Tyranitar (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Tyranitar (disambiguation).

Tyranitar バンギラス Bangiras #248
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Rock Dark Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Armor Pokémon
Abilities Sand Stream Blue-Striped ----- Unnerve Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #251 Hoenn #383 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-195 Almia R-122 Oblivia R-218 N-089
Height 6'07" Imperial 2.0 m Metric 6'07"/2.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 445.3 lbs. Imperial 202.0 kg Metric 445.3 lbs./202.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Monster group 41 cycles (10455 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 3 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 218 Battle Exp.: 2181*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves from Pupitar starting at level 55. It is the final form of Larvitar.

Biology

Physiology

Tyranitar is a large dinosaur-like Pokémon. The couple of fangs in the upper and lower jaws, and the fingers and toes culminating in claws, contribute to the menacing appearance of this Pokémon.

However, this Pokémon's most prominent body feature is the green, armor-like hide that covers its body. Despite its tough appearance, this hide is flexible enough to allow movement. Many spikes protrude from the back of its head, neck, shoulders and the tip of the tail. The armor also presents a couple of holes at the knees and the back, and four holes at the chest. There are also two blue rhombus-shaped pieces of armor that cover the creature’s belly and back. Looking closely, this Pokémon resembles a combination of its pre-evolutions.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Like some Dragon Pokémon, Tyranitar is capable of learning various elemental attacks, such as Surf, Flamethrower, and Thunderbolt. It can also learn some Dragon-type moves, such as Dragon Claw, and can also learn all three of the elemental fang moves. Because it's a fully-evolved Pokémon, Tyranitar can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

Like Ursaring, Tyranitar are dangerous Pokémon who are quite protective of their young. They are extremely strong, and their thick, rocky hides give them a good resistance. Because of this, they are always looking forward for a battle, and will not flinch at anything. Despite this, or possibly because the underside of Tyranitar's foot may be somewhat less well-armored than the rest of its body, it can have thorns stuck in its feet in which case the pain can cause it to become angry. If enraged, Tyranitar sets off outstanding earthquakes that can completely change the entire landscape, often representing a major headache for cartographers causing them to redraw maps. Tyranitar is known to display affection to persons that have been helpful to it by nuzzling them.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Tyranitar are very rare in the wild. They live in the mountains and can be found in Unova.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Tyranitar in the anime

Major appearances

Tyranitar first appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest. It was captured in a Dark Ball and used by the Iron-Masked Marauder.

A Pupitar belonging to Rico evolved into Tyranitar in A Poached Ego.

Minor appearances

When Ash and company entered the mind of Ash's Larvitar during Address Unown, they saw a vision of Larvitar being separated from its Tyranitar mother. That Tyranitar was seen during the following episode.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two, a Tyranitar was among the Pokémon used to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny and Kellyn.

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

Another Tyranitar appeared in Dressed for Jess Success!.

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

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

Pokémon Adventures

Lance's Tyranitar

Prior to the events of Volume 8, Silver was given a Pupitar from Lance. It evolved into Tyranitar prior to Silver's showdown with Gold in Volume 9. 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 it.

In the TCG

Main article: Tyranitar (TCG)

Main article: Dark Tyranitar

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Tyranitar is a member of Team A.C.T.
• Pokémon Ranger: Billy uses a Tyranitar in his attempts to stop the player.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II 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 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 Diamond If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 Black If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Pupitar Crystal None Evolve Pupitar
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Pupitar Colosseum One Realgam Tower (Shadow) XD None Evolve Pupitar
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Pupitar (Diamond only) Platinum None Evolve Pupitar HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Pupitar Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Rare Route 15 (Rustling Grass) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 20 Forever Level 69 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Pupitar
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Quicksand Pit (B2-B10)
Pokémon Ranger	Go-Rock Squad Base
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Hippowdon Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Faldera Island Fire Temple Light Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Rugged Flats (Post-ending)
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Granite Zone

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 134		125 - 204	245 - 403
Defense: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 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.

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 V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 4× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 4× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 4× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 4× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 00Start Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 055 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 1010 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 1414 Chip Away Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 1919 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10 2323 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2828 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 3434 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15 4141 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 4747 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 5454 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 6363 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5 7373 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5 8282 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/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM02	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	Physical	06060	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Dragon Dance	Dragon	Status	—	—%	20
	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	15
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Stealth Rock‡	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
	Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tyranitar in Generation V 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Tyranitar can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Tyranitar cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - 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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Rock  Poké Assist: ( Dark ) Field move: (Crush ×3) Loops: 11 Min. exp.: 300 Max. exp.: 340 Browser entry   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 ) Field move: (Crush ×4) Browser entry   It is a vicious Pokémon that triggers rockfalls and shoots beams from its mouth.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Rock  ( Rock ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×4) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It triggers rockfalls around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure 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 Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: Ever since Conkeldurr scolded him for his reckless behavious, he respects Conkeldurr like a father. He does this even though he sometimes rebels against him.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Larvitar  Rock  Ground

Level 30 →

First Evolution Pupitar  Rock  Ground

Level 55 →

Second Evolution Tyranitar  Rock  Dark

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Tyranitar images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Tyranitar has the highest base Attack stat of all Template:Type2 Pokémon.
• Tyranitar is the only Pokémon that is not a Template:Type2 to learn Earthquake by leveling up. This may be because it evolves from a Pokémon that is part Template:Type2.
  • Because of this, Tyranitar is the only Pokémon to learn Earthquake by level-up that does not get STAB from it.
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Tyranitar.
• Tyranitar shares the same species name with Donphan. They are both known as the Armor Pokémon.
• Most of the Tyranitar that have appeared in the anime have appeared with a Pokémon poacher. Three of them were owned by poachers and one was sought after by poachers.
• The Tyranitar from the 4th movie has the same roar that Dialga from movies 10, 11 and 12 has.

Origin

Tyranitar is based on a meat-eating therapod dinosaur, such as the Tyrannosaurus. Its penchant for shattering the countryside is similar to that of the Tarasque.

Name origin

Tyranitar's name is based on tyrannize, to violently antagonize, or Tyrannosaurus, derived from the same root. Its Japanese name may be a combination of 野蛮 yaban, savage, or 蛮 ban, barbarian, and 嫌い kirai, hate. The -giras may be derived from Gojira, the Japanese name for the character Godzilla, or Angiras, the Japanese name for the character Anguirus. Both are dinosaur-like tokusatsu movie monsters that share some characteristics with Tyranitar.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Despotar From despot. French Tyranocif From tyran or Tyrannosaurus and nocif. Korean 마기라스 Magiraseu Chinese (Taiwan) 班吉拉 Bān Jī Lā Transliteration of its Japanese name. May also be from 哥吉拉 Gējílā.

Related articles

• Black Tyranitar

External links

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