Blastoise vs Tyranitar: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: it's a close call — Blastoise and Tyranitar are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.

Blastoise
#009
Blastoise
Water
Shellfish Pokémon
Tyranitar
#248
Tyranitar
Rock Dark
Armor Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

79 HP 100
83 Attack 134
100 Defense 110
85 Sp. Atk 95
105 Sp. Def 100
78 Speed 61
530 Total (BST) 600

Blastoise wins 2 stats, Tyranitar wins 4 stats.

Blastoise attacking Tyranitar

2x

Super effective!

Tyranitar attacking Blastoise

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 BlastoiseTyranitar
Height1.6m2.0m
Weight85.5kg202.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

It's a close call. Blastoise and Tyranitar are evenly matched on base stats. Pick Tyranitar if you want the stronger attacker, or Tyranitar for more bulk.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Blastoise is outside the usage rankings, Tyranitar is ranked #101 (on 0.1% of teams).

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Blastoise vs Tyranitar — FAQ

Is Blastoise better than Tyranitar?

This is a close matchup — Blastoise and Tyranitar are evenly matched on base stats. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.

Who would win a battle, Blastoise or Tyranitar?

Blastoise has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Blastoise is faster (78 vs 61 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Blastoise or Tyranitar have better stats?

Tyranitar has the higher base stat total (600 vs 530). Tyranitar is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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