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tyrantrum
Generation VI · #0697 — Despot Pokémon
Tyrantrum, known as the Despot Pokémon and bearing the National Pokédex number #697, stands as a formidable Rock and Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI. This ancient creature, restored from fossil remains, represents one of the most dominant lifeforms from approximately 100 million years ago. With a base stat total of 521, Tyrantrum excels in physical prowess, boasting an exceptional Attack stat of 121 and a surprisingly robust Defense stat of 119, making it a tank-like physical attacker. The Pokédex consistently emphasizes Tyrantrum's unmatched power during its era, noting that nothing could stop this magnificent despot, which ruled the ancient world with an iron jaw and the presence of a true monarch.
Base Stats
Height
2.5m
Weight
270.0kg
Category
Despot Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
red
Shape
upright
Abilities
Strengthens biting moves to 1.5× their power.
Protects against recoil damage.
Tyrantrum Biology & Physical Characteristics
Tyrantrum is a large, bipedal dinosaurian Pokémon that exhibits striking theropod characteristics, standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 270 kilograms. Its body is predominantly brownish-red with scaly patterns interspersed with orange highlights, creating a prehistoric aesthetic that evokes the appearance of a T-Rex. The most distinctive feature is its massive, proportionately large head crowned with five sharp spikes resembling a regal crown, underscoring its designation as a despot. Its powerful jaws, lined with orange-tipped tooth-like projections on the upper jaw and visible sharp teeth on the lower jaw, are capable of shredding thick metal plates as easily as paper—a testament to its devastating bite force. A feathery white ruff extends around its neck like a cape, and its gray underbelly contrasts with the reddish-brown coloring of its back and sides, which are covered in plated, armor-like ridges for protection. Its relatively small forelimbs bear only two black-clawed digits each, while its powerful hind legs feature three black claws, and orange spikes mark the tip of its long tail.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Tyrantrum Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Tyrantrum exhibits a notable gender skew, with approximately 87.5 percent of individuals being male and only 12.5 percent female, reflecting a heavily male-dominated species. This gender ratio suggests that throughout its evolutionary history, males have been more frequently restored or are somehow more likely to be found in fossil form, though the biological reasons for this skew remain unexplained within Pokémon lore. Both males and females are capable of breeding and belong to the Monster and Dragon egg groups, allowing for diverse breeding combinations with other Pokémon in these egg groups. The species has a base happiness value of 70, suggesting a moderately friendly disposition when first encountered or restored from fossils, and breeding pairs can produce eggs that take approximately 30 cycles to hatch. This relatively moderate hatch time makes Tyrantrum accessible for dedicated breeders seeking to obtain multiple specimens for training or collection purposes.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm02
emerald
tm02
firered leafgreen
tm02
ruby sapphire
tm02
black white
tm02
heartgold soulsilver
tm02
platinum
tm02
colosseum
tm02
diamond pearl
tm02
black 2 white 2
tm02
sun moon
tm02
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm02
x y
tm02
xd
tm02
ultra sun ultra moon
tm05
ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
+633 more TMs/HMs
tyrantrum's Evolution Chain
Tyrantrum Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Tyrantrum evolves from Tyrunt when the latter is leveled up to level 39 during daytime conditions, representing a dramatic transformation from a smaller, juvenile form into the towering despot. This evolution reflects the maturation of Tyrantrum from a comparatively diminutive fossil Pokémon into an apex predator of imposing stature and power. The evolution mechanics emphasize the importance of timing and conditions, as trainers must specifically level Tyrunt during daylight hours to trigger this transformation—a unique requirement that ties the evolution to natural cycles and adds thematic depth to the species' prehistoric nature. There is no Mega Evolution available for Tyrantrum in any generation, unlike some other powerful Pokémon, suggesting that its base form already represents the ultimate expression of its potential as a fully evolved creature.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Tyrantrum Behaviour and Natural Habitat
In the ancient world it once inhabited, Tyrantrum was an apex predator that exhibited tremendous confidence and dominance, often sleeping in the wild entirely unguarded without feeling any concern for potential threats. Its behavioral patterns suggest a regal and prideful demeanor befitting its Despot classification, as if aware of its supremacy over all other creatures of its era. The Pokédex entries describe Tyrantrum as vicious yet magnificent, embodying both the brutality of a apex predator and the dignity of a ruling monarch. Its strength is so legendary that nothing could stop it during its reign, allowing it to roam freely without the need for defensive caution. While its original habitat remains mysterious due to the incomplete fossil record, theories suggest that Tyrantrum may have once been entirely covered in a feather-like coat, indicating that its full biological complexity has yet to be completely understood by modern Pokémon science.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
Thanks to its gargantuan jaws, which could shred thick metal plates as if they were paper, it was invincible in the ancient world it once inhabited.
Nothing could stop this Pokémon 100 million years ago, so it behaved like a king.
