Tyranitar (Pokémon)

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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 Mega Tyranitar Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
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	Footprint Mega Tyranitar
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 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. 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 Galar region, it has a fierce rivalry with Duraludon, which it shares its habitat with, often battling each other in the mountains.

In the anime

File:Team Rocket Tyranitar.png

Tyranitar 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

• 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

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	55	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 (100%)
Events*		Focus Sash (100%)	Tyranitarite (100%)
		Life Orb (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 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 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM49 TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM54 TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM64 TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM67 TM67 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM68 TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM85 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM99 TM99 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR24 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR45 TR45 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR47 TR47 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR51 TR51 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR62 TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR74 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TR76 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR79 TR79 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR81 TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TR94 TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TR99 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! 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 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 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 Field move: (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 Field move: (present) (Crush ×4) Poké Assist: (past) Rock Field move: (past) (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 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 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: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Rock Attack Power: 80 - 115 5 #210 Eject Removes one non-Support Pokémon icon without fail. Swappable Skill(s): Crushing Step Mega Effects 15 Erases Pokémon and disruptions around three spots you tap.			Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 80 - 115 5 #210 Barrier Shot Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage. Mega Effects 4 Removes barrier-covered Pokémon / disruptions (max 10) and damages the foe.
Pokémon GO 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

Unevolved Larvitar  Rock  Ground

Level 30 →

First Evolution Pupitar  Rock  Ground

Level 55 →

Second Evolution Tyranitar  Rock  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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 Japanese バンギラス Bangiras From 野蛮 yaban, 蛮 ban, 嫌い kirai, ゴリラ gorira , and 鯨 kugira . 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 Magiras From 만 (蠻) man and Giras. May contain 마 (魔) ma, which refers to one of its type Mandarin Chinese 班吉拉 Bānjīlā Transliteration of its Japanese name. Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi टाईरानीटर Tyranitar Transcription of English name Russian Тиранитар Tiranitar Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Black Tyranitar
• Team A.C.T.
• Pseudo-legendary Pokémon
• Mega Evolution

External links

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