Tyranitar

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Tyranitar
Image:Tyranitar.png
National Pokédex
Pupitar - Tyranitar (#248) - Lugia
Johto Pokédex
Pupitar - Tyranitar (#246) - Lugia
Japanese name Bangiras
Evolves from Pupitar
Evolves into None
Generation Second
Species Armor Pokémon
Type Rock / Dark
Height 6 ft 7 in (2.0 m)
Weight 445.3 lb (202 kg)
Ability Sandstream

Tyranitar (バンギラス Bangirasu?, Bangiras in original Japanese language versions) are one of the fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Tyranitar in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon—untamed creatures that characters encounter while embarking on various adventures— and tamed Pokémon creatures owned by Pokémon trainers.[2]

Tyranitar's name is a portmanteau of the words Tyrannosaurus or tyrant and the ending tar, which may be a reference to the word Tyrannosaurus. Its Japanese name is a portmanteau of the words ban, meaning "barbarian", and kirau, meaning "to hate". The name Tyranitar refers to the species as a whole, as well as to individual specimens in the games, anime, manga, trading cards, and other media.

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Tyranitar's appearance is that of a large, green, armored dinosaur with small arms and a large, powerful tail. It may be based on Tyrannosaurus Rex as its name implies but it has two rows of large spines growing from its back. With these traits Tyranitar looks more like the popular Japanese monster Godzilla. Tyranitar have been known to go on rampages that last for months at a time, destroying everything in its path. There are stories of a Tyranitar completely leveling a city in a matter of hours. Its hide is nearly impeneratrible due to it being a Rock type Pokemon. It is very eager to challenge other Pokémon to battle, as its hide is very strong and its strength insurmountable. It does not care for the welfare of other Pokémon due to its insolent nature,[3] and will destroy landscapes and habitats with its mountain-collapsing tail-swings and punches. If anything gets in its way it will obliterate them with its Hyper Beam attack. Tyranitar reside in mountainous regions. When having to nest, they smash parts, or even entire mountains to rubble and lay their eggs in what is left.[4] The newly hatched Larvitar burrow into the earth and eat the earth, until they evolve into Pupitar. The Pupitar remain underground, eating more earth, until finally, they make their way to the surface and evolve into Tyranitar.[5]

[edit] Role

[edit] In the Pokémon video games

Tyranitar are featured in the Pokémon video game series. Originally in Japanese, but later translated into other languages, the games have sold over 143 million copies worldwide.[6]

Tyranitar are available only by evolving Pupitar at Level 55.[7] Evolution in the Pokémon universe is a type of metamorphic change, usually caused by gaining experience in battle.[8]

Of the different Pokémon types, which each have strengths and weaknesses, Tyranitar belong to both the Rock type (Pokémon having rock-like physique) and Dark type (Pokémon that have sinister qualities or habits). They have a dual weakness to Fighting-type moves.

All Pokémon have specific statistical ratings of the qualities, such as power, speed, and vitality, which help them in battles. All ratings can be improved by certain costly items available in the game.[9] Statistically, Tyranitar are one of the most powerful Pokémon in the games, owing to their high Attack, Defence and Special Defence statistics.[10][11] Tyranitar have a versatile movepool allowing them to be unpredictable(i.e. they can learn Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, Flamethrower, Surf, Rock Slide,[12] and Earthquake, among many others[13]). Tyranitar can also learn the defensive and offensive move Curse which ups Attack and Defence at the price of Speed.

In Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed and, LeafGreen, the player must evolve a Tyranitar[14] from Pupitar, which in turn must have been evolved from Larvitar. In Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald, Tyranitar and its pre-evolutions can only be obtained by trading from FireRed, LeafGreen, Colosseum or XD. In Pokémon Colosseum, a Shadow Tyranitar can be Snagged in Realgam Tower Colosseum from the head of Cipher.[15] Despite not being a Legendary Pokémon, it is very difficult to capture. It is the strongest Shadow Pokémon in the game, at Lv. 55. In Pokémon Diamond, Larvitar can be found on Route 203 with the aid of an item called the Pokétore, thus enabling the player to capture it and level up to evolve it into Tyranitar.

Tyranitar's ability, Sand Stream, begins a sandstorm in battle.[16]

Tyranitar is also one of three main members of Alakazam's Rescue Force in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.

[edit] In the Pokémon anime

A poacher's Tyranitar attacking Team Rocket
A poacher's Tyranitar attacking Team Rocket

The Pokémon anime series and films are a meta-series of adventures separate from the canon that most of the Pokémon video games (excepting Pokémon Yellow[17]) follow. The anime features the quest of Ash Ketchum,[18] a young Pokémon trainer, as he and several other companions travel around the world with their Pokémon partners.

In Pokémon: Master Quest of the Pokémon anime, Tyranitar is the mother of Ash's Larvitar. After Ash and friends discover why Larvitar is distrustful of humans (abduction by a gang of Pokémon poachers as well as physical harm to its mother, Tyranitar), they rectify this situation once on Mt. Silver. Tyranitar is currently happily reunited with Larvitar, and resides in Mt. Silver.

