OU Tyranitar

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i mean more as in weather wars vs rain

a scenario like this is what im thinking of:

rain is up, kingdra just draco'd something on your team and killed it
non mega ttar comes in and dds, while the rain user is forced to go into peli to bring back the weather so it can revenge ttar
mega evo when rain comes back up so you force the pelipper out and still keep your sand up, outspeeding everything on the other team and in most cases breaking it apart.

thats what i mean by holding off on mega evoing vs something like rain
 

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JTD783 I would mention a few more cons in the overview, because while T-tar is a really solid Pokemon, its defensive typing is not the only thing that's keeping it from being more consistent. Make sure to mention its low Speed stat and how it's forced out by a good portion of the offensive metagame. Also probably worth mentioning that the presence of Pokemon such as Mega Mawile, Magearna, and defensive Landorus-T, prevent it from being able to spam its STABs as freely.

While mostly outclassed by its regular form, Mega Tyranitar is a formidable sweeper when using Dragon Dance
I don't like this line. It makes Mega T-tar sound really underwhelming. If anything, it makes T-tar that more of a threat because it gives T-tar a lot more bulk and the ability to pull off a late game sweep because of how strong and hard it is to revenge kill it. You don't have to go into too much detail, but at least make Mega T-tar not sound like a waste of a mega slot.
 

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1/2 JTD783 :)

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[OVERVIEW]
Tyranitar's high Attack, (remove comma) stat coupled with powerful, spammable STAB options such as moves in (Stone Edge and Crunch seem to be its only two, so they aren't options or examples as your wording implies) Stone Edge and Crunch, (remove comma) makes it a fearsome wallbreaker. A Powerful STAB Pursuit also lets Tyranitar serve as one of OU's most threatening trappers. Unfortunately, Tyranitar is let down by its Rock / Dark typing, (no hyphen, add spaces) leaving which leaves it vulnerable to many of OU's most spammed attacks. (clarify the types of these attacks) Its STAB attacks are also made less not as spammable with against Mega Mawile, Magearna, and Landorus-T. Another downfall is that Tyranitar's low base Speed causes it to be forced out frequently by faster threats. (move these to the end so that you don't move from positive to negative back to positive) However, Tyranitar can use its solid bulk and unique typing to check Pokemon such as Latios, Alolan Marowak, Choice-locked Tapu Lele, and Volcarona. Sand Stream is also noteworthy as because it lets Tyranitar supports sand abusers sweepers like Excadrill and Mega Garchomp. Finally, Mega Tyranitar's Dragon Dance set is capable of using its titanic bulk to set up and sweep.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Stone Edge
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Pursuit
move 4: Earthquake
item: Choice Band
ability: Sand Stream
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe (add spaces here after the slash)

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Stone Edge is the most spammed spammable move on the set, hitting even bulky resists Pokemon that resist Rock for massive damage. The metagame's lack of switch-ins to powerful Rock-type moves increases its potency. Crunch is the Tyranitar's secondary STAB move and hits many threats neutrally, which makes making Tyranitar even harder to switch into safely. Pursuit makes Tyranitar a fearsome trapper, as any Dark-weak targets weak to Dark as well as less bulky neutral targets neutral to it are heavily damaged, if not OHKOed, upon switching out. Notable targets include Latios, Alolan Marowak, and Choice-locked Tapu Lele. The final moveslot is fairly flexible. Earthquake allows Tyranitar to defeat certain Pokemon that resist its STAB attacks, such as Mega Mawile, Magearna, and Bisharp, that resist its STAB attacks, while Superpower can be used to hit Steel-types extremely hard and has a chance (this might not be necessary, but is it a relatively small or large chance?) to OHKO Chansey. Ice Punch destroys common switch-ins to Tyranitar, such as Landorus-T, Garchomp, and Zygarde. Fire Punch hits Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn harder than any other coverage option and retains the ability to hit Mega Mawile and Magearna for super effective (no hyphen) damage, (change period to comma) but bear in mind that a neutral Stone Edge hits as hard as a 2x super effective (no hyphen) Fire Punch.

