Is Tyranitar viable in Gen 9 National Dex?

Tyranitar is ranked #48 in Gen 9 National Dex with 3.56% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Tyranitar in Gen 9 National Dex?

Iron Valiant has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 86.7% of 21.49057274399294 relevant encounters. Standard error is 7.3 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Tyranitar matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 National Dex?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Tyranitar was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Tyranitar counters

Gen 9 National Dex · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0248 Tyranitar

RockDark

USAGE 3.6% #48

ABILITYSand Stream

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

Knock Off 95.0% Pursuit 86.4% Stone Edge 69.0% Low Kick 34.5% Superpower 29.7% Rock Blast 18.2% Stealth Rock 15.9% Earthquake 15.8%

Items

Choice Band 48.6% Assault Vest 29.1% Smooth Rock 10.7% Leftovers 7.2% Heavy-Duty Boots 1.3% Icium Z 1.0% Rockium Z 0.8% Chople Berry 0.4%

Abilities

Sand Stream100.0%Unnerve0.0%

Common Teammates

Tornadus-Therian17.8%

Zapdos16.7%

Tapu Lele16.4%

Browse Gen 9 National Dex teams using Tyranitar →

Explore Tyranitar + Iron Valiant teams 57 score Explore Tyranitar + Great Tusk teams 56 score Explore Tyranitar + Zamazenta teams 55 score Explore Tyranitar + Garchomp teams 53 score Explore Tyranitar + Gliscor teams 49 score Explore Tyranitar + Ogerpon-Wellspring teams 45 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Tyranitar + Alomomola 41.0% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Iron Valiant

FairyFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.491

57.4

86.7% Standard error 7.33 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Iron Valiant Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 796-940 (197 - 232.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Great Tusk

GroundFighting DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

91.466

55.7

79.2% Standard error 5.88 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyranitar Low Kick (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Great Tusk: 131-155 (30.1 - 35.7%) -- 35.7% chance to 3HKO

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Zamazenta

Fighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

109.027

55.1

80.7% Standard error 6.40 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Zamazenta Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 748-888 (185.1 - 219.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Garchomp

DragonGround OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

47.977

53.3

83.4% Standard error 7.52 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 332-392 (82.1 - 97%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

85.295

49.2

75.4% Standard error 6.55 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyranitar Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gliscor: 169-201 (47.7 - 56.7%) -- 86.7% chance to 2HKO

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Ogerpon-Wellspring

GrassWater OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

45.606

44.9

79.0% Standard error 8.53 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Wellspring Mask Ogerpon-Wellspring Superpower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 600-708 (148.5 - 175.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Dragonite

DragonFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

23.099

26.3

65.8% Standard error 9.87 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Dragonite Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 226-268 (55.9 - 66.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Volcarona

BugFire OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.688

26.0

66.5% Standard error 10.13 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 162-192 (40 - 47.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

66.374

24.5

58.3% Standard error 8.44 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Gholdengo Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 284-336 (70.2 - 83.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Iron Treads

GroundSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

26.235

22.9

61.0% Standard error 9.52 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyranitar Low Kick (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Iron Treads: 280-330 (72.9 - 85.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Charizard-Mega-X

FireDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

26.909

18.8

56.9% Standard error 9.55 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 258-304 (63.8 - 75.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Kingambit

DarkSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

58.418

17.1

53.3% Standard error 9.05 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Kingambit Low Kick (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 544-644 (134.6 - 159.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Charizard-Mega-Y

FireFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

60.393

16.4

51.6% Standard error 8.82 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar: 480-568 (118.8 - 140.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

20.629

15.4

58.7% Standard error 10.84 points

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Tapu Lele Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar: 416-492 (102.9 - 121.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

33.901

13.9

48.2% Standard error 8.58 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Toxapex Scald vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 80-96 (19.8 - 23.7%) -- possible 5HKO

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK View matchup

32.287

13.1

48.2% Standard error 8.79 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 248-292 (61.3 - 72.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

77.166

11.9

43.6% Standard error 7.94 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 360-426 (89.1 - 105.4%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.245

11.1

51.7% Standard error 10.15 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

0 Def Corviknight Body Press vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 224-264 (55.4 - 65.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Kyurem

DragonIce SOFT CHECK View matchup

65.822

10.9

45.1% Standard error 8.55 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Kyurem Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 104-124 (25.7 - 30.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Urshifu-Rapid-Strike

FightingWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

25.663

9.7

49.2% Standard error 9.87 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 796-940 (197 - 232.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Alomomola

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

166.714

5.5

29.2% Standard error 5.93 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Alomomola Flip Turn vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 138-164 (34.1 - 40.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Terapagos

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

72.434

2.2

33.5% Standard error 7.83 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

0- SpA Terapagos Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 40-48 (9.9 - 11.8%) -- possible 9HKO

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Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

59.291

-3.1

30.5% Standard error 8.41 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Choice Specs Raging Bolt Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 175-207 (43.3 - 51.2%) -- 5.1% chance to 2HKO

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Hatterene

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

27.041

-7.6

26.2% Standard error 8.45 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Hatterene Draining Kiss vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 90-108 (22.2 - 26.7%) -- 15.2% chance to 4HKO

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Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

69.079

-9.8

13.0% Standard error 5.70 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Zapdos Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 76-90 (18.8 - 22.2%) -- possible 5HKO

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Slowking-Galar

PoisonPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.251

-15.9

7.5% Standard error 5.87 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Slowking-Galar Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 248-292 (61.3 - 72.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ranked #48 with 3.56% usage. Sorted by conservative score.