Competitive Information for Tyranitar (mega) [X/Y]
Base Stats for Tyranitar-Mega
Rock / Dark
Abilities:
Sand StreamSand Stream: On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Sandstorm.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
2x
0.5x
2x
4x
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
2x
0.5x
0.5x
0x
2x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Tyranitar-mega? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in X/Y 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 X/Y generation metagame.
Tyranitar is a phenomenal Rock and Dark-typed Pokemon. It's a super common sight to see Tyranitar out in the 6th generation battlefield. Tyranitar is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-typed attacks.
Species: Tyranitar-Mega
Item: Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide / Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
Item: Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide / Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
Physical Tank Tyranitar-Mega (Popular/Trending)
Tyranitar is an awesome Physical Tank. It's purpose is to take a great amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. 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).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Stone Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Stealth Rock is a status move (hurts foes on switch-in. factors rock weakness).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Stone Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Stealth Rock is a status move (hurts foes on switch-in. factors rock weakness).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Tyranitar-Mega
Item: Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Outrage
- Rock Slide / Earthquake
- Superpower
Item: Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Outrage
- Rock Slide / Earthquake
- Superpower
Physical Sweeper Tyranitar-Mega (Sand Stream)
Tyranitar is an awesome Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Sand Stream, on switch-in Tyranitar summons sandstorm. Rock Slide or Earthquake are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ 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).
♦ 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).
♦ 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).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ 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).
♦ 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).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Tyranitar-Mega
Item: Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Stone Edge
- Dragon Dance
- Crunch
- Fire Punch
Item: Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Stone Edge
- Dragon Dance
- Crunch
- Fire Punch
Tyranitar-Mega Support (Mega Tyranitar Terror)
Tyranitar is a wonderful Support. With Sand Stream, on switch-in Tyranitar summons sandstorm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3lUNk_jAB0
♦ Stone Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Dragon Dance is a status move (raises your Tyranitar's attack and 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).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Dragon Dance is a status move (raises your Tyranitar's attack and 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).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Tyranitar-Mega
Item: Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Stone Edge
- Payback / Pursuit
- Crunch
- Earthquake / Fire Blast
Item: Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Stone Edge
- Payback / Pursuit
- Crunch
- Earthquake / Fire Blast
Tyranitar-Mega Physical Tank (Gojira)
Tyranitar is a decent Physical Tank. It's goal is to take a substantial amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. With Sand Stream, on switch-in Tyranitar summons sandstorm.
♦ Stone Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Payback is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Tyranitar moves after the target).
♦ Pursuit is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if a foe is switching out).
♦ 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).
♦ Fire Blast is a special 110-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Payback is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Tyranitar moves after the target).
♦ Pursuit is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if a foe is switching out).
♦ 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).
♦ Fire Blast is a special 110-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Tyranitar-mega? These builds have been optimized for X/Y 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 X/Y generation metagame.
Species: Tyranitar-Mega
Item: Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Outrage
Item: Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Outrage
Doubles Physical Sweeper Tyranitar-Mega (Sand Stream)
Tyranitar is an interesting Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Sand Stream, on switch-in Tyranitar summons sandstorm.
♦ 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).
♦ 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).
♦ 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).
♦ 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).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Tyranitar afterwards).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Tyranitar-mega learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Tyranitar-mega 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-mega
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- 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
Optimize Tyranitar-mega's EVs for X/Y
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