Master League PvP guide
Tyranitar Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #85. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Brutal Swing and Stone Edge.
Master League
#85
Strong pick
Type
Rock/Dark
Best Fast Move
Dragon Breath
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,335
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT TYRANITAR
Is Tyranitar Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tyranitar is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #85.
Tyranitar is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #421.
Tyranitar PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #557 | 73.5 | Dragon Breath, Brutal Swing, Stone Edge |
| Ultra League | #421 | 74.4 | Dragon Breath, Brutal Swing, Stone Edge |
| Master LeagueBest | #85 | 78.0 | Dragon Breath, Brutal Swing, Stone Edge |
Best Moveset for Tyranitar in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Tyranitar is Dragon Breath with Brutal Swing and Stone Edge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Tyranitar in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Tyranitar PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Brutal Swing
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Stone Edge
14 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Tyranitar Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Tyranitar wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Tyranitar Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Tyranitar's Rock/Dark typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting2.56×
- bug1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- grass1.6×
- ground1.6×
- steel1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- psychic0.391×
- dark0.625×
- fire0.625×
- 0.625×
- ghost0.625×
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Tyranitar in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Tyranitar in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Tyranitar's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
130% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
98% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
47% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
81% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
75% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
99% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
67% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
104% HP
Ratings are shown from Tyranitar's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Tyranitar.
Best Teammates for Tyranitar in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Tyranitar should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 5 of Tyranitar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Tyranitar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Tyranitar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Tyranitar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Tyranitar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Tyranitar
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,499 | 14.5 | 1,759,191 |
| #2 | 1/15/13 | 1,498 | 14.5 | 1,751,723 | |
| #3 | 0/14/15 | 1,495 | 14.5 | 1,751,267 | |
| #4 | 1/13/15 | 1,498 | 14.5 | 1,750,288 | |
| #5 | 2/12/15 | 1,500 | 14.5 | 1,749,246 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/11 | 2,500 | 24.5 | 3,766,275 |
| #2 | 0/10/14 | 2,499 | 24.5 | 3,762,544 | |
| #3 | 1/15/15 | 2,491 | 24 | 3,761,725 | |
| #4 | 2/14/15 | 2,495 | 24 | 3,759,640 | |
| #5 | 0/14/10 | 2,500 | 24.5 | 3,759,142 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,335 | 50 | 8,381,069 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,319 | 50 | 8,349,561 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,325 | 50 | 8,343,316 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,326 | 50 | 8,339,372 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,302 | 50 | 8,318,053 |
Tyranitar Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyranitar (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 0/6/13 | 100.00% | 1,059 at L10.5 | 1,500 at L10.5 | 8481,500 0/6/13#1 · L8.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #696 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 2/15/15 | 100.00% | 1,771 at L17 | 2,493 at L17 | 1,5632,493 2/15/15#1 · L15 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #593 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 4,335 at L50 | 6,045 at L50 | 4,3266,105 15/15/14#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #9 |
Tyranitar Stats in Pokémon GO
Tyranitar's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Tyranitar 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 127.7
- Defense
- 112.9
- HP
- 122
Ultra League
Tyranitar 0/13/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 166
- Defense
- 145.5
- HP
- 156
Master League
Tyranitar 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,335
- Attack
- 223.5
- Defense
- 186.5
- HP
- 201
Tyranitar (Mega)
Tyranitar (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Tyranitar (Mega) 0/6/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 10.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 133.8
- Defense
- 122.1
- HP
- 103
Ultra League
Tyranitar (Mega) 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 17
- CP
- 2,493
- Attack
- 171.3
- Defense
- 160.3
- HP
- 132
Master League
Tyranitar (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 6,045
- Attack
- 272.3
- Defense
- 244.5
- HP
- 201
Tyranitar Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Tyranitar in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Rock typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #257
Shares Rock typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #286
Shares Dark typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Mega Master League #71
Shares Dark typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Great League #15
Shares Dark typing · Dragon-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #16
Shares Rock typing · Dragon-type fast move · Mega Master League #309
More PoGoCoach tools
Tyranitar Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tyranitar in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tyranitar's recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Brutal Swing and Stone Edge.
Is Tyranitar good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tyranitar is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #85.
What counters Tyranitar in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword), Melmetal and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Tyranitar in Master League.
What is Tyranitar weak to in Pokémon GO?
Tyranitar is weak to Fighting (2.56×), Bug (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Grass (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Steel (1.6×), Water (1.6×).