Set Details
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Tyranitar uses Maximum EVs in Attack and Speed to have are used to give Tyranitar (Tyranitar isn't using them, the player is) the most potential to break through the opponent's team while outrunning and the ability to outrun defensive Pokemon such as Clefable and Skarmory so they can be 2HKOed on after the switch. In addition, maximum Speed investment lets Tyranitar outrun uninvested Landorus-T and Jolly Mega Mawile whilst while tying with Modest 252 Speed Celesteela. However, Tyranitar can opt for less Speed investment to hit certain benchmarks, such as 76 Speed EVs to outrun uninvested base 70s like Skarmory and Mantine, 128 Speed EVs to outpace Adamant Alolan Marowak, 156 Speed EVs to outrun uninvested base 80s such as Mega Venusaur, and 204 Speed EVs to outrun uninvested Rotom-W. The remaining EVs should be placed in HP. Tyranitar can also run a Jolly nature (with which EVs?) to outrun the likes of SubCoil Zygarde and uninvested base 100s. Choice Band makes Tyranitar extremely powerful, with as its STAB combination is very difficult to switch into on for offensive and defensive builds alike. It comes at the cost of locking Tyranitar into one move, however. An Adamant nature lets increases the effectiveness of the Choice Band's multiplier so Tyranitar hits hit even harder. Sand Stream buffs Tyranitar's Special Defense and thereby helps it switch into special attackers more easily. Partners that abuse can sweep under sand appreciate it as well.

Usage Tips
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Choice Band Tyranitar should primarily be used as a wallbreaker due to the incredible damage it can inflict with Stone Edge and Crunch. Pursuit should not be used as frequently because it is situational. As opponents will often be reluctant to switch Pursuit's targets are often reluctant to enter into the field for fear of their being trapped, (this is slightly nitpicky, but the Pokemon themselves are not reluctant) Tyranitar's presence can be used to pressure opponents and keep momentum in your favor. Tyranitar's naturally high special bulk helps it check strong special attackers such as Latios, Tapu Koko and Volcarona; however, Tyranitar must be kept healthy to avoid the KO from a boosted Giga Drain from Volcarona and KO with Stone Edge in return. (under sand or not?)

Team Options
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Tyranitar's best partners are those that appreciate its ability to Pursuit trap (no hyphen) their checks and counters of said partners. Mega Charizard Y, Keldeo, and other special attackers pressure opponents heavily in tandem with Banded Choice Band Tyranitar, as common checks to special attackers such as Chansey and Assault Vest Tornadus-Therian are either obliterated by Stone Edge/Crunch or weakened via Pursuit by Tyranitar. By pressuring bulky opponents such as Landorus-T, Tyranitar can give the likes of Zygarde and Mega Mawile opportunities to set up. Tyranitar itself is troubled by Fighting-types and fast offensive threats such as Keldeo and Garchomp, so pairing Banded Tyranitar it with strong Flying-, Psychic-, and Fairy-types can pressure them. Good options include Tapu Fini, Latios, Tornadus-Therian, and Tapu Lele. Earthquake switch-ins such as Rotom-W, Landorus-Therian, and Tangrowth are very important to account for Tyranitar's Ground-type weakness. Excadrill appreciates Tyranitar's sand, which enables it to sweep with Sand Rush. Mega Garchomp, which also appreciates sand, can form a powerful breaking core with Tyranitar. Notably, they both pressure Landorus-T heavily.

