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Tyranitarin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

rockdark

Pokédex Entry

Armor Pokémon

Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies.

Tyranitar in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

Tyranitar is #248 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux. This page covers its rock/dark typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 1 encounter location.

Front
tyranitar sprite
Normal
tyranitar sprite
Shiny
Back
tyranitar sprite
Normal
tyranitar sprite
Shiny
Type
RockDark
Dex
#248
Abilities
Sand Stream(Primary)

Summons a sandstorm.

Sand Veil(Secondary)

Ups evasion by 1 stage in a sandstorm.

Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
monster
Hatch Rate
Slowest (40 cycles)
Catch Rate
45
pokeball
Poké Ball5.3%
greatball
Great Ball7.5%
ultraball
Ultra Ball8.9%
Base Exp
218
EV Yield
3 Attack
Wild Held Items
Razorclaw(50%)Hardstone(5%)
Weak To
water ×2grass ×2fighting ×4ground ×2bug ×2steel ×2fairy ×2
Resists
normal ×0.5fire ×0.5poison ×0.5flying ×0.5ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5
Immune To
psychic

Evolution Chain

larvitar sprite
Larvitar
Base form
larvitar sprite
→
pupitar sprite
Pupitar
Level up Larvitar to Lv. 30
pupitar sprite
→
tyranitar sprite
Tyranitar
Level up Pupitar to Lv. 55

How to Obtain

You can catch Tyranitar in Mt. Silver (very rare). Wild ones range from level 56 to 60.

Wild Encounters (1)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Tyranitar.

Dragon Dancedragon
PWR0ACC0PP20
A mystic, powerful dance that boosts the user's Attack and Speed stats.

Level Up Moves (26)

BiteLevel: 1dark
PWR60ACC100PP25
The user bites with vicious fangs. It may make the foe flinch.
Thunder FangLevel: 1electric
PWR65ACC95PP15
The user bites the foe. It may also make the foe flinch, or paralyze it.
Fire FangLevel: 1fire
PWR65ACC95PP15
The user bites the foe. It may also make the foe flinch, or leave it burned.
Ice FangLevel: 1ice
PWR65ACC95PP15
The user bites the foe. It may also make the foe flinch, or leave it frozen.
LeerLevel: 3normal
PWR0ACC100PP30
The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its Defense stat.
SandstormLevel: 5rock
PWR0ACC0PP10
A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
Rock ThrowLevel: 7rock
PWR50ACC90PP15
The foe is attacked with a shower of small, easily thrown rocks.
ScreechLevel: 10normal
PWR0ACC85PP40
An ear-splitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
PursuitLevel: 12dark
PWR40ACC100PP20
An attack move that works especially well on a foe that is switching out.
Scary FaceLevel: 15normal
PWR0ACC90PP10
Frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed.
BulldozeLevel: 18ground
PWR60ACC100PP20
The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit.
Rock SlideLevel: 21rock
PWR75ACC90PP10
Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch.
Rock PolishLevel: 24rock
PWR0ACC0PP20
The user polishes its body to sharply boost its Speed.
CrunchLevel: 27dark
PWR80ACC100PP15
The foe is crunched with sharp fangs. It may lower the foe's Defense.
Iron DefenseLevel: 30steel
PWR0ACC0PP15
The user hardens its body's surface to sharply raise its Defense stat.
Brick BreakLevel: 33fighting
PWR75ACC100PP15
An attack that also breaks any barrier like Light Screen and Reflect.
Stealth RockLevel: 37rock
PWR0ACC0PP20
Levitating rocks are laid around the foe's party to hurt foes switching in.
Iron HeadLevel: 41steel
PWR80ACC100PP15
The foe is slammed with its hard head. It may also make the foe flinch.
DetectLevel: 45fighting
PWR0ACC0PP5
Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Stone EdgeLevel: 49rock
PWR100ACC80PP5
The foe is stabbed by sharpened stones. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
EarthquakeLevel: 53ground
PWR100ACC100PP10
An earthquake that strikes all Pokémon in battle excluding the user.
SwaggerLevel: 58normal
PWR0ACC90PP15
A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Iron TailLevel: 63steel
PWR100ACC75PP15
An attack with a steel-hard tail. It may lower the foe's Defense stat.
AvalancheLevel: 68ice
PWR60ACC100PP10
An attack move that gains in intensity if the target has hurt the user.
OutrageLevel: 74dragon
PWR120ACC100PP15
The user thrashes about for two to three turns, then becomes confused.
Rock WreckerLevel: 80rock
PWR150ACC90PP5
The foe is hit with a huge boulder. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM/HM Moves (32)

