Tyranitar — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Tyranitar is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (134 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its rock/dark typing resists 6 attack types but you'll need to play around 7 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Tyranitar can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Tyranitar into fighting and water attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Tyranitar the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Pseudo-legendary stat total — expectations are high
Base Stats
Total: 600Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Tyranitar transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Tyranitar shows up
#59
Usage ~3.5% · Win rate ~53.52%
#32
Usage ~6.08% · Win rate ~54.2%
Tyranitar FAQ
- What are Tyranitar's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Tyranitar can run sand-stream, unnerve. The competitive default is usually sand-stream — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Tyranitar weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Tyranitar takes extra damage from fighting, water, grass, ground, bug, steel. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Tyranitar?
- The best moveset for Tyranitar depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Tyranitar in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Tyranitar are Pokémon with strong fighting, water, grass, ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Tyranitar good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Tyranitar's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.