Tyranitar vs Lucario: Which Is Better?

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

Tyranitar
#248
Tyranitar
Rock Dark
Armor Pokémon
Lucario
#448
Lucario
Fighting Steel
Aura Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

100 HP 70
134 Attack 110
110 Defense 70
95 Sp. Atk 115
100 Sp. Def 70
61 Speed 90
600 Total (BST) 525

Tyranitar wins 4 stats, Lucario wins 2 stats.

Tyranitar attacking Lucario

0.5x

Not very effective

Lucario attacking Tyranitar

4x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 TyranitarLucario
Height2.0m1.2m
Weight202.0kg54.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

It's a close call. Tyranitar and Lucario 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), Lucario is outside the usage rankings.

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

Tyranitar vs Lucario — FAQ

Is Tyranitar better than Lucario?

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

Who would win a battle, Tyranitar or Lucario?

Lucario has the type advantage — it deals 4x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Lucario is faster (90 vs 61 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Tyranitar or Lucario have better stats?

Tyranitar has the higher base stat total (600 vs 525). Tyranitar is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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