Colonel M
I COULD BE BORED!
Won't lie - this thing took me by surprise. Motherfucker is tanky.
So I got some experience with this set and I'm at least comfortable with writing what it will want and the like. Luckily this particular Tyranitar is not a mon you really "build" around. I decided to emphasize on what this particular Tyranitar does:
- Check to Mega Gengar - provided SR is off the field
- Guaranteed to KO Latios while severely crippling Latias with STAB Pursuit.
- Great check to birds (Yveltal, Ho-oh, Rayquaza, Mega Salamence). STAB Stone Edge greatly threatens these Pokemon too. Also a good Darkrai check (please no Focus Blast).
[SET]
name: Mega Support
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Pursuit / Crunch
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Thunder Wave / Roar
item: Tyranitarite
ability: Sand Stream
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Stealth Rock applies pressure to the opposing team by wearing down foes with residual damage. Both Crunch and Pursuit help with eliminating two common Defog users in Latios and Latias. Pursuit is preferred, as it prevents Latios and Latias from switching out of Mega Tyranitar freely. It also allows Mega Tyranitar to be used as an emergency check to Mega Gengar and Ghost Arceus. Crunch is better in situations where Mega Tyranitar wants to pressure entry hazard leads such as Deoxys-A and Deoxys-S. Stone Edge is a powerful STAB move that can OHKO offensive Mega Salamence after Stealth Rock damage. Thunder Wave cripples boosting sweepers such as Darkrai, Xerneas, and Mega Salamence that lack Refresh. It's also a great option to cripple Lugia, as Lugia relies on Roost to nullify its weakness to Stone Edge. Roar is an alternative option that prevents boosting sweepers from setting up on Mega Tyranitar, especially Xerneas, which can freely use it as setup bait. Toxic can be used over Thunder Wave to cripple bulky Pokemon such as Water Arceus, Lugia, and Primal Groudon.
Set Details
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Sand Stream gives an immediate boost to Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense. With the given EVs and an Impish nature, Mega Tyranitar avoids the OHKO from Mega Gengar's Focus Blast while being able to stomach hits from physical sweepers such as Normal Arceus, Mega Salamence, and Ho-Oh, notably surviving Mega Salamence's +1 Earthquake.
Mega Tyranitar's EV spread can be customized for different situations depending on what the team needs it to take on. 108 Attack EVs guarantee an OHKO on Latias and Mewtwo with Pursuit after Stealth Rock. In combination with maximum HP investment, 208 Defense EVs let Mega Tyranitar avoid the 2HKO from +2 Extreme Killer Arceus's Earthquake even after Stealth Rock, while 228 Defense EVs are enough to survive +2 Ghost Arceus's Brick Break. Finally, Mega Tyranitar can focus more on taking down special threats instead of physical threats. Specifically, a Careful nature with 156 HP and 208 Special Defense EVs allows Mega Tyranitar to survive Mega Gengar's Focus Blast. If Stealth Rock is off of the field, Mega Tyranitar can also tank one Focus Blast from Mega Mewtwo Y.
Usage Tips
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This Mega Tyranitar set is used on sand teams that lack a Mega Evolution or wish to utilize Mega Tyranitar's defensive capabilities. The goal is to set up Stealth Rock and ensure that it is not removed by Defoggers such as Latios and Latias. Additionally, Mega Tyranitar can be used to Pursuit trap troublesome threats that try to flee from it. Crunch changes up the goal by bluffing Pursuit against Latios and Latias while dominating Giratina-O, Deoxys-A, and Deoxys-S. While keeping Stealth Rock up is the main goal of this set, crippling foes with Thunder Wave is also crucial to prevent sweepers from dominating Mega Tyranitar's team. Bear in mind that Mega Tyranitar's lack of recovery and vulnerability to Stealth Rock can make this set inefficient at times. Failing to keep Mega Tyranitar healthy can put too much pressure on it against dangerous foes such as Mega Gengar and the various Arceus formes.
