248: Tyranitar

Essentials

Tyranitar

Mega Tyranitar

Abilities

Sand Stream: Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 248
Original Johto: 246
Updated Johto: 251
Updated Unova: 294
Mountain Kalos: 104
Updated Alola: 249
Updated Akala: 150

Names

Japanese: バンギラス (bangirasu)
: バンギラス
Official roomaji: Bangiras
Korean: 마기라스
Chinese: 班基拉斯
: 班基拉斯
French: Tyranocif
German: Despotar
Spanish: Tyranitar
Italian: Tyranitar

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Monster

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

10455 / 5355

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

315

Effort points

3 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Larvitar	Pupitar Level up, starting at level 30	Tyranitar Level up, starting at level 55

Tyranitar Forms

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	100	90.4	373	404
Attack	164	98.7	396	427
Defense	150	98.1	368	399
Special Attack	95	74.8	258	289
Special Defense	120	94.6	308	339
Speed	71	56.3	210	241
Total	700	98.7

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
: The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain.

: In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.
: If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
: 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.

: It wanders through the mountains seeking opponents to fight. If it finds an opponent that’s not worthy, Tyranitar ignores it and wanders on.
: This Pokémon is a mobile disaster, leaving mountains crumbled and houses destroyed in its wake.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Armor Pokémon
Color: Green
Cry
Habitat: mountain
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

8'2.4"
2.5 m

Weight

2550

562.2 lb
255.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 90
Rate: 3

Moves

Rock and Dark moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Tyranitar's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	Thunder Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
—	—	—	Ice Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
—	—	—	Fire Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
—	—	—	Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
—	—	—	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
—	—	—	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
5	5	5	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
10	10	10	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
14	14	14	Chip Away			20	70	100%		Ignores the target's stat modifiers.
19	19	19	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
23	23	23	Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
28	28	28	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
34	34	34	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
41	41	41	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
47	47	47	Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
54	54	54	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
63	63	63	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
73	73	73	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
82	82	82	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Larvitar but not Tyranitar
			Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
			Assurance			10	60	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.
			Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
			Dragon Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Speed by one stage.
			Focus Energy			30	—	—		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
			Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
			Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
			Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
			Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
			Stomp			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
			Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
			Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
			Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
			Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
			Foul Play			15	95	100%		Calculates damage with the target's attacking stat.
			Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
			Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
			Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
			Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
			Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
			Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			Spite			10	—	100%		Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
			Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
			Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
			Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
			Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
			Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
01	01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
02	02	02	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
05	05	05	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
12	12	12	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	23	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
24	24	24	Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
25	25	25	Thunder			10	110	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28		Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
41	41	41	Torment			15	—	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
		59	Brutal Swing			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
59	59		Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
66	66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
67	67		Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
69	69	69	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
73	73	73	Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
82	82	82	Dragon Tail			10	60	90%	-6	Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
		94	Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
	94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
95	95	95	Snarl			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
97	97	97	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
98	98		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H3	H3		Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.