Tyrunt's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This is an ancient Pokémon, revived in modern times. It has a violent disposition, and it’ll tear apart anything it gets between its hefty jaws.
This Pokémon is selfish and likes to be pampered. It can also inflict grievous wounds on its Trainer just by playing around.
Tyrunt is weak to Ice, Fighting, Ground, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Tyrunt's physical bulk (base 77 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 |
Latios can KO Tyrunt with Draco Meteor (166-196%). Archaludon threatens a KO with Dragon Pulse (106-125%). Annihilape deals 51-60% with Drain Punch.
 Latios DragonPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemSouldew NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Latios builds →Draco Meteor 2x166-196%KO | ||
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x100-118%KO Dragon Pulse 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x51-60% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x80-94% Knock Off26-30% Close Combat 2x63-74% | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x65-77% | ||
Tyrunt evolves into Tyrantrum. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are slow to hatch. Evolving adds up to 159 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Tyrunt with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
The 50% bulk from Eviolite is no joke. Tyrunt takes hits that fully evolved Pokemon can't, especially with max HP and Attack EVs pushing the physical side. Dragontail gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Tyrunt best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Dragon Tail
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
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Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Fire Fang
- Thunder Fang
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Fire Fang
- Thunder Fang
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Tyrunt cleanly, with Draco Meteor and Meteor Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Tyrunt cleanly, with Outrage and Meteor Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Tyrunt cleanly, with Draco Meteor and Outrage anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Breeding opens up real options for Tyrunt. Curse and Dragon Dance come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Draco Meteor and Stone Edge and coverage across 9 types.
Tyrunt doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from X, Omega Ruby, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
A solid number of locations for Tyrunt with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Tyrunt in Sword & Shield
walking encounters for Tyrunt across 14 spots at Lv. 60-65. The catch is that Shield and Sword don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
No searching required for Tyrunt. You receive it at Route 8 from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
Best Locations to Catch Tyrunt in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Tyrunt can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Bring it over from X, Omega Ruby, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Tyrunt is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Receive as a gift in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Tyrunt isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Tyrantrum to unlock its full potential. At 362 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Run Strong Jaw on Tyrunt. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Tyrunt also gets Sturdy, but they don't compare.
Tyrunt fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 89 Attack. Base 48 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Tyrunt does the job early-game if you need a Rock/Dragon type on your team. Evolve it into Tyrantrum before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Introduced in X & Y, Tyrunt has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
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