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Tyranitar best
moveset (GO)

Complete raid + PvP moveset guide for Tyranitar in Pokémon GO. DPS rankings, IV priorities, and Shadow form analysis.

Tyranitar

Best raid moveset

Fast: Smack Down + Charged: Stone Edge

23.3 DPS (best non-Mega Rock raid)

Fast: Bite + Charged: Crunch

19.5 DPS (Dark raid)

Best PvP moveset

Fast: Smack Down Stone Edge Crunch

Master League

Raid analysis

Tyranitar with Smack Down + Stone Edge is the best non-Mega Rock-type raid attacker for Fire/Ice/Flying/Bug bosses (Mega Charizard, Articuno, Mega Beedrill, Volcarona). DPS = 23.3 with sand weather boost. Mega Tyranitar Mega = top-3 Rock-attacker in the game. Shadow Tyranitar is top-tier Dark raid.

PvP analysis

Tyranitar is A-tier Master League with Smack Down + Stone Edge + Crunch. Smack Down is unique — grounds opposing Pokémon, removing Levitate. Most often used as a Rayquaza/Dragonite check. Avoid Bite in PvP (lower DPT).

Shadow Tyranitar

Shadow Tyranitar with Bite + Crunch + Stone Edge is the best non-Mega Dark raid attacker AND a top-3 Rock attacker. Most-used Shadow Pokémon in the meta. Investment-worthy.

Best IVs to look for

Raids: max Atk. PvP Master League: 15/15/15. Lucky Tyranitar is huge — half-cost to power up to L50.

Fast move data

Smack Down — 16.0 DPS damage per second, 3.5 EPT energy per turn.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best moveset for Tyranitar in Pokémon GO?
For raids: Smack Down + Stone Edge. For PvP: Smack Down + Stone Edge + Crunch.

Is Tyranitar good for raids?
Tyranitar with Smack Down + Stone Edge is the best non-Mega Rock-type raid attacker for Fire/Ice/Flying/Bug bosses (Mega Charizard, Articuno, Mega Beedrill, Volcarona). DPS = 23.3 with sand weather boost. Mega Tyranitar Mega = top-3 Rock-attacker in the game. Shadow Tyranitar is top-tier Dark raid.

Is Tyranitar good for PvP?
Tyranitar is A-tier Master League with Smack Down + Stone Edge + Crunch. Smack Down is unique — grounds opposing Pokémon, removing Levitate. Most often used as a Rayquaza/Dragonite check. Avoid Bite in PvP (lower DPT).

What IVs should I look for on Tyranitar?
Raids: max Atk. PvP Master League: 15/15/15. Lucky Tyranitar is huge — half-cost to power up to L50.

Is Shadow Tyranitar worth using?
Shadow Tyranitar with Bite + Crunch + Stone Edge is the best non-Mega Dark raid attacker AND a top-3 Rock attacker. Most-used Shadow Pokémon in the meta. Investment-worthy.