Thanks to its gargantuan jaws, which could shred thick metal plates as if they were paper, it was invincible in the ancient world it once inhabited.
Nothing could stop this Pokémon 100 million years ago, so it behaved like a king.
Generation VII
Complete restoration is impossible, allowing room for theories that its entire body was once covered in a feather-like coat.
The king of the ancient world, it can easily crunch a car with the devastating strength of its enormous jaws.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is from about 100,000,000 years ago. It has the presence of a king, vicious but magnificent.
A single bite of Tyrantrum’s massive jaws will demolish a car. This Pokémon was the king of the ancient world.
Tyrantrum Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Tyrantrum derives from the combination of 'tyrant,' reflecting its despotic nature and dominance, with 'datum' or perhaps referencing 'saurum' (Latin for lizard), emphasizing its dinosaurian lineage. The Japanese name Gachigoras similarly combines elements suggesting strength and destructive power. Tyrantrum's design is clearly inspired by Tyrannosaurus rex, one of Earth's most iconic prehistoric predators, with its massive jaws, small forelimbs, bipedal stance, and overall body structure directly mirroring this ancient theropod dinosaur. However, the inclusion of rock-type characteristics and the feathery white ruff, beard, and crown-like spikes give Tyrantrum a more fantastical and regal appearance than a realistic dinosaur reconstruction. The design cleverly balances paleontological accuracy with Pokémon's stylistic conventions, creating a creature that feels both authentically prehistoric and distinctly fantastical, with the crown-like spikes and regal features elevating it beyond simple dinosaur mimicry.
Learnable Moves
Tyrantrum can learn 78 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| head smash | rock | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| high horsepower | ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| horn drill | normal | Physical | — | 30 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic fangs | psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scale shot | dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stomp | normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| thrash | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Tyrantrum Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive battling, Tyrantrum functions as a formidable physical attacker with an Attack stat of 121 and solid Defense of 119, making it capable of delivering devastating hits while withstanding substantial punishment. Its two possible abilities—Strong Jaw and the hidden ability Rock Head—offer distinct tactical advantages: Strong Jaw amplifies biting moves to 1.5 times their power, enabling devastating Crunch and Bite attacks that become exceptionally threatening, while Rock Head eliminates recoil damage from moves like Head Smash and Double-Edge, allowing risk-free use of these high-powered attacks. With access to moves such as Earthquake, Head Smash, Dragon Claw, Crunch, and Giga Impact, Tyrantrum can construct movesets that provide comprehensive coverage across multiple types and take advantage of its exceptional offensive capabilities. However, its relatively modest Special Attack of 69 and somewhat low Special Defense of 59 limit its ability to handle special attackers or switch into special attacks, making it vulnerable to common competitive threats like Water, Grass, and Fighting-type attacks that exploit its dual Rock and Dragon typing.
Commonly Asked Questions About Tyrantrum
What type is Tyrantrum?
Tyrantrum is a rock and dragon type Pokemon.
What does Tyrantrum evolve from?
Tyrantrum evolved from tyrunt.
What are Tyrantrum's weaknesses?
Tyrantrum is weak to fighting, ground, steel, ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Tyrantrum Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Tyrantrum has become an iconic representation of fossil Pokémon within the franchise, embodying the intersection of paleontology and Pokémon design that fascinates both casual players and dedicated enthusiasts. Its prominence as the ancient king of an extinct world resonates with players who appreciate prehistoric themes and the concept of ancient, powerful creatures being revived in modern times. The Pokémon has appeared in various media adaptations and competitive tournaments, often portrayed as a powerhouse that demands respect and strategic consideration. Its design has influenced how subsequent generations approach fossil Pokémon, establishing Tyrantrum as the benchmark for what an ancient, apex predator Pokémon should look and feel like. The Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit even includes a replica skeleton of Tyrantrum, indicating the species' cultural significance within the broader Pokémon universe and its role in celebrating the intersection of paleontological science and fictional monster design.
Where to Find Tyrantrum in Every Pokémon Game
Tyrantrum is available across numerous Pokémon games through fossil restoration or direct encounter. In Pokémon X and Y, it appears as Pokédex entry #0065 in the Coastal Kalos region and can be obtained by restoring Tyrunt fossils found throughout the game world. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Tyrantrum is registered as #0244 in the Alola Pokédex, maintaining its presence in the franchise's newer generations. The species also appears in Pokémon Legends: Z-A as #0194 in the updated regional Pokédex, confirming its continued relevance in future titles. Additionally, Tyrantrum is available in Pokémon Sword and Shield through The Crown Tundra DLC, where it is assigned #0084 in the regional Pokédex. Its capture rate of 45 places it in the moderate difficulty range for capture, requiring standard Poké Balls or slightly more reliable alternatives like Great Balls when encountered in the wild, though fossil restoration typically guarantees acquisition in older-generation games.