Tyranitar

Template:Tyranitar Tyranitar (Japanese: バンギラス Bangiras) is a Rock/Dark-type Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Biology

Special abilities

With Sand Stream, Tyranitar can summon a sandstorm which lasts for a while, making it even more durable against Special attacks, and damaging any Pokémon that is not immune to it. Tyranitar can resist most forms of attack and can learn various powerful moves, including Focus Blast, Outrage, and Iron Tail. It can prevent opponents from eating their own Berry if Tyranitar has Unnerve as its ability.

Evolution

Tyranitar is the final evolution in Larvitar's evolutionary line. Pupitar evolves into Tyranitar at level 55. Tyranitar can further evolve into Mega Tyranitar, using its Tyranitarite.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Gold and Silver	Evolve Pupitar	None
Crystal	Evolve Pupitar	None
Ruby and Sapphire	Trade	None
FireRed and LeafGreen	Evolve Pupitar	None
Emerald	Trade	None
Diamond and Pearl	Evolve Pupitar Diamond only)	None
Platinum	Evolve Pupitar	None
HeartGold and SoulSilver	Evolve Pupitar	None
Black and White	Route 15 (Rustling Grass)	Rare
X and Y	Evolve Pupitar	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Trade	None

Pokédex entries

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Sprites

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Mega Evolution Sprites

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Front (Shiny)	Back (Shiny)

Appearances

In Anime

Gallery

Trivia

It is alongside with Darkrai and Hydreigon the most powerful Dark-type Pokémon and the most powerful Rock-type Pokémon.
It and Metagross are the only non-Dragon type Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon
The design of Tyranitar might be based on Godzilla, while the name might be based on Tyrannosaurus rex.
Tyranitar and Aerodactyl are the only Pokémon to learn both Hyper Beam and Giga Impact by leveling up.
- They also have the Unnerve hidden ability in the Dream World.
Tyranitar has the most weaknesses of any Rock or Dark type Pokemon.

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