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Team Rocket's Tyranitar card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by Ryuta Fuse. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon

Team Rocket's Tyranitar

A heavy hitter that weakens the opponent before the game even starts.

Fighting180 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

It has 180 hit points and requires Fighting energy to use.

It can deal 180 damage by discarding an energy card from the opponent's active Pokemon.

It uses the Sand Stream ability to place two damage counters on each of the opponent's Basic Pokemon at the start of the game.

Signature ability

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.

The Sand Stream ability is powerful because it weakens all of your opponent's basic Pokemon right away. This makes them easier to defeat later in the match.

Attacks

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Demolition Tackle180

Discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Abilities

AbilitySand Stream

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

This card suits a deck that focuses on quick aggression and removing energy resources. It works well with other Fighting type Pokemon.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Early game advantage
  • Resource disruption
Watch out for
  • Grass weakness
  • Relies on Sand Stream timing
  • Requires specific energy
Pro tip

Use the Sand Stream ability early to set up a strong attack in your first turn.

From the Pokédex

Tyranitar is known for its ability to destroy mountains with its massive fists.

Note for the parent

Ask your child to check if the opponent has any Basic Pokemon before playing this card to see how much damage it will cause.

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