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 Tyranitar Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock Dark Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Sand Stream Tyranitar Cacophony Cacophony Unnerve Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Sand Stream Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Monster Hatch time 41 cycles
Height 6'07" 2.0 m Tyranitar 8'02" 2.5 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 445.3 lbs. 202.0 kg Tyranitar 562.2 lbs. 255.0 kg {{{form2}}} 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 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	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 35
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. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar using an Tyranitarite.

Biology

Tyranitar is a large, bipedal, dinosaurian Pokémon with a green, armor-like hide covering its body. It has two pairs of fangs: 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 blue, 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, it 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 Mega Tyranitar's belly, which has now become red instead of blue. 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.

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. If enraged, Tyranitar sets off outstanding earthquakes that can completely change the entire landscape, often forcing cartographers to draw up new maps. It lives in nests made from demolished mountains.

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.

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.

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

A Tyranitar appeared in SS026 under the ownership of Danku.

Minor appearances

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

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

Tyranitar along with its teammates had a cameo 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 on another mission.

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!, where it was one of the Pokémon that entered the Lilypad Town Pokémon Contest.

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

A fake yet realistic Tyranitar was used for a movie in An Epic Defense Force!.

A Tyranitar appeared in The Journalist from Another Region!.

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 Pokémon Adventures manga

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 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 it.

Thorton rented a Tyranitar for use in his battle against Platinum in VS. Seedot.

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 the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga. 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 Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Black unseals the Black Tyranitar which is Cianwood's legendary Pokémon that once wrecked havoc in the Johto region many years ago. After being unsealed, it does the same thing it did in the past. In the end, Gold manages to seal it back with the help of Eusine and Black.

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 The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

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 Tower Colosseum (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 Rare Route 15 (rustling grass) Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Evolve Pupitar (Y only)

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
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Pupitar

In events

Games	Event	Language	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
	Strongest Class Single Battle Tyranitar	Japanese	Japan	100	September 15 to October 28, 2012
	Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Tyranitar	Korean	South Korea	100	February 24 to May 5, 2013

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Global Link Tyranitar	English	PGL	55	March 14 to May 28, 2013
	Global Link Tyranitar	French	PGL	55	March 14 to May 28, 2013
	Global Link Tyranitar	German	PGL	55	March 14 to May 28, 2013
	Global Link Tyranitar	Italian	PGL	55	March 14 to May 28, 2013
	Global Link Tyranitar	Spanish	PGL	55	March 14 to May 28, 2013

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Focus Sash (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Tyranitar

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.

Mega Tyranitar

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 164		152 - 237	299 - 469
Defense: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Speed: 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 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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%	10
	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
B	W	B2	W2	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Block	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
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 events

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
English Global Link	Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
A superscript level indicates that Tyranitar can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event 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
‡	Stealth RockBW	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
†	SuperpowerBW	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	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 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 behavior, he respects Conkeldurr like a father. He does this even though he sometimes rebels against him.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Stone Edge Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Frighten Defense: ★★★★ Ability 2: Tenacity Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Last Bastion Evolves from Pupitar when its Attack is 132 or higher Range: 2 Perfect Links: Kageie, Katsuyori, and Sōun

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 stat total of all Rock-type Pokémon.
• Tyranitar is tied with Darkrai and Hydreigon for highest base stat total of all Dark-type Pokémon.
  • Tyranitar has the highest base Attack stat of all Dark-type Pokémon.
• Tyranitar has the most type weaknesses of any fully evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with seven.
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Tyranitar.
• Tyranitar shares the same species with Donphan. They are both known as the Armor Pokémon.
• Tyranitar in the anime seem to be linked to Pokémon poachers. Three poachers owned a Tyranitar while another sought after one.
• The Tyranitar from the 4th movie shares the same roar with Dialga from movies 10, 11 and 12.
• Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that can neither fly nor levitate.
• Tyranitar is the slowest of the pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
• When a sandstorm is raging, Tyranitar's Special Defense becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
• Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not the main Pokémon of a major boss at the end of the game it was introduced in. However, Tyranitar was used by Blue in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions, but only in his rematch.
• Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that isn't used by someone in the Pokémon World Tournament Champions Tournament.

Origin

Tyranitar seems to be based on Godzilla, a kaiju known for its strength, tough skin and ability to shoot beams from its mouth. Godzilla itself was designed by combining three dinosaurs: Tyrannosaurus, Iguanodon and Stegosaurus, along with a crocodile and an alligator.

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). Giras may derive from Gojira, the Japanese name for 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 Title Meaning Japanese バンギラス Bangiras From 蛹野蛮 yaban, 蛮 ban, 嫌い kirai, Godzilla, and Angiras French Tyranocif From tyran or Tyrannosaurus and nocif Spanish Tyranitar Same as English name German Despotar From Despot Italian Tyranitar Same as English name Korean 마기라스 Magiraseu From 만 (蠻) man and Angiras. May contain 마 (魔) ma, which refers to one of its type. Mandarin Chinese 班吉拉 Bānjīlā Transliteration of its Japanese name. May also be from 哥吉拉 Gējílā Cantonese Chinese

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• Black Tyranitar

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