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. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar using the Tyranitarite.

Biology
Tyranitar is a large, bipedal, dinosaurian Pokémon 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 size 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.

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 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 has now become red instead of blue and seethe with energy, enabling it to emanate more power. 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.

Tyranitar is a powerful Pokémon with an insolent nature. It is extremely strong, and its thick, rocky hide gives it a good resistance to all forms of attack. Because of this, it is always looking for a battle and will not flinch at anything, though ignores opponents that it thinks are not worth its time. If enraged, Tyranitar sets off outstanding earthquakes that can completely change the entire landscape, destroying houses and mountains, often forcing cartographers to draw up new maps. It lives in nests made from demolished. 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.

Team A.C.T.
Tyranitar had a cameo alongside its teammates in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!. They were considered for the job of rescuing Big Brother Pikachu, but were unavailable as they were already out on another mission.

Other
Tyranitar debuted in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, where it was captured in a Dark Ball and used by the Iron-Masked Marauder during his attempts to capture.

When and  entered the mind of Ash's Larvitar during Address Unown, they saw a vision of Larvitar being separated from its Tyranitar mother. That Tyranitar physically appeared in the following episode.

A Pupitar belonging to Rico evolved into Tyranitar in A Poached Ego. It attacked Ash, his friends, and before being defeated by Officer Jenny's Growlithe.

A Tyranitar appeared in Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, under the ownership of Dirk, who used it while attempting to capture. It eventually escaped when Mewtwo crushed its s.

A Tyranitar that can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar appeared in Mega Evolution Special III.

A Tyranitar that can Mega Evolve appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Tyranitar was used to battle against Ash's Pikachu,, and. It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

A Tyranitar appeared in Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!, under the ownership of Alain. It was used in the final round of the Lumiose Conference against. It battled against Ash's Pikachu but was soon defeated.

A Tyranitar appeared in Not Caving Under Pressure!, where it attacked a group of in an attempt to take over the cave they lived in, at Mount Lanakila. With 's help, Tyranitar was defeated and sent running off.

Minor appearances
Multiple Tyranitar appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as part of the feuding armies.

A Tyranitar appeared in The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing! as one of the Pokémon at Fennel Valley.

A Tyranitar appeared in a fantasy in Pinch Healing!.

A Tyranitar appeared in the opening sequence of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, under the ownership of. It battled against 's.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), a Tyranitar owned by 's henchmen was among the Pokémon used to attack, , Officer Jenny, and Kellyn.

A 's Tyranitar appeared in A Faux Oak Finish!, where it was infuriated because it had a splinter in its foot. was able to connect with the Tyranitar and pull the splinter out.

A 's Tyranitar appeared in Dressed for Jess Success!, where it was seen participating in the Lilypad Town Pokémon Contest.

A Tyranitar appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A robotic Tyranitar appeared in An Epic Defense Force!, where it was used for a movie directed by.

A Trainer's Tyranitar appeared in The Journalist from Another Region!, where it was entered into the Pokémon Sumo Tournament on Harvest Island.

A Tyranitar that can Mega Evolve into Mega Tyranitar appeared in Mega Evolution Special I.

A Tyranitar and its Mega Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

A soldier's Tyranitar appeared during a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.

A Tyranitar appeared in The Power of Us. It went on a rampage during the Pokémon Catch Race, but was able to calm it down with 's help.

In the movie adaptations
Tyranitar appeared in  where the Iron-Masked Marauder captures it.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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 "even I can't 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.

a Tyranitar for his against  in Uprooting Seedot and Outlasting Ledian.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga
Tamaru owns a Tyranitar.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga
The Tyranitar from Team A.C.T. appears in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga. 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.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
🇬🇼 unseals the Black Tyranitar which is 's legendary Pokémon that once wreaked havoc in the Johto region many years ago. After being unsealed, it does the same thing it did in the past. In the end, 🇬🇼 manages to seal it back with the help of Eusine and Black.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Shu captures a Tyranitar.

An unnamed was shown to have a Tyranitar.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Tyranitar appeared in a fantasy in The Great Helper!!.

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga
A Tyranitar appeared in TA24.

In the W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic manga
Billy of the Go-Rock Quads owns a Tyranitar.

NPC appearances

 * : Tyranitar is a member of Team A.C.T.
 * : Billy uses a Tyranitar in his attempts to stop the player.

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Mega Tyranitar

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Trivia

 * No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Tyranitar.
 * 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  Pokémon, 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.
 * The Tyranitar from the fourth movie shares the same roar with from movies 10, 11, and 12.

Origin
Tyranitar shares strong similarities with the, a desert-dwelling lizard mainly distinguished by its especially firm scales.

Tyranitar could also be based on, which itself was designed by combining three dinosaurs: ', ' and , along with a and an. Similarly, Mega Tyranitar's shoulder spikes and head piece could indicate that it is possibly based on.

Name origin
Tyranitar is derived from tyrant or  (derived from the same root).

Bangiras may be a combination of 野蛮 yaban (savage) or 蛮 ban (barbarian) and 嫌い kirai (hate). Giras may derive from Gojira, the Japanese name for Godzilla, or Angiras, the Japanese name for the character. Both are dinosaur-like movie monsters that share some characteristics with Tyranitar.

Related articles

 * Black Tyranitar
 * Team A.C.T.