Competitive Information for Tyranitar [X/Y]
Rock / Dark
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Tyranitar? 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 sensational Rock and Dark-typed Pokemon. Tyranitar are common Pokemon to see in the XY metagame. 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: Smooth Rock / Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Rock Slide / Earthquake
- Superpower
- Crunch
Physical Sweeper Tyranitar (Sand Stream)
Tyranitar is a wonderful Physical Sweeper. It is meant 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.
♦ 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).
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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 Special Wall (Supper Support Tyranitar)
Tyranitar is a spectacular Special Wall. It is meant 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 it's life every turn. With Sand Stream, on switch-in Tyranitar summons sandstorm.
♦ 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 (power doubles if a foe is switching out).
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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 Physical Tank (Choice Scarf)
Tyranitar is a phenomenal Physical Tank. It's designed to take a nice 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. 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).
♦ 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 Physical Tank (T-tar Special)
Tyranitar is a marvelous Physical Tank. It's goal is 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 it's life every turn. 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).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ 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
What is a good doubles moveset for Tyranitar? 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: Smooth Rock / Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Superpower
Doubles Physical Sweeper Tyranitar (Sand Stream)
Tyranitar is an astounding Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Sand Stream, on switch-in Tyranitar summons sandstorm.
♦ 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 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 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 )
- Optimize Tyranitar's EV spread for Pokemon X and Y
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