Best Tyranitar Moveset

Protect defends Tyranitar from all incoming attacks. This move helps Tyranitar escape danger. Using it too much, though, increases the chance the move fails.

Type: Normal
Power: 0
Accuracy: 0%
PP: 10

Generation II: n/a
Generation III: n/a
Generation IV: n/a
Generation V: n/a
Generation VI: n/a
Generation VII: n/a
Generation VIII: n/a

Generation III-VII: Yes (TM17)
Generation VIII: Yes (TM25)

Tyranitar is Rock/Dark type. Using Stone Edge as a Same-type attack (STAB) move is likely best. This move hits hard and boosts critical hits, but it only has 80% accuracy. Tyranitar learns this move by leveling up or learning it via a TM/TR.

Type: Rock
Power: 100
Accuracy: 80%
PP: 5

Generation IV: 54
Generation V: 63
Generation VI: 63
Generation VII: 63
Generation VIII: 37

Generation IV-VII: Yes (TM71)
Generation VIII: Yes (TR75)

Stealth Rock lets experienced players place floating rocks. If an opponent switches out a Pokémon, they take immediate damage. Switching Pokémon already hurts the opponent's health, making this a great move for experienced players.

Type: Rock
Power: 0
Accuracy: 0%
PP: 20

Generation II: n/a
Generation III: n/a
Generation IV: n/a
Generation V: n/a
Generation VI: n/a
Generation VII: n/a
Generation VIII: n/a

Generation IV: Yes (TM76)

Ice Punch is a strong, reliable ice move. It acts like Fire Punch and Thunder Punch. It has a 10% chance to freeze opponents. Frozen Pokémon feel Tyranitar's anger.

Type: Ice
Power: 75
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 15

Generation II: n/a
Generation III: n/a
Generation IV: n/a
Generation V: n/a
Generation VI: n/a
Generation VII: n/a
Generation VIII: n/a

Generation II-VII: n/a
Generation VIII: Yes (TM04)

Earthquake is a great choice for Tyranitar. It is very powerful and hits many types, including Fire, Rock, Poison, and Electric. It struggles against Grass and Bug types. Flying types take no damage.

Type: Ground
Power: 100
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 10

Electric

Fire

Poison

Rock

Steel

Bug

Grass

Generation II: 61
Generation III: 61
Generation IV: 47
Generation V: 54
Generation VI: 54
Generation VII: 54
Generation VIII: 33

Generation II-VI: Yes (TM26)
Generation VII: Yes (TM26/41)
Generation VIII: Yes (TR10)

Dragon Dance does not deal damage. It boosts attack power and speed. Dragon Dance helps Tyranitar become unstoppable, hitting every Pokémon in its way.

Type: Dragon
Power: 0
Accuracy: 0%
PP: 20

Generation II: n/a
Generation III: n/a
Generation IV: n/a
Generation V: n/a
Generation VI: n/a
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' list for Generation VII.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' list for Generation VIII.

Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' list for Generation II-VII.
Dragon Dance is in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VIII (TR51).

Superpower is a strong, risky fighting move. Its users deal damage but lower the Pokemon's Attack and defense stats immediately after.

The move type is Fighting.
The power is 120.
The accuracy is 100%.
The PP is 5.

Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation II.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation III.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation IV.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation V.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VI.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VII.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VIII.

Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation II-VII.
Dragon Dance is in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VIII (TR39).

Fire Punch is a simple, direct fire attack. It hits Bug, Grass, Ice, and Steel types well. It can also cause a burn effect dealing extra damage.

The move type is Fire.
The power is 75.
The accuracy is 100%.
The PP is 15.

Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation II.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation III.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation IV.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation V.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VI.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VII.
Dragon Dance appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VIII.

Dragon Dance is in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation II (TM48).
Dragon Dance is in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VIII (TM03).

Rock Slide is one of the most powerful rock attacks. It causes critical damage to most Pokemon. It also makes affected Pokemon flinch, making it a strategic move.

The move type is Rock.
The power is 75.
The accuracy is 90%.
The PP is 10.

Rock Slide has 22 PP in Generation II.
Rock Slide has 22 PP in Generation III.
Rock Slide has 14 PP in Generation IV.
Rock Slide has 19 PP in Generation V.
Rock Slide has 19 PP in Generation VI.
Rock Slide has 19 PP in Generation VII.
Rock Slide has 15 PP in Generation VIII.

Rock Slide is in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation IV-VII (TM80).
Rock Slide is in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VIII (TM22).

Heavy Slam makes the Pokemon slam its heavy body onto opponents. The move's power depends on the Pokemon's weight. This move suits Tyranitar well and stands out as a top move for it.

The move type is Steel.
The power is 0.
The accuracy is 100%.
The PP is 10.

Rock Slide appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation II.
Rock Slide appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation III.
Rock Slide appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation IV.
Rock Slide appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation V.
Rock Slide appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VI.
Rock Slide appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VII.
Rock Slide appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VIII.

Rock Slide appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation II-VII.
Rock Slide is in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VIII (TR79).

Substitute saves Pokemon from incoming attacks for a fourth of its health. Players seeking good defense find Substitute a solid move.

The move type is Normal.
The power is 0.
The accuracy is 0%.
The PP is 10.

Substitute appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation II.
Substitute appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation III.
Substitute appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation IV.
Substitute appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation V.
Substitute appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VI.
Substitute appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VII.
Substitute appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VIII.

Substitute is in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation IV-VII (TM90).
Substitute is in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VIII (TR20).

Thunder Wave is a non-damaging move great for Tyranitar. Thunder Wave causes paralysis and has a 90% accuracy, allowing you to set up any Pokémon for a devastating attack to knock it out.

The move type is Electric.
The power is 0.
The accuracy is 90%.
The PP is 20.

Thunder Wave appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation II.
Thunder Wave appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation III.
Thunder Wave appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation IV.
Thunder Wave appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation V.
Thunder Wave appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VI.
Thunder Wave appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VII.
Thunder Wave appears in the 'Best Tyranitar Moveset' for Generation VIII.

Generation IV-VII: Yes (TM73)
Generation VIII: Yes (TM14)

Taunt forces opponents to pick any attack move. This stops them from defending, even if their trainer commands it. Choosing this move shows you are strategic when a defensive move might be best.

Type: Dark
Power: 0
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 20

Generation II: n/a
Generation III: n/a
Generation IV: n/a
Generation V: n/a
Generation VI: n/a
Generation VII: n/a
Generation VIII: n/a

Generation III-VII: Yes (TM12)
Generation VIII: Yes (TR37)

Crunch is a reliable Dark type move. You get it by leveling up. Crunch has 100% accuracy and hits super effectively against Flying, Bug, Fire, and Ice types. Crunch appears in every generation, showing its strength.

Type: Dark
Power: 80
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 15

Generation II: 47
Generation III: 47
Generation IV: 41
Generation V: 47
Generation VI: 47
Generation VII: 47
Generation VIII: 27

Generation II-VII: No
Generation VIII: Yes (TR32)