Tyranitar (Pokémon)

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247MS.png #247: Pupitar
Pokémon
#249: Lugia 249MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Tyranitar (disambiguation).
Tyranitar
Armor Pokémon
バンギラス
Bangiras
#248
Tyranitar
Tyranitar
Mega Tyranitar
Mega Tyranitar



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Type
Rock Dark
Unknown Unknown
Mega Tyranitar
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Sand Stream
Tyranitar
Cacophony
Mega Tyranitar
Cacophony
Unnerve
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Sand Stream
Mega Tyranitar
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Monster
Hatch time
40 cycles
Height
6'07" 2.0 m
Tyranitar
8'02" 2.5 m
Mega Tyranitar
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
445.3 lbs. 202.0 kg
Tyranitar
562.2 lbs. 255.0 kg
Mega Tyranitar
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
Tyranitarite [[|]]
Base experience yield
218
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
270
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Tyranitar
0
HP
3
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Mega Tyranitar
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body06.png
Footprint
F248.png F000.png
Mega Tyranitar
Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
35
External Links

Tyranitar (Japanese: バンギラス Bangiras) is a dual-type Rock/Dark pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Pupitar starting at level 55. It is the final form of Larvitar. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar using the Tyranitarite.

Biology

Tyranitar is a large, bipedal, dinosaurian Pokémon with a green, armor-like hide covering its body. It has two pairs of pointed teeth: one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. Several spikes of varying size protrude from the back of its head, neck, and shoulders. Both sides of its chest, the center of its back, and its knees have two triangular holes. There is a gray, diamond-shaped patch of scales covering its belly, and a smaller one on its back. It has three claws on its feet and hands. A ring of spikes surrounds the tip of its tail.

Mega Tyranitar has more gaps in its armor than its normal form, with four new triangular holes along the sides of its neck and one on its throat. The four on its chest are now larger with the top two containing red ovals. While the spikes along the back of its neck grow shorter, the ones on its head elongate to form prominent ridges along its brows. The center spike on its head becomes a long, upright horn. Its chest plate expands, curving over its shoulders and along its back to form three long, irregular spikes on each side of its body. The scales on Mega Tyranitar's belly have now become red instead of blue and seethe with energy, enabling it to emanate more power.[1] It gains two sharp spikes on its knees, as well as more prominent leg joints. Its tail lengthens, with the three spikes surrounding its tip growing upward and outward. Its back had split open because of the overwhelming power from Mega Evolution.

Tyranitar is a powerful Pokémon with an insolent nature. It is extremely strong, and its thick, rocky hide gives it a good resistance to all forms of attack. Because of this, it is always looking for a battle and will not flinch at anything, though ignores opponents that it thinks are not worth its time. If enraged, Tyranitar sets off outstanding earthquakes that can completely change the entire landscape, destroying houses and mountains, often forcing cartographers to draw up new maps. It lives in nests made from demolished mountains. As a Mega Tyranitar, its instincts have only become more destructive, to the point where it may not even be able to hear its Trainer's orders.

In the anime

Mega Tyranitar in the anime

Major appearances

Team A.C.T.

Tyranitar had a cameo alongside its teammates in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!. They were considered for the job of rescuing Big Brother Pikachu, but were unavailable as they were already out on another mission.

Other

Tyranitar debuted in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, where it was captured in a Dark Ball and used by the Iron-Masked Marauder during his attempts to capture Celebi.

A Tyranitar debuted in Address Unown. When Ash and his friends entered the mind of Ash's Larvitar, they saw a vision of Larvitar being separated from its Tyranitar mother. Tyranitar physically debuted in the following episode.

A Tyranitar appeared in A Poached Ego, under the ownership of Rico. It evolved from a Pupitar and immediately attacked Team Rocket while trying to steal Arbok and Weezing, along with a horde of Ekans and Koffing that Rico had been seeking out. However, Team Rocket fought back, giving Arbok, Weezing, and the Ekans and Koffing enough time to escape. Tyranitar was eventually defeated by Officer Jenny's Growlithe.

A Tyranitar appeared in Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, under the ownership of Dirk, who used it while attempting to capture Mewtwo. It eventually escaped when Mewtwo crushed its Poké Ball.

A Tyranitar that can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar appeared in Mega Evolution Special III.

