# Tyranitar - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tyranitar in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Tyranitar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Tyranitar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 94.797%
- **Protect**: 80.105%
- **Crunch**: 78.134%
- **Ice Punch**: 25.335%
- **Low Kick**: 24.599%
- **Dragon Dance**: 24.238%
- **Assurance**: 20.994%
- **Foul Play**: 12.868%
- **Stone Edge**: 8.852%
- **Superpower**: 7.725%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 99.914%
- **Unnerve**: 0.086%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 32.615%
- **Life Orb**: 18.703%
- **Darkinium Z**: 17.956%
- **Choice Scarf**: 9.960%
- **Rockium Z**: 5.180%
- **Choice Band**: 4.975%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.121%
- **Iron Ball**: 2.520%
- **Other**: 3.970%

## Common Teammates
- **Milotic**: 21.899%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 21.296%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 20.238%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 20.072%
- **Excadrill**: 14.981%
- **Gardevoir-Mega**: 10.197%

## FAQ for Tyranitar in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Tyranitar?
The most common moves for Tyranitar are Rock Slide, Protect, Crunch, Ice Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tyranitar?
Tyranitar is frequently paired with Milotic, Metagross-Mega, Salamence-Mega, Gengar-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Tyranitar?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tyranitar?
The top build for Tyranitar features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 8.972% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tyranitar?
Tyranitar is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (99.914%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (32.615%).

### What is the most common role for Tyranitar?
Based on common item usage (Weakness Policy), Tyranitar often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Tyranitar?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 134 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 61 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Tyranitar on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Tyranitar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Tyranitar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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