Tyranitar (Pokémon)

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Tyranitar (Japanese: バンギラス Bangiras) is a dual-type pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from starting at level 55. It is the final form of .
Tyranitar can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar using the Tyranitarite.
The Paradox Pokémon is said to be either a future relative of Tyranitar or a counterpart of it from a parallel timeline.
==Biology==
Tyranitar is a large, bipedal, dinosaurian with a green, armor-like hide covering its body. It has two pairs of pointed teeth: one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. Several spikes of varying sizes protrude from the back of its head, neck, and shoulders. Both sides of its chest, the center of its back, and its knees have two triangular holes. There is a gray, diamond-shaped patch of scales covering its belly and a smaller one on its back. It has three claws on its feet and hands. A ring of spikes surrounds the tip of its tail.
Tyranitar is a powerful Pokémon with an insolent nature, uncaring of others. It is extremely strong, and its thick, rocky hide gives it good resistance to all forms of attack. As mentioned in , Tyranitar sleeps with no fear thanks to this overwhelming power and strong body.Sleep Style Dex As it is not worried about surroundings even in its sleep, Tyranitar can be seen sleeping in an amazing sleeping position with its limbs open wide. As a result, Tyranitar is always looking for a battle and will not flinch at anything, though it ignores opponents that it thinks are not worth its time. Tyranitar's power is so devastating that it can forcefully crush anything using one of its hands. If enraged, Tyranitar sets off outstanding earthquakes that can completely change the entire landscape, destroying houses and mountains, and often forcing cartographers to draw up new maps. It lives in nests made from demolished . In the Galar region, it has a fierce rivalry with , which it shares its habitat with, often battling each other in the mountains.Duraludon | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield is believed to be a relative of Tyranitar from one billion years in the future.
Prior to Generation IV, Tyranitar was the only known Pokémon that could have as an Ability.
===Forms===
Tyranitar can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar.
Mega Tyranitar has more gaps in its armor than its normal form, with four new triangular holes along the sides of its neck and one on its throat. The four holes on its chest are now larger with the top two containing red ovals. While the spikes along the back of its neck grow shorter, the ones on its head elongate to form prominent ridges along its brows. The center spike on its head becomes a long, upright horn. Its chest plate expands, curving over its shoulders and along its back to form three long, irregular spikes on each side of its body. The scales on Mega Tyranitar's belly have now become red instead of blue and seethe with energy, enabling it to emanate more power.http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Tyranitar It gains two sharp spikes on its knees, as well as more prominent leg joints. Its tail lengthens, with the three spikes surrounding its tip growing upward and outward. Its back had split open because of the overwhelming power from Mega Evolution. As a Mega Tyranitar, its instincts have only become more destructive, to the point where it may not even be able to hear its Trainer's orders.
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===Evolution===
Tyranitar evolves from and is the final form of .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : Tyranitar is a member of Team A.C.T.
* : Billy uses a Tyranitar in his attempts to stop the player.
* Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: A Mega Tyranitar appears as a boss at Reverse Mountain. This is actually a Void Shadow taking on the form of a Mega Tyranitar.
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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===Learnset===
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 	Tyranitar (Neo Discovery 12) Rocket's Tyranitar (VS 142) Tyranitar (Celestial Storm 87)
===Side game data===
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===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Team A.C.T.=====
A Tyranitar was a member of Team A.C.T., who was considered for the job of rescuing Big Brother in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!. They were, however, occupied on another mission.
=====Other=====
Tyranitar debuted in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, where it was caught in a Dark Ball and used by the Iron-Masked Marauder in his quest to capture .
Tyranitar made its animated series debut in Address Unown, where and , who were in 's mind, saw her in Larvitar's memory of being separated from its Tyranitar mother. Larvitar returned to its mother in the following episode.
In A Poached Ego!, Rico's Pupitar evolved into a Tyranitar and immediately attacked while trying to steal , , and the horde of and that Rico had been seeking. However, Team Rocket fought back, giving Arbok, Weezing, and the Ekans and Koffing enough time to escape. Tyranitar was eventually taken care of by Officer Jenny's Growlithe.
In Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, Dirk used a Tyranitar against . It eventually escaped when Mewtwo crushed its .
A Tyranitar that can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar appeared in Mega Evolution Special III.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Tyranitar that can Mega Evolve was under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. It battled Ash's Pikachu and , as well as . It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
In Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!, Alain used a Tyranitar during the final round of the Lumiose Conference against . It battled Pikachu but was soon defeated.
In Not Caving Under Pressure!, a Tyranitar attacked a group of in an attempt to take over the Mount Lanakila cave they lived in. With 's help, Tyranitar was defeated and sent running off.
In Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!, James pulled a from the Rocket Prize Master. They were used in an attempt to steal a horde of and in Vermilion City.
In Battling in the Freezing Raid!, was shown to own a Tyranitar, which he used in a Raid Battle against an , only to be quickly defeated.
