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), Tyranitar has a total stat product of 683. Tyranitar's best moveset is Bite and Brutal Swing, making it a competitive Dark-type attacker for raids.
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. Tyranitar is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Bite
Brutal Swing
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Tyranitar's best offensive moveset is Bite combined with Brutal Swing, achieving 14.5 DPS and 341 TDO as a Dark-type attacker (ranked #27, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Iron Tail (14 DPS), while Bite generates energy the fastest (8 EPS).
Raid Guide
Tyranitar as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsTyranitar is not currently available as a raid boss. When Tyranitar returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Tyranitar from raids would have 2191 CP at level 20, or 2739 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Tyranitar
Tyranitar is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Tyranitar as Raid Counter
Tyranitar is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Tyranitar
Tyranitar evolves from Pupitar using 100 Candy.
A Shadow version of Tyranitar is available from Team GO Rocket. 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 Tyranitar as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km. It also earns 25 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
To Mega Evolve Tyranitar, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Tyranitar's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Tyranitar as your buddy (25 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Tyranitar Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Tyranitar in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV 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
Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark-type Pokemon with a stat total of 683. With its high Attack stat (251), Tyranitar is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Tyranitar's double weakness to Fighting-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Tyranitar very quickly.
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 Tyranitar much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Tyranitar?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Tyranitar ranks #27 as a Dark-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 4,335 and base stats of 251/207/225, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Tyranitar is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Dark-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Tyranitar deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.