Dynamicpunchfighting
PWR100ACC50PP5TM01
The foe is punched with the user's full power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
Headbuttnormal
PWR70ACC100PP15TM02
The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch.
Curseghost
PWR0ACC0PP10TM03
A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
Roarnormal
PWR0ACC100PP20TM05
The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends.
Toxicpoison
PWR0ACC85PP10TM06
A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Rock Sliderock
PWR75ACC90PP10TM08
Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch.
Hidden Powertypeless
PWR60ACC100PP15TM10
An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny Dayfire
PWR0ACC0PP5TM11
The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Avalancheice
PWR60ACC100PP10TM13
An attack move that gains in intensity if the target has hurt the user.
Hyper Beamnormal
PWR150ACC90PP5TM15
A severely damaging attack that makes the user rest on the next turn.
Protectnormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM17
Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Rain Dancewater
PWR0ACC0PP5TM18
A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
Iron Tailsteel
PWR100ACC75PP15TM23
An attack with a steel-hard tail. It may lower the foe's Defense stat.
Dragon Clawdragon
PWR80ACC100PP15TM24
Sharp, huge claws hook and slash the foe quickly and with great power.
Thunderelectric
PWR120ACC70PP10TM25
A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Earthquakeground
PWR100ACC100PP10TM26
An earthquake that strikes all Pokémon in battle excluding the user.
Returnnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM27
This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Digground
PWR80ACC100PP10TM28
An attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons.
Double Teamnormal
PWR0ACC0PP15TM32
The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Water Pulsewater
PWR60ACC100PP20TM33
An attack with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
Swaggernormal
PWR0ACC90PP15TM34
A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Sandstormrock
PWR0ACC0PP10TM37
A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
Fire Blastfire
PWR120ACC85PP5TM38
The foe is hit with an intense flame. It may leave the target with a burn.
Shock Waveelectric
PWR60ACC0PP20TM41
A rapid jolt of electricity strikes the foe. It can't be evaded.
Detectfighting
PWR0ACC0PP5TM43
Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Restpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP10TM44
The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
Fury Cutterbug
PWR20ACC95PP20TM49
An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit.
Cutgrass
PWR60ACC95PP30HM01
A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat.
Surfwater
PWR95ACC100PP15HM03
A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water.
Strengthrock
PWR95ACC100PP15HM04
The user throws a large boulder at the foe. Chance to cause flinch.
Rock Smashfighting
PWR55ACC100PP15HM06
An attack that may also cut Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Whirlpoolwater
PWR35ACC85PP15HM07
The foe is trapped in a fast, vicious whirlpool for two to five turns.

Move Tutor Moves (38)

