697: Tyrantrum

Essentials

Tyrantrum

Despot Pokémon

Abilities

Strong Jaw: Strengthens biting moves to 1.5× their power.

Hidden Ability

Rock Head: Protects against recoil damage.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 697
Coastal Kalos: 65
Updated Alola: 244
Crown Tundra: 84

Names

Japanese: ガチゴラス (gachigorasu)
: ガチゴラス
Korean: 견고라스
Chinese: 怪顎龍
: 怪颚龙
French: Rexillius
German: Monargoras
Spanish: Tyrantrum
Italian: Tyrantrum

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Monster
Dragon

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

7905 / 4080

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

182

Effort points

2 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Tyrunt	Tyrantrum Level up, during the day, starting at level 39

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	82	75.7	337	368
Attack	121	88.8	310	341
Defense	119	91.2	306	337
Special Attack	69	51.9	206	237
Special Defense	59	34.1	186	217
Speed	71	55.9	210	241
Total	521	77.5

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Complete restoration is impossible, allowing room for theories that its entire body was once covered in a feather-like coat.
: The king of the ancient world, it can easily crunch a car with the devastating strength of its enormous jaws.

: This Pokémon is from about 100,000,000 years ago. It has the presence of a king, vicious but magnificent.
: A single bite of Tyrantrum’s massive jaws will demolish a car. This Pokémon was the king of the ancient world.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Despot Pokémon
Color: Red
Cry
Shape: Sciurine

Height

8'2.4"
2.5 m

Weight

2700

595.2 lb
270.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

Rock and Dragon moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Tyrantrum's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
			—	Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—			Head Smash			5	150	80%		User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.
—	—	—	—	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—		Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
6	6	—	—	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
10	10	—		Stomp			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		6		Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
		10		Stomp			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			—	Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
12	12	12		Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
15	15	15		Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
			12	Charm			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by two stages.
17	17	17	16	Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			20	Dragon Tail			10	60	90%	-6	Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
			24	Stomp			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			28	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
20	20	20		Charm			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by two stages.
26	26	26		Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
30	30	30		Dragon Tail			10	60	90%	-6	Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
34	34	34	32	Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
37	37	37	36	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
42	42	42	42	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
47	47	47	48	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
53	53	53	54	Horn Drill			5	*	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
			60	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
58	58	58	66	Head Smash			5	150	80%		User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.
68	68			Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
75	75	68		Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Evolve: Learned when the Pokémon first evolves
		*		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Tyrunt but not Tyrantrum
				Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
				Dragon Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Speed by one stage.
				Fire Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
				Ice Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
				Poison Fang			15	50	100%		Has a 50% chance to badly poison the target.
				Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
				Rock Throw			15	50	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Thunder Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Move reminder: Can be taught at any time by the Move Reminder
		•		Head Smash			5	150	80%		User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.
		•		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
				Draco Meteor			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
				Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				Hyper Voice			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
				Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				Lash Out			5	75	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Meteor Beam			10	120	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
				Scale Shot			20	25	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
				Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
				Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
				Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
			08	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			09	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			15	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
			21	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
			22	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			24	Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
01	01			Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
02	02	02		Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
05	05	05		Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06		Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10		Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11		Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
15	15	15		Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	25	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
			26	Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
			29	Charm			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by two stages.
			31	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
			32	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
			34	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
21	21	21		Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
26	26	26		Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27		Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	31		Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32		Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
37	37	37		Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
39	39	39		Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	40	40		Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	42	42	39	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
44	44	44		Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45		Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
48	48	48		Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
		59		Brutal Swing			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			43	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
68	68	68		Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
69	69	69		Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
71	71	71		Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
78	78	78		Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
80	80	80		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
82	82	82		Dragon Tail			10	60	90%	-6	Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
87	87	87		Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
88	88	88		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90		Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
	94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
94				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
97	97	97		Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
100	100	100		Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H4	H4			Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			48	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			54	Rock Blast			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
			58	Assurance			10	60	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.
			66	Thunder Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
			67	Ice Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
			68	Fire Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
			76	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
			81	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			97	Brutal Swing			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			98	Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
			99	Breaking Swipe			15	60	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
			R01	Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
			R10	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
			R20	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
			R24	Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
			R26	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			R27	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			R31	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			R32	Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			R39	Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
			R42	Hyper Voice			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			R46	Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
			R47	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			R51	Dragon Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Speed by one stage.
			R53	Close Combat			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
			R58	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
			R62	Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			R67	Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
			R69	Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
			R74	Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			R75	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
			R76	Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
			R90	Play Rough			10	90	90%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Attack by one stage.
			R94	High Horsepower			10	95	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			R97	Psychic Fangs			10	85	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.