Is Tyranitar viable in Gen 3 OU?

Tyranitar is ranked #1 in Gen 3 OU with 61.21% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Tyranitar in Gen 3 OU?

The best counter for Tyranitar in Gen 3 OU is Suicune with a 77.3% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Tyranitar include Suicune, Dugtrio, Swampert, Flygon, Metagross.

What is the best counter for Tyranitar in Gen 3 OU?

Suicune is the best counter for Tyranitar in Gen 3 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 77.3% of their encounters.

Tyranitar counters

Gen 3 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0248 Tyranitar

RockDark

USAGE 61.2% #1

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 71.0% Earthquake 66.6% Dragon Dance 41.0% Focus Punch 39.4% Hidden Power Bug 37.7% Crunch 28.2% Pursuit 21.1% Double-Edge 18.2%

Items

Leftovers 67.6% Lum Berry 22.6% Choice Band 7.0% Black Glasses 0.8% Salac Berry 0.8% Black Belt 0.4% Soft Sand 0.4% Liechi Berry 0.2%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Suicune

Water DEFENSIVE COUNTER

115.23

77.3% dies 6.68%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar Focus Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Suicune: 120-142 (29.7 - 35.1%) -- 17.9% chance to 3HKO after sandstorm damage and Leftovers recovery

View Suicune counters → Teams with Suicune →

Dugtrio

Ground OFFENSIVE CHECK

79.277

76.0% dies 8.18%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Choice Band Dugtrio Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 358-422 (88.6 - 104.4%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO

View Dugtrio counters → Teams with Dugtrio →

Swampert

WaterGround OFFENSIVE CHECK

300.832

74.0% dies 4.34%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Swampert Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar: 234-276 (57.9 - 68.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Swampert counters → Teams with Swampert →

Flygon

GroundDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK

25.208

73.2% dies 8.82%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Flygon Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 277-326 (68.5 - 80.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Flygon counters → Teams with Flygon →

Metagross

SteelPsychic DEFENSIVE COUNTER

181.498

71.5% dies 5.78%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Metagross: 147-174 (40.3 - 47.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Metagross counters → Teams with Metagross →

Starmie

WaterPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK

88.51

64.8% dies 8.74%

DAMAGE CALCSand

0- SpA Starmie Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar: 170-200 (42 - 49.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Starmie counters → Teams with Starmie →

Salamence

DragonFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK

217.5

55.8% dies 5.80%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Salamence Brick Break vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 343-404 (84.9 - 100%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

View Salamence counters → Teams with Salamence →

Aerodactyl

RockFlying SOFT CHECK

78.454

52.6% dies 9.63%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Choice Band Aerodactyl Hidden Power Fighting vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 401-472 (99.2 - 116.8%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO

View Aerodactyl counters → Teams with Aerodactyl →

Claydol

GroundPsychic SOFT CHECK

101.96

46.2% dies 8.52%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Claydol Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 221-260 (54.7 - 64.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Claydol counters → Teams with Claydol →

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

235.823

45.7% dies 5.61%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar Focus Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 680-800 (168.3 - 198%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Tyranitar counters → Teams with Tyranitar →

Snorlax

Normal SOFT CHECK

97.068

43.9% dies 8.63%

DAMAGE CALCSand

0- Atk Snorlax Focus Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 391-460 (96.7 - 113.8%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

View Snorlax counters → Teams with Snorlax →

Celebi

PsychicGrass SOFT CHECK

99.491

37.9% dies 8.31%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Celebi Hidden Power Grass vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar: 153-180 (37.8 - 44.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Celebi counters → Teams with Celebi →

Jirachi

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK

129.034

34.8% dies 7.17%

DAMAGE CALCSand

0- SpA Jirachi Hidden Power Grass vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar: 68-80 (16.8 - 19.8%) -- possible 7HKO

View Jirachi counters → Teams with Jirachi →

Raikou

Electric SOFT CHECK

40.53

34.5% dies 10.52%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Raikou Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar: 113-133 (27.9 - 32.9%) -- 83.4% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Raikou counters → Teams with Raikou →

Gengar

GhostPoison SOFT CHECK

98.072

27.6% dies 7.65%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Gengar Hidden Power Grass vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar: 122-144 (30.1 - 35.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Gengar counters → Teams with Gengar →

Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK

162.937

25.1% dies 5.82%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Zapdos Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar: 120-142 (29.7 - 35.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Zapdos counters → Teams with Zapdos →

Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK

175.286

24.3% dies 5.58%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Skarmory Hidden Power Steel vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 170-200 (42 - 49.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Skarmory counters → Teams with Skarmory →

Jolteon

Electric SOFT CHECK

22.336

22.6% dies 8.85%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Jolteon Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar: 110-130 (27.2 - 32.1%) -- 52.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Jolteon counters → Teams with Jolteon →

Forretress

BugSteel SOFT CHECK

28.097

17.8% dies 7.21%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Forretress Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 214-252 (52.9 - 62.3%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Forretress counters → Teams with Forretress →

Blissey

Normal SOFT CHECK

233.157

17.6% dies 4.31%

DAMAGE CALCSand

Blissey Seismic Toss vs. 252 HP Tyranitar: 100-100 (24.7 - 24.7%) -- guaranteed 6HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Blissey counters → Teams with Blissey →

Registeel

Steel SOFT CHECK

20.289

15.6% dies 8.06%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Registeel Superpower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 370-436 (91.5 - 107.9%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

View Registeel counters → Teams with Registeel →

Ranked #1 with 61.21% usage. Sorted by reliability score.