Competitive Information for Tyranitar [Sword/Shield]
Rock / Dark
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Sandstorm.
While this Pokemon is active, it prevents opposing Pokemon from using their Berries.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Tyranitar? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Unleash the power of Tyranitar, a first-rate Pokémon with Rock and Dark typing. Tyranitar is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Want to master Tyranitar's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Weakness Policy / Focus Sash
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Superpower
- Lash Out / Assurance
- Rock Slide
- Protect
In single battles, Tyranitar's Physical Sweeper role is a notable. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Tyranitar from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Weakness Policy activates if Tyranitar is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. 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%.
◆ Lash Out is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Dark-type move (2x power if your Tyranitar had a stat lowered this turn).
◆ Assurance is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if target was damaged this turn).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Tyranitar this turn).
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Item: Smooth Rock / Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Rock Slide / Earthquake
- Outrage
- Superpower
In single battles, Tyranitar's Physical Sweeper role is a spectacular. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with forceful 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. Rock Slide or Earthquake are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Tyranitar afterwards).
◆ 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: Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 225 Hp / 252 Atk / 33 SpD
Moveset:
- Stone Edge
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Low Kick
In single battles, Tyranitar's Physical Tank role is a first-rate. It's goal is to take a decent 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. 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).
◆ 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 is a pretty decent Physical Tank to use for single battles. This setup is intended to take a large amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. 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 90-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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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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
- Foul Play / Brutal Swing
- Earthquake
- Outrage / Breaking Swipe
Prepare for double battles with Tyranitar as a dazzling Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using formidable 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.
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Brutal Swing is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Tyranitar afterwards).
◆ Breaking Swipe is a physical 60-base power Dragon-type move (100% chance to lower the foes attack by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Tyranitar can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield. 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 SS 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
- Moves: Body Press + Curse
- Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
- 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: Detect, 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
- Power-Up Punch
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Tyranitar
- Assurance
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Foul Play
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Ice Punch
- Lash Out
- Protect
- Rest
- Rock Slide
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Superpower
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Tyranitar in Sword and Shield
- Jolly Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Adamant Nature ( 196/92/4/0/100/116 )
- Optimize Tyranitar's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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