A Tyranitar that can Mega Evolve appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Tyranitar was used to battle Ash's Pikachu, Noivern, and Volcanion. It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

A Tyranitar appeared in Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!, under the ownership of Alain. It was used in the final round of the Lumiose Conference against Ash. It battled against Ash's Pikachu but was soon defeated.

A Tyranitar appeared in Not Caving Under Pressure!, where it attacked a group of Alolan Sandshrew in an attempt to take over the cave they lived in, at Mount Lanakila. With Lillie's help, Tyranitar was defeated and sent running off.

A Tyranitar appeared in SS003, under the ownership of Team Rocket. It and a Gyarados were loaned to Jessie and James, who used them during an attempt to steal a horde of Bulbasaur and Ivysaur in Vermilion City.

Minor appearances

Multiple Tyranitar appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as part of the feuding armies.

A Tyranitar appeared in The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing! as a resident of Fennel Valley.

A Tyranitar appeared in a fantasy in Pinch Healing!.

A Tyranitar appeared in the opening sequence of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, under the ownership of Rebecca. It battled against Brendan's Swampert.

A Tyranitar appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), under the ownership of J's client's henchmen. It was used to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny, and Solana.

A Trainer's Tyranitar appeared in A Faux Oak Finish!, where it was infuriated because it had a splinter in its foot. Professor Oak was able to connect with the Tyranitar and pull the splinter out.

A Coordinator's Tyranitar appeared in Dressed for Jess Success!, where it was seen participating in the Lilypad Town Pokémon Contest.

A Tyranitar appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A robotic Tyranitar appeared in An Epic Defense Force!, where it was used for a movie directed by Jules.

A Trainer's Tyranitar appeared in The Journalist from Another Region!, where it was entered into the Pokémon Sumo Tournament on Harvest Island.

A Tyranitar that can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

A Tyranitar and its Mega Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

A soldier's Tyranitar appeared during a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.

A Tyranitar appeared in The Power of Us. It went on a rampage during the Pokémon Catch Race, but Ash was able to calm it down with Pikachu's help.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP264 Tyranitar Ash's Pokédex Tyranitar, the Armor Pokémon. Tyranitar has a heavily armored body that can withstand powerful attacks and is able to crush a mountain with one hand.

In the manga

Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

Tyranitar appeared in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter where the Iron-Masked Marauder captures it.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Prior to the events of Volume 8, Silver received a Pupitar from Lance. He evolved into Tyranitar prior to Silver's showdown with Gold in Tyranitar War. Silver remarked that Tyranitar's level was so high that "even I can't control it", likely referencing the tendency for traded Pokémon to disobey. Silver eventually returned Tyranitar to Lance, deeming himself still unsuitable to own him.

A Tyranitar appeared in A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, where it was one of the Pokémon in Professor Oak's fantasy when he explains that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.

A Tyranitar appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Thorton rented a Tyranitar for his battle against Platinum in Uprooting Seedot and Outlasting Ledian.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga

Tamaru owns a Tyranitar.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Main article: Black Tyranitar

In Farewell To Pikachu?!, Black unsealed the Black Tyranitar, a Pokémon that once wreaked havoc in the Johto region many years ago. However, upon being freed, it resumed its rampage. In the end, Gold managed to seal it back with the help of Eusine and Black.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Tyranitar appeared in GDZ47, under the ownership of a thief.

Shu caught a Tyranitar, as seen in GDZ63.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

Main article: Team A.C.T.

The Tyranitar from Team A.C.T. appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team. He, along with his teammates, is a role model of Mudkip and tries to rescue him when he mistakenly believes that Ginji is a threat to Mudkip's safety.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Tyranitar appeared in a fantasy in The Great Helper!!.

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga

A Tyranitar appeared in TA24.

In the W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic manga

Billy of the Go-Rock Quads owns a Tyranitar.