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Ice Punch
move 4: Fire Punch / Earthquake
item: Tyranitarite
ability: Sand Stream
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Mega Tyranitar's power, impressive bulk, and difficulty to revenge kill (no hyphen) makes make it an effective user of Dragon Dance, outperforming its pre-mega form non-Mega Tyranitar due to its increased Speed and defenses upon Mega Evolving. Stone Edge is Mega Tyranitar's most powerful STAB move and hits much of the OU metagame for neutral or super effective damage. Ice Punch is ran run to smash would-be checks such as Landorus-T, Zygarde, and Garchomp. The last moveslot can use hold (the player/Tyranitar, not the moveslot, is using these moves) Fire Punch or Earthquake. Fire Punch punishes Ferrothorn and Scizor while preventing the need to risk a Stone Edge miss against other Steel-types. Alternatively, Earthquake lets Mega Tyranitar beat Bisharp, Magearna, and Mega Mawile more easily. In addition, it can 2HKO Toxapex without a boost and hits Keldeo for neutral damage.

Set Details
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Mega Tyranitar runs maximum Attack and Speed investment with a Jolly nature to make the most of its impressive base 164 Attack while outspeeding neutral- and positive-Speed natured base 70s, such as Bisharp, and also outruns maximum speed Magearna, SubCoil Zygarde, and defensive Garchomp. Sand Stream is the preferred pre-mega ability as because it buffs Tyranitar's Special Defense before it Mega Evolves, enabling it to take special hits more easily while setting up.

Usage Tips
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Mega Tyranitar is best used as a mid- to or late-game sweeper, (comma) as its longevity can be cut short by damage taken while setting up and sweeping. Prior to setting up, (comma) it is important to ensure that certain checks to Mega Tyranitar, such as Choice Scarf Keldeo, are removed (what determines which checks must be removed?) and that necessary chip damage has been dealt so Mega Tyranitar can achieve OHKOs more easily. Setting up against offensive-oriented teams (playstyles are not capitalized) can be challenging, so it is best to bring Tyranitar in against something it would normally threaten out, such as Latios, Heatran, or a Choice-locked Tapu Lele, and proceed to Mega Evolve and boost with Dragon Dance. Bluffing a different item, such as a Choice Band, can make this simpler. Bulkier teams can fall to Mega Tyranitar once its defensive checks have been weakened sufficiently. When facing opposing weather-based teams, it is best to hold off on mega-evolving Mega Evolving Tyranitar as opposed to losing it by setting up early in the game, as it can set sand repeatedly to prevent opposing weather abusers sweepers from becoming dangerous.

Team Options
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Mega Tyranitar's presence prior to mega-evolving Mega Evolving can pressure opponents and cause them to be wary of sending in Pursuit-weak Pokemon, enabling one's own team to be played you to play more aggressively. However, its multitude of weaknesses and its need for prior damage to successfully sweep means that it struggles as a standalone attacker and will requires plenty of support from its teammates before it can become a wincon win condition; it struggles as a stand-alone attacker. (you can just combine these two clauses because they say the same thing) Tapu Fini provides a Water- and Fighting-type resistances while keeping bulkier teams pressured by with the combination of Taunt and Nature's Madness. It also keeps Mega Tyranitar safe from status with Misty Terrain. Ferrothorn can set Stealth Rock or Spikes to help chip away at opponents foes (opponent = human player, foe/enemy/opposing Pokemon = opponent's Pokemon) while checking Water- and Fairy-types for Tyranitar, but it shares a Fighting-type weakness with Mega Tyranitar. Landorus-T is an excellent partner, (comma) as it resists Fighting-type attacks and is immune to Ground-type moves, inflicts chip damage with Rocky Helmet, and can pivot Tyranitar into battle via U-turn. Dragon Dance Zygarde is noteworthy as it can bait and KO Tangrowth or Mega Scizor with Dragonium Z and Groundium Z, respectively. Dual screens support takes boosts (just for clarity) Mega Tyranitar's natural bulk to incredible levels and enables it to set up in front of OU's most powerful attackers, such as offensive Landorus-T. (give examples of screens setters?)

