Tyranitar (Japanese: バンギラス Bangiras) is a dual-type Rock/Dark pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Pupitar starting at level 55. It is the final form of Larvitar.
Tyranitar can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar using the Tyranitarite.
The Paradox Pokémon Iron Thorns is said to be a future relative of Tyranitar.
Biology
Tyranitar is a large, bipedal, dinosaurian Pokémon with a green, armor-like hide covering its body. It has two pairs of pointed teeth: one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. Several spikes of varying sizes protrude from the back of its head, neck, and shoulders. Both sides of its chest, the center of its back, and its knees have two triangular holes. There is a gray, diamond-shaped patch of scales covering its belly and a smaller one on its back. It has three claws on its feet and hands. A ring of spikes surrounds the tip of its tail.
Tyranitar is a powerful Pokémon with an insolent nature, uncaring of others. It is extremely strong, and its thick, rocky hide gives it good resistance to all forms of attack. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Tyranitar sleeps with no fear thanks to this overwhelming power and strong body.[1] As it is not worried about surroundings even in its sleep, Tyranitar can be seen sleeping in an amazing sleeping position with its limbs open wide. As a result, Tyranitar is always looking for a battle and will not flinch at anything, though it ignores opponents that it thinks are not worth its time. Tyranitar's power is so devastating that it can forcefully crush anything using one of its hands. If enraged, Tyranitar sets off outstanding earthquakes that can completely change the entire landscape, destroying houses and mountains, and often forcing cartographers to draw up new maps. It lives in nests made from demolished mountains. In the Galar region, it has a fierce rivalry with Duraludon, which it shares its habitat with, often battling each other in the mountains.[2] Iron Thorns is believed to be a relative of Tyranitar from one billion years in the future.
Prior to Generation IV, Tyranitar was the only known Pokémon that could have Sand Stream as an Ability.
Forms
Tyranitar can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar.
Mega Tyranitar has more gaps in its armor than its normal form, with four new triangular holes along the sides of its neck and one on its throat. The four holes on its chest are now larger with the top two containing red ovals. While the spikes along the back of its neck grow shorter, the ones on its head elongate to form prominent ridges along its brows. The center spike on its head becomes a long, upright horn. Its chest plate expands, curving over its shoulders and along its back to form three long, irregular spikes on each side of its body. The scales on Mega Tyranitar's belly have now become red instead of blue and seethe with energy, enabling it to emanate more power.[3] It gains two sharp spikes on its knees, as well as more prominent leg joints. Its tail lengthens, with the three spikes surrounding its tip growing upward and outward. Its back had split open because of the overwhelming power from Mega Evolution. As a Mega Tyranitar, its instincts have only become more destructive, to the point where it may not even be able to hear its Trainer's orders.
Evolution
Tyranitar evolves from Pupitar and is the final form of Larvitar.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #246
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Gold
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Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
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Silver
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Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It has an insolent nature that makes it not care about others.
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Crystal
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In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.
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Stadium 2
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Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It has an insolent nature that makes it not care about others. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies. (Version 1.0) It has an impudent nature. Having great strength, it can even change surrounding landforms. (Version 1.1)
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LeafGreen
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Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #251
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Diamond
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If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
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SoulSilver
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Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It has an insolent nature that makes it not care about others.
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Generation V
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Unova B2 W2 : #294
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Black
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If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
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White
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Black 2
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The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #104
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Hoenn #—
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X
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In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.
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Y
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If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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Alola US UM : #249
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Ultra Sun
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It wanders through the mountains seeking opponents to fight. If it finds an opponent that's not worthy, Tyranitar ignores it and wanders on.
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Ultra Moon
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This Pokémon is a mobile disaster, leaving mountains crumbled and houses destroyed in its wake.
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Mega Tyranitar
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Ultra Sun
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Due to the colossal power poured into it, this Pokémon's back split right open. Its destructive instincts are the only thing keeping it moving.
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Ultra Moon
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The effects of Mega Evolution make it more ferocious than ever. It's unclear whether it can even hear its Trainer's orders.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #385
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Galar Crown Tundra #141
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.
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Shield
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The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain.
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Brilliant Diamond
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If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward.
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Shining Pearl
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Generation IX
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Paldea #318
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It is so insolent that it doesn’t care about others.
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Violet
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In just one of its mighty hands, it has the power to make the ground shake and mountains crumble.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Games
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Event
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Gigantamax
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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SwSh
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Wild Area News
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No
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hide
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40, 50, 60
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April 28 to May 11, 2020
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Tyranitar
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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100
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160 - 207
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310 - 404
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134
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125 - 204
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245 - 403
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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61
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59 - 124
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114 - 243
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Mega Tyranitar
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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100
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160 - 207
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310 - 404
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164
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152 - 237
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299 - 469
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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71
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68 - 135
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132 - 265
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Total: 700
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyranitar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyranitar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyranitar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Tyranitar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tyranitar
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyranitar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyranitar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyranitar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyranitar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Tyranitar
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Crush ×3)
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Loops: 11
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Min. exp.: 300
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Max. exp.: 340
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Browser entry R-195
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Tyranitar shoots a beam from its mouth. It also shakes its body to trigger quakes.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Crush ×4)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Crush ×1)
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Browser entry R-218/N-089
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It triggers rockfalls around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 59
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Base Attack: 84
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Base Defense: 60
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Base Speed: 60
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Strong:
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Weak:
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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Ever since Conkeldurr scolded him for his reckless behavior, he respects Conkeldurr like a father. He does this even though he sometimes rebels against him.