In the TCG

Main article: Tyranitar (TCG)
Main article: Dark Tyranitar

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Tyranitar

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#246
Gold Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
Silver Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It has an insolent nature that makes it not care about others.
Crystal In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.
Stadium 2 Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
Ruby Tyranitar is so overwhelmingly powerful, it can bring down a whole mountain to make its nest. This Pokémon wanders about in mountains seeking new opponents to fight.
Sapphire
Emerald A Tyranitar is so overwhelmingly powerful, it can bring down a whole mountain to make its nest. It roams in mountains seeking new opponents to fight.
FireRed It has an impudent nature. Having great strength, it can even change surrounding landforms.
LeafGreen Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#251
Diamond If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
SoulSilver Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It has an insolent nature that makes it not care about others.
Generation V Unova
B2W2: #294
Black If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
White
Black 2 The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #104
Hoenn
#—
X In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.
Y If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
Omega Ruby Tyranitar is so overwhelmingly powerful, it can bring down a whole mountain to make its nest. This Pokémon wanders about in mountains seeking new opponents to fight.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
USUM: #249
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Ultra Sun It wanders through the mountains seeking opponents to fight. If it finds an opponent that's not worthy, Tyranitar ignores it and wanders on.
Ultra Moon This Pokémon is a mobile disaster, leaving mountains crumbled and houses destroyed in its wake.
Generation VIII Galar
#385
Sword Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
Shield The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain.


Mega Tyranitar

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #104
Hoenn
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VI.
Generation VII Alola
USUM: #249
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Ultra Sun Due to the colossal power poured into it, this Pokémon's back split right open. Its destructive instincts are the only thing keeping it moving.
Ultra Moon The effects of Mega Evolution make it more ferocious than ever. It's unclear whether it can even hear its Trainer's orders.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Pupitar
Crystal
Evolve Pupitar
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Trade, Event
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Pupitar
Colosseum
Tower Colosseum (Shadow)
XD
Evolve Pupitar
Generation IV
Diamond
Evolve Pupitar
Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Evolve Pupitar
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Pupitar
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Route 15 (rustling grass)
Black 2 White 2
Route 15 (rustling grass)
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Pupitar
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade, Event
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Pupitar
Generation VIII
Sword
Trade
Shield
Dusty Bowl, Max Raid Battle (Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Endless Level 20, Forever Level 69, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Pupitar
Ranger
Go-Rock Squad Base
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Quicksand Pit (B2F-B10F)
MD Sky
Quicksand Pit (B2F-B10F)
Ranger: SoA
Hippowdon Temple
PokéPark Wii
Granite Zone
Ranger: GS
Faldera Island, Fire Temple, Light Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: Rugged Flats (post-ending)
Conquest
Evolve Pupitar
Rumble U
Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match (Boss), Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Distortion Island: Stage 5
Shuffle
Pedra Valley: Stage 200
Zaffiro Coast: Stage 639
Event: Tyranitar Appears
Rumble World
Plasma Tundra: Sacred Blade Cliff (Back Boss)
Picross
Area 23: Stage 02
Generation VII
Masters
Interlude 1: Brock's Grit (Sygna Suit Brock's)


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
RSEFRLG Journey Across America Tyranitar English United States 70 February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG Party of the Decade Tyranitar English United States 70 August 8, 2006
B2W2 Strongest Class Single Battle Tyranitar Japanese Japan 100 September 15 to October 28, 2012
B2W2 Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Tyranitar Korean South Korea 100 February 24 to May 5, 2013
XY Pokémon Center Battle Championship Tyranitar All Japan 50 June 9 to 15, 2014;
July 7 to 21, 2014
X 2014 Korean World Championship Series Tyranitar All South Korea 50 July 5, 2014
ORAS Kotone Yasue's Tyranitar Japanese region Nintendo Zone 55Shiny November 7 to December 6, 2015
XYORAS XY&Z Tyranitar Korean region Online 100 October 19 to November 15, 2016

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BWB2W2 Global Link Tyranitar English PGL 55 March 14 to May 23, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Tyranitar French PGL 55 March 14 to May 23, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Tyranitar German PGL 55 March 14 to May 23, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Tyranitar Italian PGL 55 March 14 to May 23, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Tyranitar Spanish PGL 55 March 14 to May 23, 2013

