Is Tyranitar viable in Gen 2 OU?

Tyranitar is ranked #5 in Gen 2 OU with 30.07% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Tyranitar in Gen 2 OU?

The best counter for Tyranitar in Gen 2 OU is Snorlax with a 35.8% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Tyranitar include Snorlax.

What is the best counter for Tyranitar in Gen 2 OU?

Snorlax is the best counter for Tyranitar in Gen 2 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 35.8% of their encounters.

Tyranitar counters

Gen 2 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0248 Tyranitar

RockDark

USAGE 30.1% #5

BASE STATS

HP 100

ATK 134

DEF 110

SPA 95

SPD 100

SPE 61

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Fighting

2×

WaterGrassGroundBugSteelFairy

½×

NormalFirePoisonFlyingGhostDark

0×

Psychic

Moves

Rock Slide 90.7% Roar 65.1% Pursuit 47.0% Earthquake 39.1% Rest 32.1% Curse 30.8% Crunch 18.6% Fire Blast 18.2%

Items

Leftovers 99.9% Miracle Berry 0.0% Hard Stone 0.0% Mint Berry 0.0% Berserk Gene 0.0% King's Rock 0.0% Quick Claw 0.0% Scope Lens 0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Snorlax

Normal SOFT CHECK

57.208

35.8% dies 8.92%

Ranked #5 with 30.07% usage. Sorted by reliability score.