Where can I find Tyranitar in SoulGold?

Tyranitar can be found in 6 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Tyranitar?

Tyranitar is a rock/dark-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Tyranitar learn in SoulGold?

Tyranitar can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Tyranitarin Pokémon SoulGold

rockdark

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Armor Pokémon

A Tyranitar is so overwhelmingly powerful, it can bring down a whole mountain to make its nest. It roams in mountains seeking new opponents to fight.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

RockDark

Dex

#248

Abilities

Sand Stream(Primary)

Summons a sandstorm.

Unnerve(Secondary)

Foes can't eat Berries.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

300

EV Yield

3 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

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

Forms

Normal,Mega

Evolution Chain

Larvitar

Base form

→

Pupitar

Level up Larvitar to Lv. 30

→

Tyranitar

Level up Pupitar to Lv. 55

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How to Obtain

You can catch Tyranitar in Mt. Silver 1F Item Room (very rare), in Mt. Silver 1F Waterfall Room (very rare), and in Mt. Silver 2F (very rare). Wild ones range from level 62 to 65.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (22)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Fire FangLevel: 1Fire Fang	fire	65	95	15
1	Fire FangLevel: 1Fire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Ice FangLevel: 1Ice Fang	ice	65	95	15
1	Ice FangLevel: 1Ice Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with frostbite.leave the foe frozen.
1	Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw	rock	50	0	15
1	Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
1	Thunder FangLevel: 1Thunder Fang	electric	65	95	15
1	Thunder FangLevel: 1Thunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
1	Dark PulseLevel: 1Dark Pulse	dark	80	100	15
1	Dark PulseLevel: 1Dark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
1	PaybackLevel: 1Payback	dark	50	100	10
1	PaybackLevel: 1Payback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
1	Iron DefenseLevel: 1Iron Defense	steel	0	0	15
1	Iron DefenseLevel: 1Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
9	BiteLevel: 9Bite	dark	60	100	25
9	BiteLevel: 9Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
12	Scary FaceLevel: 12Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
12	Scary FaceLevel: 12Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
15	Rock SlideLevel: 15Rock Slide	rock	75	90	10
15	Rock SlideLevel: 15Rock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
18	Stomping TantrumLevel: 18Stomping Tantrum	ground	75	100	10
18	Stomping TantrumLevel: 18Stomping Tantrum	Stomps around angrily. Stronger after a failure.
21	ScreechLevel: 21Screech	normal	0	85	40
21	ScreechLevel: 21Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
24	Smack DownLevel: 24Smack Down	rock	50	100	15
24	Smack DownLevel: 24Smack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
27	CrunchLevel: 27Crunch	dark	80	100	15
27	CrunchLevel: 27Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
33	EarthquakeLevel: 33Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
33	EarthquakeLevel: 33Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
37	Stone EdgeLevel: 37Stone Edge	rock	100	80	5
37	Stone EdgeLevel: 37Stone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
42	ThrashLevel: 42Thrash	normal	0	100	0
42	ThrashLevel: 42Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
47	SandstormLevel: 47Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
47	SandstormLevel: 47Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
52	Hyper BeamLevel: 52Hyper Beam	normal	150	90	5
52	Hyper BeamLevel: 52Hyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
59	Giga ImpactLevel: 59Giga Impact	normal	150	90	5
59	Giga ImpactLevel: 59Giga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.

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Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
StompStomp	normal	65	100	20
StompStomp	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
OutrageOutrage	dragon	0	100	0
OutrageOutrage	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	0	0	30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	60	100	5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	dragon	0	0	20
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Iron DefenseIron Defense	steel	0	0	15
Iron DefenseIron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
AssuranceAssurance	dark	0	100	10
AssuranceAssurance	An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
Iron HeadIron Head	steel	80	100	15
Iron HeadIron Head	Slams the foe with a hard head. May cause flinching.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	0	0	20
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.

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TM/HM Moves (54)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.