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #136
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Tyranitar has such a sturdy body, it can even doze off in the middle of a sandstorm. We saw it waiting in the desert, hoping for a suitably strong opponent to come along.
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Dozing
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Pokémon type: Dark
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Points to befriend: 25
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Specialty: Ingredients
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Berry: Wiki Berry ×1
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Primary ingredient: Warming Ginger ×2
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Possible ingredients:
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Warming Ginger
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Greengrass Soybeans
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Bean Sausage
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Main skill: Charge Energy S
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Base carry limit: 19
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Restores 12 Energy to the user.
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Tyranitar possesses both overwhelming power and a body that can't be harmed by any sort of attack. It takes no heed of its surroundings even in its sleep, so you can see it in a truly superb sleeping position with its limbs thrown wide.
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Stomach Sleep
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Imposing Sleep
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Spread-Out Sleep
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Atop-Belly Sleep
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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Mega Tyranitar
Form data
Mega Evolution
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
A Tyranitar was a member of Team A.C.T., who was considered for the job of rescuing Big Brother Pikachu in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!. They were, however, occupied on another mission.
Other
Tyranitar debuted in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, where it was caught in a Dark Ball and used by the Iron-Masked Marauder in his quest to capture Celebi.
Tyranitar made its animated series debut in Address Unown, where Ash and his friends, who were in Larvitar's mind, saw her in Larvitar's memory of being separated from its Tyranitar mother. Larvitar returned to its mother in the following episode.
In A Poached Ego!, Rico's Pupitar evolved into a Tyranitar and immediately attacked Team Rocket while trying to steal Arbok, Weezing, and the horde of Ekans and Koffing that Rico had been seeking. However, Team Rocket fought back, giving Arbok, Weezing, and the Ekans and Koffing enough time to escape. Tyranitar was eventually taken care of by Officer Jenny's Growlithe.
In Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, Dirk used a Tyranitar against Mewtwo. It eventually escaped when Mewtwo crushed its Poké Ball.
A Tyranitar that can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar appeared in Mega Evolution Special III.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Tyranitar that can Mega Evolve was under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. It battled Ash's Pikachu and Noivern, as well as Volcanion. It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
In Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!, Alain used a Tyranitar during the final round of the Lumiose Conference against Ash. It battled Pikachu but was soon defeated.
In Not Caving Under Pressure!, a Tyranitar attacked a group of Alolan Sandshrew in an attempt to take over the Mount Lanakila cave they lived in. With Lillie's help, Tyranitar was defeated and sent running off.
In Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!, James pulled a Tyranitar from the Rocket Prize Master. They were used in an attempt to steal a horde of Bulbasaur and Ivysaur in Vermilion City.
In Battling in the Freezing Raid!, Gary was shown to own a Tyranitar, which he used in a Raid Battle against an Articuno, only to be quickly defeated.
Minor appearances
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Tyranitar were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past.
In The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!, a Tyranitar was living in Fennel Valley.
A Tyranitar appeared in a fantasy in Pinch Healing!.
In the opening sequence of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, Rebecca used a Tyranitar in a battle against Brendan's Swampert.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), J's client's henchmen used a Tyranitar to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny, and Solana.
In A Faux Oak Finish!, a Trainer's Tyranitar was agitated by a splinter in its foot. However, Professor Oak was able to connect with it and pull the splinter out.
In Dressed for Jess Success!, a Coordinator's Tyranitar competed in the Lilypad Town Pokémon Contest.
A Tyranitar appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A robotic Tyranitar was used for a movie directed by Jules in An Epic Defense Force!.
In The Journalist from Another Region!, a Trainer's Tyranitar competed in the Pokémon Sumo Tournament on Harvest Island.
A Tyranitar that can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.
A Tyranitar and its Mega Evolved form appeared in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
A soldier's Tyranitar appeared in a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.
In The Power of Us, a Tyranitar went on a rampage during the Pokémon Catch Race, but Ash was able to calm it down with Pikachu's help.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP264
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Tyranitar
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Ash's Pokédex
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Tyranitar, the Armor Pokémon. Tyranitar has a heavily armored body that can withstand powerful attacks and is able to crush a mountain with one hand.
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GOTCHA!
A Tyranitar briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Ethan.
Pokémon Evolutions
In The Show, a Tyranitar briefly appeared overlooking Ecruteak City.
