Oscarus
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I've never noticed it before... but seeing how Tyranitar can be dangerous on Glitch Field, it truly comes as a surprise how versatile this Pokemon is.
Why, you ask? Because I have just recently realized, while playing some competitive, how Tyranitar's special bulk might come onto play. But step by step:
- Tyranitar has 100 Base Special Defense, which equals to a maximum of 328.
- Thanks to Sand Stream, its' Special Defense is increased by 50%, as a nature of being a Rock type
- Assault Vest also increases Special Defense by 50%, but wearer can use attacks (which isn't a issue in Tyranitar's case as it don't have any reliable status move that increases Special Defense or such)
- That makes its' Special Defense (and therefore a Special Attack as well) an astounding 738! For comparison, Mega Mewtwo Y's Special Attack caps at 535, barring any stat changes.
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Tyranitar also has powerful Special movepool with:
- Flamethrower/Fire Blast
- Thunderbolt/Thunder
- Ice Beam/Blizzard
- Dragon Claw/Outrage (which are Special on Glitch Field)
- Surf
Honestly, I've gotta check and try if my theory is true. If yes, then I'm much better battle-designer than I thought I was
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Of course.
As Tyranitar "main", I know their strengths and weaknesses. And how Fighting types are a pain in the ass for Tyranitar if it doesn't have Aerial Ace.
Yes, Trick Room is very beneficial for quite slow Pokemon. I know - I was using Tyranitar in competitive Doubles, and it was dominating.
Oh, and somehow I forgot that Dark-type attacks are Special as well, so Tyranitar could hit with STAB Dark Pulse as well.
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