Team Rocket's Tyranitar
A powerful Stage 2 that can deal significant damage to Basic Pokémon.
What this card does
Deals 180 damage with Demolition Tackle and puts two damage counters on each of the opponent's Basic Pokémon.
Has a Sand Stream ability that activates during Pokémon Checkup, putting two damage counters on each of your opponent's Basic Pokémon.
Sand Stream
During Pokémon Checkup, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, put 2 damage counters on each of your opponent's Basic Pokémon.
Tyranitar can quickly weaken your opponent's Basic Pokémon and deal massive damage with its powerful attack. This makes it a key part of any team focused on taking down basic Pokémon.
Attacks
Discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Abilities
During Pokémon Checkup, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, put 2 damage counters on each of your opponent's Basic Pokémon.
Which deck it belongs in
Works best in decks that focus on weakening the opponent's Basic Pokémon before delivering a knockout blow.
- •High HP
- •Significant damage with Demolition Tackle
- •Effective Sand Stream ability
- •Needs other cards to support Sand Stream
- •Can be countered by strategies that focus on Basic Pokémon
Pair Tyranitar with cards that can easily discard Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon to maximize the effectiveness of Demolition Tackle.
Tyranitar is a powerful and fearsome Pokémon, known for its immense strength and destructive power.
Tyranitar is a strong card, but make sure your child understands how to effectively use its ability and attack.
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