Tyranitar sprite

Tyranitar counters, weaknesses & stats

Type: Rock / Dark

Looking for the best counters for Tyranitar? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Tyranitar super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Tyranitar is a Rock / Dark-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

Base stats

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

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

Abilities

  • Sand Stream — Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
  • Unnerve (hidden) — Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best counter for Tyranitar?

Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Machamp. See the full ranked list above for more options.

What are Tyranitar's weaknesses?

Tyranitar is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

What type is Tyranitar?

Tyranitar is a Rock / Dark-type Pokémon.