Team Options
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Mega Tyranitar's best teammate is Excadrill, which utilizes Mega Tyranitar's sand to activate Sand Rush in order to outspeed threats such as Xerneas. As an added bonus, Excadrill can use Rapid Spin to prevent entry hazards from wearing down Mega Tyranitar while keeping Stealth Rock on the opponent's side of the field, unlike a Defogger. In exchange, Mega Tyranitar can take on Latios, Latias, and Giratina-O, all of which give Excadrill trouble. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre can be great teammates despite being counterproductive to Mega Tyranitar's sand, as they benefit from the removal of Latios and Latias. Primal Kyogre also serves as a useful Primal Groudon check, while Primal Groudon can check Primal Kyogre and Xerneas. Because Latios and Latias are major roadblocks for them, Calm Mind Arceus formes appreciate the removal of such threats while providing an offensive presence for Mega Tyranitar's team. Clefable and Blissey are great clerics that can support Mega Tyranitar with Wish and potentially Heal Bell or Aromatherapy. Water Arceus is a great Defogger that can also cripple Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon. In a pinch, Water Arceus's Judgment can be used to check opposing Excadrill as well.
So I got some experience with this set and I'm at least comfortable with writing what it will want and the like. Luckily this particular Tyranitar is not a mon you really "build" around. I decided to emphasize on what this particular Tyranitar does:
- Check to Mega Gengar - provided SR is off the field
- Guaranteed to KO Latios while severely crippling Latias with STAB Pursuit.
- Great check to birds (Yveltal, Ho-oh, Rayquaza, Mega Salamence). STAB Stone Edge greatly threatens these Pokemon too. Also a good Darkrai check (please no Focus Blast).
[SET]
name: Mega Support
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Pursuit / Crunch
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Thunder Wave / Roar
item: Tyranitarite
ability: Sand Stream
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Stealth Rock applies pressure to the opposing team by wearing down foes with residual damage. Both Crunch and Pursuit help with eliminating two common Defog users in Latios and Latias. Pursuit is preferred, as it prevents Latios and Latias from switching out of Mega Tyranitar freely. It also allows Mega Tyranitar to be used as an emergency check to Mega Gengar and Ghost Arceus. Crunch is better in situations where Mega Tyranitar wants to pressure entry hazard leads such as Deoxys-A and Deoxys-S. Stone Edge is a powerful STAB move that can OHKO offensive Mega Salamence after Stealth Rock damage. Thunder Wave cripples boosting sweepers such as Darkrai, Xerneas, and Mega Salamence that lack Refresh. It's also a great option to cripple Lugia, as Lugia relies on Roost to nullify its weakness to Stone Edge. Roar is an alternative option that prevents boosting sweepers from setting up on Mega Tyranitar, especially Xerneas, which can freely use it as setup bait. Toxic can be used over Thunder Wave to cripple bulky Pokemon such as Water Arceus, Lugia, and Primal Groudon.
Set Details
========
Sand Stream gives an immediate boost to Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense. With the given EVs and an Impish nature, Mega Tyranitar avoids the OHKO from Mega Gengar's Focus Blast while being able to stomach hits from physical sweepers such as Normal Arceus, Mega Salamence, and Ho-Oh, notably surviving Mega Salamence's +1 Earthquake.
Mega Tyranitar's EV spread can be customized for different situations depending on what the team needs it to take on. 108 Attack EVs guarantee an OHKO on Latias and Mewtwo with Pursuit after Stealth Rock. In combination with maximum HP investment, 208 Defense EVs let Mega Tyranitar avoid the 2HKO from +2 Extreme Killer Arceus's Earthquake even after Stealth Rock, while 228 Defense EVs are enough to survive +2 Ghost Arceus's Brick Break. Finally, Mega Tyranitar can focus more on taking down special threats instead of physical threats. Specifically, a Careful nature with 156 HP and 208 Special Defense EVs allows Mega Tyranitar to survive Mega Gengar's Focus Blast. If Stealth Rock is off of the field, Mega Tyranitar can also tank one Focus Blast from Mega Mewtwo Y.
Usage Tips
========
This Mega Tyranitar set is used on sand teams that lack a Mega Evolution or wish to utilize Mega Tyranitar's defensive capabilities. The goal is to set up Stealth Rock and ensure that it is not removed by Defoggers such as Latios and Latias. Additionally, Mega Tyranitar can be used to Pursuit trap troublesome threats that try to flee from it. Crunch changes up the goal by bluffing Pursuit against Latios and Latias while dominating Giratina-O, Deoxys-A, and Deoxys-S. While keeping Stealth Rock up is the main goal of this set, crippling foes with Thunder Wave is also crucial to prevent sweepers from dominating Mega Tyranitar's team. Bear in mind that Mega Tyranitar's lack of recovery and vulnerability to Stealth Rock can make this set inefficient at times. Failing to keep Mega Tyranitar healthy can put too much pressure on it against dangerous foes such as Mega Gengar and the various Arceus formes.
