Competitive Information for Tyranitar [X/Y]
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 X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Tyranitar, an outstanding Pokémon that excels with Rock and Dark typing! Tyranitar is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Delve into Tyranitar's movesets below and strategize for victory!
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
Tyranitar stands out as an impressive Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to overwhelm foes with formidable 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: Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Stealth Rock
- Superpower / Stone Edge
- Crunch
- Pursuit
Tyranitar stands out as a top-notch Special Wall in single battles. It's primary goal is to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. 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 excels as a phenomenal Physical Tank during single battles. This moveset focuses to take a hefty 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 excels as a marvelous Physical Tank during single battles. It is meant to take a hefty amount of physical hits 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%.
◆ 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 X/Y 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 X/Y 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
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake
- Superpower / Double-Edge
Dominating double battles, Tyranitar is a top-notch Physical Sweeper. It's meant to overwhelm foes with intense physical attacks. 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. Superpower was 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.
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Tyranitar can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 X/Y. 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 XY 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
- Power-Up Punch
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Tyranitar
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Tyranitar in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Tyranitar's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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