragon with Strong Jaw boosting bite moves by 50% in Gen VI (X & Y). Crunch, Fire Fang, and Ice Fang all got the boost. Between tiers on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Tyrantrum best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Same Strong Jaw formula in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 121 Attack with boosted Fangs hit hard but 71 Speed was too slow for most formats.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Head Smash
- Dragon Dance
- Fire Fang
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Rock/Dragon had common weaknesses, and 71 Speed meant Tyrantrum always took a hit first. Three gens of the same limitation.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Head Smash
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Tyrantrum Weakness
Ice, Fighting, Ground, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Electric, Poison, Flying |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire |
What is Tyrantrum Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Tyrantrum
Weavile's Ice Shard hits Tyrantrum for 36-42%. Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (129-152%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 105-124%.
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tyrantrum View Weavile builds →Knock Off29-34% Ice Shard 2x36-42% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tyrantrum View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed14-17% Close Combat 2x129-152%KO Aura Sphere 2x114-134%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tyrantrum View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO Rapid Spin9-10% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tyrantrum View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x93-110%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntrepidsword ItemRustedsword NatureJolly Moves View Zacian-Crowned builds →
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Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Tyrantrum
No wild encounters for Tyrantrum in Legends: Z-A. Bring Tyrunt over from X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Tyrantrum in LZA
Step 1Obtain TyruntLATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Ambrette Town · Revive Jaw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Rustboro City · Revive Jaw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 8 · Revive Jaw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Ballimere Lake · Intense Sun. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- 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 SwSh
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 TyruntBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense Sun
Step 2Tyrantrum ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Tyrantrum egg.
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 USUM
Step 1Catch TyruntRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterLv.15Gift from NPCRevive Jaw Fossil
Step 2Tyrantrum ✓
Tyrantrum can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Tyrunt from X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Tyrantrum in SM
- Step 1Obtain TyruntBREEDINGAvailableLeave Tyrantrum with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Tyrunt egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 8 · Revive Jaw Fossil, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Ambrette Town · Revive Jaw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Rustboro City · Revive Jaw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Ballimere Lake · Intense Sun. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Tyrantrum ✓
Base Stats
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.
Tyrantrum Guide
Strong Jaw changes the entire equation for Tyrantrum. The 521 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
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.
Run Head Smash, Earthquake, Outrage, and Crunch on Tyrantrum. Head Smash is the most common pick at 0% usage. Outrage provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Tyrantrum joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
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 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
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