Tyranitar
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.
Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
Stat spread.
Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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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.
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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.
This Pokémon has forms.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Tyranitar is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Tyranitar appears in 33 games.
Every mainline release where Tyranitar is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Catch Tyranitar in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.
Tyranitar appears in 15 episodes.
From EP263 (2002-08-15) through JN102 (2022-03-18).
- EP263 Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid Original 2003-08-30
- EP264 You're a Star, Larvitar! Original 2003-09-06
- EP272 Can't Beat the Heat! Original 2003-09-27
- AG006 A Poached Ego! Advanced Generation 2003-11-29
- AG103 A Cacturne for the Worse Advanced Generation 2005-11-26
- AG187 The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing! Advanced Generation 2007-01-27
- DP072 Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2 Diamond & Pearl 2008-11-08
- DP139 A Faux Oak Finish! Diamond & Pearl 2010-01-09
- DP146 Dressed for Jess Success! Diamond & Pearl 2010-02-27
- BW082 An Epic Defense Force! Black & White 2012-10-06
- BW134 The Journalist from Another Region! Black & White 2013-10-12
- XY130 Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted! XY 2016-10-29
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.
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