Team Options
========
Mega Tyranitar's best teammate is Excadrill, which utilizes Mega Tyranitar's sand to activate Sand Rush in order to outspeed threats such as Xerneas. As an added bonus, Excadrill can use Rapid Spin to prevent entry hazards from wearing down Mega Tyranitar while keeping Stealth Rock on the opponent's side of the field, unlike a Defogger. In exchange, Mega Tyranitar can take on Latios, Latias, and Giratina-O, all of which give Excadrill trouble. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre can be great teammates despite being counterproductive to Mega Tyranitar's sand, as they benefit from the removal of Latios and Latias. Primal Kyogre also serves as a useful Primal Groudon check, while Primal Groudon can check Primal Kyogre and Xerneas. Because Latios and Latias are major roadblocks for them, Calm Mind Arceus formes appreciate the removal of such threats while providing an offensive presence for Mega Tyranitar's team. Clefable and Blissey are great clerics that can support Mega Tyranitar with Wish and potentially Heal Bell or Aromatherapy. Water Arceus is a great Defogger that can also cripple Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon. In a pinch, Water Arceus's Judgment can be used to check opposing Excadrill as well.
[SET]
name: Mega Support
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Pursuit / Crunch
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Thunder Wave / Roar
item: Tyranitarite
ability: Sand Stream
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
- Tyranitar is a great user of Stealth Rock - pressuring the Lati twins with the capability of crippling their Speed via paralysis or using Pursuit for forced defeats. Sand is also a free way to break Deoxys-A / S's Focus Sash.
- Pursuit is more threatening with Mega Tyranitar's boosted offensive and defensive prowess. The Lati twins cannot afford to run away from Pursuit as it will OHKO Latios and severely cripple Latias. Pursuit can also be used in situations where Mega Tyranitar has to take out specific targets such as a weakened Mega Gengar and weakened Arceus-Ghost (under most circumstances - there is roughly an 18.8% chance to OHKO).
- Crunch can be used to anti-lead Deoxys-A / S while cheesing through Giratina-O.
- Stone Edge is a little more mandatory in this set. Mega Tyranitar can easily survive a +1 Earthquake from Mega Salamence and OHKO offensive variants with Stone Edge (assuming Stealth Rock). Stone Edge also allows Tyranitar to tackle Ho-oh (watch out for burns), Rayquaza (watch out for Charti Berry), and Yveltal (watch out for Focus Blast).
- Thunder Wave is a great move to cripple boosting sweepers such as Xerneas, Darkrai and Mega Salamence lacking Refresh. It can also cripple walls such as Lugia that rely on Speed to Roost through surviving Stone Edge from other threats.
- Roar is an alternative that can force boosting sweepers out. Since Refresh is a common move on Defensive boosting Mega Salamence Roar will prevent Mega Salamence from setting up on Mega Tyranitar and using Roost to whittle through Stone Edge's PP. Roar and Stealth Rock can chip through the opponent's team.
- Toxic is worth a minor mention as Mega Tyranitar can attract Water Arceus, who otherwise can Defog Mega Tyranitar's Stealth Rock. Toxic also severely cripples Lugia and Primal Groudon.
Set Details
========
- Sand Stream is necessary to immediately boost Tyranitar and Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense - allowing it to switch into Special Attackers such as Darkrai lacking Focus Blast.
- EV'd to survive one Mega Gengar's Focus Blast (assuming no Stealth Rock on Mega Tyranitar's field) while being able to stomach repeated physical attacks from unboosted Arceus, Mega Salamence, and Ho-oh. Even a +2 Life Orb Earthquake from Arceus can fail to OHKO Mega Tyranitar most of the time (18.8% chance after SR).
- Remember what threats this set can take much more effectively than normal Tyranitar - in particular you want to use Mega Tyranitar as a Pokemon that completely threatens Lati twins as well as making sure Mega Gengar only KOes one Pokemon at worst-case scenario. Being able to take on physically offensive threats like Mega Salamence and KOing fully offensive variants is a huge plus.
- Even boosted Earthquakes (that aren't STAB) have a difficult time OHKOing Mega Tyranitar. +2 Arceus's Earthquake only has an 18.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock while +1 Salamence only does 65% tops. Even Adamant Life Orb Rayquaza can't OHKO Mega Tyranitar (EQ does 86% tops).
- Mega Tyranitar can be tailored to checking different types of threats if the team requires it. Even though Mega Gengar is a big reason to use this set, you can use Mega Tyranitar as an emergency check to other threats.Below are some EVs that can work well with Mega Tyranitar.
