Charizard vs Tyranitar: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Tyranitar is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Charizard
#006
Charizard
Fire Flying
Flame Pokémon
Tyranitar
#248
Tyranitar
Rock Dark
Armor Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

78 HP 100
84 Attack 134
78 Defense 110
109 Sp. Atk 95
85 Sp. Def 100
100 Speed 61
534 Total (BST) 600

Charizard wins 2 stats, Tyranitar wins 4 stats.

Charizard attacking Tyranitar

0.5x

Not very effective

Tyranitar attacking Charizard

4x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 CharizardTyranitar
Height1.7m2.0m
Weight90.5kg202.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Tyranitar

Tyranitar is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Tyranitar has a higher base stat total (600 vs 534).
  • Tyranitar wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
  • Tyranitar hits Charizard for 4x damage while only taking 0.5x back.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Charizard is ranked #87 (on 0.2% of teams), 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.

Charizard vs Tyranitar — FAQ

Is Charizard better than Tyranitar?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Tyranitar is the better overall pick. Tyranitar has a higher base stat total (600 vs 534); Tyranitar wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).

Who would win a battle, Charizard or Tyranitar?

Tyranitar has the type advantage — it deals 4x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Charizard is faster (100 vs 61 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Charizard or Tyranitar have better stats?

Tyranitar has the higher base stat total (600 vs 534). Tyranitar is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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