Tyranitar (UNITE)

Tyranitar (Japanese: バンギラス Bangiras) is a playable Pokémon in Pokémon UNITE. It became available as a playable character on August 16, 2022.

Tyranitar
バンギラス Bangiras
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Role All-Rounder
Attack type Melee
Damage type Attack
Difficulty Intermediate
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Evolves at Lv. 5

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Evolves at Lv. 9

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License availability:
Aeos coin 14,000 Aeos Coins / Aeos gem 575 Aeos Gems
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It is an All-Rounder who can ignore opponents Defense boosts and shielding while being bulky itself.

Stats

Tyranitar
Offense      
Endurance      
Mobility      
Scoring      
Support      

Abilities

Passive Abilities

 
As Larvitar
Guts
こんじょう Guts
Description

When the Pokémon receives a certain amount of damage, its Attack increases for a short time. This Ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered.

 
As Pupitar
Shed Skin
だっぴ Molting
Description

When the Pokémon receives a certain amount of damage, all of its status conditions are nullified and it is granted a shield. This Ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered.

 
As Tyranitar
Sand Stream
すなおこし Sand Raising
Description

Summons a sandstorm around the Pokémon for a short time after it uses a move. This increases the Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def and deals damage to nearby opposing Pokémon.

Basic Attack

  Damage category: Physical (as a basic attack)
Damage category: Physical (as a boosted attack)
Description

Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage. This boosted attack also paralyzes opposing Pokémon for a short time when it hits.


Moveset

Move slot 1

  Bite
かみつく
Bite
Learned at Lv. 1 or 3
Cooldown: 5 seconds
Upgrades into Dark Pulse or Stone Edge
  Melee Description
Deals damage to opposing Pokémon in front of the user. If an opposing Pokémon's HP is below a set percentage--or falls below that percentage as a result of this move--that Pokémon becomes unable to move for a short time.
  Dark Pulse
あくのはどう
Evil Pulse
Learned at Lv. 5
Cooldown: 5 seconds
Upgrades into Dark Pulse+ at Lv. 11
  Area Description
Has the user exhale a mist of darkness in a horizontal sweeping motion, dealing damage to any opposing Pokémon it hits. If an opposing Pokémon's HP is below a set percentage--or falls below that percentage as a result of this move--that Pokémon becomes unable to move for a short time. If this move hits an opposing Pokémon again within a set amount of time, it deals additional damage. If this move is used while the user's piercing strength has been increased by Ancient Power, the user can ignore opposing Pokémon's Defense and shield effects for a longer duration.

Upgrade: Reduces this move's cooldown.

  Stone Edge
ストーンエッジ
Stone Edge
Learned at Lv. 5
Cooldown: 8 seconds
Upgrades into Stone Edge+ at Lv. 11
  Area Description
Deals damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect, dealing more damage the closer the opposing Pokémon are to the user. This move can be used up to three times within a set amount of time, with the area of effect widening each time it's used.

Upgrade: Increases the damage dealt by this move.

Move slot 2

  Rock Polish
ロックカット
Rock Cut
Learned at Lv. 1 or 3
Cooldown: 8 seconds
Upgrades into Ancient Power or Sand Tomb
  Dash Description
Has the user charge ahead in the designated direction, dealing damage to any opposing Pokémon it hits. If this move hits any opposing Pokémon, the user's Attack is increased for a short time.
  Ancient Power
げんしのちから
Primeval Power
Learned at Lv. 9
Cooldown: 11 seconds
Upgrades into Ancient Power+ at Lv. 13
  Buff Description
Charges power before releasing a shock wave. The shock wave deals damage to nearby opposing Pokémon and leaves them unable to act for a short time. While the user is charging power, its movement speed increases, it gains a shield, and it becomes resistant to hindrances. If any opposing Pokémon are hit by the shock wave, the user's piercing strength increases, allowing it to ignore opposing Pokémon Defense and shield effects for a set time. If this move hits an opposing Pokémon, the user can release a second shock wave in front of itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. If this second shock wave hits, the user is granted another shield. The strength of this shield is proportional to the number of opposing Pokémon hit by the second shock wave, reaching maximum shield strength if 3 Pokémon are hit.

Upgrade: Strengthens the effect of the shields granted by this move.

  Sand Tomb
すなじごく
Sand Hell
Learned at Lv. 9
Cooldown: 10 seconds
Upgrades into Sand Tomb+ at Lv. 13
  Hindrance Description
Has the user move in the designated direction in a single bound, dealing damage to any opposing Pokémon it hits while leaping and leaving them unable to act for a short time. When the user lands, the shock from landing creates a cloud of dust at the point of impact that deals damage over time and decreases the movement speed of all opposing Pokémon within the area of effect. If the move is used again while the user in[sic] the cloud of dust, opposing Pokémon in front of the user will be pulled closer to it. Furthermore, while the user is in the cloud of dust, it takes reduced damage and can ignore the Defense and shield effects of opposing Pokémon.

Upgrade: Increases the length of time the cloud of dust remains at the point of impact.

Unite Move

  Tyrannical Rampage
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Learned at Lv. 9
  Buff Description
Has the user explode with anger and go on a rampage, increasing its movement speed for a short time. If the user is affected by a hindrance, it will return to normal faster than usual. While the user is rampaging, its basic attack pattern changes and the attacks deal increased damage. If the HP of an opposing Pokémon hit by these basic attacks is below a set percentage, it is immediately knocked out.

Effect: Tyranitar's basic attack becomes a stomp with an area of effect that cracks the ground.

Holowear

Name Holowear Release Date Unlock Method Audio/Visual FX
  Tuxedo Style   August 16, 2022   1,200 KO
Movement
  Hip-Hop Style   January 1, 2023 UNITE Club Membership reward Appearance only
  Pokébuki Style   September 7, 2023 Premium Battle Pass - Season 18* Unite Move
Scoring
Returning
KO
Movement

See also

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Larvitar, Pupitar, and Tyranitar.


Playable characters in Pokémon UNITE
Attacker Alolan NinetalesChandelureCinderaceCramorantDecidueyeDelphoxDragapultDuraludonEspeonGardevoirGlaceonGreninjaInteleonMewMewtwo (Y)MiraidonPikachuSylveonVenusaur
All‑Rounder AegislashAzumarillBlazikenBuzzwoleCeruledgeCharizardDragoniteFalinksGarchompGyaradosLucarioMachampMetagrossMewtwo (X)MimikyuScizorTsareenaTyranitarUrshifuZacian
Speedster AbsolDodrioGengarLeafeonMeowscaradaTalonflameZeraoraZoroark
Defender BlastoiseCrustleGoodraGreedentLaprasMamoswineSlowbroSnorlaxTrevenantUmbreon
Supporter BlisseyClefableComfeyEldegossHoopaMr. MimeSableyeWigglytuff


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