Competitive Information for Tyranitar [Diamond/Pearl]
Rock / Dark
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Sandstorm.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Tyranitar? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Tyranitar, a distinguished Pokémon with Rock and Dark attributes! It's to see Tyranitar show up as a Diamond/Pearl opponent. It is weak to Bug, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Discover Tyranitar's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Passho Berry / Lum Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Superpower
- Stone Edge
- Crunch / Pursuit
- Stealth Rock
For single battles, Tyranitar is a high-quality Physical Sweeper. This technique aims to crush rivals using destructive physical power. Sand Stream changes the weather to a Sandstorm when Tyranitar is sent out onto the field. This damages all Pokemon every turn while the Sandstorm remains active unless they are Rock-, Steel- or Ground-typed. Sandstorm also raises the Special Defense of all Rock-type Pokémon by 50%. With a Passho Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective water-type attack then the Passho Berry gets consumed. With a Lum Berry equipped to it, Tyranitar cures itself if it has a non-volatile status or is confused then the Lum Berry gets consumed.
◆ 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 (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
◆ Stealth Rock is a status move (hurts foes on switch-in. Factors rock weakness).
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Item: Smooth Rock / Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw
- Outrage
- Crunch
- Superpower
For single battles, Tyranitar is an incredible Physical Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with forceful physical power. Sand Stream changes the weather to a Sandstorm when Tyranitar is sent out onto the field. This damages all Pokemon every turn while the Sandstorm remains active unless they are Rock-, Steel- or Ground-typed. Sandstorm also raises the Special Defense of all Rock-type Pokémon by 50%. Equipping Smooth Rock helps extend sandstorm weather effects this Pokemon creates from 5 turns to 8 instead. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Tyranitar afterwards).
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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 thrives as a stupendous Special Wall perfect for single battles. It's designed to take a substantial 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 HP every turn. Sand Stream changes the weather to a Sandstorm when Tyranitar is sent out onto the field. This damages all Pokemon every turn while the Sandstorm remains active unless they are Rock-, Steel- or Ground-typed. Sandstorm also raises the Special Defense of all Rock-type Pokémon by 50%.
◆ 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 (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
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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 proves to be an outstanding Physical Tank for single battles. It is meant to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Choice Scarf will increase Tyranitar's speed by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Sand Stream changes the weather to a Sandstorm when Tyranitar is sent out onto the field. This damages all Pokemon every turn while the Sandstorm remains active unless they are Rock-, Steel- or Ground-typed. Sandstorm also raises the Special Defense of all Rock-type Pokémon by 50%.
◆ 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. Power doubles on dig).
◆ 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
Prepare for single battles with Tyranitar as a marvelous Physical Tank. This setup is intended to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Tyranitar last longer regaining it's vitality every turn. Sand Stream changes the weather to a Sandstorm when Tyranitar is sent out onto the field. This damages all Pokemon every turn while the Sandstorm remains active unless they are Rock-, Steel- or Ground-typed. Sandstorm also raises the Special Defense of all Rock-type Pokémon by 50%.
◆ 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 make the foes flinch).
◆ 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
Need a strong doubles moveset for Tyranitar? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Smooth Rock / Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
- Outrage
Prepare for double battles with Tyranitar as a sensational Physical Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to crush rivals using potent physical moves. Sand Stream changes the weather to a Sandstorm when Tyranitar is sent out onto the field. This damages all Pokemon every turn while the Sandstorm remains active unless they are Rock-, Steel- or Ground-typed. Sandstorm also raises the Special Defense of all Rock-type Pokémon by 50%. Equipping Smooth Rock helps extend sandstorm weather effects this Pokemon creates from 5 turns to 8 instead. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Tyranitar afterwards).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Tyranitar can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Tyranitar.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Tyranitar can perform in Diamond/Pearl. 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 DP Move and Ability Combos for Tyranitar
- 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
- Iron Defense
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Tyranitar
- Crunch
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Ice Beam
- Ice Punch
- Protect
- Protect
- Pursuit
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Superpower
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Tyranitar in Diamond and Pearl
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Jolly Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252/ )
- Optimize Tyranitar's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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