Tyranitar [OU]

Tyranitar



Abilities:
Sand Stream
Unerve (DW)

Stats:

HP: 100
Atk: 134
Def: 110
SpA: 95
SpD: 100
Spe: 61

Total:
600

Placed Tier:
OU

Type:
Rock / Dark

This set can catch a lot of people off- guard. My friend gave me the concept and I refined it. So here it is:

MixedTar

Tyranitar (M) @ Chople Berry
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 224 HP / 48 Atk / 236 SAtk
Quiet Nature (+SAtk, -Spd)
- Pursuit/ Crunch
- Rock Slide/ Stone Edge/ Stealth Rocks
- Flamethrower/ Fire Blast
- Ice Beam/ Superpower

Its hard to wall this set because most common physical walls are weak to the fire move. Superpower can be used to destroy special walls and other Tyranitars, where as Ice Beam can be used to pick off the many dragon types in the tier and Landorus. The Chople Berry is held as it will weaken the the illusive fighting type move but can be replaced by leftovers.

(The following two sets were made by Sexy Gardevoir)

Tyrant (Tyranitar) (F) @ Chople Berry
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)/Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spd)
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
- Superpower/Fire Blast

With appropriate investment and the Special Defense boost in a sandstorm, Tyranitar gains the ability to combat several notable specially based threats, such as Latios, Ninetales, and Jolteon. Tyranitar can also reliably set up Stealth Rock because of its ability to threaten the Pokemon that possess Magic Bounce with its powerful Dark-type STAB attacks. Stealth Rock is the only hazard Tyranitar sets up, but it is enough to easily cripple several important OU Pokemon, such as Ninetales, Volcarona, and Thundurus-T. Crunch is Tyranitar's most reliable STAB move due to its ability to OHKO targets such as Latios, Gengar, and Starmie and 2HKO several other Pokemon. Pursuit is Tyranitar's other STAB move and is great for trapping frail Pokemon that switch out in fear of a powerful attack. Fire Blast is the preferred move in the last slot because it allows Tyranitar to defeat Forretress and Ferrothorn while retaining the ability to hurt Breloom and Scizor.

Sassy is the preferred nature since it lowers Tyranitar's already dismal Speed while maximizing its Special Defense. If more power is desired, a more offensive spread and an Adamant nature can be used; this, however, comes at the cost of a noticeable decrease in special bulk. Superpower can be used to get a more solid hit on several Pokemon, such as Terrakion (who must be hit on the switch), opposing Tyranitar, and Mamoswine. Stone Edge is an option if you want to use Tyranitar's other STAB type. Keep in mind, though, that the lack of Fire Blast or Superpower gives the Fighting-types in OU a free switch, allowing them to set up and wreak havoc. If your team already has Stealth Rock on another Pokemon, then an extra coverage move can be used in that slot. While Leftovers may be the preferred item, a Chople or Lum Berry can be used instead. A Chople Berry, while seemingly useless, is actually helpful for taking Focus Blasts and Superpowers from the Therian formes, Reuniclus, and Hydreigon. Lum Berry sees some use by granting Tyranitar a temporary immunity to status, allowing it to best defensive Ninetales, Politoed, and other Pokemon that rely on status. At the cost of a small amount of recovery each turn, Shed Shell can also be used to avoid being trapped by Dugtrio or Wobbuffet, helping Tyranitar win the weather war for the rest of its team.


Tyrant (Tyranitar) (F) @ Choice Band
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
- Superpower/Aqua Tail/Ice Punch

When equipped with a Choice Band, it is easy to see why Tyranitar is one of the most-feared Pokemon in OU. Boasting an absolutely massive 604 Attack, not many Pokemon will have business switching in on it. Opposing weather inducers not named Hippowdon will fear switching into its powerful attacks, making this set ideal for those that want to win the weather war decisively. Stall teams will be hard-pressed to keep up with its onslaught due to the sheer power it possesses, and offensive teams won't like having to sacrifice one of their team members so another one can receive a free switch-in. Despite its accuracy, Stone Edge is Tyranitar's main STAB move solely for its power; it is capable of OHKOing or 2HKOing those that lack a resistance to it and even some that do. Crunch is a more accurate move that lets Tyranitar make short work of Jellicent, Reuniclus, and Celebi. Pursuit gives Tyranitar the ability to trap and kill the frail Psychic- and Ghost-types that would rather not stay in on any of Tyranitar's attacks. Superpower is the best move to use in the last slot due to its ability to brutalize Steel-types and other Pokemon that resist its STAB moves. Superpower also gives Tyranitar the ability to land a crippling blow on Terrakion, Keldeo, and Breloom—three of its biggest enemies—on the switch. The given EV spread maximizes Tyranitar's power while giving it the ability to outpace uninvested base 70s. The remaining EVs are placed into HP to give Tyranitar more bulk. Aqua Tail can be used over Superpower to smack Pokemon like Hippowdon, Gliscor, and Donphan around, but that is usually better left to teammates. Ice Punch can be used to get a surprise blow on powerful Dragon-types, but most are already hit hard enough by Stone Edge, and the main Dragon-types Tyranitar should be facing—Latios and Latias—are scared witless by Crunch and Pursuit. Fire Punch is a great move for those that want to nab a surprise KO on Scizor and Ferrothorn, two of Tyranitar's most common checks. Earthquake provides mostly redundant coverage, but it still can see some use if your team is vulnerable to Jirachi, Tentacruel, or Metagross. More often than not, however, Superpower is the better option.