Other Options
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Support Tyranitar, despite being which is (this does not contradict the next statement) generally ineffective in OU, features a set of runs Stone Edge, Ice Beam, Stealth Rock, and Pursuit. It is used to set Stealth Rock, hazards, bait in and KO opposing leads such as Garchomp and Landorus-T, and Pursuit-trap pokemon Pursuit trap Pokemon such as Latios. Choice Scarf Tyranitar can make for a decent revenge killer, but its Speed is still unimpressive even with the boost, as and many OU staples still easily outrun and KO it. Choice Band Tyranitar's raw power makes it a better choice than a Choice Scarf set for most teams. Aqua Tail, while mostly outclassed by other coverage options, enables Tyranitar to dent bulky Ground-types, notably Hippowdon.

Checks and Counters
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**Fighting-types**: Keldeo, Terrakion, and other Fighting-types can outspeed Tyranitar and KO it with their STAB attacks while resisting both of Tyranitar's STAB moves. When using a Choice Scarf, these Pokemon can easily outrun and KO +1 Speed Mega Tyranitar.

**Super Effective (no hyphen) Coverage**: Focus Blasts Blast from the likes of Alakazam, Gengar, and Mega Charizard Y; (comma to semicolon) Superpower from Tornadus-T; (comma to semicolon) and Low Kick from Greninja punish Tyranitar's massive Fighting-type weakness. In addition, Pokemon that Tyranitar typically checks, such as Heatran and Latios, can damage it super effectively with Earth Power and Surf, respectively.

**Ground-types**: Defensive Landorus-T tanks even Choice Band-boosted attacks somewhat well while hitting Tyranitar for super-effective damage with U-turn or STAB Earthquake. It can also set up Stealth Rock as Tyranitar is scared out. Offensive Landorus-T simply outspeeds Tyranitar and OHKOes it with Earthquake. Hippowdown Hippowdon tanks hits from Tyranitar easily and can also set Stealth Rock or threaten Tyranitar with Earthquake. Zygarde can freely spam Thousand Arrows against Tyranitar as well. They are only threatened by Ice-type coverage. Dugtrio outspeeds and 2HKOes Tyranitar with Earthquake and, if running Focus Sash, can switch into any hit from full HP to trap Tyranitar and OHKO it with Reversal. This makes Tyranitar less effective against many stall teams.

**Fairy-types**: Tapu Bulu, Tapu Lele, Magearna, Mega Mawile, and other Fairy-types cannot switch in safely against more offensive Tyranitar sets for fear of being hit hard with Stone Edge, but they can outspeed and obliterate Tyranitar with their STAB attacks.

**Steel-types**: Some Steel-types resist both of Tyranitar's STAB moves, (comma) while others are simply very bulky and/or and / or resist Stone Edge. Skarmory, Ferrothorn, Mega Scizor, and Jirachi can all effectively check Tyranitar; however, Jirachi must flinch Tyranitar with Iron Head or it will fall to Crunch. In addition, Mega Scizor's Bullet Punch can revenge kill a boosted Mega Tyranitar.

**Water-types**: Keldeo, Greninja, Gyarados, and other offensive Water-types can crush Tyranitar with their STAB attacks. Bulkier Water-types, such as Toxapex and Rotom-W, can tank a hit from Tyranitar and either pivot out or threaten it with a burn.
 

