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No. 0697

Tyrantrum

Despot Pokémon

Tyrantrum
Official art
RockDragon
Height
2.5 m 8′02″
Weight
270 kg 595.2 lbs
Base stat total
521 top 21%
Introduced
Gen VI
Abilities
A single bite of Tyrantrum’s massive jaws will demolish a car. This Pokémon was the king of the ancient world.
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Base stats

HP82142–189274–368
Atk121113–190222–375
Def119111–188218–370
SpA6966–133128–260
SpD5957–122110–238
Spe7168–135132–265
Total521Higher than 79% of all Pokémon
HP82Atk121Def119Spe71SpD59SpA69

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 71). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+135Max123No SP91Min81Scarf202Tailwind270

At max Speed, Tyrantrum outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 135Tyrantrum · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 123Tyrantrum · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 91Tyrantrum · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×Fighting2×Ground2×Ice2×Steel2×

Resists

Fire¼×Electric½×Flying½×Normal½×Poison½×
Takes normal damage from 7 types
RockBugGhostWaterGrassPsychicDark

Abilities

  • Strong Jaw

    Strengthens biting moves to 1.5× their power.

  • Rock HeadHidden ability

    Protects against recoil damage.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#210 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (32.2%) · Rock Head (53.1%) · Adamant (38.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (25.5%)

Moves Head Smash, Rock Slide, Protect, Psychic Fangs

Singles

#217 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (34%) · Rock Head (68.3%) · Adamant (47.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (42.3%)

Moves Head Smash, Earthquake, Outrage, Ice Fang

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.07% of teams · rank #267 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Band
Ability
Rock Head
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  1. Head Smash
  2. Earthquake
  3. Close Combat
  4. Ice Fang

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.38%
  • Rated 1500+0.2%
  • Rated 1630+0.07%
  • Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.07%

Moves

  • Head Smash98.4%
  • Earthquake92.6%
  • Close Combat77.6%
  • Ice Fang44%
  • Outrage17.1%
  • Play Rough14.5%
  • Dragon Tail12.6%
  • Stealth Rock12.1%
  • Scale Shot6.3%
  • Dragon Dance5%

Items

  • Choice Band64%
  • Choice Scarf12%
  • Rocky Helmet11.3%
  • Loaded Dice5.5%
  • Life Orb1.9%
  • Weakness Policy1.8%

Abilities

  • 96.8%
  • 3.2%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe68.5%
  • Adamant 60 HP / 252 Atk / 196 Spe9.9%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe7.6%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe2.5%
  • Adamant 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD2%

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

1Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
1RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
12CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
16BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
20Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
24StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
28Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
36Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
42ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10
48EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
54Horn DrillCauses a one-hit KO.NormalPhys—30%5
60Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
66Head SmashUser receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.RockPhys15080%5

TM / HM / TR 49

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM26Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM29CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM54Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
TM66Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM67Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM68Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20
TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM99Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TR24OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TR31Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15
TR32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
TR42Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TR47Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TR51Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
TR53Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TR62Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TR67Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TR76Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TR90Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
TR94High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TR97Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

Tutor 4

TutorDraco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TutorLash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TutorMeteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10
TutorScale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Despot Pokémon
Debut
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Red
Shape
Habitat
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Coastal Kalos#065Updated Alola#244Updated Akala#145Crown Tundra#084Lumiose#194
  1. A single bite of Tyrantrum’s massive jaws will demolish a car. This Pokémon was the king of the ancient world.

    Shield
  2. This Pokémon is from about 100,000,000 years ago. It has the presence of a king, vicious but magnificent.

    Sword
  3. The king of the ancient world, it can easily crunch a car with the devastating strength of its enormous jaws.

    Ultra Moon
  4. Complete restoration is impossible, allowing room for theories that its entire body was once covered in a feather-like coat.

    Ultra Sun
  5. Nothing could stop this Pokémon 100 million years ago, so it behaved like a king.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire
  6. Thanks to its gargantuan jaws, which could shred thick metal plates as if they were paper, it was invincible in the ancient world it once inhabited.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ガチゴラス
Japanese (romaji)
Gachigoras
Korean
견고라스
Chinese (Traditional)
怪顎龍
Chinese (Simplified)
怪颚龙
French
Rexillius
German
Monargoras
Spanish
Tyrantrum
Italian
Tyrantrum

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
182
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
MonsterDragon
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 69
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 69
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60