Shadow Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Johto region (#248, Generation 2). With a max CP of 4,335 and base stats of 251/207/225 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Tyranitar has a total stat product of 683. Shadow Tyranitar's best moveset is Bite and Brutal Swing, making it a competitive Dark-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Tyranitar is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves (double weak to Fighting). It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Normal, Poison-type attacks. Shadow Tyranitar is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Bite
Brutal Swing
Smack Down
Stone Edge
Iron Tail
Stone Edge
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Tyranitar's best offensive moveset is Bite combined with Brutal Swing, achieving 17.4 DPS and 410 TDO as a Dark-type attacker (ranked #8, Tier A). Alternatively, Shadow Tyranitar can serve as a Rock-type attacker with Smack Down and Stone Edge (#13, Tier B).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Iron Tail (14 DPS), while Bite generates energy the fastest (8 EPS).
Raid Guide
Shadow Tyranitar as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Tyranitar is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Tyranitar returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Tyranitar from raids would have 2191 CP at level 20, or 2739 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Tyranitar
Shadow Tyranitar can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Tyranitar is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Tyranitar knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Tyranitar as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.
Shadow Tyranitar Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Tyranitar in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Tyranitar from raids or eggs will show 2,191 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark-type Pokemon with a stat total of 683. With its high Attack stat (251), Shadow Tyranitar is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Shadow Tyranitar's double weakness to Fighting-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Shadow Tyranitar very quickly.
Shadow Tyranitar's moves get a damage boost in Fog and Partly Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Tyranitar much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Tyranitar?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Shadow Tyranitar is a top-tier Dark-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #8 overall with a Tier A rating. With a max CP of 4,335 at level 50 and base stats of 251/207/225 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Bite and Brutal Swing for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Dark-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.