====Minor appearances====
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Tyranitar were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past.
In The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!, a Tyranitar was living in Fennel Valley.
A Tyranitar appeared in a fantasy in Pinch Healing!.
In the opening sequence of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, used a Tyranitar in a battle against 's .
In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), 's henchmen used a Tyranitar to attack , , Officer Jenny, and Solana.
In A Faux Oak Finish!, a 's Tyranitar was agitated by a splinter in its foot. However, was able to connect with it and pull the splinter out.
In Dressed for Jess Success!, a 's Tyranitar competed in the Lilypad Town Pokémon Contest.
A Tyranitar appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A robotic Tyranitar was used for a movie directed by in An Epic Defense Force!.
In The Journalist from Another Region!, a Trainer's Tyranitar competed in the Pokémon Sumo Tournament on Harvest Island.
A Tyranitar that can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.
A Tyranitar and its Mega Evolved form appeared in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
A soldier's Tyranitar appeared in a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.
In The Power of Us, a Tyranitar went on a rampage during the Pokémon Catch Race, but was able to calm it down with 's help.
A Tyranitar appeared in HZ084.
====Pokédex entries====
===GOTCHA!===
A Tyranitar briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of .
===Pokémon Evolutions===
In The Show, a Tyranitar briefly appeared overlooking Ecruteak City.
===POKÉTOON===
A Tyranitar appeared in PT15, as one of the many Pokémon angered by Akira's 's spicy bite.
==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
Tyranitar appeared in where the Iron-Masked Marauder captures it.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Prior to the events of , received a from Lance. He evolved into Tyranitar prior to Silver's showdown with in Tyranitar War. Silver remarked that Tyranitar's level was so high that not even he could control it, likely referencing the tendency for traded Pokémon to disobey. Silver eventually returned Tyranitar to Lance, deeming himself still unsuitable to own him.
A Tyranitar appeared in A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, where it was one of the Pokémon in 's fantasy when he explains that s should only have six Pokémon with them.
A Tyranitar appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Thorton a Tyranitar for his against in Uprooting Seedot and Outlasting Ledian.
A Tyranitar capable of Mega Evolution appeared in Magearna Moves, under the ownership of one of Gurkinn's students.
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
Tamaru owns a Tyranitar.
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In Farewell To Pikachu?!, unsealed the Black Tyranitar, a Pokémon that once wreaked havoc in the Johto region many years ago. However, upon being freed, it resumed its rampage. In the end, managed to seal it back with the help of Eusine and Black.
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Tyranitar appeared in GDZ47, under the ownership of a .
Shu a Tyranitar, as seen in GDZ63.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
The Tyranitar from Team A.C.T. appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team. He, along with his teammates, is a role model of and tries to rescue him when he mistakenly believes that Ginji is a threat to Mudkip's safety.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Tyranitar appeared in 's fantasy in The Great Helper!!.
===Pokémon Try Adventure===
A Tyranitar appeared in TA24.
===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
Billy of the Go-Rock Quads owns a Tyranitar, which first appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Tyranitar appears as a .
===Pokémon UNITE===
Tyranitar is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Larvitar and evolves into Pupitar at level 5, which evolves into Tyranitar at level 9.
==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Tyranitar.
* Tyranitar is the only Pokémon in the .
* Tyranitar shares its name with . They are both known as the Armor Pokémon.
* Mega Tyranitar is tied with Mega for the highest base stat total of all and it also has the highest base stat total of all Pokémon.
** Mega Tyranitar has the highest base and stats of all Dark-type Pokémon.
* Tyranitar's design heavily resembles a monster design illustrated by Ken Sugimori for Volume 14 of MicroDesign Publishing's Bimonthly Game Review (Japanese: 隔月刊ゲーム批評) magazine, published on April 1997. According to Sugimori, the monster design was meant to be an original creation unrelated to Pokémon.Bimonthly Game Review magazine, Vol. 14 (April 1997). MicroDesign Publishing. (transcript with English translations; Plague von Karma's scan with English translations and translator notes)
===Origin===
Tyranitar's design may have drawn inspiration from the genre; its upright posture may allude to how most kaiju are humanoid in shape, due to the need to fit a person inside the suit. Mega Tyranitar's back splitting open could be based on an insect emerging from its cocoon. 
Another influence it may have is with the , a desert-dwelling lizard mainly distinguished by its especially firm scales, or certain dinosaurs.
====Name origin====
Tyranitar may be derived from tyrant or (derived from the same root) and .
Bangiras may be a combination of 野蛮 yaban (savage) or 蛮 ban (barbarian), 嫌い kirai (hated), and ソーラス -saurus (Greek-derived suffix for dinosaur names).
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Black Tyranitar
* Tyranitar (UNITE)
* Team A.C.T.
* Mega Evolution
==References==
==External links==
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