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Mega Tyranitar

Armor Pokémon

Mega Tyranitar official artwork
Official art

Mega Tyranitar is the Rock/Dark-type Mega Evolution of Tyranitar, 4× weak to Fighting and 2× weak to Ground, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass and Fairy, with a base stat total of 700. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 5.7% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).

Height
2.5 m 8′02″
Weight
255 kg 562.2 lbs
Base stat total
700 #2 of 1,025
Introduced
Gen VI X & Y
Abilities
The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain.
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Base stats

HP100175–207310–404
Atk164165–237299–469
Def150153–222274–438
SpA95103–161175–317
SpD120126–189220–372
Spe7181–135132–265
Total700#2 of 1,025
HP100Atk164Def150Spe71SpD120SpA95

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

4×
Fighting (because of Rock and Dark)
2×
Bug (because of Dark)Fairy (because of Dark)Grass (because of Rock)Ground (because of Rock)Steel (because of Rock)Water (because of Rock)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Dark)Fire (because of Rock)Flying (because of Rock)Ghost (because of Dark)Normal (because of Rock)Poison (because of Rock)

Immune to

0×
Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 4 types
RockElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 71); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+135Max123No SP91Min81Scarf (Choice Scarf)202Tailwind270

At max Speed, Mega Tyranitar outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mega Tyranitar against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
135Mega Tyranitar · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123Mega Tyranitar · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
91Mega Tyranitar · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Usage over time

Values
Mega Tyranitar, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2227.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6195.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3152.4%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6864.9%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2504.2%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9435.7%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

5.7% of teams · rank #32 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 750 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
17 HP / 17 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%
  2. Protect, Status
  3. Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
  4. Low Kick, Physical, accuracy 100%

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games6.1%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)6.7%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)6.5%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)5.7%

Items

Abilities

Stat Points

  • Jolly 17 HP / 17 Atk / 32 Spe10.7%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD6.6%
  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe6.5%
  • Jolly 18 HP / 16 Atk / 32 Spe4.0%

These 4 cover 27.8% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexOU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 22

1Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpecial80100%15
1Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhysical6595%15
1Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhysical6595%15
1Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhysical50100%10
1Rock ThrowNo additional effect.RockPhysical5090%15
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
1Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhysical6595%15
9Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhysical60100%25
12Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
15Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
18Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhysical75100%10
21ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
24Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhysical50100%15
27Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhysical80100%15
33EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhysical100100%10
37Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhysical10080%5
42ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhysical120100%10
47SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
52Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
59Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5

TM / HM / TR 79

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpecial20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhysical6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhysical6595%15
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhysical6595%15
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhysical—100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpecial5595%15
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpecial5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhysical—100%10
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhysical6090%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhysical60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhysical70100%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhysical95100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhysical75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhysical75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhysical75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhysical2590%10
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhysical80100%15
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhysical75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhysical80100%10
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpecial80100%15
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM101Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpecial80100%20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhysical80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpecial85100%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhysical—100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpecial90100%15
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpecial90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpecial90100%10
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpecial90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial11085%5
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpecial11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhysical100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhysical10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhysical120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpecial12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpecial11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhysical3585%15
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhysical50100%15
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhysical65100%20
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhysical9595%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhysical150100%20
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhysical75100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpecial9085%10
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhysical60100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM225Hard PressMore power the more HP the target has left.SteelPhysical—100%10

Biology

Tyranitar resembles a tyrannosaurus, iguanodon, stegosaurus, and Godzilla. A Paradox Pokémon named Iron Thorns resembles Tyranitar.

Design & origin

Tyranitar's name comes from "tyrannosaurus" and "tardus", meaning slow.

Forms

Mega Tyranitar

RockDarkSand Stream
BST 700

HoldsTyranitarite

When Tyranitar Mega Evolves, its back splits open, and with its vicious attitude fueling it, it might not be able to hear and execute its trainer's commands.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category
Armor Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
Mountain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Johto#246Updated Johto#251Updated Unova#294Mountain Kalos#104Updated Alola#249Updated Akala#150Galar#385Crown Tundra#141Paldea#318Lumiose#208
  1. This Pokémon is a mobile disaster, leaving mountains crumbled and houses destroyed in its wake.

    Ultra Moon
  2. It wanders through the mountains seeking opponents to fight. If it finds an opponent that’s not worthy, Tyranitar ignores it and wanders on.

    Ultra Sun
  3. The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Shield
  4. If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y
  5. A TYRANITAR is so overwhelmingly powerful, it can bring down a whole mountain to make its nest. It roams in mountains seeking new opponents to fight.

    Emerald
  6. TYRANITAR is so overwhelmingly powerful, it can bring down a whole mountain to make its nest. This Pokémon wanders about in mountains seeking new opponents to fight.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
  7. In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.

    Crystal · X
  8. Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It has an insolent nature that makes it not care about others.

    Silver · SoulSilver
  9. Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.

    Gold · FireRed · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Sword

Names around the world

English
Tyranitar
Japanese
バンギラス
Japanese (romaji)
Bangiras
Korean
마기라스
Chinese (Traditional)
班基拉斯
Chinese (Simplified)
班基拉斯
French
Tyranocif
German
Despotar
Spanish
Tyranitar
Italian
Tyranitar

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

Egg groups
Monster
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Tyranitar holding Tyranitarite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.