Earth Power(Route 3)ground
PWR90ACC100PP10Tutor
Makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. Lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Ice Beam(Celadon City)ice
PWR95ACC100PP10Tutor
The foe is struck with an icy beam. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Aerial Ace(Pallet Town)flying
PWR60ACC0PP20Tutor
An extremely fast attack against one target. It can't be evaded.
Focus Blast(Route 13)fighting
PWR120ACC70PP5Tutor
The user unleashes its power. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Thunderbolt(Celadon City)electric
PWR95ACC100PP15Tutor
A strong electrical attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Stone Edge(Route 5)rock
PWR100ACC80PP5Tutor
The foe is stabbed by sharpened stones. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Flamethrower(Celadon City)fire
PWR95ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is scorched with intense flames. The foe may suffer a burn.
Aqua Tail(Route 25)water
PWR90ACC90PP10Tutor
The foe is attacked with a swinging tail as vicious as a wave in a storm.
Mud-Slap(Violet City)ground
PWR20ACC100PP10Tutor
Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Attract(Goldenrod City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP15Tutor
If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk(Ecruteak City)normal
PWR0ACC0PP10Tutor
While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Dragon Pulse(Blackthorn City)dragon
PWR90ACC100PP10Tutor
The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Shadow Claw(Soul House)ghost
PWR70ACC100PP15Tutor
Claws made of shadows rake the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Muddy Water(Cerulean City)water
PWR95ACC85PP10Tutor
The user attacks with muddy water. It may also lower the foe's accuracy.
Fire Punch(Goldenrod City)fire
PWR75ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the foe with a burn.
Thunderpunch(Goldenrod City)electric
PWR75ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Ice Punch(Goldenrod City)ice
PWR75ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Power Gem(Pewter City)rock
PWR80ACC100PP20Tutor
The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles like gemstones.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)normal
PWR70ACC100PP20Tutor
An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP10Tutor
The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)normal
PWR85ACC100PP15Tutor
The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Superpower(Celadon Dept.)fighting
PWR120ACC100PP5Tutor
A powerful attack, but it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Bulldoze(Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel)ground
PWR60ACC100PP20Tutor
The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit.
Hydro Pump(Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands)water
PWR120ACC80PP5Tutor
A high volume of water is blasted at the foe under great pressure.
Outrage(Celadon Dept.)dragon
PWR120ACC100PP15Tutor
The user thrashes about for two to three turns, then becomes confused.
Thunder Wave(Goldenrod Dept.)electric
PWR0ACC90PP20Tutor
A weak electric shock that is sure to cause paralysis if it hits.
Thunder Fang(Battle Tower, Ecruteak City)electric
PWR65ACC95PP15Tutor
The user bites the foe. It may also make the foe flinch, or paralyze it.
Fire Fang(Battle Tower, Ecruteak City)fire
PWR65ACC95PP15Tutor
The user bites the foe. It may also make the foe flinch, or leave it burned.
Ice Fang(Battle Tower, Crystal Cavern, Ecruteak City)ice
PWR65ACC95PP15Tutor
The user bites the foe. It may also make the foe flinch, or leave it frozen.
Ancientpower(Goldenrod Dept., Ruins Of Alph)rock
PWR60ACC100PP5Tutor
An ancient power is used to attack. It may also raise all the user's stats.
Rock Climb(Battle Tower, Celadon Dept.)normal
PWR90ACC85PP20Tutor
A charging attack that may confuse the foe. May use to reach new areas.
Dark Pulse(Battle Tower, Victory Road)dark
PWR80ACC100PP15Tutor
The user releases a horrible aura that may also make the foe flinch.
Crunch(Blackthorn City)dark
PWR80ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is crunched with sharp fangs. It may lower the foe's Defense.
Faint Attack(Goldenrod Dept.)dark
PWR60ACC0PP20Tutor
The user draws up close to the foe disarmingly, then hits without fail.
Dragon Dance(Blackthorn City)dragon
PWR0ACC0PP20Tutor
A mystic, powerful dance that boosts the user's Attack and Speed stats.
Iron Head(Blackthorn City)steel
PWR80ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is slammed with its hard head. It may also make the foe flinch.
Taunt(Battle Tower, Three Island, Underwater Sevii)dark
PWR0ACC100PP20Tutor
The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves.
Hone Claws(Battle Tower)dark
PWR0ACC0PP15Tutor
The user sharpens its claws to raise its Attack and Accuracy.

Type Summary

6
Weaknesses
6
Resistances
1
Immunities
5
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Tyranitar. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fighting4×water2×grass2×ground2×bug2×steel2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Tyranitar resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

normal0.5×fire0.5×poison0.5×flying0.5×ghost0.5×dark0.5×

Immunities (0×)

psychic

Base Stats

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