Competitive Information for Tyranitar [Black/White]
Rock / Dark
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Tyranitar? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Black/White generation metagame.
Landorus-TherianJellicentReuniclusInfernapeConkeldurrBronzongRotom-WashExcadrillAlakazamHeatran
Tyranitar is an astounding Rock and Dark-typed Pokemon. It's super common to find yourself dealing with Tyranitar when battling in the 5th generation meta. Tyranitar can usually be found in the OU tier (Overused). Tyranitar is weak to Bug, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-typed attacks.
Item: Chople Berry / Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Fire Blast
- Superpower
- Crunch / Pursuit
- Stealth Rock / Stone Edge
Mixed Sweeper Tyranitar (Popular/Trending)
Tyranitar is popular Mixed Sweeper. Choice Scarf will increase Tyranitar's speed by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Sand Stream, on switch-in Tyranitar summons sandstorm.
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tyranitar's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Pursuit is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if a foe is switching out).
♦ Stealth Rock is a status move (hurts foes on switch-in. factors rock weakness).
♦ Stone Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Smooth Rock / Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Crunch / Bite
- Rock Slide / Earthquake
- Superpower
Physical Sweeper Tyranitar (Sand Stream)
Tyranitar is pretty popular Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. White Herb will reset Tyranitar's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Superpower). Life Orb boosts the power of Tyranitar's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Stream, on switch-in Tyranitar summons sandstorm. Rock Slide or Earthquake are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tyranitar's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Stealth Rock
- Superpower / Stone Edge
- Crunch
- Pursuit
Tyranitar Special Wall (Supper Support Tyranitar)
Tyranitar is popular Special Wall. It attempts to take a hefty amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Tyranitar last longer regaining it's it's life every turn. With Sand Stream, on switch-in Tyranitar summons sandstorm.
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tyranitar's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Stone Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Pursuit is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if a foe is switching out).
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Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 225 Hp / 252 Atk / 33 SpD
Moveset:
- Stone Edge
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Low Kick
Tyranitar Physical Tank (Choice Scarf)
Tyranitar is a remarkable Physical Tank. It is meant to take a great amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Choice Scarf will increase Tyranitar's speed by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Sand Stream, on switch-in Tyranitar summons sandstorm.
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Tyranitar afterwards).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Low Kick is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
EVs: 242 Hp / 213 Atk / 55 Def
Moveset:
- Iron Defense
- Outrage
- Rock Slide
- Ice Beam / Low Kick
Tyranitar Physical Tank (T-tar Special)
Tyranitar is a wonderful Physical Tank. It tries to take a mighty amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Tyranitar last longer regaining it's it's health every turn. With Sand Stream, on switch-in Tyranitar summons sandstorm.
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Tyranitar afterwards).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Low Kick is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Tyranitar? These builds have been optimized for Black/White Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Black/White generation metagame.
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Item: Smooth Rock / Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Crunch / Bite
- Outrage
Doubles Physical Sweeper Tyranitar (Sand Stream)
Tyranitar is an outstanding Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Tyranitar's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Stream, on switch-in Tyranitar summons sandstorm.
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Tyranitar afterwards).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Tyranitar learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Tyranitar can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Tyranitar
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Tyranitar's stats
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Dragon Dance
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Tyranitar
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Pursuit
- Rest
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Superpower
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Tyranitar in Black and White
- Quiet Nature ( 4/252/0/252/0/0/ )
- Careful Nature ( 252/4/0/0/252/0/ )
- Optimize Tyranitar's EV spread for Pokemon Black and White
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