Tyranitar vs Roaring Moon: Which Is Better?

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

Tyranitar
#248
Tyranitar
Rock Dark
Armor Pokémon
Roaring Moon
#1005
Roaring Moon
Dragon Dark
Paradox Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

100 HP 105
134 Attack 139
110 Defense 71
95 Sp. Atk 55
100 Sp. Def 101
61 Speed 119
600 Total (BST) 590

Tyranitar wins 2 stats, Roaring Moon wins 4 stats.

Tyranitar attacking Roaring Moon

1x

Normal effectiveness

Roaring Moon attacking Tyranitar

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 TyranitarRoaring Moon
Height2.0m2.0m
Weight202.0kg380.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

It's a close call. Tyranitar and Roaring Moon are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. Pick Roaring Moon 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), Roaring Moon is ranked #24 (on 5.7% 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 Roaring Moon — FAQ

Is Tyranitar better than Roaring Moon?

This is a close matchup — Tyranitar and Roaring Moon are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.

Who would win a battle, Tyranitar or Roaring Moon?

Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Roaring Moon is faster (119 vs 61 base Speed) and usually moves first. Roaring Moon hits harder (139 vs 134 best attacking stat).

Does Tyranitar or Roaring Moon have better stats?

Tyranitar has the higher base stat total (600 vs 590). Tyranitar is bulkier, while Roaring Moon hits harder.

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