Master League PvP guide
Tyranitar (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Tyranitar (Shadow) is a Rock/Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #64. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Brutal Swing and Stone Edge.
Master League
#64
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 (SHADOW)
Is Tyranitar (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tyranitar (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #64.
Tyranitar (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #447.
Tyranitar (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #561 | 73.4 | Dragon Breath, Brutal Swing, Stone Edge |
| Ultra League | #447 | 73.7 | Dragon Breath, Brutal Swing, Stone Edge |
| Master LeagueBest | #64 | 80.7 | Dragon Breath, Brutal Swing, Stone Edge |
Best Moveset for Tyranitar (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) is Dragon Breath with Brutal Swing and Stone Edge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Tyranitar (Shadow) 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
Tyranitar (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Tyranitar (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Tyranitar (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Tyranitar (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Tyranitar (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Tyranitar (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
156% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
117% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
90% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
82% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
119% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
80% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
56% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
124% HP
Ratings are shown from Tyranitar (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Tyranitar (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Tyranitar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Tyranitar (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Tyranitar (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Tyranitar (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Tyranitar (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Tyranitar (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Tyranitar (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Tyranitar (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Tyranitar (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 127.7
- Defense
- 112.9
- HP
- 122
Ultra League
Tyranitar (Shadow) 0/13/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 166
- Defense
- 145.5
- HP
- 156
Master League
Tyranitar (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,335
- Attack
- 223.5
- Defense
- 186.5
- HP
- 201
Tyranitar (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Tyranitar (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Tyranitar (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
Pokémon Similar to Tyranitar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Dark typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Great League #15
Shares Dark typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Mega Master League #71
Shares Dark typing · Dragon-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #16
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Tyranitar (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tyranitar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tyranitar (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Brutal Swing and Stone Edge.
Is Tyranitar (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tyranitar (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #64.
What counters Tyranitar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword), Dialga (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Tyranitar (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Tyranitar (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Tyranitar (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (2.56×), Bug (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Grass (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Steel (1.6×), Water (1.6×).