Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Best Tyranitar PvP build

June 2024 ยท 8 minute read

Tyranitar is a solid Pocket Monster with a ton of competitive success before Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Naturally, it still has a solid niche in the current metagame for both single and double battles. This Rock/Dark-type creature has an incredible 600 base stat total, a solid movepool, and a wonderful Ability in Sand Stream.

This Pokemon Scarlet and Violet guide includes information related to Tyranitar's competitive viability up to Patch 1.1.0. The content found in future DLC updates won't be reflected here. However, the information below should still be somewhat relevant.

Note: This guide isn't about Iron Thorns, which is the Paradox form of Tyranitar. This build is also subjective and reflects the opinions of the writer.

How to build Tyranitar for both single and double PvP battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Trainers should respect it if they see it on the field (Image via Game Freak)

Here is a good set for Tyranitar in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's single battles:

If you don't plan on Terastallizing, Fire Punch is a decent alternative to Tera Blast. Otherwise, the other moves should be pretty obvious choices. Stone Edge and Crunch are the best STAB options, while Earthquake is a solid Ground coverage.

Sand Stream is one of Tyranitar's most useful attributes, so it's never advised to replace it with Unnerve, which is too niche of an Ability. Other moves to consider include:

Choice Scarf was an item that has had some success on Tyranitar in past metagames. However, its use in single battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet isn't as valuable with as much speed powercreep as there is right now.

Its unique set of traits is hard to overlook (Image via Game Freak)

Some players may prefer to do double battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. In that case, here is a Tyranitar set that may interest them:

The first EV set here is for those who want a fast Rock Slide (especially with Choice Scarf), whereas the second one is for trainers who value bulk.

The moves are all ideal for double battles due to the following reasons:

Some players may wish to replace one of the coverage moves with Protect. If you do, just make sure not to use Choice Scarf or Assault Vest due to anti-synergy.

The items are essential for the following reasons:

That's everything that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trainers need to know about Tyranitar's PvP builds.

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