Later, in the Pokémon movie Pokémon 4Ever, the main villain (Vicious/Iron Masked Marauder) uses a Shadow Tyranitar to help him catch Celebi. The Pokémon comes in very handy, both for battling Brock's Onix and for destroying the Pokémon hunter's camp to make him tell Vicious where Celebi is.

In Pokemon Advanced Battle, a Pokemon poacher named Rango used a Pupitar to fend off Team Rocket and attempt to catch their Arbok and Weezing and later evolved into Tyranitar where it easily defeated Team Rocket.

In the American opening of Pokemon Battle Frontier a Tyranitar is seen running alongside Ash and co., but for some reason Tyranitar never appears in the entire season. This is in fact Larvitar's mother from "Master Quest", who re-appeared for the opening "Spurt" in Japan (the second Battle Frontier opening) in which all of Ash's past pokemon re-appear. Larvitar is running with its mother.

[edit] In the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Tyranitar in the Pokémon Trading Card Game
Tyranitar in the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Tyranitar appear several times in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, a collectible card game in which players simulate Pokémon battles.[19]

Tyranitar has appeared in the following Pokémon Trading Card Game sets:

  • Neo Discovery as Dark-type[20]
  • Neo Destiny as Dark Tyranitar, a Fighting-type
  • Neo Destiny as Shining Tyranitar, a Dark-type and Basic Pokémon[21]
  • Expedition as Dark-type[22]
  • Aquapolis as Dark-type[23]
  • EX Team Rocket Returns as Dark Tyranitar, a Dark/Fighting dual-type[24]
  • EX Unseen Forces as Tyranitar ex, a Dark-type[25]
  • EX Delta Species as Tyranitar δ, a Metal/Fire dual-type[26]
  • EX Dragon Frontiers as Tyranitar ex δ, a Lightning-type[27]

Tyranitar represents the most extreme figure in the card game, for its cards generally feature the most expensive and powerful attacks among Pokémon. Tyranitar ex from EX Unseen Forces is a good example; it has four attacks, its last one being the most powerful seeing that it can do do between 120-160 damage.

The Expedition Tyranitar is considered the easiest to play because of its Dark Aura Poké-Power, which converts any energy attached to it into Dark energy. However, it does not mean that they count as actual dark energy cards, so each card does not provide an extra 10-damage.

[edit] In the Pokemon manga

Tyranitar has appeared in Pokémon Adventures, a manga series based on the storyline of the video games, with important characters named after the various versions of the games.[28][29]

[edit] References

Notes
  1. ^ Pokemon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold. PR Newswire. Retrieved on February 28, 2006.
  2. ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
  3. ^ http://dex.pokemonpalace.net/index.php?action=viewpoke&id=248
  4. ^ http://pokedream.com/pokedex/pokedex.php?id=248
  5. ^ http://www.psypokes.com/dex/psydex/248/general
  6. ^ "The Ultimate Game Freak: Interview with Satoshi Tajiri", TimeAsia.com URL Accessed July 12, 2006 (Waybacked).
  7. ^ http://www.psypokes.com/dex/psydex/248/general Psypokes.com.
  8. ^ "Pokémon For Dummies" Pokemonelite2000.com. URL Accessed May 25, 2006.
  9. ^ List of Power-up Items, IGN.com.
  10. ^ http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-rs/248.shtml.
  11. ^ http://dex.pokemonpalace.net/index.php?action=viewpoke&id=248
  12. ^ http://www.psypokes.com/dex/psydex/248/attacks Psypokes.com.
  13. ^ http://www.psypokes.com/dex/psydex/248/tmhm Psypokes.com.
  14. ^ http://dex.pokemonpalace.net/index.php?action=viewpoke&id=248
  15. ^ http://www.psypokes.com/dex/psydex/248/location Psypokes.com.
  16. ^ http://dex.pokemonpalace.net/index.php?action=viewpoke&id=248 Pokemonpalace.net
  17. ^ Pokémon Yellow Critical Review Ign.com. Retrieved on March 3, 2007
  18. ^ Pokémon anime overview Psypokes.com. URL Accessed May 25, 2006.
  19. ^ Pokémon Trading Card Game "How to play" guide Pokemon-tcg.com. URL Accessed July 3, 2006.
  20. ^ http://pokebeach.com/sets/neodiscovery.html Pokebeach.com.
  21. ^ http://pokebeach.com/sets/neodestiny.html Pokebeach.com.
  22. ^ Card list of Pokémon Trading Card Game set; Expedition Pokebeach.com.
  23. ^ Card list of Pokémon Trading Card Game set; Aquapolis Pokebeach.com.
  24. ^ Card list of Pokémon Trading Card Game set; EX Team Rocket Returns Pokebeach.com.
  25. ^ Card list of Pokémon Trading Card Game set; EX Unseen Forces Pokebeach.com.
  26. ^ Card list of Pokémon Trading Card Game set; EX Delta Species Pokebeach.com.
  27. ^ Card list of Pokémon Trading Card Game set; EX Dragon Frontiers Pokebeach.com.
  28. ^ Introduction to Pokémon Adventures Pokezam.com. URL Accessed March 9, 2007
  29. ^ http://www.serebii.net/manga/gsc/111.shtml
Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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