Is Tyranitar viable in Gen 2 OU?

Tyranitar is ranked #5 in Gen 2 OU with 28.15% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Tyranitar in Gen 2 OU?

The best counter for Tyranitar in Gen 2 OU is Snorlax with a 34.9% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 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 34.9% of their encounters.

Tyranitar counters

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

#0248 Tyranitar

RockDark

USAGE 28.1% #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 95.0% Roar 68.0% Pursuit 49.7% Earthquake 39.3% Curse 26.8% Fire Blast 25.1% Rest 24.7% Crunch 22.1%

Items

Leftovers 100.0% Miracle Berry 0.0% nothing 0.0% Berserk Gene 0.0% Mint Berry 0.0% Soft Sand 0.0% Quick Claw 0.0% Hard Stone 0.0%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 2 OU teams using Tyranitar →

Teams using Snorlax 35%

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

58.97

34.9% dies 8.75%

Ranked #5 with 28.15% usage. Sorted by reliability score.