Competitive Information for Tyranitar (mega) [X/Y]
Rock / Dark
Abilities:
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 popular Rock and Dark-typed Pokemon. It's not-uncommon to find yourself dealing with Tyranitar when battling in the 6th generation meta. Tyranitar can usually be found in the OU tier (Overused). Tyranitar is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-typed attacks.
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 interesting Physical Tank for single battles. It's goal is to take a substantial amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. 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 Tyranitarite equipped to it, if held by a tyranitar, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ 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).
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Item: Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Rock Slide / Earthquake
- Superpower
- Crunch / Foul Play
Physical Sweeper Tyranitar-Mega (Sand Stream)
Tyranitar is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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%. Rock Slide or Earthquake are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Tyranitarite equipped to it, if held by a tyranitar, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ 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).
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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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 for single battles. 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%. Http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?v=b3lUNk_jAB0With a Tyranitarite equipped to it, if held by a tyranitar, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ 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).
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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 spectacular Physical Tank for single battles. It is meant to take a good amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. 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 Tyranitarite equipped to it, if held by a tyranitar, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ 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).
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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.
Item: Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Superpower
Doubles Physical Sweeper Tyranitar-Mega (Sand Stream)
Tyranitar is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for double battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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 Tyranitarite equipped to it, if held by a tyranitar, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ 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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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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Damage Modifiers:
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: 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-mega's stats
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Dragon Dance
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Power-Up Punch
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Tyranitar-mega
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Tyranitar-mega in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Tyranitar-mega's EV spread for Pokemon X and Y
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