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No. 0248 · Generation II · Johto

Tyranitar

The Armor Pokémon

TL;DR. Tyranitar is a rock/dark-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 600. Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.

Rock Dark

Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.

Height2.0 m
Weight202.0 kg
AbilitiesSand Stream
HiddenUnnerve
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 100
Attack 134
Defense 110
Sp. Attack 95
Sp. Defense 100
Speed 61
Total600
600 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Rock-types.
134 base Attack, Tyranitar's strongest stat, ranking 8th of 142 Rock-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Tyranitar in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Tyranitar reaches 3,834 CP at level 40 and 4,387 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack251
GO Defense207
GO Stamina225
Max CP (L40)3,834
Max CP (L50)4,335
Best buddy (L51)4,387
Raid catch CP 2,103–2,191 (L20). Weather boosted 2,629–2,739 (L25).

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Competitive

Tyranitar in competitive play.

Tyranitar is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #402 in the Great League.

OU
Choice Band
Knock Off / Stone Edge / Low Kick / Ice Punch
  • ItemChoice Band
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraFlying, Ghost
Defensive
Stealth Rock / Knock Off / Ice Beam / Roar
  • ItemSmooth Rock
  • NatureSassy
  • EVs252 HP / 16 Def / 240 SpD
  • TeraFlying, Ghost
Doubles OU
Bulky Attacker
Stealth Rock / Stone Edge / Crunch / Dragon Tail
  • ItemSitrus Berry
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
  • TeraFairy, Grass
VGC 2025
Sand Tank
Knock Off / Rock Slide / Tera Blast / Low Kick
  • ItemAssault Vest
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs140 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 108 Spe
  • TeraFlying
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #402 79.5 score
Ultra League #275 81 score
Master League #49 83.5 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Tyranitar.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tyranitar, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Tyranitar?

Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Tyranitar weak to?

Tyranitar takes 4× damage from Fighting. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ground, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

What is Tyranitar resistant to?

Tyranitar is immune to Psychic. It also resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark.

How does Tyranitar evolve?

Tyranitar evolves from Pupitar (Level 55). Tyranitar evolves into Mega Tyranitar (Mega Evolve with Tyranitarite (battle-only)).

What generation is Tyranitar from?

Tyranitar was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0248.

What are Tyranitar's base stats?

Tyranitar has HP 100, Attack 134, Defense 110, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 100, and Speed 61. Total base stat total: 600.

What are Tyranitar's abilities?

Tyranitar can have the ability Sand Stream, plus the Hidden Ability Unnerve.

Is Tyranitar legendary or mythical?

No. Tyranitar is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Tyranitar's best stat?

Tyranitar's highest base stat is Attack at 134, which ranks 8th of 142 Rock-type Pokémon.

Is Tyranitar good?

Tyranitar has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Rock-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Tyranitar as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Tyranitar in Gold
Gen II Gold
Tyranitar in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Tyranitar in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Tyranitar in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Tyranitar in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Tyranitar in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Tyranitar 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Tyranitar is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Fighting
2× Weak to
Water Grass Ground Bug Steel Fairy
½× Resists
Normal Fire Poison Flying Ghost Dark
0× Immune to
Psychic
Comparison

Tyranitar vs. the average Rock-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 142 Rock-type Pokémon.

Stat Tyranitar Rock avg Difference
HP 100 72 +28
Attack 134 90 +44
Defense 110 88 +22
Special Attack 95 65 +30
Special Defense 100 70 +30
Speed 61 64 -3
Total 600 449 +151
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Game appearances

Tyranitar appears in 33 games.

Every mainline release where Tyranitar is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
  • 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Champions Reg M-A #12 most-used 15.4% of teams
Pokémon Champions: Confirmed in Pokémon Champions
Where to find

Catch Tyranitar in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.

Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Unova Route 15
colosseum
Realgam Tower Colosseum
Pokémon anime

Tyranitar appears in 15 episodes.

From EP263 (2002-08-15) through JN102 (2022-03-18).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Tyranitar partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Tyranitar partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type

Tyranitar has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Tyranitar sleeps as a Dozing type.

TCG Pocket appearances

3 Tyranitar cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.