Tyranitar vs Gallade: Which Is Better?

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

Tyranitar
#248
Tyranitar
Rock Dark
Armor Pokémon
Gallade
#475
Gallade
Psychic Fighting
Blade Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

100 HP 68
134 Attack 125
110 Defense 65
95 Sp. Atk 65
100 Sp. Def 115
61 Speed 80
600 Total (BST) 518

Tyranitar wins 4 stats, Gallade wins 2 stats.

Tyranitar attacking Gallade

1x

Normal effectiveness

Gallade attacking Tyranitar

4x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 TyranitarGallade
Height2.0m1.6m
Weight202.0kg52.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

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

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Tyranitar is ranked #101 (on 0.1% of teams), Gallade is ranked #65 (on 0.4% of teams).

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

Tyranitar vs Gallade — FAQ

Is Tyranitar better than Gallade?

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

Who would win a battle, Tyranitar or Gallade?

Gallade has the type advantage — it deals 4x damage while taking 1x in return. Gallade is faster (80 vs 61 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Tyranitar or Gallade have better stats?

Tyranitar has the higher base stat total (600 vs 518). Tyranitar is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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