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Tyranitar Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Rock / Dark · BST: 600 · Role: Physical Tank

Tyranitar is a Rock / Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Steel, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Tyranitar, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham plus 5 more ranked below.

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Tyranitar can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 600 base stat total, Tyranitar plays as a Physical Tank. Its highest stat is Attack (134), and at base 61 Speed it sits faster than 27% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Tyranitar in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Tyranitar

  1. Machamp (Fighting)
  2. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  3. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  4. Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)
  5. Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
  6. Passimian (Fighting)
  7. Paldean Tauros (Fighting)
  8. Paldean Tauros (Blaze) (Fighting / Fire)

How each counter beats Tyranitar

  • Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Tyranitar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Tyranitar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Tyranitar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting) outspeeds Tyranitar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Pangoro (Fighting / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Tyranitar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.

Tyranitar weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Water (×2)
  • Grass (×2)
  • Fighting (×4)
  • Ground (×2)
  • Bug (×2)
  • Steel (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Normal (×0.5)
  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Poison (×0.5)
  • Flying (×0.5)
  • Ghost (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Psychic

Base stats

HP
100
Attack
134
Defense
110
Sp. Attack
95
Sp. Defense
100
Speed
61
Total
600

Best Tera Types for Tyranitar

The best Tera Types for Tyranitar cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Rock (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Dark (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Sand Stream — [object Object]
  • Unnerve (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Rock-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Tyranitar:

Frequently asked questions about Tyranitar

What counters Tyranitar in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Tyranitar are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham, Toxicroak, Pangoro. These Pokémon hit Tyranitar super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Tyranitar weak to?

Tyranitar is a Rock / Dark-type Pokémon weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Steel, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Tyranitar?

The single best pick against Tyranitar in the Pokémon Champions roster is Machamp, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Tyranitar in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Tyranitar, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Rock / Dark) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Steel, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Tyranitar's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Tyranitar good in Pokémon Champions?

Tyranitar's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (600 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.