Tyranitar is weak to Fighting , Ground , Bug , Steel , Water , Grass , and Fairy moves, with a double weakness to Fighting-type moves.

Quick Scoop: What Is Tyranitar Weak Against?

Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark-type Pokémon, which gives it a lot of resistances but also stacks a surprising number of weaknesses. Its typing makes Fighting moves hit it super hard because they are super effective on both Rock and Dark at the same time. Here’s the core idea:

  • Rock + Dark = many resistances
  • But also: Rock + Dark = 7 weaknesses, including a big 4× weakness to Fighting.

Full Weakness List (Main Games & Pokémon GO)

Below is a simple breakdown of what Tyranitar is weak to in most formats (mainline games and Pokémon GO).

Type Effectiveness vs Tyranitar Why it’s strong
Fighting 4× (double weakness) Super effective vs both Rock and Dark
Ground 2× Super effective vs Rock
Bug 2× Super effective vs Dark
Steel 2× Super effective vs Rock
Water 2× Super effective vs Rock
Grass 2× Super effective vs Rock
Fairy 2× Super effective vs Dark
If you only remember one thing: bring strong Fighting-types.

Practical Battle Tips

If you’re going up against a Tyranitar, here’s how to make your life easier:

  1. Lead with Fighting-types
    • Examples: Pokémon like Lucario, Machamp, Conkeldurr, or similar heavy-hitting Fighting attackers.
    • Strong Fighting moves can often take Tyranitar down faster than it can hit back.
  2. Use coverage from Water, Grass, or Ground
    • These are great if you don’t have good Fighting-types ready.
    • Moves like Hydro Pump, Surf, Earthquake, or Power Whip from strong users still chunk it hard.
  3. Avoid what it resists
    • Tyranitar typically resists: Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Dark, Ghost.
    • Psychic especially is a bad idea because Dark-type completely shuts it down.

Mini “Story” Example

Imagine you queue into a raid or battle and see a massive Tyranitar looming on the other side.
You throw in a Lucario with a powerful Fighting move; Tyranitar’s health bar starts melting thanks to that double weakness.
Even if it looks terrifying and bulky, its Rock/Dark combo is like a big neon sign saying: “Hit me with Fighting!”

Trending & Forum-Style Angle

On forums and community chats, the recurring joke about Tyranitar is that it’s a “monster with a glass jaw for Fighting moves.”
Players often share raid screenshots where a coordinated team of Fighting- types absolutely shreds a high-level Tyranitar in seconds.
In today’s meta discussions, people still rate Tyranitar as strong offensively, but always with the caveat that it must watch out for common Fighting attackers.

TL;DR

  • Tyranitar’s weaknesses: Fighting (4×), Ground, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass, Fairy (all 2×).
  • Best counter: Powerful Fighting-type moves and Pokémon.
  • Try not to rely on Psychic, Fire, or Normal moves when fighting it.

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