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Colosseum Nugget Nugget (100%)
Events* Focus Sash Focus Sash (100%) Tyranitarite Tyranitarite (100%)
Life Orb Life Orb (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Tyranitar
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
134
125 - 204 245 - 403
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
61
59 - 124 114 - 243
Total:
600
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Mega Tyranitar
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
164
152 - 237 299 - 469
150
139 - 222 274 - 438
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
71
68 - 135 132 - 265
Total:
700
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/2 ★★
Power
5/5 ★★★★★
Skill
4/4 ★★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
17/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00——% 15
011 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15
011 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15
011 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15
011 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
099 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
1212 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
1515 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10
1818 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100100% 10
2121 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
2424 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15
2727 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
3333 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
3737 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5
4242 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10
4747 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00——% 10
5252 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5
5959 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyranitar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyranitar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM00
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TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20
TM01
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5
TM03
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TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM04
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TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM05
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM08
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TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM14
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TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM15
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM16
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM22
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM26
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM32
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM34
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM36
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM42
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM43
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM48
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM49
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15
TM54
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10
TM57
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM58
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM59
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM64
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM65
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM66
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM67
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM67 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM68
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM79
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
TM81
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM85
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM97
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM98
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM99
Bag TM Dragon SwSh Sprite.png
TM99 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15
TR01
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TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR02
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR03
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TR04
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR05
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR07
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TR08
Bag TR Electric Sprite.png
TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR09
Bag TR Electric Sprite.png
TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TR10
Bag TR Ground Sprite.png
TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TR13
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TR15
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR24
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR31
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TR32
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR35
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR37
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TR39
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TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR45
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TR45 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10
TR46
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TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TR47
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TR47 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR51
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TR51 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR58
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR62
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TR64
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TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TR67
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TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR74
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TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR75
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TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TR76
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TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR79
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR79 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TR81
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TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TR94
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TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10
TR99
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TR99 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyranitar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyranitar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
Stomp Normal Physical 65 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tyranitar in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tyranitar in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyranitar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyranitar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyranitar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyranitar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyranitar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyranitar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Scratch Tyranitar ex (POP Series 1 17)
Slam Tyranitar (Neo Discovery 12)
Rocket's Tyranitar (VS 142)
Tyranitar (Celestial Storm 87)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani248.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Mt. Cleft
Phrases
51%-100% HP Let us fight! For our victory!
26%-50% HP This is worrisome... My health should be down by half so soon?
1%-25% HP I'm fainting... I lack power...
Level up There! I've leveled up! I'll keep gaining power this way!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 248.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Rock
Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
Dark
Field move: Crush fm.pngCrush fm.pngCrush fm.png
(Crush ×3)
Loops: 11 Min. exp.: 300 Max. exp.: 340
Browser entry R-195
Tyranitar shoots a beam from its mouth. It also shakes its body to trigger quakes.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Rock
Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
Dark
Field move: Crush 4 field move.png
(Crush ×4)
Browser entry R-122
It is a vicious Pokémon that triggers rockfalls and shoots beams from its mouth.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Rock
Poké Assist:
(present)
Rock Assist.png
Rock
Field move:
(present)
Crush 4 field move.png
(Crush ×4)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Rock Assist.png
Rock
Field move:
(past)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-218/N-089
It triggers rockfalls around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW248.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Tyranitar is all set to show anyone in the Granite Zone his superior skills at Rhyperior's Bumper Burn.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2248.png Strong: Oshawott icon.pngSnivy icon.png Weak: Tepig icon.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
Ever since Conkeldurr scolded him for his reckless behavior, he respects Conkeldurr like a father. He does this even though he sometimes rebels against him.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP248.png HP: ★★★★ Move: Stone Edge
Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Frighten
Ability 2: Tenacity
Ability 3: Last Bastion
Defense: ★★★★
Speed: ★★★
Evolves from Pupitar when its Attack is 132 or higher
Range: 2 Perfect Links: Kageie, Katsuyori, and Sōun
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Rock
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT248.png

Pokémon Shuffle
Tyranitarite Shuffle.png
Rock
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 5

#210
Shuffle248.png
Shuffle248M.png

Eject
Removes one non-Support Pokémon icon without fail.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Crushing Step
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 15
Erases Pokémon and disruptions around three spots you tap.
Pokémon Shuffle
Tyranitarite Shuffle.png
Dark
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 5

#210
Shuffle248S.png
Shuffle248SM.png

Barrier Shot
Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 4
Removes barrier-covered Pokémon / disruptions (max 10) and damages the foe.
Pokémon GO
GO248.png Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 251 Base Defense: 207
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Bite, Iron Tail
Smack Down*
Charged Attacks: Fire Blast, Crunch, Stone Edge

