Tyranitar is a Rock, Dark-type Pokémon from the Johto region. It evolves from Pupitar after being fed 100 candies. Tyranitar is the final evolution of Larvitar. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar initially after being given 300 Mega Energy.
Pokédex description
Armor Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
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.
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.
- Tyranitar's cry
Mega Tyranitar Pokédex description
The effects of Mega Evolution make it more ferocious than ever. It's unclear whether it can even hear its Trainer's orders.
The effects of Mega Evolution make it more ferocious than ever. It's unclear whether it can even hear its Trainer's orders.
- Mega Tyranitar's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
6 (12) / 4
14 (14) / 10
Charged attacks
65 (33) / 55
65 (22) / 70
140 (35) / 140
105 (42) / 100
Attack availability
- Brutal Swing: added on June 1st, 2023
- Smack Down: available during events: Jun, Dec 2018, Dec 2019, Dec 2023 Community Day, Johto Celebration Event, Pokémon GO Tour: Johto and Community Day Classic: Lounging with Larvitar
Evolution family
Tyranitar is part of a three-member family.
Availability
Tyranitar
- Tyranitar was released along with the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017.
- Shiny form of Tyranitar was released at the start of the sixth Community Day on June 16th, 2018.
- Shadow form of Tyranitar was released on September 5th, 2019.
- Shiny form of Shadow Tyranitar was released at the start of Team GO Rocket takeover on March 25th, 2023.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
3,287 3,561 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2017 Feb 16
Increased spawns in: |
Raid Battles |
2,191 2,739 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 23,779
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,643 | Special Research/Timed Research: Larvitar Community Day Classic - Completing 4th part A Colossal Discovery - 1st part: Evolve 7 Rock-type Pokémon |
Mega Tyranitar
- Mega Tyranitar was released on July 25th, 2023.
- Shiny form of Mega Tyranitar was released on the same day.
Mega Energy required: | ||||
Initial | Base | High | Max | |
300 | 60 | 30 | 15 |
Energy Sources | Details |
---|---|
Mega Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 52,433 Catch CP 2,191/2,739 (weather boosted) |
Research tasks |
Special Research/Timed Research: 100× - GO Tour 2024: Road to Sinnoh |
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Trivia
- Normally, evolved stages of Pokémon cannot be shiny in encounter screen, but after its Mega Evolution release, Tyranitar could.
- Tyranitar is the first Pokémon to have a Community Day Fast Attack move, while most others receive Charged Attacks.
- Tyranitar is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 4 before.