- 108 Attack EVs can be used to KO Latias and Mewtwo stepping into Stealth Rock with STAB Pursuit.
- 208 Def EVs guarantee survival of +2 Life Orb Earthquake from Arceus.
- 228 Def EVs guarantee survival of +2 Ghost Arceus Brick Break (no Stealth Rock).
- Max Defense will guarantee surviving a Precipice Blade from Primal Groudon... if that suits your style for some reason.
- Though Mega Tyranitar should focus on taking more physical threats, Mega Tyranitar can be catered to taking special threats as well. For example, Mega Tyranitar with a Careful nature can guarantee survival from Mega Gengar's Focus Blast once with 156 HP and 208 Special Defense EVs. If Stealth Rock is off Mega Tyranitar's side of the field you can also stomach one Focus Blast from Mega Mewtwo Y.
Usage Tips
========
- This set is useful for sand teams that lack a Mega Evolution or wish to use Mega Tyranitar's defensive capabilities.
- This Tyranitar's main goal is to Pursuit threatening Pokemon while stomaching attacks that can threaten Mega Tyranitar's team. If you're using Crunch the goal is to bluff Pursuit against the Latis while using Crunch as your method of clearing Giratina-O, Deoxys-A, and Deoxys-S.
- Stealth Rock and Thunder Wave help support Mega Tyranitar's team greatly by keeping pressure on the opponent while crippling what could potentially be dangerous adversaries.
- Being able to take Mega Gengar's Focus Blast in a dire emergency is great; however, remember that entry hazards need to be off of the field in order to guarantee survival.
- Being a defensive Pokemon that lacks recovery and costing a Mega slot means that taking care of Mega Tyranitar is recommended - Wish support and / or Heal Beal / Aromatherapy support is greatly appreciated.
Team Options
========
- Excadrill can use Tyranitar's sand to outspeed threats such as Xerneas and threaten Mega Tyranitar's opponents with STAB Earthquake / Iron Head. Being able to spin is a huge plus as it helps keep Mega Tyranitar healthy while Excadrill appreciates having Lati twins weedwhacked out. Mega Tyranitar being able to at least scare non-WoW 'tina-O is a nice bonus.
- Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon request the removal of Latios and Latias. Primal Kyogre can be used as a Primal Groudon check while Primal Groudon can check Xerneas.
- Calm Mind Arceus can make use of Mega Tyranitar's threatening presence to the Lati twins and set up easier. Ghost Arceus and Dark Arceus appreciate Mega Tyranitar's capability of threatening Yveltal as well.
- Clefable and Blissey are great clerics that can also support Mega Tyranitar with Wish.
- Water Arceus provides Defog support while being able to threaten Primal Groudon and Defensive Mega Salamence. Water Arceus can also be used as a Excadrill check with STAB Judgment.
name: Mega Support
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Pursuit / Crunch
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Thunder Wave / Roar
item: Tyranitarite
ability: Sand Stream
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
- Tyranitar is a great user of Stealth Rock - pressuring the Lati twins with the capability of crippling their Speed via paralysis or using Pursuit for forced defeats. Sand is also a free way to break Deoxys-A / S's Focus Sash.
- Pursuit is more threatening with Mega Tyranitar's boosted offensive and defensive prowess. The Lati twins cannot afford to run away from Pursuit as it will OHKO Latios and severely cripple Latias. Pursuit can also be used in situations where Mega Tyranitar has to take out specific targets such as a weakened Mega Gengar and weakened Arceus-Ghost (under most circumstances - there is roughly an 18.8% chance to OHKO).
- Crunch can be used to anti-lead Deoxys-A / S while cheesing through Giratina-O.
- Stone Edge is a little more mandatory in this set. Mega Tyranitar can easily survive a +1 Earthquake from Mega Salamence and OHKO offensive variants with Stone Edge (assuming Stealth Rock). Stone Edge also allows Tyranitar to tackle Ho-oh (watch out for burns), Rayquaza (watch out for Charti Berry), and Yveltal (watch out for Focus Blast).
- Thunder Wave is a great move to cripple boosting sweepers such as Xerneas, Darkrai and Mega Salamence lacking Refresh. It can also cripple walls such as Lugia that rely on Speed to Roost through surviving Stone Edge from other threats.
- Roar is an alternative that can force boosting sweepers out. Since Refresh is a common move on Defensive boosting Mega Salamence Roar will prevent Mega Salamence from setting up on Mega Tyranitar and using Roost to whittle through Stone Edge's PP. Roar and Stealth Rock can chip through the opponent's team.