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[OVERVIEW]
Tyranitar's high Attack stat coupled with powerful, spammable STAB moves in Stone Edge and Crunch makes it a fearsome wallbreaker. Powerful STAB Pursuit also lets Tyranitar also serve as one of OU's most threatening trappers. Tyranitar can use its solid bulk and unique typing to check Pokemon such as Latios, Alolan Marowak, Choice-locked Tapu Lele, and Volcarona. Sand Stream is also noteworthy because it allows Tyranitar to support sand sweepers like Excadrill and Mega Garchomp. Finally, Mega Tyranitar's Dragon Dance set is capable of using its titanic bulk to set up and sweep. Unfortunately, Tyranitar is let down by its Rock / Dark-(hyphen)typing, (comma) leaving it vulnerable to many of OU's most spammed attacks, common offensive types such as Fire, Ground, and Water. Its STAB attacks are also not as spammable against Mega Mawile, Magearna, and Landorus-T. Another downfall is that Tyranitar's low base Speed causes it to be forced out frequently by faster threats.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Stone Edge
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Pursuit
move 4: Earthquake
item: Choice Band
ability: Sand Stream
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stone Edge is the most spammable move on the set, hitting even Pokemon that resist Rock for massive damage. The metagame's lack of switch-ins to powerful Rock-type moves increases its potency. Crunch is Tyranitar's secondary STAB move and hits many threats neutrally, making Tyranitar even harder to switch into safely. Pursuit makes Tyranitar a fearsome trapper, as any targets weak to Dark as well as or less bulky and neutral targets are heavily damaged, (comma) if not OHKOed, (comma) upon switching out. Notable targets include Latios, Alolan Marowak, and Choice-locked Tapu Lele. The final moveslot is fairly flexible. Earthquake allows Tyranitar to defeat certain Pokemon that resist its STAB attacks, such as Mega Mawile, Magearna, and Bisharp, while Superpower can be used to hit Steel-types extremely hard and has a high chance to of OHKOing Chansey after Stealth Rock damage. Ice Punch destroys common switch-ins to Tyranitar, (comma) such as Landorus-T, Garchomp, and Zygarde. Fire Punch hits Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn harder than any other coverage option and retains the ability to hit Mega Mawile and Magearna for super effective damage, but bear in mind that a neutral Stone Edge hits as hard as a 2x super effective Fire Punch.

Set Details
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Maximum EVs in Attack and Speed are used with an Adamant nature to give Tyranitar the most potential to break through the opponent's team and the ability to outrun defensive Pokemon such as Clefable and Skarmory so they can be 2HKOed on the switch. In addition, maximum Speed investment lets Tyranitar outrun uninvested Landorus-T and Jolly Mega Mawile while Speed tying with Modest 252 Speed Celesteela. However, Tyranitar can opt for less Speed investment to hit certain benchmarks, such as 76 Speed EVs to outrun uninvested base 70s Speed Pokemon like Skarmory and Mantine, 128 Speed EVs to outpace Adamant Alolan Marowak, 156 Speed EVs to outrun uninvested base 80s Speed Pokemon such as Mega Venusaur, and 204 Speed EVs to outrun uninvested Rotom-W. The remaining EVs should be placed in HP. Tyranitar can also alternatively run a Jolly nature with maximum EVs in Attack and Speed to outrun the likes of SubCoil Zygarde and uninvested base 100s Speed Pokemon. Choice Band makes Tyranitar extremely powerful, as its STAB combination is very difficult to switch into for offensive and defensive builds alike. It comes at the cost of locking Tyranitar into one move, however. An Adamant nature lets Tyranitar hit even harder. Sand Stream buffs Tyranitar's Special Defense and thereby helps it switch into special attackers more easily. Partners that can sweep under sand appreciate it as well.

Usage Tips
========

Choice Band Tyranitar should primarily be used as a wallbreaker due to the incredible damage it can inflict with Stone Edge and Crunch. Pursuit should not be used as frequently because it is situational. As opponents will often be reluctant to switch Pursuit's targets into the field for their fear of being getting them trapped, Tyranitar's presence can be used to pressure opponents and keep momentum in your favor. Tyranitar's naturally high special bulk helps it check strong special attackers such as Latios, Tapu Koko and Volcarona; however, Tyranitar must be kept healthy to avoid the KO from a boosted Giga Drain from Volcarona so it can KO with Stone Edge in return. In a pinch, Tyranitar is capable of surviving a +1 Giga Drain from Volcarona from full HP even without sand active.

