Tyranitar vs Iron Thorns
Tyranitar has the higher base stat total (600 vs 570), Iron Thorns is faster (base Speed 72 vs 61), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Tyranitar: 1× at best against Iron Thorns; Iron Thorns: 1× at best against Tyranitar).
Iron Thorns is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a futuristic cousin of Tyranitar.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Tyranitar | Iron Thorns |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 100 |
| Attack | 134 | 134 |
| Defense | 110 | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 (higher) | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 100 (higher) | 84 |
| Speed | 61 | 72 (higher) |
| Total | 600 (higher) | 570 |
| Bulk | 310 (higher) | 294 |
Who has the edge?
Tyranitar has the higher Sp. Atk (95 vs 70) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (310 vs 294), but Iron Thorns is faster (72 vs 61 base Speed).
Tyranitar is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (95 vs 70)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (310 vs 294)
Iron Thorns is ahead on
- is faster (72 vs 61 base Speed)
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 (Tyranitar: Sand Stream, Unnerve; Iron Thorns: Quark Drive), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Tyranitar has 113 Speed and Iron Thorns has 124, so Iron Thorns moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Tyranitar | Iron Thorns |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 61 | 72 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 113 | 124 |
Type matchup, both ways
Tyranitar (Rock/Dark) attacking Iron Thorns
Rock 1×, Dark 1×. Using only its own types, Tyranitar hits Iron Thorns for 1× with Rock moves (normal damage) and 1× with Dark moves (normal damage).
Iron Thorns (Rock/Electric) attacking Tyranitar
Rock 1×, Electric 1×. Using only its own types, Iron Thorns hits Tyranitar for 1× with Rock moves (normal damage) and 1× with Electric moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- 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).
- Iron Thorns: Water 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Fighting 2× (super effective), Ground 4× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
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.
Iron Thorns
- Quark Drive. Raises highest stat on Electric Terrain, or if holding Booster Energy.
Size, generation and evolution
Tyranitar is taller (2 m vs 1.6 m for Iron Thorns), and Iron Thorns is heavier (303 kg vs 202 kg for Tyranitar).
| Detail | Tyranitar | Iron Thorns |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 2 m | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 202 kg | 303 kg |
| Generation | 2 (Johto) | 9 (Paldea) |
| Evolution line | Larvitar → Pupitar → Tyranitar | Iron Thorns (does not evolve) |
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.
Iron Thorns (#0995) is a Rock/Electric-type Paradox Pokémon from Paldea, first seen in Generation 9, a Paradox Pokémon. Iron Thorns does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Tyranitar and Iron Thorns in the Compare tool
- Tyranitar and Iron Thorns Pokédex pages
- Rock/Dark weaknesses · Rock/Electric weaknesses
- Speed tiers