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.
Thanks to its gargantuan jaws, which could shred thick metal plates as if they were paper, it was invincible in the ancient world it once inhabited.
Nothing could stop this Pokémon 100 million years ago, so it behaved like a king.
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. No compatible 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 from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Curse, Dragon Dance, Fire Fang and 4 more.
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Tyrantrum can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Rockhead back that up. Ground coverage prevents free switches.
Best Build
Best Tyrantrum Moveset
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Can't catch Tyrantrum directly. Start with Tyrunt but it's a rare spawn 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 X & Y
Step 1Catch TyruntMODERATEAmbrette Town - Fossil LabYGift from NPCLv.20LimitedMidCityRevive Jaw FossilMODERATEAmbrette Town - Fossil LabXGift from NPCLv.20LimitedMidCityRevive Jaw Fossil
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