Team Options
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Tyranitar's best partners appreciate its ability to Pursuit trap their checks and counters. Mega Charizard Y, Keldeo, and other special attackers pressure opponents heavily in tandem with Choice Band Tyranitar, as common checks to special attackers such as Chansey and Assault Vest Tornadus-T are either obliterated by Stone Edge/Crunch Tyranitar's STAB moves or weakened via by Pursuit by Tyranitar. By pressuring bulky opponents foes such as Landorus-T, Tyranitar can give the likes of teammates like Zygarde and Mega Mawile opportunities to set up. Tyranitar itself is troubled by Fighting-types and fast offensive threats such as Keldeo and Garchomp,; (semi) so pairing it with strong Flying-, Psychic-, and Fairy-types can pressure them. Good options include Tapu Fini, Latios, Tornadus-T, and Tapu Lele. Earthquake switch-ins such as Rotom-W, Landorus-T, and Tangrowth are very important to because they account for Tyranitar's Ground-type weakness. Excadrill appreciates Tyranitar's sand, which enables it to sweep with Sand Rush. Mega Garchomp, which also appreciates sand, can form a powerful breaking core with Tyranitar. Notably, they both pressure Landorus-T heavily.

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Ice Punch
move 4: Fire Punch / Earthquake
item: Tyranitarite
ability: Sand Stream
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Mega Tyranitar's power, impressive bulk, and difficulty to revenge kill makes it an effective user of Dragon Dance, outperforming non-Mega Tyranitar due to its increased Speed and defenses upon Mega-Evolving. Stone Edge is Mega Tyranitar's most powerful STAB move and hits much of the OU metagame for neutral or super effective damage. Ice Punch is run to smash would-be checks such as Landorus-T, Zygarde, and Garchomp. The last moveslot can hold Fire Punch or Earthquake. Fire Punch punishes Ferrothorn and Scizor while preventing the need to risk a Stone Edge miss against other Steel-types. Alternatively, Earthquake lets Mega Tyranitar beat Bisharp, Magearna, and Mega Mawile more easily. In addition, it can 2HKO Toxapex without a boost and hits Keldeo for neutral damage.

Set Details
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Mega Tyranitar runs maximum Attack and Speed investment with a Jolly nature to make the most of its impressive base 164 Attack while outspeeding neutral- and positive-Speed natured base 70s, Speed Pokemon such as Bisharp, and maximum speed Magearna, SubCoil Zygarde, and defensive Garchomp. Sand Stream is the preferred ability as because it buffs Tyranitar's Special Defense before it Mega Evolves, enabling it to take special hits more easily while setting up.

Usage Tips
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Mega Tyranitar is best used as a mid- or late-game sweeper, as its longevity can be cut short by damage taken while setting up and sweeping. Prior to setting up, (comma) it is important to ensure that certain checks to Mega Tyranitar, such as revenge killers or and Pokemon that resist its coverage, are removed and that necessary chip damage has been dealt so Mega Tyranitar can achieve OHKOs more easily. Setting up against offensive teams can be challenging, so it is best to bring Tyranitar in against something it would normally threaten out, such as Latios, Heatran, or Choice-locked Tapu Lele, and proceed to Mega Evolve and boost with Dragon Dance. Bluffing a different item, such as a Choice Band, can make this simpler. Bulkier teams can fall to Mega Tyranitar once its defensive checks have been weakened sufficiently. When facing opposing weather-based teams, it is best to hold off on Mega Evolving Tyranitar as opposed to losing it by setting up early in the game, as it can set sand repeatedly to prevent opposing weather sweepers from becoming dangerous.