Evolution

246Larvitar.png
Unevolved
Larvitar
 Rock  Ground 
Rare Candy
Level 30
247Pupitar.png
First Evolution
Pupitar
 Rock  Ground 
Rare Candy
Level 55
248Tyranitar.png
Second Evolution
Tyranitar
 Rock  Dark 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 248.png Spr b 2g 248.png Spr 2s 248.png Spr b 2s 248.png Spr 2c 248.png Spr b 2c 248.png
Spr 2g 248 s.png Spr b 2g 248 s.png Spr 2s 248 s.png Spr b 2s 248 s.png Spr 2c 248 s.png Spr b 2c 248 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 248.png Spr b 3r 248.png Spr 3e 248.png Spr b 3e 248.png Spr 3f 248.png Spr b 3f 248.png
Spr 3r 248 s.png Spr b 3r 248 s.png Spr 3e 248 s.png Spr b 3e 248 s.png Spr 3f 248 s.png Spr b 3f 248 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 248.png Spr b 4d 248.png Spr 4p 248.png Spr b 4p 248.png Spr 4h 248.png Spr b 4h 248.png
Spr 4d 248 s.png Spr b 4d 248 s.png Spr 4p 248 s.png Spr b 4p 248 s.png Spr 4h 248 s.png Spr b 4h 248 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 248.png Spr b 5b 248.png Spr 5b2 248.png Spr b 5b2 248.png
Spr 5b 248 s.png Spr b 5b 248 s.png Spr 5b2 248 s.png Spr b 5b2 248 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 248.png
Spr b 6x 248.png
Spr 6o 248.png
Spr b 6o 248.png
Spr 6x 248M.png
Spr b 6x 248M.png
Spr 6o 248M.png
Spr b 6o 248M.png
Spr 6x 248 s.png
Spr b 6x 248 s.png
Spr 6o 248 s.png
Spr b 6o 248 s.png
Spr 6x 248M s.png
Spr b 6x 248M s.png
Spr 6o 248M s.png
Spr b 6o 248M s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 248.png
Spr b 7s 248.png
Spr 7s 248.png
Spr b 7s 248.png
Spr 7s 248M.png
Spr b 7s 248M.png
Spr 7s 248M.png
Spr b 7s 248M.png
Spr 7s 248 s.png
Spr b 7s 248 s.png
Spr 7s 248 s.png
Spr b 7s 248 s.png
Spr 7s 248M s.png
Spr b 7s 248M s.png
Spr 7s 248M s.png
Spr b 7s 248M s.png
Front Back Front Back
248MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Tyranitar images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Tyranitar.
  • Tyranitar shares its category name with Donphan. They are both known as the Armor Pokémon.
  • Mega Tyranitar is tied with Mega Diancie for the highest base stat total of all Rock-type Pokémon and it also has the highest base stat total of all Dark-type Pokémon.
    • Mega Tyranitar has the highest base Attack and Defense stats of all Dark-type Pokémon.
  • Tyranitar has the lowest base Speed stat of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

Origin

Tyranitar shares strong similarities with the Armadillo girdled lizard, a desert-dwelling lizard mainly distinguished by its especially firm scales.

Tyranitar could also be based on the Tyrannosaurus, a large theropod from the late Cretaceous time period. Another influence it may have is with the kaiju genre; its upright posture may allude to how most kaiju are humanoid in shape, due to the need to fit a person inside the suit.

Name origin

Tyranitar is derived from tyrant or Tyrannosaurus (derived from the same root).

Bangiras may be a combination of 野蛮 yaban (savage) or 蛮 ban (barbarian) and 嫌い kirai (hate). The Giras part of its Japanese name may be a corruption of ゴリラ gorira (Gorilla), and 鯨 kugira (whale) .

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese バンギラス Bangiras From 野蛮 yaban, ban, 嫌い kirai, ゴリラ gorira , and kugira .
France Flag.png French Tyranocif From tyran or Tyrannosaurus and nocif
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tyranitar Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Despotar From Despot
Italy Flag.png Italian Tyranitar Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 마기라스 Magiras From 만 (蠻) man and Giras. May contain 마 (魔) ma, which refers to one of its type
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 班吉拉 Bānjīlā Transliteration of its Japanese name.
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Related articles

Notes

External links


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