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Tyranitar in Pokemon Champions — Build, Sets & Meta Guide

A TierSand Setter11.7% usage47.2% WR
Tyranitar is the premier Sand setter in Champions doubles via Sand Stream. With 134 base Attack and a weather ability, it threatens both offensive and support roles.
Base Stats
hp
100
atk
134
def
110
spa
95
spd
100
spe
61
BST
600
Recommended Build
Nature
Adamant
Item
Smooth Rock
Ability
Sand Stream
SP: Atk 32 / HP 20 / SpD 14
Rock SlideCrunchIce PunchProtect
Smooth Rock extends Sandstorm. Rock Slide spread damage plus flinch. Crunch for Ghost and Psychic types. Ice Punch covers Dragon types like Garchomp.
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Meta Context
Common Teammates
Excadrill spriteGarchomp spriteIncineroar sprite
Key Counters
Sinistcha spriteArchaludon sprite
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Tips
  • Lead Tyranitar to immediately set Sandstorm for chip damage every turn.
  • Ice Punch is specifically for Garchomp — 4x weakness means a likely OHKO.
  • Sand boosts Rock-type Special Defense by 50% — Tyranitar becomes incredibly bulky.
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