POKÉTOON
A Tyranitar appeared in PT15, as one of the many Pokémon angered by Akira's Capsakid's spicy bite.
In the manga
Movie adaptations
Tyranitar appeared in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter where the Iron-Masked Marauder captures it.
Pokémon Adventures
Prior to the events of Volume 8, Silver received a Pupitar from Lance. He evolved into Tyranitar prior to Silver's showdown with Gold in Tyranitar War. Silver remarked that Tyranitar's level was so high that not even he could control it, likely referencing the tendency for traded Pokémon to disobey. Silver eventually returned Tyranitar to Lance, deeming himself still unsuitable to own him.
A Tyranitar appeared in A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, where it was one of the Pokémon in Professor Oak's fantasy when he explains that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.
A Tyranitar appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Thorton rented a Tyranitar for his battle against Platinum in Uprooting Seedot and Outlasting Ledian.
A Tyranitar capable of Mega Evolution appeared in Magearna Moves, under the ownership of one of Gurkinn's students.
Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!
Tamaru owns a Tyranitar.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
- Main article: Black Tyranitar
In Farewell To Pikachu?!, Black unsealed the Black Tyranitar, a Pokémon that once wreaked havoc in the Johto region many years ago. However, upon being freed, it resumed its rampage. In the end, Gold managed to seal it back with the help of Eusine and Black.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
A Tyranitar appeared in GDZ47, under the ownership of a thief.
Shu caught a Tyranitar, as seen in GDZ63.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
- Main article: Team A.C.T.
The Tyranitar from Team A.C.T. appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team. He, along with his teammates, is a role model of Mudkip and tries to rescue him when he mistakenly believes that Ginji is a threat to Mudkip's safety.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Tyranitar appeared in Red's fantasy in The Great Helper!!.
Pokémon Try Adventure
A Tyranitar appeared in TA24.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
Billy of the Go-Rock Quads owns a Tyranitar, which first appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three.
In the TCG
- Main article: Tyranitar (TCG)
- Main article: Dark Tyranitar
Other appearances
Tyranitar in Pokémon UNITE
Tyranitar appears as a Spirit.
- Main article: Tyranitar (UNITE)
Tyranitar is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Larvitar and evolves into Pupitar at level 5, which evolves into Tyranitar at level 9.
Trivia
Monster design by Ken Sugimori, published in April 1997
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- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Tyranitar.
- Tyranitar is the only Dark-type Pokémon in the Monster Egg Group.
- Tyranitar shares its category name with Donphan. They are both known as the Armor Pokémon.
- Mega Tyranitar is tied with Mega Diancie for the highest base stat total of all Rock-type Pokémon and it also has the highest base stat total of all Dark-type Pokémon.
- Mega Tyranitar has the highest base Attack and Defense stats of all Dark-type Pokémon.
- Tyranitar's design heavily resembles a monster design illustrated by Ken Sugimori for Volume 14 of MicroDesign Publishing's Bimonthly Game Review (Japanese: 隔月刊ゲーム批評) magazine, published on April 1997. According to Sugimori, the monster design was meant to be an original creation unrelated to Pokémon.[4]
Origin
Tyranitar's design may have drawn inspiration from the kaiju genre; its upright posture may allude to how most kaiju are humanoid in shape, due to the need to fit a person inside the suit. Mega Tyranitar's back splitting open could be based on an insect emerging from its cocoon.
Another influence it may have is with the Armadillo girdled lizard, a desert-dwelling lizard mainly distinguished by its especially firm scales, or certain theropod dinosaurs.
Name origin
Tyranitar may be derived from tyrant or Tyrannosaurus (derived from the same root) and Tarasque.
Bangiras may be a combination of 野蛮 yaban (savage) or 蛮 ban (barbarian), 嫌い kirai (hated), and ソーラス -saurus (Greek-derived suffix for dinosaur names).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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バンギラス Bangiras
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From 野蛮 yaban, 蛮 ban, 嫌い kirai, and ソーラス -saurus
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French
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Tyranocif
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From tyran or Tyrannosaurus and nocif
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Spanish
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Tyranitar
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Same as English name
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German
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Despotar
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From Despot and Tarasque
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Italian
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Tyranitar
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Same as English name
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Korean
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마기라스 Magiras
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From 마 (魔) ma or 만 (蠻) man and partial transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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班基拉斯 Bānjīlāsī* 班吉拉 Bānjīlā*
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Transcription of its Japanese name Partial transcription of Japanese name
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Cantonese Chinese
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班基拉斯 Bāangēilāaisī* 班吉拉 Bāangātlāai*
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Transcription of its Japanese name Partial transcription of Japanese name
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More languages
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Hebrew
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טאיראניטר Tairanitar
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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आक्रमार Aakramaar
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From आक्रमण aakraman
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Russian
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Тиранитар Tiranitar
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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บันกิราส Bankirat
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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