Great set! I'll have to give it a try. I hope you don't mind I edited in Tyranitar's information for you.

Thanks! and yeah, thats fine. is that how you want me to post sets in the future?

Chaoseldarknight wrote:Thanks! and yeah, thats fine. is that how you want me to post sets in the future?

Yeah, there's a strategy template posted here - https://pkunderground.forumotion.com/t4-strategy-template

Woops, sorry

Chaoseldarknight wrote:Woops, sorry

It's no prob man.

I would think this set would be good.

With appropriate investment and the Special Defense boost in a sandstorm, Tyranitar gains the ability to combat several notable specially based threats, such as Latios, Ninetales, and Jolteon. Tyranitar can also reliably set up Stealth Rock because of its ability to threaten the Pokemon that possess Magic Bounce with its powerful Dark-type STAB attacks. Stealth Rock is the only hazard Tyranitar sets up, but it is enough to easily cripple several important OU Pokemon, such as Ninetales, Volcarona, and Thundurus-T. Crunch is Tyranitar's most reliable STAB move due to its ability to OHKO targets such as Latios, Gengar, and Starmie and 2HKO several other Pokemon. Pursuit is Tyranitar's other STAB move and is great for trapping frail Pokemon that switch out in fear of a powerful attack. Fire Blast is the preferred move in the last slot because it allows Tyranitar to defeat Forretress and Ferrothorn while retaining the ability to hurt Breloom and Scizor.

Sassy is the preferred nature since it lowers Tyranitar's already dismal Speed while maximizing its Special Defense. If more power is desired, a more offensive spread and an Adamant nature can be used; this, however, comes at the cost of a noticeable decrease in special bulk. Superpower can be used to get a more solid hit on several Pokemon, such as Terrakion (who must be hit on the switch), opposing Tyranitar, and Mamoswine. Stone Edge is an option if you want to use Tyranitar's other STAB type. Keep in mind, though, that the lack of Fire Blast or Superpower gives the Fighting-types in OU a free switch, allowing them to set up and wreak havoc. If your team already has Stealth Rock on another Pokemon, then an extra coverage move can be used in that slot. While Leftovers may be the preferred item, a Chople or Lum Berry can be used instead. A Chople Berry, while seemingly useless, is actually helpful for taking Focus Blasts and Superpowers from the Therian formes, Reuniclus, and Hydreigon. Lum Berry sees some use by granting Tyranitar a temporary immunity to status, allowing it to best defensive Ninetales, Politoed, and other Pokemon that rely on status. At the cost of a small amount of recovery each turn, Shed Shell can also be used to avoid being trapped by Dugtrio or Wobbuffet, helping Tyranitar win the weather war for the rest of its team.

A choice band set can also be used.

When equipped with a Choice Band, it is easy to see why Tyranitar is one of the most-feared Pokemon in OU. Boasting an absolutely massive 604 Attack, not many Pokemon will have business switching in on it. Opposing weather inducers not named Hippowdon will fear switching into its powerful attacks, making this set ideal for those that want to win the weather war decisively. Stall teams will be hard-pressed to keep up with its onslaught due to the sheer power it possesses, and offensive teams won't like having to sacrifice one of their team members so another one can receive a free switch-in. Despite its accuracy, Stone Edge is Tyranitar's main STAB move solely for its power; it is capable of OHKOing or 2HKOing those that lack a resistance to it and even some that do. Crunch is a more accurate move that lets Tyranitar make short work of Jellicent, Reuniclus, and Celebi. Pursuit gives Tyranitar the ability to trap and kill the frail Psychic- and Ghost-types that would rather not stay in on any of Tyranitar's attacks. Superpower is the best move to use in the last slot due to its ability to brutalize Steel-types and other Pokemon that resist its STAB moves. Superpower also gives Tyranitar the ability to land a crippling blow on Terrakion, Keldeo, and Breloom—three of its biggest enemies—on the switch. The given EV spread maximizes Tyranitar's power while giving it the ability to outpace uninvested base 70s. The remaining EVs are placed into HP to give Tyranitar more bulk. Aqua Tail can be used over Superpower to smack Pokemon like Hippowdon, Gliscor, and Donphan around, but that is usually better left to teammates. Ice Punch can be used to get a surprise blow on powerful Dragon-types, but most are already hit hard enough by Stone Edge, and the main Dragon-types Tyranitar should be facing—Latios and Latias—are scared witless by Crunch and Pursuit. Fire Punch is a great move for those that want to nab a surprise KO on Scizor and Ferrothorn, two of Tyranitar's most common checks. Earthquake provides mostly redundant coverage, but it still can see some use if your team is vulnerable to Jirachi, Tentacruel, or Metagross. More often than not, however, Superpower is the better option.

I hope you don't mind Sexy Gardevoir but I added your sets to the analysis (credits given of course)

Tyranitar is too overpowered homie

skeletorissatan wrote:Tyranitar is too overpowered homie

Naw, the numerous fighting types pretty much cement Tyranitar's place in OU

Envy wrote:Naw, the numerous fighting types pretty much cement Tyranitar's place in OU

Yeah, u can take out a Ttar pretty easy

Ooh, Tyranitar.

Also, Sexy Gardevoir, you are on top of all this shit, aren't you?