Dragonite vs Tyranitar
Dragonite and Tyranitar have the same base stat total (600), Dragonite is faster (base Speed 80 vs 61), and Tyranitar’s Rock moves hit Dragonite for 2×, while Dragonite’s own types do 1× damage to Tyranitar.
Dragonite and Tyranitar are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Dragonite | Tyranitar |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 91 | 100 (higher) |
| Attack | 134 | 134 |
| Defense | 95 | 110 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 100 (higher) | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 100 | 100 |
| Speed | 80 (higher) | 61 |
| Total | 600 | 600 |
| Bulk | 286 | 310 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Dragonite is faster (80 vs 61 base Speed) and has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 95), but Tyranitar has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (310 vs 286) and hits Dragonite for 2× with its Rock moves.
Dragonite is ahead on
- is faster (80 vs 61 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 95)
Tyranitar is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (310 vs 286)
- hits Dragonite for 2× with its Rock moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Dragonite: Inner Focus, Multiscale; Tyranitar: Sand Stream, Unnerve), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Dragonite has 132 Speed and Tyranitar has 113, so Dragonite moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Dragonite | Tyranitar |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 80 | 61 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 132 | 113 |
Type matchup, both ways
Dragonite (Dragon/Flying) attacking Tyranitar
Dragon 1×, Flying ½×. Using only its own types, Dragonite hits Tyranitar for 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage) and ½× with Flying moves (not very effective).
Tyranitar (Rock/Dark) attacking Dragonite
Rock 2×, Dark 1×. Using only its own types, Tyranitar hits Dragonite for 2× with Rock moves (super effective) and 1× with Dark moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Dragonite: Ice 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
- Tyranitar: Water 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Fighting 4× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective), Steel 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Dragonite
- Inner Focus. Prevents flinching.
- Multiscale (hidden ability). Halves damage taken from full HP.
Tyranitar
- Sand Stream. Summons a sandstorm for five turns upon entering battle (eight with a Smooth Rock).
- Unnerve (hidden ability). Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Size, generation and evolution
Dragonite is taller (2.2 m vs 2 m for Tyranitar), and Dragonite is heavier (210 kg vs 202 kg for Tyranitar).
| Detail | Dragonite | Tyranitar |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 2.2 m | 2 m |
| Weight | 210 kg | 202 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 2 (Johto) |
| Evolution line | Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite | Larvitar → Pupitar → Tyranitar |
Dragonite (#0149) is a Dragon/Flying-type Dragon Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite.
Tyranitar (#0248) is a Rock/Dark-type Armor Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Larvitar → Pupitar → Tyranitar.
Keep exploring
- Open Dragonite and Tyranitar in the Compare tool
- Dragonite and Tyranitar Pokédex pages
- Dragon/Flying weaknesses · Rock/Dark weaknesses
- Speed tiers