No. 0248 · Generation II · Johto

Tyranitar

The Armor Pokémon

Rock Dark

Weak to 4× Fighting 2× Water Grass Ground Bug Steel Fairy

Sprite

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).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Larvitar family appeared on June 16, 2018.

June 16, 2018Larvitar
March 25, 2023Shadow
July 25, 2023Tyranitar by encounter; Mega Tyranitar
March 3, 2026Pupitar by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026, Mega (Mega Tyranitar).

Dates	Raid	Event
Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026	MegaMega Tyranitar	Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Jul 7, 2026	MegaMega Tyranitar	Road of Legends
Mar 1, 2026	MegaMega Tyranitar	Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global
Nov 10 to Nov 18, 2025	MegaMega Tyranitar	Regular rotation
Feb 6 to Feb 17, 2025	MegaMega Tyranitar	Regular rotation
Jun 28 to Jul 8, 2024	MegaMega Tyranitar	Regular rotation

Full Tyranitar GO history

Competitive

Tyranitar in competitive play.

Tyranitar is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #559 in the Great League.

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

Specially Defensive

Stealth Rock / Dragon Tail / Knock Off / Stone Edge

ItemLeftovers
NatureCareful
EVs248 HP / 216 SpD / 44 Spe
TeraGhost, Flying

Choice Band

Stone Edge / Knock Off / Earthquake / Ice Punch

ItemChoice Band
NatureAdamant
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraDark, Ground

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 #559 74.3 score

Ultra League #421 74.4 score

Master League #64 80.7 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

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.

See the full Q&A page for Tyranitar →

Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Mega

Mega Tyranitar

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 HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Tyranitar in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

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-C #12 most-used 15.4% of teams

Featured in: Perish Trap Sand

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How to get it

How to get Tyranitar.

Every main-series game Tyranitar is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableTrade

ScarletObtainable
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
Scarlet exclusive
VioletTrade
- TradeTera Raid Battle Search (5★, 6★)
Scarlet exclusive
Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Dark-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)

Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game

SwordTrade
- EventEvolve Dynamax Crystal Pupitar
- EventWild Area News
Shield exclusive
ShieldObtainable
- WildDusty Bowl (Wanderer)
- RaidBridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
- WildRoaring-Sea Caves (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
Shield exclusive
Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- EvolvePupitar (Level 55)
Brilliant Diamond exclusive
Shining PearlTrade
Brilliant Diamond exclusive
Legends: ArceusNot in the game

Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game

Sun · MoonTrade
Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolvePupitar (Level 55)
Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game

Generation VIObtainableTrade

X · YObtainable
- EvolvePupitar (Level 55)
Y exclusive
Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event

Generation VObtainable

Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 15 (rustling grass)

Generation IVObtainableTrade

DiamondObtainable
- EvolvePupitar (Level 55)
Diamond exclusive
PearlTrade
Diamond exclusive
Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolvePupitar (Level 55)

Generation IIIObtainableTrade

Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolvePupitar (Level 55)

Generation IIObtainable

Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolvePupitar (Level 55)

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Scarlet, Legends: Z-A, FireRed and LeafGreen. Event copies from Sword can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions: Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Tyranitar: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.

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