- Toxic is worth a minor mention as Mega Tyranitar can attract Water Arceus, who otherwise can Defog Mega Tyranitar's Stealth Rock. Toxic also severely cripples Lugia and Primal Groudon.
Set Details
========
- Sand Stream is necessary to immediately boost Tyranitar and Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense - allowing it to switch into Special Attackers such as Darkrai lacking Focus Blast.
- EV'd to survive one Mega Gengar's Focus Blast (assuming no Stealth Rock on Mega Tyranitar's field) while being able to stomach repeated physical attacks from unboosted Arceus, Mega Salamence, and Ho-oh. Even a +2 Life Orb Earthquake from Arceus can fail to OHKO Mega Tyranitar most of the time (18.8% chance after SR).
- Remember what threats this set can take much more effectively than normal Tyranitar - in particular you want to use Mega Tyranitar as a Pokemon that completely threatens Lati twins as well as making sure Mega Gengar only KOes one Pokemon at worst-case scenario. Being able to take on physically offensive threats like Mega Salamence and KOing fully offensive variants is a huge plus.
- Even boosted Earthquakes (that aren't STAB) have a difficult time OHKOing Mega Tyranitar. +2 Arceus's Earthquake only has an 18.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock while +1 Salamence only does 65% tops. Even Adamant Life Orb Rayquaza can't OHKO Mega Tyranitar (EQ does 86% tops).
- Mega Tyranitar can be tailored to checking different types of threats if the team requires it. Even though Mega Gengar is a big reason to use this set, you can use Mega Tyranitar as an emergency check to other threats.Below are some EVs that can work well with Mega Tyranitar.
- 108 Attack EVs can be used to KO Latias and Mewtwo stepping into Stealth Rock with STAB Pursuit.
- 208 Def EVs guarantee survival of +2 Life Orb Earthquake from Arceus.
- 228 Def EVs guarantee survival of +2 Ghost Arceus Brick Break (no Stealth Rock).
- Max Defense will guarantee surviving a Precipice Blade from Primal Groudon... if that suits your style for some reason.
- Though Mega Tyranitar should focus on taking more physical threats, Mega Tyranitar can be catered to taking special threats as well. For example, Mega Tyranitar with a Careful nature can guarantee survival from Mega Gengar's Focus Blast once with 156 HP and 208 Special Defense EVs. If Stealth Rock is off Mega Tyranitar's side of the field you can also stomach one Focus Blast from Mega Mewtwo Y.
Usage Tips
========
- This set is useful for sand teams that lack a Mega Evolution or wish to use Mega Tyranitar's defensive capabilities.
- This Tyranitar's main goal is to Pursuit threatening Pokemon while stomaching attacks that can threaten Mega Tyranitar's team. If you're using Crunch the goal is to bluff Pursuit against the Latis while using Crunch as your method of clearing Giratina-O, Deoxys-A, and Deoxys-S.
- Stealth Rock and Thunder Wave help support Mega Tyranitar's team greatly by keeping pressure on the opponent while crippling what could potentially be dangerous adversaries.
- Being able to take Mega Gengar's Focus Blast in a dire emergency is great; however, remember that entry hazards need to be off of the field in order to guarantee survival.
- Being a defensive Pokemon that lacks recovery and costing a Mega slot means that taking care of Mega Tyranitar is recommended - Wish support and / or Heal Beal / Aromatherapy support is greatly appreciated.
Team Options
========
- Excadrill can use Tyranitar's sand to outspeed threats such as Xerneas and threaten Mega Tyranitar's opponents with STAB Earthquake / Iron Head. Being able to spin is a huge plus as it helps keep Mega Tyranitar healthy while Excadrill appreciates having Lati twins weedwhacked out. Mega Tyranitar being able to at least scare non-WoW 'tina-O is a nice bonus.
- Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon request the removal of Latios and Latias. Primal Kyogre can be used as a Primal Groudon check while Primal Groudon can check Xerneas.
- Calm Mind Arceus can make use of Mega Tyranitar's threatening presence to the Lati twins and set up easier. Ghost Arceus and Dark Arceus appreciate Mega Tyranitar's capability of threatening Yveltal as well.
- Clefable and Blissey are great clerics that can also support Mega Tyranitar with Wish.
- Water Arceus provides Defog support while being able to threaten Primal Groudon and Defensive Mega Salamence. Water Arceus can also be used as a Excadrill check with STAB Judgment.
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