Team Options
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Mega Tyranitar's presence prior to Mega Evolving can pressure opponents to be wary of sending in Pursuit-weak Pokemon, enabling you to play more aggressively. However, its multitude of weaknesses and its need for prior damage to successfully sweep means that it struggles as a stand-alone attacker and requires plenty of support from its teammates before it can become a win condition. Tapu Fini provides Water- and Fighting-type resistances while keeping bulkier teams pressured with the combination of Taunt and Nature's Madness. It also keeps Mega Tyranitar safe from status with Misty Terrain. Ferrothorn can set up Stealth Rock or Spikes to help chip away at foes while checking Water- and Fairy-types for Tyranitar, but it shares a Fighting-type weakness with Mega Tyranitar. Landorus-T is an excellent partner, as it resists Fighting-type attacks, (comma) and is immune to Ground-type moves, inflicts chip damage with Rocky Helmet, and can pivot Tyranitar into battle via U-turn. Dragon Dance Zygarde is noteworthy as because it can bait and KO Tangrowth or Mega Scizor with Dragonium Z and Groundium Z, respectively. Dual screens support boosts Mega Tyranitar's natural bulk to incredible levels and enables it to set up in front of OU's most powerful attackers, (comma) such as offensive Landorus-T. Tapu Koko and Azelf are capable screen setters in OU.

Other Options
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Support Tyranitar, despite being generally ineffective in OU, runs Stone Edge, Ice Beam, Stealth Rock, and Pursuit. It is used to set Stealth Rock, bait in and KO opposing leads such as Garchomp and Landorus-T, and Pursuit trap Pokemon such as Latios. Choice Scarf Tyranitar can make for a decent revenge killer, but its Speed is still unimpressive even with the boost, and many OU staples still easily outrun and KO it. Choice Band Tyranitar's raw power makes it a better choice than a Choice Scarf set for most teams. Aqua Tail, while mostly outclassed by other coverage options, enables Tyranitar to dent bulky Ground-types, notably including Hippowdon.

Checks and Counters
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**Fighting-types**: Keldeo, Terrakion, and other Fighting-types can outspeed Tyranitar and KO it with their STAB attacks while resisting both of Tyranitar's STAB moves. When using a Choice Scarf, these Pokemon can easily outrun and KO +1 Speed Mega Tyranitar.

**Super Effective Coverage**: Focus Blast from the likes of Alakazam, Gengar, and Mega Charizard Y; Superpower from Tornadus-T; and Low Kick from Greninja punish Tyranitar's massive Fighting weakness. In addition, Pokemon that Tyranitar typically checks, (comma) such as Heatran and Latios, (comma) can damage it super effectively with Earth Power and Surf, respectively.

**Ground-types**: Defensive Landorus-T tanks even Choice Band-boosted attacks somewhat well while hitting Tyranitar for super-(hyphen)effective damage with U-turn or STAB Earthquake. It can also set up Stealth Rock as Tyranitar is scared out. Offensive Landorus-T simply outspeeds Tyranitar and OHKOes it with Earthquake. Hippowdon easily tanks hits from Tyranitar easily and can also set Stealth Rock or threaten Tyranitar with Earthquake. Zygarde can freely spam Thousand Arrows against Tyranitar as well. They are only threatened by Ice-type coverage. Dugtrio outspeeds and 2HKOes Tyranitar with Earthquake and, if running Focus Sash, can switch into any hit from full HP to trap Tyranitar and OHKO it with Reversal. This makes Tyranitar less effective against many stall teams.

**Fairy-types**: Tapu Bulu, Tapu Lele, Magearna, Mega Mawile, and other Fairy-types cannot switch in safely against more offensive Tyranitar sets for fear of being hit hard with by Stone Edge, but they can outspeed and obliterate Tyranitar with their STAB attacks.

**Steel-types**: Some Steel-types resist both of Tyranitar's STAB moves, while others are simply very bulky and / or resist Stone Edge. Skarmory, Ferrothorn, Mega Scizor, and Jirachi can all effectively check Tyranitar; however, Jirachi must flinch Tyranitar with Iron Head or it will fall to Crunch. In addition, Mega Scizor's Bullet Punch can revenge kill a boosted Mega Tyranitar.

**Water-types**: Keldeo, Greninja, Gyarados, and other offensive Water-types can crush Tyranitar with their STAB attacks. Bulkier Water-types, such as Toxapex and Rotom-W, can tank a hit from Tyranitar and either pivot out or threaten it with a burn.
 
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